Lansdowne, PA – October 17, 2025

The latest episode of What Do You Say? With Dr. Eric J. was released on Friday, October 17, 2025!

In this episode, Dr. Eric J. Becoats, Superintendent of the William Penn School District, kicks off the district’s Portrait of a Graduate series by exploring the first attribute — Driven Achiever.

Dr. Becoats is joined by Dr. Guy Thigpen, a proud Yeadon High School Class of 1981 alumnus and respected expert in urban planning and analytics for the City of Philadelphia. Together, they reflect on how the foundation built in our schools shapes lifelong success, the importance of perseverance, and what it truly means to be driven — both in school and beyond.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that connects our past, celebrates our present, and looks ahead to how William Penn students are preparing to Focus Forward and Beyond.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

🎁 Giveaway Alert!
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To enter, please answer the following question by completing this form or sending your response to whatdoyousaywithdrericj@gmail.com by Thursday, October 30, 2025.

What’s one small effort you do every day that helps you succeed?

One winner will be selected at random — good luck, and thanks for listening!