Kurt Bascom

Schooled by Mr Bascom

Education EN ↓ 30 episodes

My podcast explores experiences in both the classroom and the football field to help teach life lessons for learners of all ages. Interviews with former students, reflections on events, story telling and doing whatever it takes to keep listeners engaged just like in my class or on my team. Check it out, subscribe and spread the word! Thanks!

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Kurt Bascom

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Episode 5: Bascom's BACK! Can you be RIGHT when everything's not Right? 01.02.2022 18:45

It's been about 5 months since I dropped an episode. This one is different from the others, as it's just me (interviews will return) riffing on teaching during COVID, African-American History Month, and trying to be engaged and into what you're doing/learning, particularly when you're not 100%- Can you be RIGHT when everything's not right?

Episode #4: Finding Strength in the Struggle with Rosalynn Diaz 04.09.2021 28:46

Rosalynn Diaz, or "Roz", is a former student of mine from I.S. 162. I taught her back in 2003-2004, after which she went on to graduate from Jane Addams High School, then go on to John Jay College. She was an excellent student then, overcoming challenges while providing inspiration on her path towards success. She is a family advocate in Queens Court. She is also a poet, expressing her views on so...

Episode #3- From Student to Colleague with Danielle Taylor 28.08.2021 22:03

Danielle Taylor is not only a former student, but a former colleague of mine(!). I taught Danielle at I.S. 162 back in 2002-2003. After graduating from Clinton High School and getting her Bachelor's Degree from John Jay College, she went on to work with young people with Directions For Our Youth (DFOY) at Van Nest Academy. I reacquainted myself with Danielle there, as that is where I work- small w...

Episode #2- Reminiscing & Recruiting with Envy Lopez 20.08.2021 26:31

Envy Lopez is a former student of mine, proudly serving our country in the U.S. Army. Currently residing in Florida, she is a sergeant, working in recruitment, helping young people make wise decisions and maximize their potential while also contributing to the nation's defense. She continues her own education. Envy was a fantastic student in my VNA Class of 2013. She learned a lot about herself al...

Episode #1- Learning Lessons with Angel Fonseca 13.08.2021 38:21

Angel Fonseca was in the first class I ever taught, a fifth grader back in 1994 in P.S. 161 in the South Bronx. Angel and I never lost touch, as he was a player on my Bantam League football team in 1999 and a friend ever since. He knows me as "Mr. Bascom", "Coach Kurt" and "Kurt", while I know him as a friend, a family man and a successful entrepreneur. Angel is one of the co-founders of Hudsy, a...