We sit down and talk with Dr. Eric Kirkman, principal of Kilby Laboratory School and professor of instructional leadership at UNA. With more than 25 years of experience in education, Dr. Kirkman brings a wealth of insight into teaching, mentorship, and preparing the next generation of educators. Kilby Laboratory School functions as a living classroom for our aspiring teachers, offering ongoing, real-world practice. He also reflects on his full-circle journey from UNA student to campus leader, the unique culture of Kilby, and the life skills that matter just as much as academics when it comes to being an educator. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.