Every episode featured in Season 3 brought heart, wisdom, and honesty to the realities of teaching in higher ed.

This week, we’re sharing some of our favourite moments that left us thinking long after we wrapped recording.

Featuring:

Roberta Sawatzky on navigating constant change, helping students build adaptability, and the power of bringing academic and industry worlds together.

Dr. Stefan Sunandan Honisch, who reminds us that classrooms aren’t gladiator arenas and that kindness, humanity, and understanding are essential parts of learning.

Justin Andrews on the real experience of being a TA — the fast thinking, the sudden responsibilities, and how professors can better prepare and support future educators.

Dr. Joseph Brown shares candidly about the stress at the front of the room and a hilariously brilliant PD activity that helps educators practice failing safely.

Dr. T.J. Hoogsteen reflects on outcomes that matter beyond grades and how connection in the classroom is one of the most transformative parts of education.

Matt Adolphe discusses how to support international students, cultural transitions, practical skill-building, and preparing students for the workforce, not just the classroom.

Whether you're listening on your lunch break or marking papers with headphones in, this episode is full of thoughtful, useful insight from educators who truly get it.

Time Stamps

0:00 Intro

4:20 Roberta Sawatzky on Change Management

9:06 Stefan Sunandan Honisch on Bringing Humanity to the Classroom

14:20 Justin Andrews on Preparing TAs for Success

19:30 Dr. Joseph Brown on Teacher Stage Fright

24:45 Dr. T.J. Hoogsteen on Valuing Grades Too Much

28:00 Matt Adolphe on Preparing International Students for the Canadian Workforce