The Informed Educator: Research and Teaching in the Anthropocene

The Informed Educator: Research and Teaching in the Anthropocene

The Informed Educator: Research and Teaching in the Anthropocene is for anyone passionate about reimagining teaching and learning in an era of uncertainty and transformation. We’re at a pivotal moment where the purpose of education must be reexamined, and teaching practices must evolve to align with this new vision. This podcast dives into critical issues shaping education today, climate change and environmental sustainability; equity in education; the role of the arts; and student well-being.

Episodes

Chrik Sarkonak | Season 2, Episode 3

March 17, 2026 • 60 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Sarkonak to explore how assessment, grading, and student learning are shaped by systems that do not always reflect what students actually know or can do. Chris argues for a more honest approach to assessment, one that pays closer attention to growth, meaningful feedback, and the ways students demonstrate learning over time. He also highlights the value of student agency and classrooms that su...
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Terry Greene | Season 2, Episode 2

March 3, 2026 • 29 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Terry Greene - senior eLearning designer and longtime podcaster, to dig into how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and the everyday work of educators. Terry shares a grounded, critical take on what these tools can (and can’t) do in educational contexts, why hype cycles matter, and how institutions can respond with curiosity and care rather than panic or blind adoption.
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Andrew Finlan | Season 2, Episode 1

February 17, 2026 • 69 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Finlan - an educator and school leader to talk about what it looks like to build learning environments where students can thrive. Andrew speaks candidly about his own positionality and how it influences the way he shows up for students, navigates responsibility, and makes meaning of the work. Together we explore what it means to teach with humility and build spaces where students feel seen a...
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Denise Handlarski | Season 1, Episode 8

April 16, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Denise Handlarski, an educator, researcher, and rabbi, to explore the role of wellness in education. Denise shares insights on how schools can become more creative and values-driven, along with practical strategies for integrating well-being into teaching and learning.
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Roman Williams | Season 1, Episode 7

April 9, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode, we’re joined by Roman Williams, the founder of Interfaith Photovoice, an organization that merges photography and sociology to foster intergroup and interfaith engagement. Roman holds a Ph.D. in the sociology of religion from Boston University and a Th.M. in global religions from Gordon-Conwell Seminary. He spent nearly a decade as a tenured associate professor of sociology at Calvin University and served as the ex...
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Karleen Pendleton Jimenez | Season 1, Episode 6

April 2, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode, we talk with Professor Karleen Pendleton Jiménez—writer, filmmaker, and educator—about gender and social justice in education. Karleen shares insights on current research, challenges, and opportunities, along with practical advice for educators striving to create more inclusive and supportive learning environments.
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Cameron Douglas (Part 2) | Season 1, Episode 5

March 26, 2025 • 32 mins
Building on our discussion of the YLS program, this episode looks at key research findings and insights from the program’s implementation. We examine the role of community-based experiential learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and self-efficacy in climate change education, along with practical strategies for bringing these elements into mainstream classrooms.
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Cameron Douglas (Part 1) | Season 1, Episode 4

March 19, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode, we explore the vision, goals, and impact of the Youth Leadership in Sustainability (YLS) program with Cam Douglas. We discuss the importance of integrating climate change education into youth learning experiences and how YLS fosters student engagement, leadership, and interdisciplinary thinking to address the climate crisis.  
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Stephanie Muehlethaler | Season 1, Episode 3

March 12, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Stephanie Muehlethaler about fostering inclusive and supportive communities in higher education. She shares insights on student success, leadership in times of crisis, and her innovative graduate course on educational leadership during challenging times.
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Nicole Bell | Season 1, Episode 2

March 5, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nicole Bell, an Anishinaabe scholar and educator, to discus storytelling from an Anishinaabe perspective. She shares insights on Indigenous culture-based education, the role of storytelling in teaching and learning, and how educators can meaningfully incorporate storytelling into their practice.
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Shaghig Chaparian | Season 1, Episode 1

February 25, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode, we speak with Shaghig Chaparian, a Ph.D. candidate at New York University specializing in Science and Environmental Conservation Education, about the power of eco-pedagogy and systems thinking in the classroom. She shares insights on how educators can incorporate eco-pedagogy into their practice without feeling overwhelmed and how systems thinking can empower students to critically engage and take action. 
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Introduction - Anne Corkery, Lauren Hill

February 25, 2025 • 5 mins
In this short introductory episode, hosts Anne and Lauren introduce The Informed Educator and discuss why reimagining teaching and learning in the Anthropocene is more important than ever. They share their vision for the podcast and the critical issues it will explore.
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