Auburn Ed Talks

In this episode of our College of Education podcast, Auburn Ed Talks, we feature Alabama Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Von Hofe, a special education teacher at Spanish Fort Elementary School, and Dr. Laura Crowe, director of the East Alabama Regional Inservice Center. The discussion centers on what it means to lead as a teacher, how educators can amplify their voices and why opportunities like National Board Certification can help teachers grow professionally and expand their impact.

In this episode of the College of Education’s Auburn Ed Talks podcast, we bring together leaders from across Alabama to discuss the PARCA process and what it means for educator preparation programs across the state of Alabama. Joining us are Jason Fulmore, PARCA evaluation coordinator; Alethea Hampton from the Alabama State Department of Education; Cortney Dilgard from the University of Alabama; and host Vicky Cardullo, a professor of Elementary Education in Auburn University’s College of Education. Whether you're a faculty member, program coordinator, administrator or simply interested in advancing teacher preparation, this conversation will offer practical insights and valuable advice from those leading the work. 

One of the most valuable resources for Auburn students is their academic advisor. In this episode of the College of Education’s Auburn Ed Talks podcast, Student Ambassador Brooke Fligel sits down with academic advisors Ashley Sullivan and Robin Martin to discuss how advisors help students navigate classes, opportunities and goals on the path to success. 

In the latest episode of our College of Education podcast, Auburn Ed Talks, we spotlight our Education to Accomplish Growth in Life Experiences for Success (or EAGLES) Program. This life-changing initiative supports young adults with intellectual disabilities as they pursue independent living, career development and a meaningful college experience. Hear from Director Betty Patten, recent EAGLES graduate J..J. Johnson and peer mentor Audrey Cordier in the latest episode!

For this episode of Auburn Ed Talks, our Student Ambassdor sits down with Dr. Gretchen Oliver, Professor in our College's School of Kinesiology, Director of the Sports Medicine and Movement Lab, and one of the nation's leading experts in baseball and softball injury prevention. With baseball and softball season in "full swing," hear about her unique partnership with the teams and research she and her students conduct from within Plainsman Park.

For this episode of Auburn Ed Talks, we’re featuring three influential voices in Alabama education for a conversation about leadership, purpose and what it truly takes to thrive as an educator in our state. This episode was a special one as it was recorded as part of the 2026 Auburn University Education Summit, spotlighting the following Summit attendees and podcast guests: Alabama State Board of Education member Tracie West, College of Education alumnus and ENGAGE Council member Courtney Bass and Education Specialist Kimberly Mitchell with the Alabama State Department of Education.

With this episode of Auburn Ed Talks, we’re diving into a topic that impacts every college student: how self-regulated learning, study strategies, and motivation can make or break academic success. And who better to talk us through the best approach than Auburn College of Education Professor Dr. Jill Salisbury-Glennon, whose research focuses on this very topic. 

Technologies once associated with gaming and entertainment are now reshaping how people learn to move, recover from injury and navigate the world. Virtual, augmented and mixed reality — collectively known as experiential reality (XR) — are creating safer, more precise and more personalized environments for skill development and rehabilitation. At Auburn University’s College of Education, these tools are becoming integral to understanding and improving human performance. This episode of Auburn Ed Talks, “VR and AR in Training and Rehab,” dives into that topic.