Contextualizing STEM Education in Liberia, West Africa

This podcast is produced by the Institute of Basic Technology, a nonprofit high school STEM education lab providing access to students in Liberia, West Africa. It tells the unique stories of current students and those who have navigated the hurdles of the Liberian educational system. Hear in their own words as they describe their struggles, successes and the context within which they strive to achieve their dreams.Listen and be inspired!

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Contextualizing STEM Education in Liberia, West Africa

Episode 34 - The Story of Mr. Patrick K. Johnson

April 22, 2022 • Institute of Basic Technology

✅Cyber Security/System Engineer professional with over twenty (20) years of experience
✅Transforming large-scale legacy infrastructures to modern digital platforms
✅AWS Certified SysOps Associate and AWS Certified DevOps Professional certifications
✅Bachelor Degree in Information Technology – Colorado State University
✅MBA in Technology Management with focus on Information Assurance

In this new episode, I chat with a good friend from high school, Patrick Johnson. In this honest and raw emotional conversation, Patrick opens up about surviving the Liberian civil war and finally reuniting with his family in the U.S. He enjoys football, basketball, snowboarding, UFC Kickboxing, and hacker/security events. Patrick lives with his family in Virginia.

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Rodney L. Bollie

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