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Dr. David Pearson talks to us about the interconnected nature of learning, a useful view of reading that he calls the “radical middle”, and ways to think about the total experience of literacy in schools and in life.  David is known for his work in the areas of literacy history, literacy policy, and literacy practice. He has authored more than 300 books, articles, and chapters with nearly 300 co-authors. Notably, he has written and co-edited the Handbook of Reading Research, now in its fourth edition, and A History of Literacy Education: Waves of Research and Practice, written with Rob Tierney was recently released. Dr. Pearson is emeritus faculty at the University of California, Berkeley.

To cite this episode:
Persohn, L. (Host). (2021, Sept 14). A conversation with P. David Pearson. (Season 2, No. 9) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/63F0-52DF-C942-F222-CA59-1

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Dr. Mona Jain talks to us about keys to success in her long and outstanding career in education as sincerity, integrity, humanity, courtesy, wisdom, and charity. In 2019, the School District of Manatee County in Florida dedicated Dr. Mona Jain Middle School in her honor. Mona’s encouraging message for teachers showcases the importance of connections to the community and continuous learning over the course of a lifetime. Dr. Jain holds two bachelor’s degrees, a master’s degree earned through a fellowship with the National Science Foundation, an education specialist degree, a medical doctorate, and a Ph.D. Dr. Jain is a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and now a professional volunteer.

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Persohn, L. (Host). (2021, Aug 31). A conversation with Mona Jain. (Season 2, No. 8) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/8980-9C5B-8701-8939-45CD-H

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Dr. Noah Golden talks to us about advocacy, relationships, and creating spaces for responsiveness in schools. Noah is known for his work in the areas of critical literacies, urban education, and English education. Dr. Golden is an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at California State University, Long Beach.

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Persohn, L. (Host). (2021, Aug 17). A conversation with Noah Golden. (Season 2, No. 7) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/A891-A0D4-26C0-60D6-852C-1

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Dr. Alexandra Panos talks to us about teaching critical literacies through complex topics that are critical to our own communities, focusing on climate literacies and other issues of social justice. Alex is known for her work in the areas of spatial literacies, climate justice literacies, and critical qualitative research methodologies. Dr. Panos is currently an Assistant Professor of Literacy Studies and an affiliate faculty member of Measurement and Research at the University of South Florida.

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Persohn, L. (Host). (2021, Aug 3). A conversation with Alexandra Panos. (Season 2, No. 6) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/BD92-ECB7-7CCF-D4D7-7CDA-V

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Dr. Earl Aguilera talks to us about interest-driven instruction, multimedia literacies in practice, and taking a critical stance toward literacy and educational justice. Earl is known for his work in the areas of digital media literacies, social justice issues particularly related to first-generation college students, and critical studies of the narrative in digital contexts. Dr. Aguilera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at California State University, Fresno.

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Persohn, L. (Host). (2021, July 20). A conversation with Earl Aguilera. (Season 2, No. 5) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/5A2B-BF35-25C3-13A0-014E-I

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Dr. Jody McBrien talks to us about diversity and equity, support, kindness, and understanding for the students we teach, particularly those who come to our classrooms as refugees, and exploring viewpoints other than our own. Jody is known for her work in the areas of international and comparative issues of refugee students and their families, work she has done in North America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. Dr. McBrien is a Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

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Persohn, L. (Host). (2021, July 6). A conversation with Jody McBrien. (Season 2, No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/B52C-F1DA-910A-C0AB-F226-M

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Dr. Judith Dunkerly-Bean talks to us about advocacy, representation, blind spots, and preparing preservice teachers for what could be seen as difficult conversations. Judith is known for her work in the areas of critical literacies, young adult literature, social justice, and human rights education. She is a fierce advocate for women, girls, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Dr. Dunkerly-Bean is an Associate Professor of Literacy in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Old Dominion University.

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Persohn, L. (Host). (2021, June 22). A conversation with Judith Dunkerly-Bean. (Season 2, No. 3) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/A668-B10D-DD30-45E0-00F3-Q

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Dr. Blaine Smith talks to us about creating classroom spaces that empower students, collaborating with adolescent learners to navigate and learn through multimodal literacies, and remixing projects to provide opportunities for learners to use digital literacies and share their thinking.  Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor of New Literacies and Bi/Multilingual Immigrant Learners in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies, affiliate faculty with the Second Language and Teaching program, and the Co-Director of the Digital Innovation and Learning Lab in the College of Education at the University of Arizona.

To cite this episode:
Persohn, L. (Host). (2021, June 8). A conversation with Blaine Smith. (Season 2, No. 2) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/17D9-D84D-201F-D536-F60F-E

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Dr. Sandra Faulkner talks to us about inclusive pedagogy, transforming the energy in classrooms, concrete steps to building relationships with students, and poetry as a way to portray learning experiences. Sandra is known for her work in qualitative methodology, poetic inquiry, and the relationships among culture, identities, and sexualities. Dr. Faulkner is a Professor of Communication at Bowling Green State University.

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Persohn, L. (Host). (2021, May 25). A conversation with Sandra Faulkner. (Season 2, No. 1) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/D656-FF17-6D1C-A7FF-5815-K

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In this episode the host, Lindsay Persohn, recaps Season 1 of the show and talks about goals and changes for Season 2, which will begin on May 25. (The show is moving to a biweekly release in Season 2.) We hope you will get in touch with the show through www.classroomcaffeine.com to share your feedback and input!

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