Hella Humanities

Sarah Lillis jumps on the pod to discuss the work she is doing with Teach Plus, the question of policy accountability, and why she became part of the organization.

Katy Bernheim joins me to discuss how she became an art teacher, the importance of fostering creativity, and art class during the pandemic.

Cassidy Lavigne (Class of 2014) stops by to talk about corporate life, why small schools are best, and advice to the current high school students.

Ryann Rosenstein (Class of 2022) joins the pod to discuss San Diego, her plan to make documentaries, and why Mexican food in SoCal reigns supreme.

Evan Gabbard (Class of 2019) joins the pod to talk about his adventures teaching in Spain, his pandemic college experience, and the politics of Europe.

Cameron Evans (Class of 2019) joins me to talk about corporate life, AI in education, and standup comedy!

Sophia and Annika (Class of 2021) join me to talk about UC Davis, studying abroad (Annika), current campus dynamics (Sophia), and how they maintain their friendship despite difference and distance!

Melina and Ruby join the pod to discuss the transition into a big university (Melina), student athletics (Ruby), and why knowing and loving yourself is the most important part of a successful life in college and beyond!

Azan Patel and Amrit Cheema join me to discuss their first semester of college, what fields they are gravitating toward, and to ask me some questions! Bonus: Listen for the vending machines behind Amrit in the snack area at COM!

Kendra Rose (teacher librarian) joins me to discuss her specific role on campus, the vitality of libraries as public spaces, and how politics has shaped the current questions around books and information literacy.

Middle school teacher and Restorative Community Leader Renee Thomas joins the pod to discuss Restorative Justice, how individual moments in the classroom can have long-term impacts, and why she is hopeful for the future of these supportive practices.

SRFT President Morgan Agnew and I talk about the role of teachers' unions in society, the complexities of tenure, and the politics of leadership and labor.

Alex Stone joins me to discuss his teaching career: middle vs. elementary school, private vs. public school, the benefits of using the humanities to teach math, and our thoughts on AI in the classroom!

Dave and I discuss the necessity of resolutions (New Year's and otherwise) and look ahead to our own for the coming year!

We check in to let you know we’re still here and have lots of episodes to come in 2024!

My colleague and bestie Dave Tow is back to talk about our first month in the classroom, what we think school is for, and why we are endlessly impressed with our students!

Kat Clark joins me to discuss her project Teachers in Their Power, why she wants to shift the narrative around teachers in America, and how you can help support this work in the years to come!

Dave Tow has returned from Norway! We discuss reflections on his year abroad, his thoughts on the state of European education systems, and what we can learn from Norwegian teachers/students.

Jenna Hewitt King joins the pod to discuss SB-274, the ambiguity of classroom consequences, and why teaching high school is the BEST! - SB-274 - Alex’s Op-Ed on Willful Defiance Join our campaign to pass SB-274! Share and Follow! - SB-274 Social Media Campaign

Josh Rosenberg joins Alex to discuss using role play activities in the classroom as well as whether we're too protective of our students. Today's discussion article: "Joys, Pitfalls, and Dilemmas in Using Role Play in the Classroom"

Trailer of the show!