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RIMS AVID Podcast

Interview with Jay Westover, InovateEd by Michael Horton

What's the difference between college and career readiness and how does a school create a culture of college readiness?


30:05 minutes (27.55 MB)

Maricela Lupercio: Harvard University by Michael Horton

Maricela is the daughter of two immigrants from Mexico who value education and hard work and instilled those values in their daughter. In this interview, Maricela speaks of the application and interview process and how she chose Harvard as her destination.


8:47 minutes (6.03 MB)

Yvette Rodriguez: Brown University by Michael Horton

Yvette is the daughter of two migrant farm workers from Mexico. She became an AVID student and is now headed to Brown University. In this interview, Yvette talks about homework, AP classes, and where she went when a class was difficult.


11:41 minutes (8.02 MB)

Consultant and independent college counselor by Michael Horton

Bridget Boyle is a former AVID teacher and AVID coordinator, a consultant for RIMS AVID, and an independent college counselor.  In this episode, she talks about college applications, financial aid, college exams, and pitfalls to avoid in high school if you’re headed for college.


23:52 minutes (13.66 MB)

An interview with University of Redlands Biochemistry Professor by Michael Horton

In this episode, I ask a University of Redlands Biochemistry major about note-taking, writing, teamwork, dealing with your parents, study skills, and unexpected experiences in college. Attachment


8:56 minutes (5.12 MB)

An interview of Tommy Stokes, the AVID Coordinator by Michael Horton

 "This episode features and interview of Tommy Stokes, the AVID Coordinator at the National Model Demonstration school, Moreno Valley High School.  Tommy answers questions about his new ELD AVID course, the benefits, the challenges, and the progress so far."


13:42 minutes (12.54 MB)

An Interview of Professor Marko Princevac from UCR by Michael Horton

In this episode, I talk to UC Riverside engineering professor Marko Princevac about what it takes to be successful in college.  Dr. Princevac talks about the difference between successful and unsuccessful students, how important writing is, and offers tips for high school teachers to prepare students for college.


24:53 minutes (22.77 MB)
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