In the first half of our discussion with Matt, he talks about his unique experience in a myriad of educational environments: liberal arts colleges, state universities and for-profit institutions of higher education.  Matt tells us how his experience as a student, educator and administrator in such different environments form his philosophy on education and family.

In the second half of our discussion with Dr. Andrea Capizzi of Vanderbilt University, she shares how her career took her from Virginia to Minnesota and eventually Tennessee.  Dr. Capizzi defines the term “humanistic behaviorist” as she discusses the importance of methodology in special education.  In the final half of the episode, Dr. Capizzi discusses the unique qualities of this generations college students and the importance of contextualizing our own shortcomings.  On a personal note, this is one of the episodes I’m most proud of because of Dr. Capizzi’s ability to so clearly illustrate the importance of family in the lives of both students and educators. 

Today, we are so excited to publish the first half of our discussion with Dr. Andrea Capizzi of Vanderbilt University.  As Andrea tells us about her childhood within a military family and doctoral program, she also shares insights about the landscape of special education.  To learn more about Dr. Capizzi’s current work at Vanderbilt University, click here.

In the second installment of our interview with Mike, he talks about the unique qualities of his students—(many of whom are children of migrant workers).  Mike also talks about his experience as a basketball coach, the role of athletics in a high school education and curriculum development.  In the final segment of the episode, Mike talks about the college admissions landscape and how his students approach the application process.

In Episode 16, we sit down with Mike Hernandez.  Mike is a high school teacher in Arizona with a wealth of unique experiences.  In the first half of our discussion with Mike, we talk about different leadership styles within school administrations.  Mike also shares a few stories and opinions about school uniforms, discipline programs and why he was drawn to a career in education.

Join us for the second half of our discussion with Greg.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of process when taking standardized tests.  Greg and I also discuss the importance of equal access and affordability within education, the at-home GRE, and other themes that affect our society’s relationship with education.

For more from Greg, follow the links below:

• Greg’s Principles
• Live Teaching Examples
• Getting Started on the GRE

• Greg’s Principles
• Live Teaching Examples
• Getting Started on the GRE

As the world continues to fight the global COVID-19 pandemic, we are especially honored to welcome Dr. Joshua Kim and Dr. Edward Maloney to our show.  In the second half of our interview, Josh and Eddie explore more possibilities for higher learning during the upcoming Fall 2020 semester, including several innovative and hybrid options.  We close our discussion by discussion the priorities of universities at a time when student wellness is so critical to our collective success.

For more information on Dr. Kim and Dr. Maloney’s work, check out the links below:

• 15 Fall Scenarios - This article (published on Inside Higher Ed) was the impetus for our discussion.
• The Low-Density University - This article formally introduced Josh and Eddie's next project.
• Learning Innovation and the Future of Higher Education - Josh and Eddie co-authored this book about the intersection of learning, design, technology and organizational change.

As the world continues to fight the global COVID-19 pandemic, we are especially honored to welcome Dr. Joshua Kim and Dr. Edward Maloney to our show.  In the first half of our interview, Josh and Eddie tell us about their recent research focused on the science of learning and the art of teaching.  We then discuss the concepts of density and flexibility on campus, and introduce possible scenarios for higher education in the fall semester of 2020.

For more information on Dr. Kim and Dr. Maloney’s work, check out the links below:

• 15 Fall Scenarios - This article (published on Inside Higher Ed) was the impetus for our discussion.
• The Low-Density University - This article formally introduced Josh and Eddie's next project.
• Learning Innovation and the Future of Higher Education - Josh and Eddie co-authored this book about the intersection of learning, design, technology and organizational change.

In the second installment of our interview with actress and film producer Laura Hunter Drago, we talk Laura’s experience about NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.  Laura tells us about the curriculum of an arts education and what it’s like to be a college student in New York City.  Finally, Laura shares her insights on the importance of supplementing traditional education in the arts with traditional business skills.