Episode 18: From "Too Late" to Student Trustee: Pamela Tucker's Inspiring Return to Education
Edison Sound Stage12 Marras 2025

Episode 18: From "Too Late" to Student Trustee: Pamela Tucker's Inspiring Return to Education

"You will be 60 with or without a degree." These nine words changed everything for Pamela Tucker, who returned to college after several years and is now Thomas Edison State University's newest student trustee. In episode 18 of the Edison Sound Stage podcast, Pamela shares her journey from administrative professional to student leader—all while working full-time at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Drawing strength from her blue-collar parents' dreams and discovering she already had 33 transferable credits, Pamela proves it's never too late to pursue your education. She offers practical wisdom on balancing marriage, work, and coursework, finding support systems, and why starting with just one class can change your life. This conversation is essential for anyone who's ever thought "maybe I'm too old" or "it's been too long since I was in school."

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Episode 10: The Benefits of Prior Learning Assessment for Graduate Studies

Episode 10: The Benefits of Prior Learning Assessment for Graduate Studies

In this episode, Ann Prime Monaghan, associate dean, and Dr. Malcolm Oliver, dean, discuss opportunities for Graduate-Level Prior Learning Assessment (Grad PLA) in the John S. Watson School of Public ...

15 Joulu 202154min

Episode 9: Leveraging America’s Talent to Meet the Needs of an Evolving Workforce

Episode 9: Leveraging America’s Talent to Meet the Needs of an Evolving Workforce

In this episode, Dr. Merodie Hancock, president of Thomas Edison State University, speaks with Maurice Jones, CEO, OneTen.org; Dr. Lillian Lowery, Vice President, ETS and former Delaware Secretary of ...

3 Joulu 202157min

Episode 8: Preparing Individuals for Successful Re-entry into the Workforce After Incarceration

Episode 8: Preparing Individuals for Successful Re-entry into the Workforce After Incarceration

In this episode, Ann Prime-Monaghan, associate dean of the John S. Watson School for Public Service, interviews trailblazers from the New Jersey State Library to discuss Fresh Start @ Your Library, a ...

7 Heinä 202139min

Episode 7: How to Find and Receive Funding for Nonprofits

Episode 7: How to Find and Receive Funding for Nonprofits

Ann Prime-Monaghan, associate dean of the Watson School for Public Service, joins Matt Hugg (TESU mentor, curriculum committee member and nonprofit organization consultant) and Leigh Clark (Business &...

31 Maalis 202130min

Episode 6: Challenges to Today’s Volunteer Fire Services

Episode 6: Challenges to Today’s Volunteer Fire Services

In this episode, as communities change, Christopher Schultz, Assistant Dean, Heavin School of Arts, Sciences, and Technology, discusses issues of recruitment and retention of fire service volunteers w...

16 Helmi 202136min

Episode 5: Cultural Competency in K-12 Classrooms

Episode 5: Cultural Competency in K-12 Classrooms

In this episode, moderator Dr. Joseph Youngblood, dean of the John S. Watson School of Public Service, is joined by Ana I. Berdecia, M.Ed., Senior Fellow/Director of the Center for the Positive Develo...

20 Marras 202038min

Episode 4: A Public Health Crisis and How Hospitals Have Responded

Episode 4: A Public Health Crisis and How Hospitals Have Responded

In this Episode, Moderator Dr. Joseph Youngblood, dean of the John S. Watson School of Public Service, discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and how two local hospitals have responded to this public health ...

28 Loka 202042min

Episode 3: Our Voices Count, Your Vote is Your Commodity

Episode 3: Our Voices Count, Your Vote is Your Commodity

In this episode, Ann Prime-Monaghan, assistant dean of the John S. Watson School of Public Service, discusses voter registration history and the importance of civic engagement through voting with Glor...

29 Syys 202030min

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