What happens when our unconscious bias gets in the way of truly seeing our students? In this premiere episode of Educator Experiences, Chantale Hutchinson shares a powerful personal story from her 20 years in adult education—revealing how intentional reflection and empathy helped her grow as an educator in the online context. Tune in to explore how honest conversations, flexible teaching, and human connection can transform the learning experience for everyone.

In this episode of The Educator Experience, we sit down with Dr. Treena Orchard—anthropologist, activist, and author of Sticky, Sexy, Sad—to explore why Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) must be more than a checkbox. A leader in creating transformative curricula at Western University’s School of Health Studies, Treena shares how educators can integrate EDI into their classrooms in meaningful, lasting ways.

From rethinking course content and resource lists to engaging students as co-creators in inclusive learning spaces, Treena challenges us to ask: What kind of scholar—and teacher—am I? Listen in for real talk around how we can create true culture change through integration of EDI at every level. 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kbHByGamoQ4

In this heartfelt premiere episode of The Educator Experience, Salli sits down with educator and facilitator Sarita Parmar to explore the transformative power of authenticity in the classroom. Together, they unpack how showing up fully—stories, struggles, resilience and all—can deepen connection and elevate learning far beyond the content. Sarita shares how weaving her personal journeys through love, health, and family creates powerful, safe spaces for growth. This episode is a beautiful reminder that our greatest teaching tool is our whole, authentic self.

Teaching can be incredible… and also incredibly lonely. That’s why we created The Educator Experience Podcast—a space where real educators share the pivotal, hilarious, humbling, and heartwarming moments that have shaped their journeys.

Hosted by longtime post-secondary instructor and professional over-thinker Salli Carter (hi 👋), this podcast dives into the real, raw, and often unspoken experiences of educators—the kind of stories that don’t show up in textbooks or get shared during staff meetings.

Season 1 is out June 9th!