The Cognitive Commons

We tell teachers to "get to know their students," but what does that actually mean? In this episode, I explore the difference between seeing students as learners and seeing them as children first. Through classroom stories, childhood memories, and reflections on education, we consider what happens when joy becomes part of learning instead of something separate from it. The Cognitive Commons is a s...

Last week we talked about acknowledging what we’ve been carrying. This week, I’m reflecting on the experiences that taught me what self-care really means, how therapy changed the way I saw myself, and why becoming a teacher helped me remember the adults who first made me feel safe.

How many things in your life have been asking for your attention while you've been focused on everything else? In this first episode of Mindfulness Monday, we reflect on the thoughts, feelings, and needs we often push aside until they become impossible to ignore. Sometimes the first step forward is finally acknowledging what's been there all along. Take care of yourself this week, and I&#3...

Welcome to The Cognitive Commons. This trailer introduces the vision behind the podcast and the conversations to come. Pull up a chair and join us as we explore learning, leadership, personal growth, and sustainable living.