Be A Global Citizen!

Be A Global Citizen!

Peace Together

Episodes 223
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (24)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
58%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

A podcast that explores the tools, perspectives, and spirit of global citizenship. Who is a global citizen? What value does global citizenship add to one's life and society at large? Do you consider yourself to be a global citizen? Join Scott Bower, a teacher and educator, who explores these questions to map out new pathways towards a future that is hopefully more peaceful, sustainable, and interconnected. Let's all be global citizens!

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Recent Episodes

218. GC Talks with Fumihiko Tominaga: Climate Change is Linked to Your Daily Life

May 06, 2026 54m

Fumihiko Tominaga is an environmental and social safeguards specialist working at the intersection of climate finance and policy, sustainable development, and ESG. His professional experience spans…

217. HGSE Global Citizen: Casey Lartigue: Empowering North Korean Refugees to Speak Their Stories

Apr 30, 2026 52m

Casey Lartigue is the co-founder and co-president of Freedom Speakers International (FSI) in Seoul, Korea. He is co-author of Songmi Han’s memoir "Greenlight to Freedom,” and he is a columnist with…

216. GC Talks with Felipe Iwahashi: Harnessing the Complexity of Multilingual and Multicultural Identities

Apr 23, 2026 56m

Felipe Iwahashi is a multilingual professional with a strong background in linguistics, cultural exchange, and educational research. He has extensive experience teaching English and Japanese.…

215. GC Talks with Michelle Hobby-Mears: Being Anchored in Faith to Create Value

Apr 16, 2026 57m

Michelle Hobby-Mears is the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Activities at Soka University of America (SUA). She speaks about her journey to support the early years of building out…

214. HGSE Global Citizen: Frank Arce: Education as a Bridge to Joy in Difficult Times

Apr 09, 2026 43m

Frank Arce is the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at Harvard University Graduate School of Education. He is a mission-driven leader who believes education is both a public good and a…

213. HGSE Global Citizen: Christine Hwang: Building Digital Tools and Environments to Facilitate Greater Human Connections

Apr 02, 2026 1h

Christine Hwang is an online learning designer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is interested in civics and literacy learning design for multilingual learners as well as the role of…

212. HGSE Global Citizen: Simon Chow: Navigating Belonging as a First Gen Student in Local and International Spaces

Mar 26, 2026 59m

Simon Chow is PhD candidate at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies. He is a first gen student who immigrated to the US from China with his family. His journey from Bowdoin college…

211. GC Talks with Alejandra Valencia: Confronting Social Injustices and Educating the Next Generation of Leaders as a Daughter of Migrant Workers

Mar 11, 2026 56m

Alejandra Valencia is an elementary school vice principal with over three decades of teaching experience. Her story starts with the struggles of moving to the US with her family from Mexico as…

210. GC Talks with Yukari Hirano: Cultivating Long-Term Happiness as Foundational Curriculum in Schools

Mar 05, 2026 59m

Yukari Hirano is the Vice Principal at the International School for Sciences and Culture in Costa Mesa. She is passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive community of learners where each…

209. GC Talks with Julian Velarde: Navigating Change and Finding Meaning in Life

Feb 26, 2026 1h

Julian Velarde is the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at the Orange County Fire Authority. He is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment through strategic DE&I planning and…

208. GC Talks with Paul Sherman: Building Greater Awareness of Our Interconnection

Feb 19, 2026 1h 3m

Dr. Paul Sherman is recently retired Chair, Community Social Services program at the University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada. He is the founding and current director of the Soka Education…

207. GC Talks with Naomi Otsuka: Finding Beauty in the Questions We Ask about Ourselves and the World

Feb 12, 2026 58m

Naomi Otsuka is an actor, writer, and singer. She is interested in philosophy and the aesthetics of beauty across different cultures. Her curiosity about how people convey their emotions and…

206. GC Talks with David Jackson: Igniting the Spark of Learning Within Each Student

Feb 05, 2026 58m

David Jackson is the founding Head of School at the South Bay Classical Academy. Previously, he was Head of School at Canterbury School, a PK-12 independent day school in Indiana. David has over two…

205. GC Talks with Toko Itaya: Small Acts of Kindness Make Big Impacts on Language Learning

Jan 29, 2026 59m

Toko Itaya is a doctoral student in curriculum studies at DePaul University. She is a Japanese teacher who has taught high school and undergraduate students in Japan, Brazil, and the United States.…

204. HGSE Global Citizen: Alexis Redding: Being the Author of your own Story

Jan 22, 2026 55m

Alexis Redding is a faculty member at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her research interests include college access, mental health, and human development. After college, she moved to…

203. GC Talks with Gonzalo Obelleiro: Cultivating Awareness that People Experience the World Differently

Jan 15, 2026 1h

Gonzalo Obelleiro is Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies at DePaul University. His research interests include curriculum theory, philosophy of education, ethics, and cosmopolitanism. He shares…

202. GC Talks with Emma Sherbine: Bridging the Digital Divide in Sub Saharan Africa

Jan 08, 2026 1h 1m

Emma Sherbine is an educator, social media influencer, UN youth representative, and world traveler. She is engaged in digital outreach in Liberia where she carried out her Peace Corp mission. From…

201. GC insights by Nitesh Sil

Dec 11, 2025 7m

Check out what Nitesh Sil has to say about being a global citizen! For the full conversation, you can search for episode 18. Enjoy!

200. GC insights by Lynn Harper

Dec 09, 2025 9m

Check out what Lynn Harper has to say about being a global citizen! For the full conversation, you can search for episode 13. Enjoy!

199. Ryan Hayashi: Persevering through hardships to reveal the humanity of students and teachers

Dec 04, 2025 1h 1m

Ryan Hayashi is a math teacher in Arizona with over 13 years of teaching experience. He began his teaching career through Teach for America and was placed in Ciudad Juarez along the US-Mexico border.…

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Be A Global Citizen! has published 223 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Education.

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