Episode 54: The Red Raider Returns

My guest this episode is the lovely Kennedy Kilgore. We met a few years ago in 2021 and she is a 2023 high school graduate. She was a bright-eyed junior making a name for herself, and I was navigating life with about 8 months of experience within the district under my counseling belt. She had dreams of being a Red Raider. For those of you not familiar with this learning institution, I am referring to none other than the Red Raiders of Texas Tech. Tech is in Lubbock,  so approximately 299 miles away from PSHS. On campus Kennedy is a  Dean Student Ambassador within the college of Media and Communications. Ms. Kilgore is also an Advertising major. Things to note about Texas Tech:  What Makes the Texas Tech Experience Different? While being assertive and confident about our university, Red Raiders also celebrate Texas Tech's West Texas roots. As the university's first president, Paul W. Horn, said, “Everything that is done on these West Texas Plains ought to be done on a big scale.”  You know that slogan, Everything is bigger in TX? This holds up to it. Tech, as us Texas refer to it, goes out of their way to “embrace our distinct sense of place and our identity, recognizing them as formidable forces that shape tomorrow.” With focuses that lie, “in showcasing the potential and the achievements of our community, fueled by a pioneering spirit.” So Kennedy is back to chat with her favorite school counselor (my words, not hers 😊) and we are just going to see how life has treated her since she departed Senior 18 or so month ago. Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to the Teacher Being a Red Raider Rep Coming Back Dual Credit Courses Transferred Finishing Early Classes at Collin Studying and Traveling Overseas Meaningful Classes Relationships and Connections The Journey End Game Post High School   Links for this episode Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/    Texas Tech IG Page:  https://www.instagram.com/texastech/?hl=en Texas Tech University Website  https://www.ttu.edu/   Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb Supporting this Podcast:   One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!   If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support   SPONSORS Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by TRENDS BY TORI STORE! Trends by Tori Store is a shop of handcrafted unique jewelry. At Trends by Tori Store custom pieces are made, packaged and mailed to your doorstep. Great pricing and superior quality. Custom ordering is available as well. Reach out on IG @trendsbytoristore   ABOUT THE HOST Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He has served as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named for the most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him. #TalkingBackToTheTeacherPodcast #TalkingBackToTheTeacher #texastech #redraiders #texas #college #university #tbttt #podcast #teachers #talkingbacktotheteacher #podcasts #spotify