In this episode, José Antonio Bowen joins me (Dr. Allison Lester)for a conversation that moves with heart, clarity, and a deep commitment to what learning can become. We talk about the moments that shape us as educators, the wisdom we carry from our communities, and the quiet courage it takes to imagine teaching differently. José brings stories from his classroom, the tensions he holds, and the dreams that guide him as he works alongside young people. Together, we think through the role of care, curiosity, and reflection in a world shaped by uncertainty and possibility. This is an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and remember why our work matters.
About the Guest:
José Antonio Bowen has won teaching awards at Stanford and Georgetown, served as dean and president, has written over 100 scholarly articlesand appeared as a musician with Stan Getz, Bobby McFerrin and others.He is the author of Teaching Naked (2012, awarded Best Book on Higher Education), Teaching Change(2021) and Teaching with AI with C. Edward Watson (2024). Stanford honored him as a Distinguished Alumni Scholar (2010) and he has presented keynotes and workshops in 22 countries. In 2018, he was awarded the Ernest L. Boyer Award (for significant contributions to American higher education). He is a senior fellow for the American Association of Colleges and Universities and does consulting for a wide variety of Fortune 500 companies.
