Linda DeJoie-Anderson

Confluence Conversations

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Confluence Conversations is a podcast dedicated to fostering insightful discussions on education, community impact, and pressing societal issues. Through engaging conversations with educators, experts, and changemakers, we aim to inspire action, promote awareness, and drive meaningful dialogue on topics that matter. This podcast serves as a platform to amplify voices, share knowledge, and create a ripple effect of positive change within and beyond the Confluence Academy community.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.confluenceacademy.org

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Linda DeJoie-Anderson

Episodes

The Black Rep: Empowering Youth Through Theatre 25.06.2025 10:49

Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights The Black Rep and its dynamic impact on students through arts education. As a national leader in African-American theatre, The Black Rep engages youth through programs that blend cultural storytelling with creative expression—helping students develop confidence, purpose, and a strong sense of identity. Support the show

The Power of a Little Bit: Transforming Lives Through Education 12.06.2025 28:09

Send us Fan Mail Miranda Walker Jones, President & CEO of The Little Bit Foundation, joins us to discuss how this leading St. Louis nonprofit supports under-resourced students by providing clothing, meals, mental health services, mentorship, and academic tools—helping them thrive from early education through graduation. Support the show

Literacy That Liberates: How The Believe Projects™ Inspire Confident Readers 19.05.2025 35:12

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Confluence Conversations , host Haley Brueck sits down with Julius B. Anthony, Founder of The Believe Projects™, to explore how joyful and inclusive literacy experiences can radically transform a child’s relationship with reading. Recorded in person at Confluence Academy, this conversation unpacks how culturally responsive books, music, art, and media c...

Empowering Girls: Transforming Futures: The Sophia Project’s Holistic Approach 12.05.2025 21:56

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores The Sophia Project, a transformative initiative dedicated to empowering girls through a holistic, trauma-informed model that fosters academic achievement, emotional wellness, and leadership development. The Sophia Project provides a safe and nurturing space for girls to thrive through consistent mentorship, restorative practices, and community-based support s...

Empowering Change: Inside the Urban League’s Save Our Sons Program 16.04.2025 21:06

Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’s Save Our Sons (SOS) program, a transformative initiative designed to empower economically disadvantaged men by helping them secure stable, well-paying employment. Through job readiness training, mentorship, financial literacy, and access to employer networks, SOS is creating meaningful pathways to long-term succe...

Breaking Barriers in Education: The Impact of STLCC’s TRIO Program 27.03.2025 24:42

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Confluence Conversations delves into STLCC’s TRIO program, a federally funded initiative designed to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in achieving academic success. Host Christopher C. Miller will be joined by Laura Modrcin, Manager of TRIO, to discuss the program’s mission, the impact it has on students, and the vital academic, financial, and career...

Educators for Gun Safety 17.03.2025 24:32

Send us Fan Mail Confluence Conversations is a podcast dedicated to insightful discussions about education, community, and the pressing issues shaping our schools and society. Each episode is hosted by a different educator, expert, or advocate, bringing unique perspectives to critical topics that impact learning environments, student safety, and public policy. Through engaging conversations, we ai...