Year: 2021

…since I last posted to JonathanKramer.com. I am currently waiting for a new teaching assignment in DLP or CPS.

Some news: Dr. Kim Larson has moved on from the program, and Meredith Haverty (nee, Stillmann) has returned to DLP in a major leadership role: Associate Director. Meredith is known to many DLPers as a very supportive member of the DLP program. I expect she’ll continue to drive the DLP program forward with new ideas, and expansions on proven program directions.

Welcome back, Meredith!

Jonathan

I’ve taken a moment to step back and recall/relish the people I have spoken with who have been interested in the Doctor of Law and Policy program at Northeastern. I’m directly responsible for 6 people entering the program. I’ve mentored several of them from before they entered the program through their graduations. I’ve informally mentored more students at various points along their path to achieving DLP/LP.D status.

In each and every case mentoring has brought me nothing but joy.

Dr. Jonathan (LP.D ’16)

PS: Teaching, as I do at Northeastern University, in the DLP and Food Safety programs comes in a close second! jlk

…because I needed a goal, and another license to add to my collection of three post-grad degrees, 7 FCC licenses and certifications, two state bar admissions, 5 federal court admissions, and a California Contractor License.

I’m pretty happy that I passed on my first attempt.

A bit relieved, too.

I get a tremendous amount of pleasure and satisfaction teaching/supervising my masters level and doctoral students/candidates at Northeastern University.  Today I received an email that can only be called ‘icing on the cake’:

Dear Jonathan,

On behalf of the college, it is my pleasure to congratulate you for receiving a student nomination for the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award! The recipients of the award will be announced before the spring graduation.

Teaching excellence encompasses high intellectual standards in course content, rigor and integration of scholarship and new knowledge. It is also defined by interactions of faculty with their students that empower learners to achieve their goals.

I applaud your commitment to guiding and inspiring our students and thank you for your dedication .  

Sincerely,

/s/

Mary Ludden, PhD, MBA, PMP, CFE, CSM
Interim Dean CPS & Vice Chancellor

Here’s to the joy of teaching!

-Jonathan

Once more, my friend and mentee in the DLP/LP.D program, Dr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa has made news.

When I met Ope before he even applied to the Doctor of Law and Policy Program, he was the Executive Director of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  He held that position throughout his studies at #NEU in the DLP program.  He leveraged his learning in the #DLP program to draft and promote legislation to educate Missouri police as to the special needs of the deaf and hard of hearing that was approved by Missouri Legislature and signed into law by its governor.  I flew to Boston just to attend his hooding.

In January 2021, Ope was appointed Commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  Ope’s appointment commences on March 1, 2021.  I have linked the state announcement below.

You’ll notice that the official photo of Ope to the left has him wearing a button on his lapel.  A close examination of the photo will show that he’s proudly wearing a #NEU button

There are few things in my life that make me happier than to see quality people, like Ope, rise to take on an overcome new challenges benefiting the public who are unlikely to know of their existence.  Ope is not a public servant. Rather, he is a true public hero and public protector.

Here is the link to the formal announcement in text, voiced, and in ASL:

https://www.mass.gov/news/dr-opeoluwa-sotonwa-appointed-commissioner-for-the-massachusetts-commission-for-the-deaf-and

My hat is off to my friend, Dr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa, a true representative of Northeastern University’s Doctor of Law and Policy program.

Jonathan

PS:  I’m really proud of the kid, in case you couldn’t tell!