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The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterThere's Learning in the Struggle with Dr. Rebecca VanMeter: Challenging Students, Teaching with Care and Using AI Thoughtfully.Teaching today is rewarding, challenging, and constantly evolving.In this episode, Salli Carter is joined by Dr. Rebecca VanMeter, Associate Professor of Marketing at Ball State University. This honest and energizing conversation explores what it means to teach with high standards, care deeply about students, and stay authentic in a constantly changing higher education landscape.Rebecca reflects on: - How growth comes from struggle, - Why some students may resist you in the moment but thank you years later, - How learning to trust...
2026-01-2742 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterTeaching Is a Journey, Not a Job Title with Keith McWhirterSome of the best educators didn’t take a straight path into teaching.And that might be exactly why they’re so good at it.This episode is especially for educators who didn’t take a straight line into teaching.Keith McWhirter ( @NoFlyZoneNomads @CanadianCareerCoach on YouTube) and Salli Carter reflect on what it’s like to come into education from industry, return to school later in life, and step into the classroom carrying both deep professional experience and very real imposter syndrome. Salli shares her experience going back to school at nearly 40, while Keith reflects on learning...
2026-01-1941 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterWhen Educators Engage, Students Transform! with Dr. Peter GallantHappy 2026 educators! As you return to your classrooms, syllabi in hand and big questions in mind, this episode invites you to pause and reflect on what teaching is really about.In this conversation, Salli sits down with Dr. Peter Gallant (Queen’s University) to explore transformative learning! Together, they unpack what it actually takes for learning to be transformative: deep engagement, intellectual struggle, honest effort, and the acceptance that real growth doesn’t always show up as top grades.Peter shares why effective teaching is inherently bidirectional, why real learning isn’t always comfor...
2026-01-121h 11The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterBest of Season 4: Educator Insight on Learning, Leadership and ChangeCongratulations, educators! You've made it to the end of another year! As you reflect on how far you’ve come and what this year has taught you, we’re doing the same.In this Season 4 Best Of episode of The Educator Experience, we look back on a truly special season which brought together a powerful and diverse group of voices: higher education faculty, grade school educators, adult ESL instructors, and even a chef who shared insights on leadership and team-building. Together, these conversations explored what it really means to teach, learn, and lead in today’s classrooms.T...
2025-12-1630 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterBest of Season 3 Teaching ReflectionsEvery episode featured in Season 3 brought heart, wisdom, and honesty to the realities of teaching in higher ed. This week, we’re sharing some of our favourite moments that left us thinking long after we wrapped recording.Featuring:Roberta Sawatzky on navigating constant change, helping students build adaptability, and the power of bringing academic and industry worlds together.Dr. Stefan Sunandan Honisch, who reminds us that classrooms aren’t gladiator arenas and that kindness, humanity, and understanding are essential parts of learning.Justin Andrews on the real experience of bein...
2025-12-0833 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterBest of Season 2: Education Tips for Higher EdSeason 2 has already given us so many conversations that made us laugh, think, and rethink how we show up as educators. In this “best of” collection, we’re pulling some of the most insightful moments from our incredible guests!Domenic Scuglia reminds us that teaching is an evolving journey. He shares how we rewrite new versions of ourselves each year, create conditions for real critical thinking, and design classrooms where every student truly feels welcome.Dr. Darryn DiFrancesco reframes student pushback, showing us how challenges are often about...
2025-12-0128 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterBest of Season 1!In this special Best of Season 1 episode, we pull together standout moments from all five guests who offer powerful insights on teaching, practical strategies, and the evolving landscape of education.You'll catch clips from: Jo Ann Buffalo on the essential role of Indigenous cultural workers, why every child matters, and how educators can build meaningful relationships with Indigenous leaders to best support students and honour the land we teach on.Dr. Treena Orchard on moving beyond “DEI as an add-on”. She speaks on how we can access what equity work can look like with...
2025-11-2425 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterBuilding Trust in Vocational Classrooms with Sylvia FraserIn this episode, we sit down with Sylvia Fraser, an Applied Business Technology instructor at Northern Lights College, to explore what trust really looks like in vocational education. Sylvia shares how her unconventional path, from retail to the classroom, has shaped the way she connects with learners who are building practical skills for real-world careers.She highlights the small, human moments that create the strongest impact like taking time to have lunch with students, showing genuine interest in their lives, and bringing her authentic self into the room. These simple gestures, she explains, are...
2025-11-1736 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterBooks That Shape How We Teach and Who We Become with Wang YipIn this thoughtful and inspiring episode, Salli sits down with Wang Yip, educator, writer, and lifelong learner, to explore how reading shapes who we are both as teachers and as people.They discuss the books that have transformed their perspectives, how re-reading can deepen understanding, and why curiosity and reflection are essential to staying relevant in education. Wang opens up about his journey into teaching, the teachers who influenced him, and how communication and connection help bridge the gap between educators and students.This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who believes in...
2025-11-1034 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterThe Magic and Mayhem of Teaching Mixed-Level Classrooms with Barb CarterHost Salli Carter sits down with her Aunt Barb, an ESL instructor with over 20 years of experience, to talk about the joys and challenges of teaching English to newcomers in Canada. From supply teaching horror stories to students finally having that “aha!” moment, this conversation is an honest look at what it means to teach with empathy, creativity, and fun.Barb shares how Toastmasters helped her become a confident communicator, how she manages multiple learning levels in one classroom, and why “edutainment” might just be one of the best tools an educator can have. Together, Salli an...
2025-11-0336 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterThe Educators’ Dasein: Knowing, Being and Becoming with Reetika KhannaReetika Khanna joins Salli for a powerful and deeply reflective conversation about what it truly means to be an educator. Reetika shares her journey from never wanting to teach to discovering the profound meaning behind education through philosophy, reflection, and connection. Drawing on Martin Heidegger’s concept of Dasein, she explores the question, “Who am I when I teach?”, and how understanding ourselves as educators can transform how we connect with students. Together, Reetika and Salli discuss what it means to show up authentically in the classroom, especially for intern...
2025-10-2735 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterMaking Science Accessible: Rethinking Biology Labs with Dr. Melissa HillsDr. Melissa Hills from MacEwan University is a Molecular Biologist engaged in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, with a particular interest in working with students with disabilities as partners in research and inclusive curriculum design. She is also the Group Lead of MacEwan's Research Group on Inclusive Experiential Learning. Melissa is passionate about student-centred and inclusive pedagogies, including Universal Design for Learning.In this conversation, Melissa and Salli explore the barriers that exist in traditional lab spaces and the importance of redesigning both curriculum and physical environments to allow every student to participate...
2025-10-2547 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterMaking Science Accessible: Rethinking Biology Labs with Dr. Melissa HillsDr. Melissa Hills from MacEwan University is a Molecular Biologist engaged in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, with a particular interest in working with students with disabilities as partners in research and inclusive curriculum design. She is also the Group Lead of MacEwan's Research Group on Inclusive Experiential Learning. Melissa is passionate about student-centered and inclusive pedagogies, including Universal Design for Learning.In this conversation, Melissa and Salli explore the barriers that exist in traditional lab spaces and the importance of redesigning both curriculum and physical environments to allow every student to participate...
2025-10-2148 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterMaking Science Accessible: Rethinking Biology Labs with Dr. Melissa HillsDr. Melissa Hills from MacEwan University is a Molecular Biologist engaged in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, with a particular interest in working with students with disabilities as partners in research and inclusive curriculum design. She is also the Group Lead of MacEwan's Research Group on Inclusive Experiential Learning. Melissa is passionate about student-centered and inclusive pedagogies, including Universal Design for Learning.In this conversation, Melissa and Salli explore the barriers that exist in traditional lab spaces and the importance of redesigning both curriculum and physical environments to allow every student to participate...
2025-10-2148 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterRelentless Growth: Leadership in Action with Chef Franck DesplechinIn this episode of The Educator Experience, Salli Carter sits down with Chef Franck Desplechin, author of Relentless Growth: Cultivating a Chef’s Mindset for Professional Fulfillment.With experience in Michelin-rated kitchens and world-class hotels, Franck shares how resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence shape effective leadership and adult education. His “hands-on” approach reminds us that teaching doesn’t only happen in classrooms — it happens every day in workplaces, kitchens, and communities where people learn by doing. Together, Salli and Franck explore how leaders can model growth, foster healthy work cultures, and adapt to different...
2025-10-1337 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterRubrics, Feedback and Fairness: a T.A.’s Guide to Smarter Grading with Justin AndrewsRubrics. Feedback. Online engagement. These can be touchy subjects for educators... and we are diving in. This week on The Educator Experience Podcast, Salli Carter is joined by Justin Andrews: culinary educator, entrepreneur, and founder of FoodWeb, for a candid conversation about the TA experience and the art of grading.From navigating rubrics to balancing fairness and creativity, Salli and Justin dive into what it means to support students while keeping your own sanity as an educator. They share how teaching assistants can make the most of their term...
2025-10-0629 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterFrom Russia to Canada: Lessons on Academic Freedom & Empathy in Teaching with Dr. Joseph BrownThis week, Salli Carter sits down with Dr. Joseph Brown for a fascinating conversation about what it really means to teach freely. With over 20 years in higher education and teaching experience in both Canada and Russia, Dr. Brown shares how his time abroad shaped his perspective on academic freedom, and why we can’t take it for granted.Together, they unpack:Why “Rate My Prof” shouldn’t define your teachingHow classroom setup impacts engagementTheir favorite classrooms to teach inThe growing industrialization of education — and how it affects students and teachersTips for public speaking and showing up confidentl...
2025-09-2938 min
Bronny James - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Bronny James' NBA Debut, Defensive Promise, and Off-Court RevelationsBronny James Biography Flash a weekly Biography.The past few days in the world of Bronny James have been nothing short of history in the making for the young guard and the James family legacy. On Tuesday night, Bronny and his father LeBron James became the first father and son duo to take the court together in an NBA game, making their joint debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The two shared almost two and a half minutes on the floor in the first half, a landmark moment chronicled by...
2025-09-2703 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterThriving in Education: Building Resilience & Wellbeing for Educators with Dr. TJ HoogsteenTeaching isn’t just about lesson plans — it’s about sustaining your passion and wellbeing along the way.In this week’s conversation, Salli Carter sits down with Dr. TJ Hoogsteen, a principal, adult educator, and researcher, to explore what it really means for educators to thrive. Together, they unpack: wellbeing at work, challenges for new educators, and the work/life balancing act. Together, they unpack: - The myth of “doing it all” and why “one more thing” can lead to burnout.- How educators can reframe supervis...
2025-09-2327 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterEquipping International Students for Canada’s Workplace Culture with Matt AdolpheWhat if one of the most important things you could teach your students isn’t in your syllabus?In this episode of The Educator Experience Podcast, host Salli Carter sits down with Matt Adolphe—author of Canadian Workplace Culture: Mastering the Unspoken Rules, higher-ed educator, and workplace communication consultant—to talk about the powerful intersection of teaching, culture, and career readiness.Drawing from his experiences teaching in Korea, Macau, and Canada, Matt shares how cultural differences shape the learning process, and why interpersonal skills and relationship-building are some of the most valuable competencies students can develo...
2025-09-1536 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterAccessibility Isn’t Optional: Building Inclusive Classrooms with Dr. Stefan Sunandan HonischHow do we move beyond trying to “fix” a system that was never fully accessible—and instead reimagine education to truly include everyone?In this episode of The Educator Experience Podcast, Salli Carter speaks with Dr. Stefan Sunandan Honisch, a disabled researcher, musician, sessional instructor and scholar-In-Residence, St. John’s College, University of British Columbia in the Department of Theatre and Film. With a rich background in Critical Disability Studies, Music, and Pedagogy, Stefan frames the conversation around the urgent need to create inclusive and accessible classrooms that center humanity.Stefan brings in references from Naomi Kl...
2025-09-0842 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterEat, Write, Teach - Teaching Lessons from a Life of Travel with Roberta SawatzkyWhat does backpacking across Europe have to do with teaching in higher ed? For Roberta Sawatzky, everything. Growing up in Ireland and later moving to Canada, Roberta’s travels gave her a unique perspective on how culture, language, and lived experience shape the classroom. In this episode, she joins Salli Carter to talk about the lessons travel can teach us as educators, why empathy is non-negotiable in teaching, and how flexible work environments can transform leadership. With nearly 20 years in post-secondary, experience in consulting, and a passion for storytelling, Roberta offers a fresh take on building connection, understanding diverse st...
2025-09-0135 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterAm I Creating Learned Helplessness in my Classroom? Season 2 Reflections with Salli CarterJoin host Salli Carter as she reflects on season two of the Educator Experience, exploring themes of learned helplessness, academic integrity, and the power of community in education. Discover new resources for educators and get a sneak peek into season three, where connection and support take center stage. Tune in for insights that go beyond the classroom and into the heart of teaching.
2025-08-2510 minThe Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterCultivating Belonging in the Classroom and Beyond with Domenic ScugliaThis episode is a special one… Salli sits down with Domenic Scuglia—former teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools in both Ontario and Saskatchewan—to explore how a career spanning classrooms, gyms, and entire school divisions has been fueled by one central passion: creating a sense of belonging.From ensuring every child feels welcome when they walk through the school doors to supporting teachers and principals in feeling valued within their divisions, Domenic shares how his diverse experiences have shaped his leadership and teaching philosophies. He reflects on a life-changing trip to Auschwitz that deepen...
2025-08-1735 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterThe Educator's Guide to Students Who Challenge with Dr. Darryn DiFrancescoFrom side-eye in the back row to full-on “Why are we even learning this?” moments, teaching isn’t always sunshine and perfect participation. In this lively conversation, Salli Carter and Dr. Darryn DiFrancesco tackle the realities of working with challenging students—and why those moments can be the most rewarding. They dive into meeting students where they’re at, balancing feedback with expertise, trying bold new assessment ideas (hello, graphic novels!), and building real rapport that transforms the classroom. Whether you’re in higher ed, teaching up north, or just looking for fresh engagement strategies, this episode is packed with relatab...
2025-08-1138 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterThe Detective Work of Academic Integrity: Cheaters, Citation & Cultural Stigma with Dr. Joseph BrownThis week, Salli Carter teams up with Dr. Joseph Brown to crack the case on one of higher ed’s trickiest topics: academic integrity. From suspiciously polished essays to citation slip-ups, they dive into the behind-the-scenes world of integrity committees, tech-fueled cheating, and why students sometimes ghost their profs instead of asking for help.Expect hot takes on AI-generated essays, cultural stigmas around accommodations, and how instructors can be more like mentors than detectives. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about catching cheaters—it’s about creating classrooms where students don’t feel like they have to cheat in t...
2025-08-0432 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterThe Educator-Administrator Advantage: Understanding Both Sides of Campus Life with Danielle TigheThis week, Salli chats with Danielle Tighe, who made the leap from behind-the-scenes university admin to front-of-class sessional instructor. Danielle's insider knowledge of how colleges and universities really work gives her a unique edge in the classroom—and in this episode, she shares how that perspective helps her connect with students in meaningful ways.They dive into what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset as an educator, how to navigate policies without the headache, and the power of building community to help students actually get hired. It’s all about making education work smarter, not harder.
2025-07-2933 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterThe Value of Sessional Instructors with Paul Tedesco: Recognition, Impact & Untapped PotentialIn this Season 2 premiere of The Educator Experience, I sit down with industry professor and marketing powerhouse Paul Tedesco to talk about something close to both our hearts: the overlooked brilliance of sessional instructors.With over 30 years in marketing and more than a decade teaching at McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business, Paul shares the winding journey from agency life to academia—along with the barriers, breakthroughs, and quiet contributions sessionals make every day. From navigating the lack of onboarding to pushing for official recognition as “industry professors,” Paul opens up about what it means to truly be seen—...
2025-07-2134 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterBonus Episode! Meet Your Host: Salli CarterJoin Salli Carter for her first solo episode to round off Season 1! Salli opens up about her personal journey into higher education and what inspired her to create The Educator Experience. With a passion for supporting adult educators—especially those transitioning from industry into teaching—Salli shares why the onboarding experience matters, and how better support can lead to more confident, connected educators.Whether you're new to the classroom or a seasoned faculty member, Salli's call to action will resonate: build bridges, spark conversations, and help create a culture where educators, old and new, feel seen...
2025-07-1420 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterWalking with Truth: Jo Ann Buffalo on Reconciliation in EducationIn the season finale of The Educator Experience, Joanne Buffalo shares a powerful Indigenous perspective on truth and reconciliation in education. Through personal stories and her work in the Kamloops area, Joanne speaks about the importance of reconnecting Indigenous learners with cultural knowledge once hidden by residential schools.With honesty and deep care, Joanne challenges us to make education a space that actively supports reconciliation—starting with listening, learning, and building connections that honor Indigenous voices. She discusses creating culturally grounded programs, the role of elders and cultural workers, and how educators can foster meaningful dialogue through ci...
2025-07-0731 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterLevelling Up Learning: Gamification & Emergency Management with Steve NewtonNot all educators work in traditional classrooms, and Steve Newton proves that innovation in adult learning can save lives. In this episode, 'Newt' shares how he's transforming emergency management training using VR, gamification, and 3D learning environments. From firefighters using VR goggles to simulate hazardous spills, to interactive digital platforms that replace static PDFs, 'Newt' is reimagining how adults learn critical skills.What does gamification really mean in 2025—and why is it so powerful? Tune in to find out.
2025-06-3022 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterUncovering Unconscious Bias: Creating Connection in the Classroom with Chantale HutchinsonWhat happens when our unconscious bias gets in the way of truly seeing our students? In this premiere episode of Educator Experiences, Chantale Hutchinson shares a powerful personal story from her 20 years in adult education—revealing how intentional reflection and empathy helped her grow as an educator in the online context. Tune in to explore how honest conversations, flexible teaching, and human connection can transform the learning experience for everyone.
2025-06-2324 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterEDI Isn't a Sidebar, It's the Syllabus with Dr. Treena OrchardIn this episode of The Educator Experience, we sit down with Dr. Treena Orchard—anthropologist, activist, and author of Sticky, Sexy, Sad—to explore why Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) must be more than a checkbox. A leader in creating transformative curricula at Western University’s School of Health Studies, Treena shares how educators can integrate EDI into their classrooms in meaningful, lasting ways.From rethinking course content and resource lists to engaging students as co-creators in inclusive learning spaces, Treena challenges us to ask: What kind of scholar—and teacher—am I? Listen in for real talk aroun...
2025-06-1615 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterAuthenticity in Action: Teaching with Heart with Sarita ParmarIn this heartfelt premiere episode of The Educator Experience, Salli sits down with educator and facilitator Sarita Parmar to explore the transformative power of authenticity in the classroom. Together, they unpack how showing up fully—stories, struggles, resilience and all—can deepen connection and elevate learning far beyond the content. Sarita shares how weaving her personal journeys through love, health, and family creates powerful, safe spaces for growth. This episode is a beautiful reminder that our greatest teaching tool is our whole, authentic self.
2025-06-0917 min
The Educator Experience Podcast with Salli CarterThe Educator Experience Podcast TrailerTeaching can be incredible… and also incredibly lonely. That’s why we created The Educator Experience Podcast—a space where real educators share the pivotal, hilarious, humbling, and heartwarming moments that have shaped their journeys.Hosted by longtime post-secondary instructor and professional over-thinker Salli Carter (hi 👋), this podcast dives into the real, raw, and often unspoken experiences of educators—the kind of stories that don’t show up in textbooks or get shared during staff meetings.Season 1 is out June 9th!
2025-05-3000 min
American International PodcastThe Million Eyes of SumuruThe Million Eyes of Sumuru (1967) AIP Production #6672/6701 Jeff and Cheryl cheer on Sumuru and her squad as they attempt to rid the world of the insufferable Frankie Avalon and George Nader. Directed by Lindsay Shonteff creenplay by Kevin Kavanagh from a story by Peter Welbeck, based on the story Sumuru by Sax Rohmer Produced by Harry Alan Towers Starring Frankie Avalon as Tommy Carter George Nader as Agent Nick West Shirley Eaton as Sumuru Wilfrid Hyde-White as Colonel Sir Anthony Baisbrook Klaus Kinski as President Boong ...
2023-06-1944 min
Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by ChristiansI Am Legend - w/ film_junkie_reviews on Will Smith, Zombies, and CommunitySend us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Just before calling the hiatus, I had Carter Bennett of Film_Junkie_Reviews join me on the Cinematic Doctrine podcast for a fun discussion of the popular Will Smith film, I Am Legend! Rather than have everyone, including Carter, wait a few weeks before the release of this episode, I figured I'd dredge up what energy I had during this quarantine to produce this last episode to its completion. Back-pain be darned to heck and back, I will get this episode out! So...
2020-04-131h 13
Yeah, THAT Can’t Be Good - A Eureka, Wonderfalls and God Friended Me rewatchS4E9 I'l Be Seeing YouS4-E9 I’ll Be Seeing You
Skip and Vickie discuss Season 4, Episode 9 – I’ll Be Seeing You
“Mid-Season Finale! Closer than they’ve ever been before, Allison (Salli Richardson-Whitfield) and Carter (Colin Ferguson) join forces personally as well as professionally when Jo (Erica Cerra) and Fargo (Neil Grayston) enlist them to help find a stolen Global Dynamics project.”
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2019-08-1435 min