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Govs Teach UnpluggedConnecting Online and On Campus with Meagan PottsMeagan Potts, community engagement coordinator for the Office of Community Engagement and Sustainability at Austin Peay State University, joins Megan on this month’s episode. Meagan brings a unique blend of student support and gaming culture to her role in Student Affairs.She oversees critical initiatives, such as Alternative Break Trips and the Engage Living-Learning Community, where she strives to treat college students as young adults navigating some of life's most significant transitions. She earned a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology from the Eriksson College of Education, wh...
2025-10-3122 min
Govs Teach UnpluggedExploring Education through Nature with Dr. Jena CollinsOn this episode, Megan chats with Dr. Jena Collins, a new Full Spectrum Learning staff member and August 2025 doctoral graduate of the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University. Dr. Collins discusses her experience in special education and role in supporting neurodivergent students at Austin Peay, the rich opportunities for research and mentoring available through the doctoral program, and suggestions for inclusive and accessible field trip options. Dive Deeper:APSU Eriksson College of EducationDr. Zack Barnes Quoted in HuffPostJoin us for our Homecoming BrunchMeet Dr. J...
2025-10-0123 min
Govs Teach UnpluggedCultivating a Love of Reading with Amanda BradleyOn this episode, Megan chats with Amanda Bradley, a new reading instructor in the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University. Amanda discusses her previous experience as a student at Austin Peay and her extensive experience as a teacher in the Cheatham County and Clarksville-Montgomery County school districts in Tennessee. Amanda provides tips and strategies for ELL and reading teachers and shares some of her favorite classroom memories. Amanda is full of energy, and we are excited to see the impact she makes at Austin Peay.Tune i...
2025-09-0126 min
Govs Teach UnpluggedBecoming a Teacher Apprentice with Kristen JohnsonOn this episode, we chat with Kristen Johnson, a current student in the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency Program at Austin Peay State University. Kristen is set to graduate in August 2025, after which she will continue her dedicated work as a teacher at Norman Smith Elementary.Kristen highlights the immense benefits of the Grow Your Own program and candidly discusses the highlights of her teacher apprenticeship, including the strong bonds she formed with her cohort and the challenges she overcame, including re-learning how to write academic papers as a nontraditional student.
2025-08-0121 min
Govs Teach UnpluggedReinventing Teacher Education with Dr. Lisa BarronDr. Lisa Barron served as the interim dean of the Eriksson College of Education, concluding her tenure in June 2025 after a 15-year career at Austin Peay State University. Dr. Barron is a nationally recognized expert on teacher apprenticeships, as Austin Peay State University and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System worked together to launch the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency, which became the first federally registered teacher apprenticeship in January 2022. In this interview, Dr. Barron chats about her time teaching in Tennessee public schools and at Austin Peay, how she has seen teaching change over time, the benefits of teacher...
2025-06-3024 min
Govs Teach UnpluggedFusing Technology and Creativity with Dr. Barbara TuckerDr. Barbara Tucker is the technical services director in the Office of Information Technology at Austin Peay State University. Dr. Tucker holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and an MAED in Curriculum and Instruction from the Eriksson College of Education, embodying the university's commitment to lifelong learning. With over 15 years at APSU, she discusses her journey from student worker to IT leader and highlights the increasing integration of technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) on campus.Beyond her work in IT, Dr. Tucker is...
2025-05-2931 min
Govs Teach UnpluggedEmpowering Neurodivergent Students with Emmanuel MejeunIn honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we’re joined by Emmanuel Mejeun, Director of Austin Peay’s Full Spectrum Learning (FSL) Program. Originally from Haiti, Emmanuel’s journey from student to leader has helped shape FSL into a standout support system for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.In this episode, Emmanuel shares how his personal story fuels his professional mission, how FSL empowers neurodivergent students through events like the Reverse Career Fair, and what it means to create a space where students can truly be themselves.We also chat about his doctoral studies, his passion for mu...
2025-04-2835 min
Govs Teach UnpluggedEmbracing Early Childhood Educators and Doctoral Studies with Dr. Noelle CannonDr. Noelle Cannon, director of the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) at Austin Peay State University, joins us to discuss her impactful work in providing professional development and support to early childhood educators across Tennessee. Learn about TECTA's free orientations and tuition assistance scholarships that help individuals achieve their educational goals, from CDA credentials to advanced degrees. Dr. Cannon also shares her experience as a graduate of APSU’s Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership, highlighting how the program has shaped her professional approach. Discover how TECTA and the Ed.D. program empower educators, expand access to higher ed...
2025-03-2822 min
Govs Teach UnpluggedBridging Rural Roots and Higher Ed with Dr. Cheryl LambertIn this compelling conversation, we sit down with Dr. Cheryl Lambert, department chair of Teaching and Learning and Coordinator of the Center for Rural Education at Austin Peay State University. Dr. Lambert shares her journey from rural roots to higher education leadership and discusses the connection between rural communities and educational advancement.Dive Deeper:APSU Center for Rural EducationAPSU Eriksson College of EducationDr. Cheryl LambertJon White Student SpotlightInclusive Leader Mini-Grants
2025-02-2829 min
NACCTEP NowDr. Prentice Chandler and Lisa Barron, Austin Peay State UniversityDr. Prentice Chandler, Dean of the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University, and Dr. Lisa Barron, professor, discuss their apprenticeship program. The program is the first federally registered program of its kind and has been adopted as a model for other programs in the state of Tennessee. Through the use of grants and federal apprenticeship workforce dollars the program is tuition free and compresses a typically 4-year bachelor of science into 3 years. There are 200 current students in the cohort style program consisting of both local cohort groups and cohorts made from consortiums of rural partners. Reliance...
2024-01-0629 min
BustED PencilsTeacher Shortages and The Will to Fix ItEducated Educators - Talking Education!
Tim and Johnny are joined by Prentice Chandler, Dean and professor for Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. We discuss the widely discussed teacher shortage and how we're working to fix it. Join us and get educated! Guest: Prentice Chandler
2022-09-2144 min
BustED PencilsTeacher Shortages and The Will to Fix ItEducated Educators - Talking Education!
Tim and Johnny are joined by Prentice Chandler, Dean and professor for Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. We discuss the widely discussed teacher shortage and how we're working to fix it. Join us and get educated! Guest: Prentice Chandler
2022-09-2144 min