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As Director of Education, Philippe is responsible for training all new Denver Academy teachers, as well as facilitating the continued professional development of all our veteran instructors. Prior to his current role, Philippe spent many years as a classroom teacher and cross country coach. He is a Teach for America alumni member and continues to stay involved with TFA and collaborate with their special education teachers.

Mr. Ernewein earned his B.A. from Longwood College in modern languages and his M.A. in curriculum and instruction with a focus in teaching English at the secondary level from the University of Colorado, Denver.

During this episode, Craig and Philippe discuss the components of rebuilding the teacher/student relationship within the educational system.  Philippe's approach includes looking at the child beyond any labels and sees the potential for the child, noting that children are not failing the educational system but the educational system is failing them.  

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Stephanie Riggs is a ten time Emmy award winning journalist who spent her 30 year career giving a voice to people who might not have one.  All that changed when she met a little boy who lost his mother when he was three.   That is when Stephanie became a mom and met Craig Knippenberg.

Stephanie is also an author and hosted a radio show on Salem for 7 years.  Her current venture includes a podcast and YouTube channel called Divine Calling with Stephanie Riggs.   Recently Stephanie lost her father and paid a powerful tribute to him and recounted all the ways he guided and influenced her life.   In this episode with Craig, Stephanie shares how she brought the same influences of her father to her own relationship with her son and the power of being a positive influence in a childs life.  

To watch the episode in its entirety visit, Divine Calling with Stephanie Riggs.   

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An overview of the social brain and what areas of the brain are heavily impacted culture. Craig explores gender-stereotypes, and asks the question;  Is gender stereotypes rooted in biology? 

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After 27 episodes in season 1, we are a back for season 2.   For 2022 we will be directing our focus to the culture influences and the degree they influence our children's development and behaviors.  

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Our final episode of 2021.  Join Craig as he discusses the Heart and Soul of Parenting.  Craig references the article Five Principles for a Better Post-Pandemic You,  by Brad Stulber, and applies it to parenting.   Remember, as a parent, you just need to be this side of good-enough.  We are all doing the best we can.  

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Join Craig Knippenberg LCSW, M.Div and Dr. Easton, of Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center,  as they discuss the importance of emotions over behaviors.  Dr. Easton helps parents understand that self-destructive behaviors can be the result of deep emotions and why family support is key to providing support for your child.   

To learn more about Dr. Easton or Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center or The Eating Recovery Center, visit www.https://www.pathlightbh.com 

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Join Craig as his discusses how social media has influenced ticks in children.  He also looks at Squid Games and discusses if parents should allow their children to watch it.  

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A special episode with Knippenberg, Patterson, Langely and Associates own therapist, Aleeza Lampert, MA, LPCC.  Aleeza brings her expertises to this episode to discuss the difference between self-esteem and self-efficacy and how to support your child and the importance of taking a mental-health day.   She also discuss why this is fundamental for the LGBTQ+ community.  Aleeza is currently based in New York, but provides tele-therapy for tweens, teens and young-adults.  To learn more about Aleeza, visit www.welistentokids.com or www.craigknippenberg.com 

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Cyle Feingold, owner and executive director of Results Learning which specializes in tutoring and academic coaching for ADHD, Executive Functioning, Dyslexia and Diverse Learners, shares his own experience of growing up as a student with learning differences.  During this episode, Craig and Cyle share how to help your child become an advocate for their needs in the education system and why it's fundamental for children with learning differences.  

To learn more about Results Learning visit, www.results-learning.com.  

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Join Craig Knippenberg as he interviews Gina Heumann, founder of Trauma Drama University.  Gina is an author, speaker, adoption & mental health advocate and mom to 2 boys. Gina shares her personal story of raising a child who experienced Reactive Attachment Disorder.  In this interview she shares her tips on how to keep calm, and offers support and understanding to others experiencing attachment disorders.   

To learn more about Gina Heumann or Trauma Drama University visit: traumadramauniversity.com