Category: Changed for the Better
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Episode 49: Hadiyah Buchanan

Hadiyah Buchanan was, and is, a ray of sunshine. Even from afar, she is one of those people whom I have always held close to the vest. We only did one Thespian show together but she has remained imprinted in my heart for all these years. Learn how that experience…
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Ask Tirro 2: Hernz Laguerre, Jr.

In Ask Tirro episode 2, Hernz Laguerre, Jr puts me in the hot seat. We talk about my “second act” and what direction I think it will go. There’s even a Lightning Round!! Tune in!
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Episode 47: Michael J DelPup

Michael J. DelPup has an artist’s heart. He discovered his love for Thespians in his senior year, and that experience has shaped the person he is today. He is a SCAD trained graphic artist who works for Off White design, and he is responsible for the newest logo art for…
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Ask Tirro 1: Nathalie Alcime

Welcome to the premiere of a new segment of “Changed for the Better: the power or arts in education” called “Ask Tirro.” In this episode, Nathalie Alcime (CFTB Episode 36) puts me in the hot seat!
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Episode 46: Nausheen Rokerya

While I couldn’t possibly admit to favoritism, some of my guests have stuck in my memory and the thought of them instantly makes me smile wide. Nausheen Rokerya is one of them.
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Episode 45: Samuel Auguste

In performing arts education, there are some students who love the spotlight, and others who just love to be there, participating, without the pressure and responsibility of being the lead role. Samuel Auguste was one of the latter.
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Episode 44: Matthew Hochberg

Not all of my Changed for the Better guests craved the spotlight. Some were very happy behind-the-scenes, putting their production talents to good use in quieter ways.
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Episode 43: Esskee Nance-Doucet

From teen mom to LPN to NP, Esskee Nance-Doucet has climbed mountainous terrain in order to smell the sweet, clean air of success. Read on for her story.



