Journeys of Teaching

Angelica Acosta is an Elementary Education major at Columbus State University. On this first of three episodes, she discusses the negative feelings about science and science education she has that have lingered from her previous experiences as a science student. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State Unive...

Andreanna Culp, Ethan Cox, and Madison Underwood are Elementary Education majors at Columbus State University. On this third of three episodes, they discuss plans and intended approaches they will draw upon in their future science instruction. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus,...

Andreanna Culp, Ethan Cox, and Madison Underwood are Elementary Education majors at Columbus State University. On this second of three episodes, they share memorable stories from their science education experiences and how they intend to make science memorable for their current and future elementary students. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor...

Andreanna Culp, Ethan Cox, and Madison Underwood are Elementary Education majors at Columbus State University. On this first of three episodes, they discuss their differing "relationships" with science and science education. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previo...

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Corey Hall. A former school librarian and middle school teacher, Corey currently serves as the Director of Curriculum Solutions at STEM Education Works and is an Adjunct Professor at Indiana Wesleyan University. You can connect with Corey on LinkedIn. On this episode, we will hear about her current work as the Director of Curriculum Solutions at STEM E...

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Corey Hall. A former school librarian and middle school teacher, Corey currently serves as the Director of Curriculum Solutions at STEM Education Works and is an Adjunct Professor at Indiana Wesleyan University. You can connect with Corey on LinkedIn. On this episode, we will hear Corey share about how she found her place in education, technology, and...

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Corey Hall. A former school librarian and middle school teacher, Corey currently serves as the Director of Curriculum Solutions at STEM Education Works and is an Adjunct Professor at Indiana Wesleyan University. You can connect with Corey on LinkedIn. On this episode, we will hear about Corey's time as a middle grades teacher and school librarian and h...

This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Jay Pierce. Jay is an Umpire Instructor and Evaluator for Major League Baseball and works with current Minor League Baseball umpires at the Short A classification in the various leagues throughout the country. You can connect with Jay on LinkedIn. On this episode, we will hear Jay's stories about his experiences of working within the organization of Ma...

This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Jay Pierce. Jay is an Umpire Instructor and Evaluator for Major League Baseball and works with current Minor League Baseball umpires at the Short A classification in the various leagues throughout the country. You can connect with Jay on LinkedIn. On this episode, we will hear Jay's stories about his approach to evaluating umpires and providing feedbac...

This week, we will explore the journey of Mr. Jay Pierce. Jay is an Umpire Instructor and Evaluator for Major League Baseball and works with current Minor League Baseball umpires at the Short A classification in the various leagues throughout the country. You can connect with Jay on LinkedIn. On this episode, we will hear Jay's stories of getting interested in baseball and how his path led him to...

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Shawn Cruzen. Shawn is a fellow colleague here at Columbus State University. He serves as the Executive Director of the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences. Shawn holds a Phd in Physics from UNLV. You can learn more about the Coca-Cola Space Science Center by visiting their website at www.ccss...

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Shawn Cruzen. Shawn is a fellow colleague here at Columbus State University. He serves as the Executive Director of the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences. Shawn holds a Phd in Physics from UNLV. You can learn more about the Coca-Cola Space Science Center by visiting their website at www.ccss...

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Shawn Cruzen. Shawn is a fellow colleague here at Columbus State University. He serves as the Executive Director of the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences. Shawn holds a Phd in Physics from UNLV. You can learn more about the Coca-Cola Space Science Center by visiting their website at www.ccss...

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Suzanne Katz. Suzanne is a Drama Lead Teacher at Two Rivers Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., and Resarch Consultant with the Education Research Division of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Suzanne holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from UNLV. You can follow Suzanne on Twitter @skatzedu On this episode, Suzanne...

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Suzanne Katz. Suzanne is a Drama Lead Teacher at Two Rivers Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., and Resarch Consultant with the Education Research Division of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Suzanne holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from UNLV. You can follow Suzanne on Twitter @skatzedu On this episode, we will...

This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Suzanne Katz. Suzanne is a Drama Lead Teacher at Two Rivers Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., and Resarch Consultant with the Education Research Division of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Suzanne holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from UNLV. You can follow Suzanne on Twitter @skatzedu On this episode, we will...

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...

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...

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 her career transition from occupational therapy into teaching and how she developed her approaches to integrating digital t...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 Professo...

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...

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 P...