Journeys of Teaching

Journeys of Teaching

By Dr. Aaron R. GierhartEducation
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Journeys of Teaching episodes

  • Episode 51: John Naples-Campbell - Students at the Forefront

    This week, we will explore the journey of John Naples-Campbell. John is the Depute Head Teacher at Glen Urquhart High School in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. John recently won the Educator of the Year Award at the 2021 National Proud Scotland Awards for his continued efforts of fostering inclusive learning spaces for and supporting LGBTQ+ learners and community members. You can follow John on Twitter @JNaplesCampbell

    On this episode, we will hear John's stories about being a high school theater/performing arts teacher and administrator over the past two years during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart

    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach

    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

    26 min
  • Episode 50: Willy Mekeel - Practical Experience and Application

    This week, we will explore the journey of Willy Mekeel. Willy is Remote Sensing Program Manager for TacAero, a Professional Pilot Instructor, and an Associate Professor of Aviation at Minnesota State University, Mankato and is currently finishing a PhD at the University of Minnesota. You can follow Willy on Instagram @willymekeel

    On this episode, we will discuss how Willy has transferred his career-based experiences in geography and aviation into his teaching in innovative, student-centered ways.

    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart

    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach

    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

    13 min
  • Episode 49: Willy Mekeel - Pedagogy from Passions

    This week, we will explore the journey of Willy Mekeel. Willy is Remote Sensing Program Manager for TacAero, a Professional Pilot Instructor, and an Associate Professor of Aviation at Minnesota State University, Mankato and is currently finishing a PhD at the University of Minnesota. You can follow Willy on Instagram @willymekeel

    On this episode, we will hear Willy's stories about refining his pedagogy and teaching approaches, fostering a passion amongst his students for aviation and geography much like his own passion for these fields.

    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart

    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach

    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

    20 min
  • Episode 48: Willy Mekeel - Forging a Path
    This week, we will explore the journey of Willy Mekeel. Willy is Remote Sensing Program Manager for TacAero, a Professional Pilot Instructor, and an Associate Professor of Aviation at Minnesota State University, Mankato and is currently finishing a PhD at the University of Minnesota. You can follow Willy on Instagram @willymekeel
    On this episode, we will hear Willy's stories about his journey towards realizing his passion for aviation, geography, and higher education.
    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart
    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach
    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.
    15 min
  • Episode 47: Dr. Bryan Banks - Pedagogies of Podcasting

    This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Bryan Banks, an Assistant Professor of History at Columbus State University and co-founded of the online journal Age of Revolutions. Dr. Branks holds a PhD from Florida State University. You can follow Bryan on Twitter @BryanBanksPhD

    On this episode, we will discuss the leveraging of podcasting as a teaching and learning approach and the development of our Pedagogies of Podcasting website.

    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart

    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach

    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

    23 min
  • Episode 46: Dr. Bryan Banks - Making Sense of Their Moment

    This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Bryan Banks, an Assistant Professor of History at Columbus State University and co-founded of the online journal Age of Revolutions. Dr. Branks holds a PhD from Florida State University. You can follow Bryan on Twitter @BryanBanksPhD

    On this episode, we will hear Bryan's stories about about helping students relate and apply history to contemporary experiences and contexts.

    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart

    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach

    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

    12 min
  • Episode 45: Dr. Bryan Banks - History from Below

    This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Bryan Banks, an Assistant Professor of History at Columbus State University and co-founded of the online journal Age of Revolutions. Dr. Branks holds a PhD from Florida State University. You can follow Bryan on Twitter @BryanBanksPhD

    On this episode, we will hear Bryan's stories about teaching and studying "history from below" as a means of relating historical study to his students' lives and amplifying voices that may have been previously muted or silenced.

    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart

    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach

    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

    13 min
  • Episode 44: Dr. Heather H. Woodley - Language and Literacy as Assets

    This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Heather H. Woodley, a Clinical Associate Professor of TESOL, Bilingual Education, and World Language Education at NYU. Heather holds a PhD in Urban Education from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. You can follow Heather on Twitter @ProfHeatherW

    On this episode, Heather discusses how she leverages language and literacy as a means of empowering students, focusing on learners' assets rather than deficits.

    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart

    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach

    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

    15 min
  • Episode 43: Dr. Heather H. Woodley - Communities of Education

    This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Heather H. Woodley, a Clinical Associate Professor of TESOL, Bilingual Education, and World Language Education at NYU. Heather holds a PhD in Urban Education from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. You can follow Heather on Twitter @ProfHeatherW

    On this episode, we will hear Heather's stories about the importance of community and belonging in education for students as well as their families.

    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart

    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach

    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

    16 min
  • Episode 42: Dr. Heather H. Woodley - Combatting Oppression through Education

    This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Heather H. Woodley, a Clinical Associate Professor of TESOL, Bilingual Education, and World Language Education at NYU. Heather holds a PhD in Urban Education from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. You can follow Heather on Twitter @ProfHeatherW

    On this episode, we will hear Heather's stories about entering the teaching profession as a means of combatting Muslim backlash and Islamophobia in a post 9/11 New York.

    Dr. Aaron R. Gierhart is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and previously taught in the Illinois public schools for 11 years. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @aaronrgierhart

    Podcast Socials: Facebook & Instagram @JourneysOfTeaching & Twitter @JourneysTeach

    Thank you to Mitch Furr for the podcast theme music and Adam Gierhart for the logo artwork.

    15 min

About Journeys of Teaching

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In Journeys of Teaching, we explore the narratives of different educators and how their experiences in across their lives and careers inform their pedagogy and teaching approaches.