Ep. 30 - Magar Bestie Reunion- A year Later
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Welcome back to 'Once An Owl, Always An Owl'. In our very first episode, we introduced you to three outstanding graduates from FAUHS Jupiter in partnership with the Max Planck Academy: Kate Maier, Aiden Eagle, and Seth Goldin. Embarking on their academic adventures to Carnegie Mellon, Yale, and FAU Wilkes Honors College, they represented the bright future of FAUHS alumni. Now, 30 episodes and a year later, we're excited to catch up with them. Where are they now? What paths have they forged? And what does the future hold for these brilliant young minds? Join us as we delve into the continued...
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Ep. 29 - From Student Government President to Capitol Hill Attorney and Miss District of Columbia Volunteer
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As a freshman, Kisa Modewala started her journey at Florida Atlantic University High School in August 2013. She graduated from FAUHS and FAU in May 2017. Then in May 2020, she was recognized as the youngest George Washington University Law School graduate at 20. She is currently a licensed attorney in New York. In Fall 2020, she was accepted into the White House Internship Program and worked in the Office of White House Counsel. She was also selected to be part of the Securities and Exchange Commission Student Honors Program in the Spring of 2019 and a law clerk for the Department of Justice...
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Ep. 28 - Dream, Design, Build; Builder Plus: The LEADER in tilt-up construction and supporter of education!
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Our first Platinum sponsor Jon Cipyak is a great supporter of our K-12 programs and an alum of Florida Atlantic University, where he earned a Masters's in Educational Leadership. Jon joined Builders Plus in 1997 and has progressed to the position of CEO. Jon is involved in all project aspects to personally ensure client satisfaction with each project. His diverse experience provides valuable insight for integrating management, accounting, and human resource plans. He is critical to the company's continued strategic development and operations management. His unwavering support showed...
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Ep. 27 - Creating, building, and living the dream at "The Smile Boutique."
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Dr. is a Board Certified Orthodontic Specialist who performs the most advanced treatment techniques in her state-of-the-art Orthodontics facility. She is an expert in and to have the most aesthetic and functional results. She truly cares about every patient and treats them like a part of her own family. She provides the best possible Orthodontic care in the most comfortable environment. Her desire to help people in this more personalized setting led to "The Smile Boutique" — a unique location for the best Orthodontics experience. She hopes you feel at home in her beautiful office,...
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Ep. 26 - The Capitol Beat - Owls in government
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In January 2021, Dr. Herbst, Superintendent, was thrilled to share an update regarding our school's Let's Build This Together capital campaign. The $54 million fundraising goal to transform the school campus into a state-of-the-art educational facility was well within reach. $35 million in private and public funding was secured. Due to the support and generosity of our donors, legislators, families, and community members, they would break ground on a new K-8 school building and our first-ever athletic complex. The building was opened in August 2022 to a very excited faculty, staff, students,...
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Ep. 25 - Smile with Confidence at Polin Dental
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Dr. Carly Polin proudly serves Boca Raton's residents with thoughtful, personalized general and cosmetic dentistry. She combines the latest technology with compassionate dental care to help patients of all ages achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. Dr. Polin is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and ITI, a global association of professions in implant dentistry. She's an active member of the Florida Dental Association and the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In 2019 was awarded the Palm Beach Illustrated Top Dentist Award for cosmetic dentistry....
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Ep. 24 - What do you get when you have a Superintendent with a vision, educational leaders with a passion, students who want to change the world, and an entrepreneur willing to make a million-dollar gift to support their dreams?
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In 2018, entrepreneur Daniel Cane made a $1 million gift to establish The Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School. The Institute's integrated approach to solving society's most challenging problems engages the best and brightest students, faculty, and resources to explore today's most complex challenges in cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, robotics, virtual reality, augmented reality, automation, and artificial intelligence. Daniel is a trustee of Florida Atlantic University, the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, and a Cornell University...
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Ep. 23 - STEM Is Not The Root Of All Research
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Undergraduate research has been shown to increase student retention and achievement. Many people think that research primarily happens in STEM fields, but what about non-STEM topics? Students interested in the arts and humanities, too, can benefit from undergraduate research experiences as much as STEM students! Dr. Tricia Meredith, Director of Research at FAU Lab Schools, heard our students' needs and created opportunities for my guests here today and many who have followed in the path they forged. Two are currently in the program; Jaimie Yap, 17, a senior, will graduate from FAU with a...
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Ep. 22 - To A Happy and Healthy New Tradition at FAU Lab Schools
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Welcome to the first podcast of 2023 - January always brings lots of New year's resolutions, usually around dieting and exercise. But as usual, A.D. Henderson and FAUHS are ahead of the curve, launching its inaugural year of the Health and Wellness program, where Faculty and Staff have the opportunity to participate in an activity each month that encourages physical, mental, or emotional health reboots. I am so excited to ANNOUNCE THAT FAU Lab Schools Alumni will have a team participating in the . Saturday, March 4, 2023, for the 4th Annual Community Spirit Race on the FAU...
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Ep. 21 - Just the Beginning- Internships and Opportunities!
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Since 2004, 88 students have graduated with bachelor's degrees before graduating high school. So what happens to these students once they graduate? How are they doing in a job market where their colleagues are several years their senior? Today I have one of our alumni that started an internship at the age of sixteen at Reed & Company CPAs while attending FAUHS. Addison Comer, now 21, graduated from FAUHS in May 2019 and walked the stage last week to receive her Master of Accounting. Addison is on her way to owning her own business by age 25. Jay Schuppener can tell you why you would be...
info_outlineWelcome back to 'Once An Owl, Always An Owl'. In our very first episode, we introduced you to three outstanding graduates from FAUHS Jupiter in partnership with the Max Planck Academy: Kate Maier, Aiden Eagle, and Seth Goldin. Embarking on their academic adventures to Carnegie Mellon, Yale, and FAU Wilkes Honors College, they represented the bright future of FAUHS alumni. Now, 30 episodes and a year later, we're excited to catch up with them. Where are they now? What paths have they forged? And what does the future hold for these brilliant young minds? Join us as we delve into the continued journey of Kate, Aiden, and Seth, and celebrate the ongoing legacy of FAUHS grads. Tune in to discover the inspiring stories of growth, achievement, and the endless possibilities that await our FAUHS community.