Fostering Conversations Podcast
1) Penn Foster Graduation 2025 Recap: What's an Online School Graduation Like?
Jess and Jenny talk about this year's graduation ceremony: the crowd, the performers, the grads, the dogs! Celebrate our 2025 graduating class, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! You ca...Show More
2) Common Myths About Online Education: Busted!
Have you ever wanted to take an online class and been told that online degrees are fake and that no college or job will accept them? You’re not alone! We’re busting some myths about online learning so...Show More
3) Why an EMT Student Chose Penn Foster to Get Her High School Diploma
Jess and Jenny sit down with Monet Carter, the 2025 Penn Foster Graduate of the Year Winner! This Georgia resident and student at Atlanta Technical College earned her high school diploma online at Pen...Show More
4) Mixing It Up: Let's Talk About Diversity with Annie Littrell
This week, I sit down with Annie Littrell, Penn Foster's Diversity Officer, to talk about DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). She shares insights on DEI in education, accessibility, and leveling t...Show More
5) Let Your Light Shine! Let's Talk About Graduation 2025! It's Here!
It's officially graduation season, so let's celebrate! Lauren is joined by Des to talk about all things graduation: not just the who-what-when-and-where, but also WHY you should attend! Let's celebrat...Show More
6) Let's Talk About the Pharmacy Technician Program with Jesie Davenport!
Lauren chats with Jesie Davenport, a team lead in the pharmacy technician program at Penn Foster! Jesie fills us in on everything we need to know about becoming a pharm tech: how the program works, ex...Show More
7) Take Care of Yourself: Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jess and Jenny
Jess and Jenny discuss mental health matters in this replay of May's Facebook Live. When you feel anxious, depressed, or lost in your life, things can feel hopeless. You are not alone, and there are t...Show More
8) Reading is What? Fundamental! Let's Talk About Why You Read So Much in High School with Danielle Cooper
Lauren talks with Penn Foster High School English instructor Danielle Cooper all about teaching reading comprehension in high school, our favorite books, and why students need more, not fewer, assigne...Show More
9) Graduation 2025 is Coming... Are You Ready?
Get ready to walk across the stage and receive your diploma, degree, or certificate at Penn Foster Group's Graduation 2025 commencement and celebration! This episode contains all the info you need to ...Show More
10) (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Medical Assistant
Lauren talks with Pam Ward and Theresa Sinkevich, two of Penn Foster's medical assistant program instructors. Learn more about the program here: https://www.pennfoster.edu/programs/healthcare/medical...Show More