In this episode, we're joined by the amazing Amy Bagshaw, a Georgian College visual artist and educator whose passion knows no bounds. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Queens University and a Master of Fine Art from Stony Brook University, Amy's artistic journey has captivated audiences across North America and Europe.

But Amy is more than just your average artist and educator. She's a creative powerhouse pushing boundaries and sparking thought-provoking conversations. From her role as faculty at Georgian College to her adventurous spirit, Amy's journey is a testament to the power of creativity and community.

In our conversation with Amy, we explore how engagement in the arts goes beyond creation to include appreciation and how consistency and community play crucial roles in nurturing creativity.

So join us as we unravel the complexities of creativity and engagement in higher education with the insightful and inspiring Amy Bagshaw. You won't want to miss this captivating conversation. Tune in now!

Get ready for a thrilling ride as hosts Kim and Kelly reunite in the podcast space after what feels like an eternity. In this exciting introductory episode, they dive into the nostalgia of their past

But this reunion is not just about reminiscing; it's a revival sparked by a timely message from Kelly to revisit the magic. As they catch up on life's adventures, from sports seasons to weddings and new grandchildren, they explore the subtle changes that the pandemic brought to their perspectives on connection and isolation.

Hold onto your seats as they share insights from intriguing podcasts that inspired them, like the episode featuring Dr. Vivek Murthy, discussing the alarming levels of loneliness in America.  Which sparks a discussion about rebuilding social connections and the hidden impacts of solitude.

If you've been missing that perfect blend of humor, wisdom, and genuine connection, join Kim and Kelly on this journey as they navigate the

Synopsis written by ChatGPT based on the transcripts and reviewed and edited by a very appreciative Time for Teaching team 😊

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It's been a heck of a ride, and as much as we're so very sad to bid the podcast farewell, we say goodbye (at least for now) with so much love and appreciation in our hearts.  We'd love if you would join us for one last hurrah before we hang up the mics for a little while.  Please be our guest for a farewell to Time for Teaching!

This week we were lucky enough to snag some time with the incredibly sweet, kind, knowledgeable and BUSY Dr. Sarah Hunter when she stopped by our virtual meeting space for a chat.  Dr. Hunter is leading some incredible work on mindfulness across Simcoe County (including here at Georgian), and was kind enough to share some information about her research and her work on mindfulness in the healthcare field, as well as some practically applicable strategies and ideas around mindfulness in our classrooms and lives.  Her passion and expertise about mindfulness and good mental health was enough to bring Kim to tears more than once, and her suggestion that mindfulness and positive mental health practices be added as an essential employability skill had both Kim and Kelly jumping out of their seats to applaud.  Dr. Hunter is a ray of sunshine, a warm and compassionate person, and is quickly becoming one to be watched in the world of mindfulness (we're predicting like co-hosting a podcast with Brene Brown type stuff).  She is incredible, and this interview is a MUST listen.  We hope you'll enjoy our chat with Dr. Sarah Hunter.

This week we welcomed a (virtual) guest from across the pond, Mr. Ian Harris CEO of Teaching How2s, and all around personable, quick-witted, and lovely fellow! Ian shared with us the gaps and inequities that he recognized in traditional professional development, and how Teaching How2s help to make quality PD accessible for faculty where and when they need it.  Ian also shares some of the innovative ways that folks all over the world are using Teaching How2s to help supplement and support their on-site training like we do here at Georgian.  And psssst....in case you haven't heard, we (faculty at Georgian) have access to the incredible collection of How2s and all of the amazing material within them.  Tune in to learn more, and to enjoy the charisma (and very cool accent) of Ian Harris.

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually) with the lovely Toni Cano to chat about her work in and on the pharmacy technician program here at Georgian.  Toni shared information about community outreach, partnerships, and work placements, and also how the 'covid catalyst' has changed the way that students learn and work within the pharmacy tech program.  Toni is an innovator, and an inspiration in the teaching and working worlds.  She also really cares about her students and their success and well-being, which is clear through her teaching, and comes through in this chat as well.  We hope you enjoy our discussion with the amazing, Toni Cano.

This week we had the pleasure of connecting with Amanda McKenzie (or as Kelly suggests, the Beyonce of the Academic Integrity world).  Amanda was kind enough to share her expertise (and she's got A LOT of it!) on academic integrity, academic misconducts (and the difference between the two), and well as quality assurance, and some of other amazing things she and her team are working on at the University of Waterloo.  Amanda builds on our previous discussions about AI, sheds light on the importance of connection with our students and open and honest conversations about academic integrity, and shares some great information about how faculty (here at Georgian and beyond) can support students through trying times in their academic careers.  You don't want to miss this one!

This week we took our virtual discussions across the pond to connect with some friends from IT Sligo in Ireland and our very own Janette O'Neill-Scott.  Cathy O'Kelly, Mairead McCann and Janette have been working collaboratively on a teaching and learning experience through COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) and they stopped by to give us some information about their COIL project, about the experience from an instructor perspective, and a little about the student feedback they've received so far (spoiler alert - it's all positive and amazing!).  Please take a listen to these brave and incredible instructors, learn about their experience, and get information about how you too can engage in a COIL project.