Journeys of Teaching

Journeys of Teaching

By Dr. Aaron R. GierhartEducation
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Journeys of Teaching episodes

  • Episode 40: Mrs. Deborah Crowson - Time; Retirement

    This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Deborah Crowson, a retired middle grades and high school English language arts teacher who worked in the Illinois public schools. Deb received a bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University.

    On this episode, we will hear Deb describe her decision to retire from teaching and her post-teaching years.

    Please find Mrs. Crowson's short stories shared on her four episodes at the following publicly accessible links:

    • "My Life as an English Teacher" - https://tinyurl.com/mylifeasanenglishteacher
    • "Earth in My Bones" - https://tinyurl.com/earthinmybones

      • 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.

      14 min
    • Episode 39: Mrs. Deborah Crowson - Learning in Different Ways

      This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Deborah Crowson, a retired middle grades and high school English language arts teacher who worked in the Illinois public schools. Deb received a bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University.

      On this episode, we will hear Deb's stories from her career in which she realized and better understood how students learn in different ways.

      Please find Mrs. Crowson's short stories shared on her four episodes at the following publicly accessible links:

      • "My Life as an English Teacher" - https://tinyurl.com/mylifeasanenglishteacher
      • "Earth in My Bones" - https://tinyurl.com/earthinmybones

        • 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 38: Mrs. Deborah Crowson - Connecting with Students; Authenticity

        This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Deborah Crowson, a retired middle grades and high school English language arts teacher who worked in the Illinois public schools. Deb received a bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University.

        On this episode, we will hear Deb's stories about connecting with students through written compositions and helping students see the authentic purpose of developing their writing and communication skills.

        Please find Mrs. Crowson's short stories shared on her four episodes at the following publicly accessible links: 

        • "My Life as an English Teacher" - https://tinyurl.com/mylifeasanenglishteacher
        • "Earth in My Bones" - https://tinyurl.com/earthinmybones

          • 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.

          18 min
        • Episode 37: Dr. Roni Ellington - Transforming STEM Education

          This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Roni Ellington, an Associate Professor at Morgan State University, an HBCU in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Ellington holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Maryland. You can follow Roni on Twitter @DrRoniEllington

          On this episode, we will hear Roni's describe how she formed her Transformative Framework for STEM Education with an emphasis on teachers working on themselves.

          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 36: Dr. Roni Ellington - Supportive and Unsupportive Spaces

          This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Roni Ellington, an Associate Professor at Morgan State University, an HBCU in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Ellington holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Maryland. You can follow Roni on Twitter @DrRoniEllington

          On this episode, we will hear Roni's stories about how the supportive and unsupportive spaces she has worked in as a black female in education and STEM.

          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.

          14 min
        • Episode 35: Dr. Roni Ellington - Effort Meets Rigor

          This week, we will explore the journey of Dr. Roni Ellington, an Associate Professor at Morgan State University, an HBCU in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Ellington holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Maryland. You can follow Roni on Twitter @DrRoniEllington

          On this episode, we will hear Roni's stories in which she acknowledges that her academic success, beginning in middle school, wasn't the result of being quote-unquote special but rather teachers recognizing her capabilities and designing higher rigor and expectations.

          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 34: Mrs. Ruth Akers - Finding Her Place

          This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Ruth Akers, a CTE - Resource Teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Ruth received her Educational Administration Certification from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. You can follow Ruth on Twitter @rakersREA

          On this episode, we will hear Ruth's stories about how she worked diligently and resolutely to find her place in STEM and tech education as a female. In many ways, her resolve is grounded in her experiences with her mother.

          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.

          10 min
        • Episode 33: Mrs. Ruth Akers - Mentorship and Support

          This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Ruth Akers, a CTE - Resource Teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Ruth received her Educational Administration Certification from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. You can follow Ruth on Twitter @rakersREA

          On this episode, we will hear Ruth's stories about how she was well supported and mentored in her teacher education experiences, specifically by a mentor who empowered her as a pre-service teacher.

          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.

          11 min
        • Episode 32: Mrs. Ruth Akers - Practical Experience

          This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Ruth Akers, a CTE - Resource Teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Ruth received her Educational Administration Certification from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. You can follow Ruth on Twitter @rakersREA

          On this episode, we will hear Ruth's stories about her practical industry experiences in agriculture and engineering and how they informed her eventual work as an educator and administrator.

          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 31: Mrs. Sarah Bonner - Teacher "Church"

          This week, we will explore the journey of Mrs. Sarah Bonner, an 8th grade language arts teacher in Heyworth, Illinois. Sarah is also an adjunct professor and doctoral candidate at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.

          On this episode, we will hear Sarah's stories about how her dissertation research has shifted towards teacher collaboration and engaging in communities of practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can follow Sarah on Twitter @MrsBonner301

          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.

          10 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.