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In 1962, Keith and Natalie Yelnick were given 45 minutes to make a decision about their newborn daughter, Kristin, who was born with a developmental disability. What followed was not only a family story, but Read more
What does it mean to become more fully yourself? In this episode, I talk with Jeremiah Sims about his new book, Finding the Beautiful Path: On Blackness, Multidimensionality, and Radical Becoming. Through personal reflection, scholarship, and Read more
What if puzzles were about more than finding answers? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jeff Wanko, Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences at Bradley University, about how puzzles create opportunities Read more
Cynicism can feel like protection—especially for educators, leaders, and anyone who has experienced disappointment or burnout. But what if cynicism slowly distances us from the very relationships and possibilities we need most? In this episode, Read more
Students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties often struggle with multisyllabic words—but explicit instruction in morphology can make a meaningful difference. In this episode, I talk with Amy Jackson and Kristi Livingston about their article Read more
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, I delivered a series of presentations to students at Oxford High School about the teaching profession at both the PK–12 and higher education levels (as well as podcasting). Below are Read more