RootED in Faith

In this episode of Rooted in Faith, host Suellen Timm welcomes Dr. Faith-Ann McGarrell, PhD, Editor of The Journal of Adventist Education®. With more than 20 years of experience teaching from elementary through graduate levels, Dr. McGarrell brings deep insight into how writing, reflection, and research can enrich the ministry of Adventist educators. Together, they guide listeners through a simple...

In this episode of RootED in Faith, host Suellen Timm interviews Dr. Dave Elias, PhD in Education, K–12 School Principal in Canada, Adjunct Professor at Andrews University, and researcher specializing in burnout among Adventist teachers. Through his academic work and practical experience, Dr. Elias brings a compassionate and research-informed perspective to understanding what burnout really is and...

In this episode of Rooted in Faith, host Suellen Timm interviews Yanina Jimenez, a multigrade teacher in Illinois, Ph. D. candidate in Education, and author of Brain-Friendly Teacher. Jimenez has also contributed numerous articles to the Adventist Educators Blog, creatively integrating neuroscience, faith, and practical classroom strategies. Together, they explore how simple, brain-friendly approa...

In this episode of Rooted in Faith, host Suellen Timm interviews Ophelia Barizo, M.Sc., a STEM Consultant, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator, and Nationally Certified STEM Educator. Barizo shares practical, faith-integrated strategies for starting STEM in the classroom with purpose and shares stories of her journey as an Adventist teacher.   Episode Highlights: What STEM is—and why it matters...

Adventist teachers from around the globe share practical, powerful, and purpose-driven ideas—ready for you to use in your classroom today. STEAM, neuroscience, creativity, and more — all with a clear purpose of growing faith and learning together. Ready to be inspired? Subscribe now to RootED in Faith - Where Faith and Learning Grow Together! A podcast from the Adventist Educator's Blog. 

Coming Fall 2025 - On RootED in Faith, Adventist teachers from around the globe share practical, powerful, and purpose-driven ideas—ready for you to use in your classroom today. STEAM, neuroscience, creativity, and more — all with a clear purpose of growing faith and learning together. Ready to be inspired? Subscribe now to RootED in Faith - Where Faith and Learning Grow Together! A podcast from t...