Episodes

  • Jessica Sinclair

    Jessica Sinclair
    Jan 27 2025
    Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Jessica Sinclair, NCC Class of 2014. Jessica was the recipient of the NCC Presidential Scholarship and Citation Award. She worked as a medical surgical nurse and provided patient healing care. She graduated cum laude from SUNY Farmingdale. She created Sinclair Master of Ceremonies Inc., providing servces including public speaking, vlogging, and voice overs. She is a master of professional development, provides workshops, and is also an author.
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    28 mins
  • Ronald Gross

    Ronald Gross
    Jan 26 2025
    Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Ronald Gross, NCC class of 1989. He continued his education at the Academy of Art University. Ron is a published author and his hobbies include music, art, film, culture, and he writes about what he loves. One of his hobbies is baking and he runs a group at his public library. He is writing a series of books on copyrighting and neurographics. He sponsors writing workshops and is a contemporary artist and writer.
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    28 mins
  • Mike Garcia

    Mike Garcia
    Jan 12 2025
    Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Mike Garcia '98. Not only was Mike a student, but he was also a professor at NCC for 10 years, teaching ENL. He is currently an ENL teacher in the Baldwin school district, as well as a husband, son, and father. His hobbies include DC Comvis and all that is Marvel and Spiderman!
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    28 mins
  • Mikey Arugula

    Mikey Arugula
    Dec 22 2024
    Dr. Lynnda Nadien speak with Mikey Arugula, NCC Class of 1976. He is a working man by day, and a podcaster and Beatles Memorabilia collector by night. He has a vast collection and assists others in building their collections. He has a YouTuve channel and creates informational videos related to music and collecting.
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    28 mins
  • Gillian O'Connor

    Gillian O'Connor
    Dec 15 2024
    Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Gillian O'Connor, class of 2011. Gillian worked as a DJ at WHPC on the morning show, and had a radio career at KJOY and Party 105 as a board operator. Her DJ Name is DJ Serenade, because she is a singing DJ! She is currently an art teacher - and 9 months pregnant! Her hobbies include swimming, going to the beach, bike riding and tennis.
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    28 mins
  • Lori Jorge Part 2

    Lori Jorge Part 2
    Dec 8 2024
    Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks once again with Lori Jorge, Class of '98. She currently serves as the President of the NCC Alumni Association. Today she shares her goals and purpose for the continued success of the association and why it is flourishing! She was also recently honored with a brick at NCC for all of her hard work and dedication to NCC.
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    28 mins
  • Sondra Hurvey Hall

    Sondra Hurvey Hall
    Dec 1 2024
    Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Sondra Hurvey Hall '00, an educator, activist and stand-up comedian! Her passion is educating the public on suicide prevention and awareness. She has founded the Tenneil Hurvey Foundation entitled "Never Surrender" in memory of her son Tenneil who passed away by suicide at age 16. The pain remains great, but by openly discussing prevention and awareness, Sondra assists other families affected bt the same grief. She reminds everyone to remember and never surrender.
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    28 mins
  • Dr. Scott Thomas Cairns

    Dr. Scott Thomas Cairns
    Nov 24 2024
    Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Dr. Scott Thomas Cairns '82. He was the recipient of the History Award. He has a BA in History from CW Post and served as a graduate assistant, earning his Masters. He has a PhD in International History from the London School of Economics and in 2014, received another Master's degree in Music Theory and Composition from LIU Post. Dr. Scott is a musician, composer, and believes in self-discovery and healing for all.
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    28 mins