Hella Humanities
By Alex Robins
Hella HumanitiesApr 04, 2024
Sarah Lillis on the Impact of Education Policy in the Classroom
Sarah Lillis jumps on the pod to discuss the work she is doing with Teach Plus, the question of policy accountability, and why she became part of the organization.
Katy Bernheim on the Importance of Art Electives
Katy Bernheim joins me to discuss how she became an art teacher, the importance of fostering creativity, and art class during the pandemic.
Cassidy Lavigne on 10 Years into "Adulting"
Cassidy Lavigne (Class of 2014) stops by to talk about corporate life, why small schools are best, and advice to the current high school students.
Ryann Rosenstein on the NorCal/SoCal Divide
Ryann Rosenstein (Class of 2022) joins the pod to discuss San Diego, her plan to make documentaries, and why Mexican food in SoCal reigns supreme.
Evan Gabbard on the View from Spain
Evan Gabbard (Class of 2019) joins the pod to talk about his adventures teaching in Spain, his pandemic college experience, and the politics of Europe.
Cameron Evans on Post-Graduate Life
Cameron Evans (Class of 2019) joins me to talk about corporate life, AI in education, and standup comedy!
Sophia Brady and Annika Jorgensen on College Friendship and Studying Abroad
Melina Drazien and Ruby Kuerschner on Being Your Own Best Friend
Azan Patel and Amrit Cheema on their First Semester of College
Azan Patel and Amrit Cheema join me to discuss their first semester of college, what fields they are gravitating toward, and to ask me some questions!
Bonus: Listen for the vending machines behind Amrit in the snack area at COM!
Kendra Rose on the Role of Libraries in Society
Kendra Rose (teacher librarian) joins me to discuss her specific role on campus, the vitality of libraries as public spaces, and how politics has shaped the current questions around books and information literacy.
Renee Thomas on Restorative Justice in the Classroom
Middle school teacher and Restorative Community Leader Renee Thomas joins the pod to discuss Restorative Justice, how individual moments in the classroom can have long-term impacts, and why she is hopeful for the future of these supportive practices.
Morgan Agnew on Why Unions Matter More than Ever
SRFT President Morgan Agnew and I talk about the role of teachers' unions in society, the complexities of tenure, and the politics of leadership and labor.
Alex Stone on Using the Humanities to Teach Math
Alex Stone joins me to discuss his teaching career: middle vs. elementary school, private vs. public school, the benefits of using the humanities to teach math, and our thoughts on AI in the classroom!
Dave Tow on New Year's Resolutions
New Year’s Minute!
Dave Tow on a High School Vibe Check
Kat Clark on her Project: Teachers in Their Power
Kat Clark joins me to discuss her project Teachers in Their Power, why she wants to shift the narrative around teachers in America, and how you can help support this work in the years to come!
Dave Tow on Norway and his Year Abroad
Jenna Hewitt King on Willful Defiance and SB-274
Jenna Hewitt King joins the pod to discuss SB-274, the ambiguity of classroom consequences, and why teaching high school is the BEST!
-Alex’s Op-Ed on Willful Defiance
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Josh Rosenberg on Role Play Activities in Class
Josh Rosenberg joins Alex to discuss using role play activities in the classroom as well as whether we're too protective of our students.
Today's discussion article: "Joys, Pitfalls, and Dilemmas in Using Role Play in the Classroom"
Inaugural Episode
In our first episode, Alex talks about Summer break, Santa Fe, and the music he's been listening to!
Show Trailer
Trailer of the show!