hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 492: Many Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Dr Alexa Doeschner on hmTv
Ep 492
Many Voices One Community
Host: Gaitley Stevenson Mathews
Guest: Dr. Alexa Doeschner
In this episode of Many Voices One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson Mathews welcomes Dr. Alexa Doeschner, Superintendent of the Glen Cove City School District, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, education, and the power of community.
Dr. Doeschner shares her remarkable personal journey from being born in Transylvania, growing up in Venezuela, and eventually building a career in education in the United States. She reflects on how her immigrant experience shaped her empathy for diverse communities and her commitment to listening, collaboration, and servant leadership.
The discussion explores the role of educators in shaping young lives, the evolving challenges facing school districts today, and how Glen Cove’s cultural diversity strengthens the entire community. Dr. Doeschner also discusses the rapidly changing landscape of education, the influence of technology and artificial intelligence, and the skills students will need to succeed in the future.
This inspiring conversation highlights how strong leadership, cultural understanding, and community engagement can help prepare the next generation for a world that is changing faster than ever.
Many Voices One Community is a podcast series on hmTv, a media platform of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, dedicated to sharing stories that build understanding and connection across communities.