PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff

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E048: Suzie Baker: The Compleat Academic Dec 11, 2018

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In this episode Garth interviews Suzie Baker from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Suzie is equal parts curious scientist and passionate teacher, with undergraduate students at the center of both endeavors. In this whirlwind interview, they discuss the AP psychology reading and test development, Suzie meeting Charles Brewer for the first time, Suzie's educational history as well as service to STP, including her 2015 presidency. Keep listening for her favorites in the history of psychology.

E047: Maria Vita: High Energy, High Impact High School Teacher of Psychology Nov 27, 2018

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In this episode Garth interviews Maria Vita from Penn Manor High School in Millersville, PA. Maria is a master teacher, from her AP Psychology reading experience to her national leadership in APA's Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS). Growing up in Long Island, NY, she loved school and inherited a strong work ethic. She credits experiences like the Clark Workshop and the High School Psychology Summit for helping to advance the teaching of psychology in high schools. And, Maria sings too.

E046: Karly Schleicher and Jen Blush: The Novice Professor Nov 23, 2018

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In this episode Eric interviews Karly Schleicher and Jen Blush, both currently graduate students at the University of Texas-El Paso, representing The Novice Professor website/blog on the podcast. Founded by Ciara Kidder, TNP has curated an audience seeking advice on multiple aspects of success in higher education; an example being a popular blog about the job interview process, which yielded mentoring advice. Karly and Jen share their experiences about current graduate student challenges today.

E045: STP Legends Live Event: Randy Smith and Jane Halonen Nov 22, 2018

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In this episode Garth and Eric host their very first live podcast event featuring STP Legends Randy Smith and Jane Halonen recorded at the Oct. 2018 Annual Conference on Teaching. It was a lovely evening, with topics ranging from serious topics to roasting. Jane and Randy talked about their teaching tribe beginnings at the Mid-America Conference for Teachers of Psychology, STP today, Charles Brewer memories, baseball game first pitches, Richard Crenna, and their mentors. We finish with audience tributes.

E044: Teresa Ober and Charles Raffaele: Graduate Student Teaching Association Nov 21, 2018

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In this episode Eric interviews Teresa Ober and Charles Raffaele, both representing STP's Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA); Teresa and Charles are both graduate students at the City University of New York (CUNY). After we review the operations GSTA and what it offers, we discuss the current challenges of graduate students today, as well as the career trajectories for Teresa and Charles. PsychSessions is thankful for GSTA and its leaders for their continuing contributions to psychology.

E043: Charlie Blair-Broeker: The Teacher's Teacher Nov 13, 2018

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In this episode Garth interviews Charlie Blair-Broeker from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA (after 39 years at Cedar Falls H.S.). High school psychology is in Charlie's DNA, as he has been a part of the Advanced Placement (AP) reading since its inception. An early teaching inspiration was a negative role model, but he found positive influences and role models through Ludy Benjamin, Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS), and others. "We don't teach psychology, we teach people."

E042: Rik Seefeldt: A Passionate Evangelist for Teaching, Study Abroad, and Psychology at All Levels Oct 30, 2018

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In this episode Garth interviews Rik Seefeldt from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in River Falls, WI. Rik is the chief reader for AP Psychology, so you can imagine the cool insider's conversation. They then shift into Rik's origin story, from high school psychology to pursuing a doctoral degree in counseling psychology. Rik's interest shifts dramatically when he starts teaching. The passion in his voice about teaching is remarkable, even 31 years later. Oh yes, there's study abroad too.

E041: PsychSessions: A First Year Retrospective Oct 16, 2018

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In this episode Garth and Eric discuss, reflect, and ponder the first year of existence of the PsychSessions podcast. From the original planning March 2017 to the our launch on iTunes October 3, 2017, PsychSessions has become more than "just a podcast" for the two of us. We discuss our experiences, what we have learned, and future ideas to pursue. We are grateful for each and every listener who has an interest in what we do, and this episode provide a bonus peek behind the curtain. Enjoy!

E040: Raechel Soicher: Tenacious Slayer of Obstacles, Ubiquitous, and Appreciative Oct 16, 2018

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In this episode Eric interviews Raechel Soicher from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. Raechel, at the time of this interview, is a graduate student about to start her dissertation. But her pedagogical wisdom and collegial generosity are highly accelerated, as evidenced by so many conversational topics (from publisher dinners to the imposter syndrome to badging for teacher competencies and more). We still had time to discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer and everyone's teaching hero, Jane Halonen.

E039: Jennifer Dyer-Seymour: Powerful Role Model, Advocate for Communication Skills, and Work-Life Balance Oct 02, 2018

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In this episode Eric interviews Jennifer Dyer-Seymour from California State University-Monterey Bay in Marina, CA. It's a whirlwind interview from discussing a relatively new campus with high psychology enrollments to training 16 undergraduates to do a replication study in a natural environment. Jen shares her own stories of aspiring to be an actress to the value of improv. We close by discussing work-life balance, a mothers' parenting responsibilities while also serving as a department chair, and more.

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