Shows
CozyPreneur Podcast with Stacy BragaLearner Types Are Not a Thing with Guest Lauran Kerr-Heraly [Episode 13]Host: Stacy Braga, Copywriter + Copy CoachDescription In this episode of the Cozypreneur Podcast, Stacy Braga is joined by executive functioning coach Lauran Kerr-Heraly to debunk the myths about learning styles and explore the true dynamics of effective learning. They discuss how adaptability and mental flexibility play a pivotal role in both personal and professional development. Lauran shares insights into scaffolding techniques, meeting learners where they are, and how coaches and educators can use varied methods—like gamification—to deepen engagement and understanding. This conversation offers practical strategies for business owners, course creat...2024-12-2719 min
PBL Simplified for Administrators by Magnify LearningUnlocking Student Potential: Revolutionizing Education with Active Learning and PBL | E209What if the key to unlocking student potential lies in transforming traditional teaching methods? We explore this question with the innovator, Lauran Kerr-Heraly, Ph.D., from Houston Community College, who is revolutionizing classrooms through active learning, Project Based Learning (PBL), and gamification. Lauran shares her approaches that bring history to life, illustrating how smaller class sizes at her college provide the perfect environment for creative experimentation. Her techniques, including turning a classroom into an escape room, aim to inspire curiosity and prepare students for real-world challenges by enhancing critical thinking and teamwork.
Tune in as we...2024-11-2031 min
SEEing to LeadHolistic Education with Dr. Lauran Kerr-HeralyDr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly is an award-winning educator and author. She currently serves as a history professor and Innovation Fellow at Houston Community College. Her innovative teaching includes turning a classroom into an escape room, multidisciplinary projects showcasing personal food histories and environmental justice, and playing with experimental learning spaces. As an executive function coach, she has a holistic approach to school success, which includes a focus on essential skills, executive function, and emotional awareness, using gamification to motivate and engage. Lauran shares a nerdy and adventurous life with her spouse and 10yo in Houston.Key Takeaway:2024-05-1342 min
Conquering Chaos: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care and SanityCrafting Harmony at Home with ADHD Insights and StrategiesWhen my daughter's burst of energy was finally put into perspective with an ADHD diagnosis, it felt like decoding a secret language that had been shaping our family life. Sydney Crowe here, joined by Lauren Kerr-Heraly, to share with you an intimate and enlightening discussion on how ADHD plays a role in emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and brings unique challenges and insights into our homes. Lauran, an educator whose personal and professional life has been deeply touched by neurodiversity, opens up about the journey that began with her daughter's symptom recognition and led to her husband's diagnosis, reshaping their...2024-03-0723 min
MindShift Power PodcastCollege Prep (Episode 28)Send an anonymous text message🎧 Think you know everything about college prep? Think again! Dr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly, Executive Function Coach and Community College Professor, reveals the hidden challenges of college life that your guidance counselor probably never mentioned.In this eye-opening episode, we go beyond the usual "study hard and join clubs" advice to explore the real skills that make or break college success. Dr. Kerr-Heraly shares insider knowledge about college readiness that most students don't discover until it's too late.Uncover crucial insights about:Executive function skills you need but nobody tal...2024-02-2035 min