I try my best to make sense of the weird nuances of the job search and the job market. Academia is weird. You should know that it's weird.

I was the recipient of an absolutely incredible award because my students are the best. There's not much more to say other than I'm extremely grateful and still a bit shocked...

I was abandoned. Left alone in a dark, dreary studio with a microphone and a dream. That dream? To provide the highest quality content by myself.

Here is my conversation with Dr. Lindsay Wexler, Assistant Professor of Education at North Central College. Dr. Wexler is a former fifth grade teacher who has transitioned into higher ed. Her research focuses on ways to support new teachers and mentoring.

You can find more information about Dr. Wexler here:www.northcentralcollege.edu/profile/ljwexler

Here is my conversation with Dr. Rhetta Standifer, Associate Professor of Management at North Central College. Rhetta has an impressive research and teaching portfolio to go along with her amazing philosophy toward teaching and learning.

For more information about Rhetta, head over to her page: www.northcentralcollege.edu/profile/rlstandifer

This is the inaugural episode with Zach DeWitz, the General Manager of North Central College's WONC Radio Station.