April 4, 2026. Senior One-on-One Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Shihong Zhang, Founder and Board Chair of the New Jersey Chinese Teachers Association and New Jersey State Representative for the National Network for Early Language Learning, to discuss building community and collaboration among Chinese educators across the state.
April 4, 2026. Senior One-on-One Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico joins Erin Putman, Design Team Ambassador for the NJEA Consortium and Special Education Teacher at Osage School, to discuss building inclusive classroom environments and supporting students with diverse learning needs.
April 4, 2026. On location at the NJEA Convention, Steve Adubato talks with Dave Ciliberto, President of Dave Ciliberto Enterprises Inc., about emotional intelligence, authenticity, and why diverse life experiences make the world a better place.
March 24, 2026. Steve Adubato joins Sandra Marques, Assistant Superintendent of the East and Central School Districts for Newark Public Schools, to discuss the importance of supporting students with diverse needs and the lasting emotional impact of the pandemic on young people.
March 21, 2026. Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico speaks with Catherine MacManiman, Chair of the NJEA Convention Committee and Teacher at Holly Hills Elementary School, about the value of teacher collaboration and her advice for fellow educators.
March 21, 2026. Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Gillian Ober, 2025-2026 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year and ESL Teacher at Freehold Borough School District, to discuss advocating for students who often go unheard, emphasizing the importance of fostering relationships and trust in the classroom.
March 21, 2026. On location at the NJEA Convention, Larry Abrams, Founder and Executive Director of BookSmiles and 2021 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Honorree, joins Steve Adubato to discuss his innovative approach for reducing book waste while expanding access to literature for children in need.
March 18, 2026. Chip Paillex, President and Founder of America’s Grow-a-Row and 2010 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awardee, joins Steve Adubato to discuss how the organization addresses food insecurity by planting, harvesting, and distributing free fresh produce across New Jersey and the United States.
March 10, 2026. Steve Adubato talks with Michele Adubato, CEO of The North Ward Center and Founder of The Center for Autism, about the services The Center for Autism provides to help adults with autism live independently, build careers, and improve emotional well-being.
February 28, 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson, Chancellor of Rutgers University – Newark, to explore the impact of innovation, research, and artificial intelligence in higher education.
