Episodes

  • Driven* with Empathy with Kate Oscavich
    Mar 19 2026

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    Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with culinary instructor Kate Oscavich. In this episode, “Driven* with Empathy,” Kate shares with us how her desire to do more for her community inspired her to transition from the restaurant industry to education. She explains how her time working in kitchens gave her the opportunity to experience and understand the need for empathy in the culinary world and how this goal can be accomplished when students are taught through building self-confidence rather than fear. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Touching Base with Kelly, Gina, and Jeff
    Jan 29 2026

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    Hello! Sadly our guest for this episode had to cancel so, Gina, Kelly, and Jeff (you read that right, Jeff!) sit down and take turns answering the podcast questions. In this episode, “Touching Base,” we learn about the pedagogies that inspire our podcast crew. We hope you enjoy the show! Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • How Big Can You Be? with Jessica López-Barkl and Darah Donaher
    Dec 2 2025

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    Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Associate Professor of Theater and Communications Jessica López-Barkl and Assistant Professor of Theater Darah Donaher. In this episode, “How Big Can You Be?” Darah and Jess share with us the personal and professional growth students experience when they engage in theater driven pedagogies. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Nothing is Perfect or Complete with Dr. Marshal Miller
    Oct 22 2025

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    Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Science, Dr. Marshal Miller. In this episode, “Nothing is Perfect or Complete,” Marshal shares with us why he believes good teaching always requires maintenance and why it's so important to help instill a love for the material when we know for students it's so easy to quit. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Currency of Care with Dr. Dustin Briggs
    May 14 2025

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    Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly do a deep dive into the role of higher ed administration with Executive Director of Innovation & Strategy, Dr. Dustin Briggs. In this episode, “The Currency of Care” Dustin talks with us about his transition from faculty member to administrator and how he has adapted to the changes in time, care, and motivation of his position, while embracing the parallels and familiarity of his classroom pedagogies in his new role. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Your Worth Is Not Your Grade with Deanna Hammarsten
    Apr 7 2025

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    Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Associate Professor of Math, Deanna Hammarsten. In this episode, “Your Worth Is Not Your Grade” Deanna talks with us about the need to see and work with the whole student and why it is important for educators to be the sense of calm and consistency students need and deserve to be their best selves. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

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    58 mins
  • Hope and A.I. with Dr. Abigail Michelini
    Mar 16 2025

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    Welcome back! This month, for our podcast relaunch, Gina and Kelly sit down with Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Abby Michelini. In this episode, Abby explains the value of teaching with A.I. and why she believes it's important for students to learn how to have thoughtful and engaging experiences with these sometimes controversial tools. Listen in as she reflects on why she’s decided to use these tools as part of the learning experience and how this has had a positive impact for both herself and her students. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

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    58 mins
  • Teaching with Grace and Leeway with Sonia Massie
    May 18 2022

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    This month Gina and Tom sit down with Assistant Professor of Biology, Sonia Massie. In this episode, Sonia explains the value of teaching with grace and leeway and why she believes this compassion-based pedagogy is exactly what our students need now and moving forward. Listen in as she reflects on why she’s decided to move away from lectures and how this has had a positive impact for both herself and her students. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @pedagogyagogo.

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    1 hr and 4 mins