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‘Gator Bites’ gives an authentic, inside look into Lamar State College Orange, dedicated to elevating Gator voices, spotlighting campus life, and fostering meaningful conversations that connect, inform, and inspire the Gator community. Through engaging interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and real talk about college life, we aim to build a stronger, more connected campus culture.
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S1E20 S1: E20 | Called to the Classroom: Inside Teachers of Tomorrow
In this inspiring episode of Gator Bites, we spotlight LSCO’s Education program and the Teachers of Tomorrow student organization. Host Daniel McLemore sits down with education majors Carolina Dela…
S1E19 S1: E19 | Your Next Step Starts Here: Transfer Pathways at LSCO
What happens after LSCO? In this episode of Gator Bites, Daniel McLemore sits down with Kendra De La Fuente and Karina Salgado Estrada to talk about LSCO’s upcoming Transfer Fair - an event designed…
S1E18 S1: E18 | Ten Months to a New Career: Dental Assisting at LSCO
Looking for a fast, hands-on pathway into healthcare? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore talks with Program Director Stacy DeMontmollin and instructor Amber Cormier about LSCO’s…
S1E17 S1: E17 | Every Word Matters: Inside LSCO’s Court Reporting Program
Court reporting is more than what you see in movies; it’s a high-skill, high-demand career with flexibility, strong earning potential, and real impact. In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel…
S1E16 S1: E:16 | Meeting You Where You Are: Workforce Pathways at LSCO
What if education worked around your life and not the other way around? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore sits down with LSCO’s Workforce and Continuing Education team, Kristin…
S1E15 S1: E15 | Built to Last: Inside LSCO’s New Machine Shop Program
What happens when industry demand meets hands-on education? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore sits down with Sean McFarland, Howard Bailey, and Alex Spell to explore LSCO’s new…
S1E14 S1: E14 | Credit for Service: Empowering Texas’ Juvenile Justice Workforce
How can education strengthen public service? In this special episode of Gator Bites, President Wendy Elmore sits down with Chris Ellison, Director of Program Development and Training for the Texas…
S1E13 S1: E13 | Balancing Books and Bedtime: The Journey of a Student Parent
How do you balance classes, parenting, and everything in between? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore talks with Jessica Moore, LSCO’s Student Government Association Vice President…
S1E12 S1: E12 | Access, Community, and Opportunity: LSCO in Polk County
What happens when education meets community? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore sits down with Polk County Center instructors Heidi Kelly, Vic Wheeler, and Jessica Fant to discuss…
S1E11 S1: E:11 | Finding Your Voice: Inside Student Leadership at LSCO
What does it mean to find your voice in college? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore sits down with SGA President Joshua Taylor and senators Reid Burman and HeavenLeigh Hughes to…
S1E10 S1: E10 | Your Future. Our Focus: Student Leadership in Action
What does it take to turn opportunity into impact? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore sits down with Joshua Taylor, President of LSCO’s Student Government Association and past Chair…
S1E9 S1: E9 | The Heart of Nursing: LSCO’s First RN Students in Polk County
What does it take to be part of history? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore talks with students of the very first Registered Nursing cohort at LSCO’s Polk County Center. From career…
S1E8 S1: E8 | Behind the Supply Chain: Inside LSCO’s Logistics Program
How do products get from warehouses to your doorstep, and who makes it all happen? In this episode of Gator Bites, we sit down with Hilda Marcel, Program Director of Logistics at LSCO. From Amazon’s…
S1E7 S1: E7 | Investing in Students: Banking Education at LSCO
How do you prepare students for success in the world of finance? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore talks with Ryan Holland, Department Chair of Finance, and Chris Kovatch, Banking…
S1E6 S1: E6 | Dispatching Help, Delivering Hope: Jillian’s Journey
From answering 911 calls to securing grants that change lives, Jillian Bland has built a career around helping others. In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore talks with Jillian about…
S1E5 S1: E5 | Future Leaders, Present Impact: Inside LSCO’s FBLA
How do students turn vision into action? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Daniel McLemore sits down with Zoey Royer, president of LSCO’s brand-new FBLA chapter, and faculty advisor Ryan Holland.…
S1E4 S1: E4 | From Student to Storyteller: Elaina’s LSCO Journey
What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this special episode of Gator Bites, the mic is flipped on Elaina Forester as she shares her journey from LSCO student and ambassador to intern and…
S1E3 S1: E3 | Leading the Way: Student Ambassadors at LSCO
What does it mean to be a student leader at LSCO? In this episode of Gator Bites, host Elaina Forester sits down with Kendra De La Fuente, Director of Advising and Recruiting, to explore the Student…
S1E2 S1: E2 | CSI: Gator Style – The Forensic Science Program at LSCO
Ever wondered what it’s like to step into the world of crime scenes and investigations—Gator style? 🐊 In this episode of Gator Bites, host Elaina Forester sits down with Hallie Gates, Department…
S1E1 S1: E1 | What Dr. Wendy Elmore Plans for LSCO’s Gator Community
Join Dr. Wendy Elmore, Lamar State College Orange’s newly appointed president, as she shares her background, leadership approach, and vision for the college’s future.About Lamar State College…
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Gator Bites has published 20 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Gator Bites is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 16m.
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