The third/fourth grade class in the ELC, the "Sea Lions", have been studying Changemakers. Students have spent the past two weeks interviewing local young people in our community who are doing good things for the world. The Sea Lions worked to develop the questions for each interviewee and then worked to refine their communication skills, developing conversational techniques like careful articulation, active listening and verbal feedback. We worked together to come up for the name for our podcast, thinking carefully about what the objective (purpose) of our podcast was and agreed that "Leaders Of Change" was a fitting title. Sea Lions worked together to create the opening and closing script, and performed a beautiful musical rendition of the poem Change Sings by Amanda Gorman to use as the intro and outro music for the production.
Below we have linked each podcast and a short description of each individual we have interviewed, as well as the topic that was the focus of the podcast.
In this first Podcast, Sea Lions Jace and Claire talk with Nikko Macklin about her history of powerful civic engagement that started at a young age.
Interview conducted on 1/23/25.
Length : 14:01
Sea Lions Miles and Alex ask Pacific University graduate Lauren Maland about her incredible work as an Americorp member.
Interview conducted on 1/27/25.
Length : 15:57
In this Podcast, Sea Lions Ava B. and Izzek ask Belinda Francisco about her volunteer work with student government and her work with the Beaverton Police Department.
Interview conducted on 1/27/25.
Length : 11:22
Hillsboro High School student Jade Hazes talks with Sea Lions Emerson and William about how she helps both young and old people and she volunteers in sports to help her community.
Interview conducted on 1/28/25.
Length : 11:40
Sea Lions Alexander and Ava A talk with changemaker Luciana Linares about her work organizing and leading programs that build community at Pacific University.
Interview conducted on 1/29/25.
Length : 11:31
Sea Lions Miles and Jett ask former ELC graduate and current Pacific University student Trapper Geisbers about his work with the Boy Scouts.
Interview conducted on 1/27/25
Length : 11:41
In this podcast, Sea Lions Wren and Laurence learn more about the life of Pacific University graduate Andrew Matto. Andrew shares about his career helping others through his job in the State Legislature.
Interview conducted on 2/7/25.
Length : 15:15
Helena shares inspiring words with Sea Lions Rosie and Mable as she shares stories of her time working with the non-profit East County Rising.
Interview conducted on 2/7/25.
Length : 15:10
In this Podcast, Sea Lions Callum, Pierce and Sebastian ask Nolan to share his experiences building community through sports.
Interview conducted on 2/7/25.
Length : 9:14