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Journeys of Teaching
Episode 60: Rachael Lehr - From the Ground Up
This week, we will explore the journey of Rachael Lehr. Rachael is an Associate Principal in Western Australia and a doctoral candidate at The University of Western Australia. You can follow Rachael on Twitter @rachaellehr On this episode, Rachael will share about how she transitioned into educational leadership, most recently helping to establish and open a new primary school in Western Australia. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on...
2022-07-17
14 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 59: Rachael Lehr - STEM should SPARKLE
This week, we will explore the journey of Rachael Lehr. Rachael is an Associate Principal in Western Australia and a doctoral candidate at The University of Western Australia. You can follow Rachael on Twitter @rachaellehr On this episode, we will hear Rachael's stories about engaging in her personal learning network and developing an authenticity-focused mindset towards STEM education. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart
2022-07-17
24 min
Journeys of Teaching
Imogen Guest: Harry Potter Community
Imogen Gueset is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Imogen shares all about her Harry Potter fandom and how she has connected with the fan community in various online spaces, particularly during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching...
2022-03-04
03 min
Journeys of Teaching
Mary Howard: Start Somewhere
Mary Howard is a Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Mary shares the benefits she gains from exercise and an active lifestyle and how she utilizes digital technologies to support these efforts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch...
2022-03-04
04 min
Journeys of Teaching
Imogen Guest: Harry Potter Community
Imogen Gueset is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Imogen shares all about her Harry Potter fandom and how she has connected with the fan community in various online spaces, particularly during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram...
2022-03-04
03 min
Journeys of Teaching
Mary Howard: Start Somewhere
Sarah Slappey is a Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Mary shares the benefits she gains from exercise and an active lifestyle and how she utilizes digital technologies to support these efforts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank you...
2022-03-04
04 min
Journeys of Teaching
Suzie Sikes & Breanna Zator: Is Science Fun or is Science Boring? (Part 3 of 3)
Suzie Sikes and Breanna Zator are Elementary Education majors at Columbus State University. On this third of three episodes, they reflect on their contrasting journeys as science learners and begin to apply their insights towards their own teaching practices and the types of science educators they want to be. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu ...
2022-03-04
08 min
Journeys of Teaching
Suzie Sikes & Breanna Zator: Is Science Fun or is Science Boring? (Part 2 of 3)
Suzie Sikes and Breanna Zator are Elementary Education majors at Columbus State University. On this second of three episodes, they reflect on their contrasting journeys as science learners and begin to apply their insights towards their own teaching practices and the types of science educators they want to be. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu ...
2022-03-04
14 min
Journeys of Teaching
Suzie Sikes & Breanna Zator: Is Science Fun or is Science Boring? (Part 1 of 3)
Suzie Sikes and Breanna Zator are Elementary Education majors at Columbus State University. On this first of three episodes, they reflect on their contrasting journeys as science learners and begin to apply their insights towards their own teaching practices and the types of science educators they want to be. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu ...
2022-03-04
09 min
Journeys of Teaching
Nina Delauney: Yoga with Nina
Nina Delauney is a Theatre Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Nina discusses her at-home yoga practices and how she has utilized the Yoga by Adriene YouTube channel to engage in meaningful, focused yoga practice and become more present and mindful for her personal and professional efforts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu
2022-03-04
03 min
Journeys of Teaching
Chase Sams - Go Dawgs!
Chase Sams is a Kinesiology major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Chase discusses how he follows Georgia Bulldogs football with digital technologies and through networked spaces, connecting this engagement to how he will seek to sponsor his future students' interests. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach
2022-03-04
02 min
Journeys of Teaching
Ryan Boyd - For the A
Ryan Boyd is a Music Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Ryan discusses his participation in online communities around fandom of Atlanta professional sports and how he wants to bring participatory culture into the music classroom. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank...
2022-03-04
05 min
Journeys of Teaching
Gina Sutton - Blogging to Learn and Share
Gina Sutton is a Theatre Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Gina discusses blogs she follows and learns from and her intentions to incorporate blogging in her future classroom. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast...
2022-03-04
01 min
Journeys of Teaching
Candice Hughes - Networked Cricut-ing
Candice Hughes is a Elementary Education major at Columbus State University in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. On this episode, Candice discusses networked engagement in Cricut design work and how she wants to afford her future students similar interest-based media engagement. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching...
2022-03-04
02 min
Journeys of Teaching
Rachel Massey - Podcasting About Podcasts
Rachel Massey is a Music Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Rachel discusses how she has benefitted in her communication and interpersonal skills as well as being more informed through listening to podcasts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch...
2022-03-04
01 min
Journeys of Teaching
Andrew Evans - Connecting at the World Series
Andrew Evans is a History and Secondary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Andrew reflects on how he has connected with fellow Atlanta Braves fans online, including meeting some of these connections in person at the World Series. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach
2022-03-04
03 min
Journeys of Teaching
Kimberly McGuire - Expressing Myself in a Different Way
Kimberly McGuire is a Theatre Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Kimberly discusses how her networked engagement with likeminded others around spoken word poetry has helped her explore these works in greater depth and express herself in unique ways outside of the traditional academic curriculum. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast...
2022-03-04
04 min
Journeys of Teaching
Jayla Timmons - Connecting Online
Jayla Timmons is a Theatre Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Jayla reflects on how she connected with other fans of a popular televsision show in online, networked spaces. She also discusses how she intends to foster similar experiences in which her students connect and build relationships in her future classroom. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart...
2022-03-04
02 min
Journeys of Teaching
Nick Tewell - A Common Joy
Nick Tewell is a Music Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Nick discusses the benefits and skills he has gained from his engagement in sports fandom in online, networked spaces such as Discord. He connects these experiences to the "common joy" he wants his students to get from their participation in music education and band. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart
2022-03-04
04 min
Journeys of Teaching
Madison Hart - A Worldly Perspective
Madison Hart is a Music Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Madison discusses her engagement in online networked spaces around crossfit and how learns new approaches and workout plans, connecting with others across the world who share this interest. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach
2022-03-04
01 min
Journeys of Teaching
Jay Baugh: RPG and Characters
Jay Baugh is a Theatre Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Jay discusses how he has engaged in online, networked spaces around tabletop role-playing games and how he has developed and refined severals skills. He also shares how this engagement has opened his eyes to what theatre education can and should be for students. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart
2022-03-04
04 min
Journeys of Teaching
Season 3.5 Announcement
Season 3.5 of the Journeys of Teaching Podcast launches this week featuring podcast recordings from Aaron's undergraduate students at Columbus State University. ***Season 3 launches in Fall 2022!*** Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the...
2022-03-04
01 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 57: Lauren Chapple - Who We Are; Relationships and Inclusive Spaces
This week, we will explore the journey of Lauren Chapple. Lauren has served as a teacher in Ontario, Canada, and is the founder, director, and workshop presenter for the Proud Rainbow Voices Network, a network for 2SLGBTQ+ educators and allies. Lauren was the recipient of the Elementary Teacher Award in 2021 from OTIP and the Ontario Teachers' Federation. You can request to join the Proud Rainbow Voices Facebook group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436414740886753 On this episode, Lauren will share her personal and professional experiences as an educator who is also a lesbian and has a...
2022-02-06
31 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 56: Lauren Chapple - Proud Rainbow Voices
This week, we will explore the journey of Lauren Chapple. Lauren has served as a teacher in Ontario, Canada, and is the founder, director, and workshop presenter for the Proud Rainbow Voices Network, a network for 2SLGBTQ+ educators and allies. Lauren was the recipient of the Elementary Teacher Award in 2021 from OTIP and the Ontario Teachers' Federation. You can request to join the Proud Rainbow Voices Facebook group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436414740886753 On this episode, we will hear Lauren's stories about starting the Proud Rainbow Voices Network to support 2SLGBTQA+ educators and allies.
2022-02-06
25 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 55: Dr. Jessica VanValkenburgh - Family and Community Involvement
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Jessica VanValkenburgh. Jessica is an Assistant Professor of Middle Grades Education at Columbus State University whose research and service work center around parent and family involvement in education. Jessica holds an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. She was also recently appointed to the Georgia State School Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council. You can follow Jessica on Twitter @_vanvalkenburgh On this episode, Jessica will share about the importance of building a classroom and school community through effective communication strategies with students and families, including how she ha...
2022-01-30
15 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 54: Dr. Jessica VanValkenburgh - Science and STEM Trajectories
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Jessica VanValkenburgh. Jessica is an Assistant Professor of Middle Grades Education at Columbus State University whose research and service work center around parent and family involvement in education. Jessica holds an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. She was also recently appointed to the Georgia State School Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council. You can follow Jessica on Twitter @_vanvalkenburgh On this episode, we will hear Jessica's stories about her passion for science and scientific discovery and how that has carried over into her teaching in the mi...
2022-01-30
22 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 53: John Naples-Campbell - Holocaust Education; Empathy and Acceptance
This week, we will explore the journey of John Naples-Campbell. John is the Depute Head Teacher at Glen Urquhart High School in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. John recently won the Educator of the Year Award at the 2021 National Proud Scotland Awards for his continued efforts of fostering inclusive learning spaces for and supporting LGBTQ+ learners and community members. You can follow John on Twitter @JNaplesCampbell On this episode, we will hear John share about how he draws upon his Jewish cultural heritage in his work in holocaust curriculum writing and education. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an...
2022-01-23
09 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 52: John Naples-Campbell - LGBTQ+ Education; Safe, Representative Spaces
This week, we will explore the journey of John Naples-Campbell. John is the Depute Head Teacher at Glen Urquhart High School in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. John recently won the Educator of the Year Award at the 2021 National Proud Scotland Awards for his continued efforts of fostering inclusive learning spaces for and supporting LGBTQ+ learners and community members. You can follow John on Twitter @JNaplesCampbell On this episode, we will hear about John's work in LGBTQ+ education and advocacy and how he draws upon his previous experiences as a gay man in this work Dr. Aaron R...
2022-01-23
21 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 51: John Naples-Campbell - Students at the Forefront
This week, we will explore the journey of John Naples-Campbell. John is the Depute Head Teacher at Glen Urquhart High School in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. John recently won the Educator of the Year Award at the 2021 National Proud Scotland Awards for his continued efforts of fostering inclusive learning spaces for and supporting LGBTQ+ learners and community members. You can follow John on Twitter @JNaplesCampbell On this episode, we will hear John's stories about being a high school theater/performing arts teacher and administrator over the past two years during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Aaron R...
2022-01-23
25 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 50: Willy Mekeel - Practical Experience and Application
This week, we will explore the journey of Willy Mekeel. Willy is Remote Sensing Program Manager for TacAero, a Professional Pilot Instructor, and an Associate Professor of Aviation at Minnesota State University, Mankato and is currently finishing a PhD at the University of Minnesota. You can follow Willy on Instagram @willymekeel On this episode, we will discuss how Willy has transferred his career-based experiences in geography and aviation into his teaching in innovative, student-centered ways. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously...
2022-01-16
12 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 49: Willy Mekeel - Pedagogy from Passions
This week, we will explore the journey of Willy Mekeel. Willy is Remote Sensing Program Manager for TacAero, a Professional Pilot Instructor, and an Associate Professor of Aviation at Minnesota State University, Mankato and is currently finishing a PhD at the University of Minnesota. You can follow Willy on Instagram @willymekeel On this episode, we will hear Willy's stories about refining his pedagogy and teaching approaches, fostering a passion amongst his students for aviation and geography much like his own passion for these fields. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education...
2022-01-16
19 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 48: Willy Mekeel - Forging a Path
This week, we will explore the journey of Willy Mekeel. Willy is Remote Sensing Program Manager for TacAero, a Professional Pilot Instructor, and an Associate Professor of Aviation at Minnesota State University, Mankato and is currently finishing a PhD at the University of Minnesota. You can follow Willy on Instagram @willymekeel On this episode, we will hear Willy's stories about his journey towards realizing his passion for aviation, geography, and higher education. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years...
2022-01-16
14 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 47: Dr. Bryan Banks - Pedagogies of Podcasting
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Bryan Banks, an Assistant Professor of History at Columbus State University and co-founded of the online journal Age of Revolutions. Dr. Branks holds a PhD from Florida State University. You can follow Bryan on Twitter @BryanBanksPhD On this episode, we will discuss the leveraging of podcasting as a teaching and learning approach and the development of our Pedagogies of Podcasting website. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public...
2022-01-09
22 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 46: Dr. Bryan Banks - Making Sense of Their Moment
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Bryan Banks, an Assistant Professor of History at Columbus State University and co-founded of the online journal Age of Revolutions. Dr. Branks holds a PhD from Florida State University. You can follow Bryan on Twitter @BryanBanksPhD On this episode, we will hear Bryan's stories about about helping students relate and apply history to contemporary experiences and contexts. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You...
2022-01-09
11 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 45: Dr. Bryan Banks - History from Below
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Bryan Banks, an Assistant Professor of History at Columbus State University and co-founded of the online journal Age of Revolutions. Dr. Branks holds a PhD from Florida State University. You can follow Bryan on Twitter @BryanBanksPhD On this episode, we will hear Bryan's stories about teaching and studying "history from below" as a means of relating historical study to his students' lives and amplifying voices that may have been previously muted or silenced. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus...
2022-01-09
12 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 44: Dr. Heather H. Woodley - Language and Literacy as Assets
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Heather H. Woodley, a Clinical Associate Professor of TESOL, Bilingual Education, and World Language Education at NYU. Heather holds a PhD in Urban Education from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. You can follow Heather on Twitter @ProfHeatherW On this episode, Heather discusses how she leverages language and literacy as a means of empowering students, focusing on learners' assets rather than deficits. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in...
2022-01-02
14 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 43: Dr. Heather H. Woodley - Communities of Education
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Heather H. Woodley, a Clinical Associate Professor of TESOL, Bilingual Education, and World Language Education at NYU. Heather holds a PhD in Urban Education from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. You can follow Heather on Twitter @ProfHeatherW On this episode, we will hear Heather's stories about the importance of community and belonging in education for students as well as their families. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in...
2022-01-02
15 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 42: Dr. Heather H. Woodley - Combatting Oppression through Education
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Heather H. Woodley, a Clinical Associate Professor of TESOL, Bilingual Education, and World Language Education at NYU. Heather holds a PhD in Urban Education from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. You can follow Heather on Twitter @ProfHeatherW On this episode, we will hear Heather's stories about entering the teaching profession as a means of combatting Muslim backlash and Islamophobia in a post 9/11 New York. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and...
2022-01-02
14 min
Journeys of Teaching
Jessica Featherngill: We're ALL Scientists
Jessica Featherngill is a Middle Grades Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Jessica reflects on her own experiences as a middle grades science student and how those experiences have shaped her philosophy of teaching and the teacher she is today. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @J...
2021-10-28
02 min
Journeys of Teaching
Sarah Slappey: Islands of Inspiration
Sarah Slappey is a Theatre Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Sarah shares her online community engagement around the game Animal Crossing and the benefits of her engagement, particularly during months of the pandemic in which she otherwise felt isolated. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter...
2021-10-03
04 min
Journeys of Teaching
Annasophia McCarthy: "Can you recommend five more?"
Annasophia McCarthy is a Theatre Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Annasophia shares how she has engaged in participatory culture online around her love of reading and romantic comedy books, including how she has been able to review upcoming releases that publishers send to her. She also digs into her work as a pre-service theatre educator, promoting acceptance in a safe and caring learning environment. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11...
2021-10-03
06 min
Journeys of Teaching
Sierra Farmer: "Yes, I said Minecraft!"
Sierra Farmer is a Theatre Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Sierra shares her engagement in the participatory culture of Minecraft gaming, Twitch, and TikTok and how this has benefitted her technology competencies and female content creator. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach ...
2021-10-03
03 min
Journeys of Teaching
Danielle Coutts: On Participatory Culture
Danielle Coutts is a Middle Grades Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Danielle discusses how brokering connected learning opportunities in authentic interests can be incredibly beneficial for all students. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast...
2021-10-03
03 min
Journeys of Teaching
Hannah Butenschon: Book Culture
Hannah Butenschon is a Chemistry and Secondary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Hannah digs into the online participatory culture and networked engagement she has benefitted from as an avid reader. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch Furr for...
2021-10-03
02 min
Journeys of Teaching
Jacklyn Brasher: Participatory Culture in History Education
Jacklyn Brasher is a History and Secondary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Jacklyn shared her networked engagement and learning about history education and travel online. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and...
2021-10-03
02 min
Journeys of Teaching
Molly Dotson, Megan Rowe, D'Ara Stevenson, & Emma Webb: Wine-ing for Teaching (Science Edition)
Molly Dotson, Megan Rowe, D'Ara Stevenson, and Emma Webb are Elementary Education majors at Columbus State University. On this episode, they compare notes on their varied K-12 science education experiences in the Southeastern United States and how their work as elementary science educators will be informed by their narratives. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu ...
2021-09-29
29 min
Journeys of Teaching
Cailee York & Kia Kilgore: Perspectives on Science
Cailee York and Kia Kilgore are Elementary Education majors at Columbus State University. On this episode, they look back on their science education narratives and how their perspectives on science were shaped by their experiences. They also look forward to how these stories can inform their intentional science pedagogy in their current and future teaching. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email...
2021-09-29
36 min
Journeys of Teaching
Lauren McGuire & Kendall Stevens: Polar Opposites
Lauren McGuire and Kendall Stevens are Elementary Education majors at Columbus State University. On this episode, they compare notes on their different science education experiences despite attending the same district and high school. Lauren and Kendall apply insights from their narratives to their current work as pre-service teaching candidates and how they want to instill passion for science with their elementary students. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on...
2021-09-29
05 min
Journeys of Teaching
Savannah Hodges: Birthday Parties and Science Education
Savannah Hodges is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Savannah discusses her less-than-memorable experiences as a science student and how she intends to design science learning opportunities that are quite the opposite in her future classroom. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach
2021-09-29
05 min
Journeys of Teaching
Hannah Kimbell: Being Present
Hannah Kimbell is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Hannah looks back on her science education experiences during the years her family lived in India that mainly took place outdoors. She also reflects on her experiences as a Nursing major before transitioning to Teacher Education. Hannah digs into intentional science pedagogy that emphasizes real world experiences, applications, and being present in meaningful science exploration and inquiry. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois pu...
2021-09-29
04 min
Journeys of Teaching
Angel Rodriguez: Showing Up
Iraida "Angel" Rodriguez is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Angel shares her experiences as a science student with a teacher who was less than supportive and helpful in her learning. She discusses how she intends to forge meaningful connections with her current and future students and help them find joy in science inquiry. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram...
2021-09-29
03 min
Journeys of Teaching
Donald Norman: What They Need to Be Successful
Donald Norman is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Donny shared his experiences as a father to his son Finn and how they have informed his critical reflection, work with elementary students, and his intentional science pedagogy. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach
2021-09-29
10 min
Journeys of Teaching
Hannah-Rose Corbin: Just How it Was
Hannah-Rose Corbin is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Hannah-Rose looks back on her experiences as a science student and unpacks what science education should be instead of what it has become in many teaching and learning contexts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter...
2021-09-29
06 min
Journeys of Teaching
Ariel Atley: Making Science Class Memorable
Ariel Atley is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Ariel looks back on her experiences as a science student and explores how she can design science learning experiences that are truly memorable to her current and future elementary students. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching...
2021-09-29
08 min
Journeys of Teaching
Jordan Ash: Teaching Science during COVID-19
Jordan Ash is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Jordan looks back at how her learning was impacted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as how it has shaped the science learning experiences she wants to design for her students moving forward. She also speaks with her former 11th grade chemistry teacher about her teaching career, including how her work has been impacted by the pandemic. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught...
2021-09-29
17 min
Journeys of Teaching
Cayla Anderson: What Makes a Good Teacher?
Cayla Anderson is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this episode, Cayla explores the question, "What makes a good teacher?" She reflects on the educational experiences of Albert Einstein and how we need teachers to foster students' gifts and full potentials. Cayla also looks back at her own educational experiences as a science student. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart
2021-09-29
06 min
Journeys of Teaching
Season 2.5 Announcement
Season 2.5 of the Journeys of Teaching Podcast launches this week featuring podcast recordings from Aaron's undergraduate students at Columbus State University. ***Season 3 launches 1/2/2022!*** Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart Email: gierhart_aaron@columbusstate.edu Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and...
2021-09-29
01 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 41: Mrs. Deborah Crowson - Earth in My Bones
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Deborah Crowson, a retired middle grades and high school English language arts teacher who worked in the Illinois public schools. Deb received a bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University. On this episode, we will hear Deb talk about her father, a lifelong farm in the Midwest, and his impact on her life and career. Please find Mrs. Crowson's short stories shared on her four episodes at the following publicly accessible links: "My Life as an English Teacher" - https://tinyurl.com/mylifeasanenglishteacher "Earth in My...
2021-09-19
12 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 40: Mrs. Deborah Crowson - Time; Retirement
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Deborah Crowson, a retired middle grades and high school English language arts teacher who worked in the Illinois public schools. Deb received a bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University. On this episode, we will hear Deb describe her decision to retire from teaching and her post-teaching years. Please find Mrs. Crowson's short stories shared on her four episodes at the following publicly accessible links: "My Life as an English Teacher" - https://tinyurl.com/mylifeasanenglishteacher "Earth in My Bones" - https://tinyurl.com/earthinmybones ...
2021-09-19
13 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 39: Mrs. Deborah Crowson - Learning in Different Ways
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Deborah Crowson, a retired middle grades and high school English language arts teacher who worked in the Illinois public schools. Deb received a bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University. On this episode, we will hear Deb's stories from her career in which she realized and better understood how students learn in different ways. Please find Mrs. Crowson's short stories shared on her four episodes at the following publicly accessible links: "My Life as an English Teacher" - https://tinyurl.com/mylifeasanenglishteacher "Earth in My Bones"...
2021-09-19
14 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 38: Mrs. Deborah Crowson - Connecting with Students; Authenticity
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Deborah Crowson, a retired middle grades and high school English language arts teacher who worked in the Illinois public schools. Deb received a bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University. On this episode, we will hear Deb's stories about connecting with students through written compositions and helping students see the authentic purpose of developing their writing and communication skills. Please find Mrs. Crowson's short stories shared on her four episodes at the following publicly accessible links: "My Life as an English Teacher" - https://tinyurl.com/m...
2021-09-19
17 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 37: Dr. Roni Ellington - Transforming STEM Education
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Roni Ellington, an Associate Professor at Morgan State University, an HBCU in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Ellington holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Maryland. You can follow Roni on Twitter @DrRoniEllington On this episode, we will hear Roni's describe how she formed her Transformative Framework for STEM Education with an emphasis on teachers working on themselves. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11...
2021-09-12
14 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 36: Dr. Roni Ellington - Supportive and Unsupportive Spaces
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Roni Ellington, an Associate Professor at Morgan State University, an HBCU in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Ellington holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Maryland. You can follow Roni on Twitter @DrRoniEllington On this episode, we will hear Roni's stories about how the supportive and unsupportive spaces she has worked in as a black female in education and STEM. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public...
2021-09-12
13 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 35: Dr. Roni Ellington - Effort Meets Rigor
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Roni Ellington, an Associate Professor at Morgan State University, an HBCU in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Ellington holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Maryland. You can follow Roni on Twitter @DrRoniEllington On this episode, we will hear Roni's stories in which she acknowledges that her academic success, beginning in middle school, wasn't the result of being quote-unquote special but rather teachers recognizing her capabilities and designing higher rigor and expectations. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus...
2021-09-12
14 min
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Episode 34: Mrs. Ruth Akers - Finding Her Place
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Ruth Akers, a CTE - Resource Teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Ruth received her Educational Administration Certification from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. You can follow Ruth on Twitter @rakersREA On this episode, we will hear Ruth's stories about how she worked diligently and resolutely to find her place in STEM and tech education as a female. In many ways, her resolve is grounded in her experiences with her mother. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus...
2021-09-05
09 min
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Episode 33: Mrs. Ruth Akers - Mentorship and Support
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Ruth Akers, a CTE - Resource Teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Ruth received her Educational Administration Certification from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. You can follow Ruth on Twitter @rakersREA On this episode, we will hear Ruth's stories about how she was well supported and mentored in her teacher education experiences, specifically by a mentor who empowered her as a pre-service teacher. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught...
2021-09-05
10 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 32: Mrs. Ruth Akers - Practical Experience
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Ruth Akers, a CTE - Resource Teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Ruth received her Educational Administration Certification from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. You can follow Ruth on Twitter @rakersREA On this episode, we will hear Ruth's stories about her practical industry experiences in agriculture and engineering and how they informed her eventual work as an educator and administrator. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois...
2021-09-05
22 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 31: Mrs. Sarah Bonner - Teacher "Church"
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Sarah Bonner, an 8th grade language arts teacher in Heyworth, Illinois. Sarah is also an adjunct professor and doctoral candidate at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. On this episode, we will hear Sarah's stories about how her dissertation research has shifted towards teacher collaboration and engaging in communities of practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can follow Sarah on Twitter @MrsBonner301 Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois...
2021-08-29
09 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 30: Mrs. Sarah Bonner - Feedback & Assessment
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Sarah Bonner, an 8th grade language arts teacher in Heyworth, Illinois. Sarah is also an adjunct professor and doctoral candidate at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. On this episode, we will hear Sarah's stories about how she has ReDesigned her approaches to language arts and literacy assessment, focusing on feedback and growth rather than traditional points-based grading. You can follow Sarah on Twitter @MrsBonner301 Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught...
2021-08-29
11 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 29: Mrs. Sarah Bonner - Inquiry & Design
This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Sarah Bonner, an 8th grade language arts teacher in Heyworth, Illinois. Sarah is also an adjunct professor and doctoral candidate at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. On this episode, we will hear Sarah's stories about the design and inquiry-based learning experiences she facilitates for her 8th grade students. You can follow Sarah on Twitter @MrsBonner301 Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can...
2021-08-29
22 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 28: Alya Stoffer-Koloszyc - Location and Boundaries
This week, we will explore the journey of Alya Stoffer-Koloszyc, founder and director of Farm Hands Preschool in Northampton, MA. Alya holds a master's degree from Bank Street Graduate School of Education in New York City. On this episode, we will talk with Alya about how the physical location of Farm Hands Preschool has been vital to her teaching and how she has actively worked to transcend boundaries to access and participation for students and families. You can learn more about Farm Hands Preschool at preschoolseedsforjustice.com/ Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor...
2021-08-22
12 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 27: Alya Stoffer-Koloszyc - Community-Embedded Education
This week, we will explore the journey of Alya Stoffer-Koloszyc, founder and director of Farm Hands Preschool in Northampton, MA. Alya holds a master's degree from Bank Street Graduate School of Education in New York City. On this episode, we will hear Alya's stories about how education and schooling can be embedded in the local community. You can learn more about Farm Hands Preschool at preschoolseedsforjustice.com/ Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years...
2021-08-22
21 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 26: Alya Stoffer-Koloszyc - Agriculture & Social Justice
This week, we will explore the journey of Alya Stoffer-Koloszyc, founder and director of Farm Hands Preschool in Northampton, MA. Alya holds a master's degree from Bank Street Graduate School of Education in New York City. On this episode, we will hear Alya's stories about how her work in agriculture and education has intersected with promoting social justice. You can learn more about Farm Hands Preschool at preschoolseedsforjustice.com/ Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools...
2021-08-22
15 min
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Episode 25: Mr. Peter Goldstein - Place-Based Learning
This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Peter Goldstein, co-founder of CityLab High School in Dallas, Texas. Peter holds a bachelor's and master's degrees in Architecture from Tulane and Yale respectively. On this episode, we will hear from Peter about how CityLab's physical location and embeddedness in the Dallas community impacts the work and partnerships in which the students engage. Follow CityLab on Twitter @CityLabHS Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years...
2021-08-15
08 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 24: Mr. Peter Goldstein - Project-Based Learning
This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Peter Goldstein, co-founder of CityLab High School in Dallas, Texas. Peter holds a bachelor's and master's degrees in Architecture from Tulane and Yale respectively. On this episode, we will hear Peter's stories about facilitating project-based learning in Dallas to foster students' skills and dispositions that are transferable across contexts, disciplines, and future career paths. Follow CityLab on Twitter @CityLabHS Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11...
2021-08-15
12 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 23: Mr. Peter Goldstein - Founding CityLab; Soft Skills
This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Peter Goldstein, co-founder of CityLab High School in Dallas, Texas. Peter holds a bachelor's and master's degrees in Architecture from Tulane and Yale respectively. On this episode, we will hear Peter's stories about the founding of CityLab and how students develop soft skills that can apply to designing and problem-solving across a myriad of disciplines in college and beyond. Follow CityLab on Twitter @CityLabHS Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in...
2021-08-15
16 min
Journeys of Teaching
Season 2 Announcement
Season 2 of Journeys of Teaching launches on Sunday, August 15th, 2021, with three new episodes. New episodes will release every Sunday! The following educators' journeys of teaching will be featured in Season 2: *8/15: Peter Goldstein: Co-founder of CityLab High School in Dallas, Texas *8/22: Alya Stoffer-Koloszyk: Founder and director of Farm Hands Preschool in Northampton, Massachusetts *8/29: Sarah Bonner: Eighth grade English language arts teacher in Heyworth, Illinois, and adjunct professor and doctoral candidate at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois *9/5: Ruth Akers: CTE - Resource Teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools in...
2021-07-22
01 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 22: My COVID-19 Vaccination Experience
In this bonus episode for Season 1, I share about my experience of receiving my COVID-19 vaccination this spring. I hope this will inform others' decisions about getting vaccinated by hearing what it was like for me and that I am healthy and happy after completing the vaccination process here in Western Georgia. Stay tuned for more stories of pedagogy in Season 2, dropping this August! Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow...
2021-04-29
08 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 21: Mr. Marcellus Clement - Support; Encouragement; Achieving Professional Goals
This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Marcellus Clement. Marcellus is a former P.E. teacher and girls basketball coach who now serves as an Assistant Principal at Stephen Decatur Middle School in Clinton, Maryland. Marcellus earned his administrative certification from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. On this episode, we round out Marcellus's narrative as it stands now with a conversation about the support and encouragement he received that motivated him to pursue his current career as a middle school administrator. Follow Marcellus on Twitter @mrclementedu This episode concludes Season 1 of...
2021-02-28
14 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 20: Mr. Marcellus Clement - Coaching Athletes and Teachers
This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Marcellus Clement. Marcellus is a former P.E. teacher and girls basketball coach who now serves as an Assistant Principal at Stephen Decatur Middle School in Clinton, Maryland. Marcellus earned his administrative certification from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. On this episode, we will hear Marcellus's stories about how his work as a basketball coach carries over to the way he evaluates and supports the growth of teachers in his school. Follow Marcellus on Twitter @mrclementedu Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor...
2021-02-28
18 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 19: Mr. Marcellus Clement - Professionalism; High Expectations
This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Marcellus Clement. Marcellus is a former P.E. teacher and girls basketball coach who now serves as an Assistant Principal at Stephen Decatur Middle School in Clinton, Maryland. Marcellus earned his administrative certification from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. On this episode, we will hear Marcellus's stories about how he developed his professionalism, work ethic, and high expectations for himself and his students. Follow Marcellus on Twitter @mrclementedu Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in...
2021-02-28
19 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 18: Mr. Brian Kinsella - Taking Risks; Engaging in Authentic Literacy Practices with Students
This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Brian Kinsella. Brian is an English teacher at East Aurora High School in Aurora, Illinois. Brian earned his teaching certification at Illinois State University. On this episode, we will round out Brian's narrative as it stands now with a conversation about what his teaching looks like during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and how he has modified his writing assessment approaches to promote risk taking and growth. He also shared how he writes and revises his own compositions with his students, engaging in authentic literacy practices alongside them.
2021-02-21
20 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 17: Mr. Brian Kinsella - Developing a Teaching Philosophy; Institutional Dialoguing
This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Brian Kinsella. Brian is an English teacher at East Aurora High School in Aurora, Illinois. Brian earned his teaching certification at Illinois State University. On this episode, we will learn about Brian's past challenges in teaching at some schools that deemphasized authentic literacy practices in favor of test prep and how he facilitates authentic writing opportunities for his current high school scholars. Follow Brian on Twitter @briankinsella85 Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus...
2021-02-21
12 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 16: Mr. Brian Kinsella - Changing Majors; Family Dialogue; Social Aspects of Teaching
This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Brian Kinsella. Brian is an English teacher at East Aurora High School in Aurora, Illinois. Brian earned his teaching certification at Illinois State University. On this episode, we will hear Brian's stories about changing his program of study in college from Accounting to English and Teacher Education, how his family encouraged his choices, and his discovery of social, communal approaches to teaching writing. Follow Brian on Twitter @briankinsella85 Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in...
2021-02-21
18 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 15: Dr. Robert Anderson - Teaching the Recognition of Patterns in Nursing Care
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Robert Anderson. Bobby is a Nurse Practitioner in the multispecialty ICU at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and works with medical residents and trainees. Bobby earned his DNP from University of Illinois at Chicago. On this episode, we will hear Bobby's stories about the ways he helps his students apply their technical knowledge with patients, recognizing patterns within symptoms and methods of care and treatment. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught...
2021-02-14
10 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 14: Dr. Robert Anderson - Safe and Caring Learning Environment
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Robert Anderson. Bobby is a Nurse Practitioner in the multispecialty ICU at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and works with medical residents and trainees. Bobby earned his DNP from University of Illinois at Chicago. On this episode, we will hear Bobby's stories about how he intentionally designs and fosters a learning environment in which is students feel safe and cared for as they, in turn, participate in providing medical care for patients. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State...
2021-02-14
16 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 13: Dr. Robert Anderson - Pushing versus Empowering Students
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Robert Anderson. Bobby is a Nurse Practitioner in the multispecialty ICU at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and works with medical residents and trainees. Bobby earned his DNP from University of Illinois at Chicago. On this episode, we will hear Bobby's stories about his time as a nursing major in college and how his empowering approaches to teaching at Mayo Clinic differ from his experiences as a student. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia...
2021-02-14
19 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 12: Ms. Courtney Stepp - Redesigning Classroom Management; Personal Learning Networks
This week, we will explore the journey of Ms. Courtney Stepp, a kindergarten teacher at Benson Hill Elementary in Renton, Washington. Courtney holds a master's degree from Seattle Pacific University. On this episode, we will round out Courtney's narrative as it stands now with a conversation about how her social justice engagement and interactions in her personal learning network, or PLN, led to her redesigning her kindergarten classroom management approaches over time. Follow Courtney on Twitter @MsCStepp Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in...
2021-02-07
16 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 11: Ms. Courtney Stepp - Addressing the Events of January 6, 2021 in Kindergarten
This week, we will explore the journey of Ms. Courtney Stepp, a kindergarten teacher at Benson Hill Elementary in Renton, Washington. Courtney holds a master's degree from Seattle Pacific University. On this episode, we will explore how Courtney designed and implemented instruction with her kindergarten students about the violence at the U.S. Capitol that occurred on January 6, 2021. Follow Courtney on Twitter @MsCStepp Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can...
2021-02-07
12 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 10: Ms. Courtney Stepp - Combatting Oppressive Systems; Starting with Ourselves
This week, we will explore the journey of Ms. Courtney Stepp, a kindergarten teacher at Benson Hill Elementary in Renton, Washington. Courtney holds a master's degree from Seattle Pacific University. On this episode, we will hear Courtney's stories about observing racism at a young age and how those experiences inform her ongoing self-education and analysis that fuel her current critical teaching approaches. Follow Courtney on Twitter @MsCStepp Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools...
2021-02-07
12 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 9: Prof. Dehanza Rogers - Trauma-Informed Pedagogy during COVID-19
This week, we will explore the journey of Dehanza Rogers, who is a filmmaker as well as the Director of Production and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Film and Media at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Daye previously taught at Cornell University and holds MFAs in Production/Directing and Cinematography from UCLA. On this episode, we will round out Daye's narrative as it stands now with a conversation about her trauma-informed pedagogy and flexible teaching approaches during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Follow Daye on Twitter @dayerogers Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is...
2021-01-31
09 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 8: Prof. Dehanza Rogers - Collaboration; Workshopping; Learning from Mistakes
This week, we will explore the journey of Dehanza Rogers, who is a filmmaker as well as the Director of Production and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Film and Media at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Daye previously taught at Cornell University and holds MFAs in Production/Directing and Cinematography from UCLA. On this episode, we will learn about how Daye is editing her current work to make meaningful impacts on viewers through reflection and workshopping as well as the workshop process she facilitates in her courses, taking up a growth mindset approach to mistakes...
2021-01-31
09 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 7: Prof. Dehanza Rogers - Laminated Identities; Filmmaking and Teaching
This week, we will explore the journey of Dehanza Rogers, who is a filmmaker as well as the Director of Production and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Film and Media at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Daye previously taught at Cornell University and holds MFAs in Production/Directing and Cinematography from UCLA. On this episode, we will go back to Daye's entry into filmmaking and how her identity as a filmmaker and sociocultural background has informed her teaching. Follow Daye on Twitter @dayerogers Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor...
2021-01-31
22 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 6: Dr. Donna Jagielski - Equitable Participation in STEM/STEAM
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Donna Jagielski, the Director of STEAM Makerspace Programs with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America of Greater Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Donna has worked in the education sector in many capacities as a dance instructor, technology integration and STEM/STEAM specialist, and administrator and holds a doctoral degree in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University. On this episode, we round out Donna's narrative as it stands now with a conversation about her high regard for the equitable participation of all learners in STEM and STEAM educational...
2021-01-24
07 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 5: Dr. Donna Jagielski - Dancing into STEM; Integrative STEM/STEAM Education
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Donna Jagielski, the Director of STEAM Makerspace Programs with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America of Greater Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Donna has worked in the education sector in many capacities as a dance instructor, technology integration and STEM/STEAM specialist, and administrator and holds a doctoral degree in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University. On this episode, Donna shares stories about her career as a professional dancer and dance instructor and how this work led her towards STEM/STEAM education. While it may not seem...
2021-01-24
10 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 4: Dr. Donna Jagielski - Tipping Points; Public Education Bureaucracy
This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Donna Jagielski, the Director of STEAM Makerspace Programs with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America of Greater Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Donna has worked in the education sector in many capacities as a dance instructor, technology integration and STEM/STEAM specialist, and administrator and holds a doctoral degree in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University. On this episode, we will fast forward to how Donna came to her current position with and how that decision was informed by her past experiences in the public school setting...
2021-01-24
15 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 3: Mrs. Emily Telford - Flexibility during COVID-19; Inquiry-Based Learning
This week, we will explore the journey of Emily Telford, a biology science teacher at University High School, a lab school affiliated with Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. She also serves as an Assistant Instructional Professor at Illinois State. She has been a professional educator since 2011 and holds a master's degree in STEM Education and Teacher Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology from Illinois State. On this episode, we round out Emily's narrative as it stands now with a conversation about her teaching in past year or so during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. F...
2021-01-17
19 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 2: Mrs. Emily Telford - Gamification and Assessment; Standards-Based Grading; NGSS
This week, we will explore the journey of Emily Telford, a biology science teacher at University High School, a lab school affiliated with Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. She also serves as an Assistant Instructional Professor at Illinois State. She has been a professional educator since 2011 and holds a master's degree in STEM Education and Teacher Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology from Illinois State. On this episode, we discuss Emily's epiphany moment in a graduate course assignment about gaming and gamification. She connected this critical point of her journey of teaching to how she...
2021-01-17
16 min
Journeys of Teaching
Episode 1: Mrs. Emily Telford - Draw towards the Sciences; Representation in STEM
This week, we will explore the journey of Emily Telford, a biology science teacher at University High School, a lab school affiliated with Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. She also serves as an Assistant Instructional Professor at Illinois State. She has been a professional educator since 2011 and holds a master's degree in STEM Education and Teacher Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology from Illinois State. On this episode, we will go back to Emily's 'spark' towards the sciences as a young student. Follow Emily on Twitter @emsandy Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart i...
2021-01-17
17 min
Journeys of Teaching
Podcast Launch Announcement (New Episodes Coming January 17th)
This is Journeys of Teaching, a podcast in which we explore the narratives of different educators and how their experiences across their lives and careers inform their pedagogy and teaching approaches. Season 1 of the podcast launches on Sunday, January 17th with three new mini episodes and a new narrative will drop every Sunday after that for the duration of the season. Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter...
2021-01-13
01 min