Building Wonder and Discovery Through Engagement and Connection with "America's Science Teacher" Podcast Episode S1 E19 Host: Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor Guest: Steve Spangler Wonder, discovery, engagement -- and we don't blow anything up! Spend an hour with the incomparable Steve Spangler as we discuss ways to build connections between science, STEM, and literacy across the curriculum. You'll leave with a renewed sense of joy and possibility -- and an eagerness to play! It's de

Adventures in Learning Podcast -- Season 1, Episode 7 Host: Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor; Special Guest: Dr. Stephanie Goloway Link to full episode. [00:00] Dr Diane: Once upon a time, we invited an author, teacher, professor, and all around bright spirit to the Adventures in Learning podcast. Dr. Stephanie Goloway is a lifelong educator and advocate for play, storytelling, and the imagination. She has taught preschool, elementary school, special education, and college, as well

Season 1, Episode 6: Adventures in Learning with Teacher, Curriculum Designer, and Comedy Improv Team Member Jessica Farmer; Hosted by Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor Meet Jessica Farmer, a former preschool teacher and current curriculum creator and Nashville improv comedy group member. We explore the importance of play -- for early childhood and for every day life -- in this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast. You are in for a treat because we're going to be exploring l

Adventures in Learning Podcast -- Season 1, Episode 5 Host: Dr. Diane Special Guest: LaTasha Do'zia Link to full episode. What makes theatre such an important part of building connections -- both in school and out of school? And how can theatre help foster imagination and self-awareness as part of a strong STEM/STEAM program? Meet Selah Theatre Project's Founding Artistic Director, LaTasha Do'zia. Latasha is a visionary artist and entrepreneur who uses the arts to help build

Adventures in Learning Podcast -- Season 1, Episode 4 Host: Dr. Diane Special Guest: Wayne David Hubbard Soar into a world where aviation, chess, and poetry combine! Meet Wayne David Hubbard, a true Renaissance man, and follow his adventure in learning from his first flight in middle school to helping thousands of kids discover a love of STEM. Link to full episode. Adventures in Learning Podcast Show Notes for Episode 4: Fly High With Wayne David Hubbard For this set of show

Adventures in Learning Podcast -- Season 1, Episode 3 Host: Dr. Diane Special Guest: Josh Funk Adventures in Learning Podcast Show Notes for Episode 3: My Pet Feet, Coding Sandcastles, and Dragons, Oh My! Adventures with Author Josh Funk Episode Summary:Coder by day and children's book author by night, author Josh Funk has published 15+ picture books, including How to Code a Sandcastle, the popular Lady Pancake and Sir French toast series, and the irreverent It's NOT a Fairy

Adventures in Learning Podcast -- Season 1, Episode 2 Host: Dr. Diane Special Guest: Jennifer Coleman Welcome to the launch of a brand new adventure. In the spirit of building connections, we are going to be talking to a wide range of fascinating people this season. Each episode will explore adventures in learning from a unique perspective, plus feature interesting children's literature and picture books that will pair beautifully with STEM/STEAM challenges for engaged learni

Welcome to the launch of a brand new adventure. In the spirit of building connections, we are going to be talking to a wide range of fascinating people this season. Each episode will explore adventures in learning from a unique perspective, plus feature interesting children's literature and picture books that will pair beautifully with STEM/STEAM challenges for engaged learning. Expect to hear from teachers, authors, STEM leaders, and more. There might even be a #bestdayever