Best Matt Horst Podcasts (2025)

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42: Strength & Conditioning, Shori Sasaki - From Japan to La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano: Immersion in Spanish Culture and the Soccer World 37:23

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**Sit-down interview in Spain** This episode features Shori Sasaki, a strength and conditioning coach for La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano 2 in Madrid. He shares his bold journey from Japan to Madrid, strategic process to learn Spanish and immerse himself in the soccer world to earn an opportunity with a La Liga club. He earned his Bachelor's degree at Ore…

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Dr. Rachel Horst Talks Entanglement and Literacy in the Age of AI 47:48

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In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I explore the complex and contested terrain of AI literacy with Dr. Rachel Horst, a digital literacy and arts-based scholar whose framework for understanding entangled literacies offers a refreshing alternative to the polarized discourse surrounding artificial intelligence in education. Drawing from posthum…

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Marcus Luther Talks Leading and Learning in the Digital Teacher's Lounge 54:31

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In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I sit down with Marcus Luther, a 13th-year high school English teacher and co-host of The Broken Copier podcast. After spending his first eight years teaching in Arkansas, Marcus recently returned to the Pacific Northwest, bringing with him a wealth of classroom experience and a passion for teacher-centered…

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Dr. Matt Seybold Talks Public Humanities & Podcasting 1:01:42

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In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I sit down with Dr. Matt Seybold, host of the American Vandal podcast and scholar at the Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College. Our conversation traverses the changing landscape of literary studies as it moves beyond traditional academic boundaries into digital spaces, revealing both new opportuni…

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41: MD/Surgeon, Eric Giza - Pennsylvannia, a surgeon's journey to the OR, ankle instability 1:04:33

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Dr. Eric Giza is a surgeon, professor, and Chief of Foot and Ankle at UC Davis in Sacramento, California. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed extensive residency and fellowship training in foot and ankle around the world. A former collegiate soccer player, Dr. Giza has served as team physician for va…

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40: PT/MSc, Maria Stergiou - From Greece to Saudi Arabia: Love of Biomechanics, Al-Ittihad Women's Soccer Club & Holistic Approach 1:24:46

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Maria Stergiou is the lead physical therapist for Al-Ittihad, a women’s professional soccer club in Saudi Arabia. With a master's degree in Football Tactical Analysis and a PhD in Sports Medicine in progress, she shares her journey—from growing up in Greece and discovering her passion for biomechanics to building a new program in Saudi Arabia and d…

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Dr. Remi Kalir Talks Annotation and Re/Marks on Power 1:07:50

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In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Dr. Remi Kalir, the Associate Director of Faculty Development and Applied Research with Learning Innovation and Lifetime Education at Duke University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Center for Applied Research and Design in Transformative Education. He has also completely revolut…

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39: Phd/PT, Oliver Materne - Belgium & french fries?, what we (really) know w/ ACL injuries in female athletes and injury reduction tips 1:08:41

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Dr. Oliver Materne is the head physical therapist with Standard de liège, a football club in the Belgian Professional league with Standard de liège. His previous roles include being the Academy and Women's medical Manager with Ranger F.C. in Scottish Premier League, and working 20 years years in Qatar with Qatar football association, Aspetar and As…

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Drs. Jacy Ippolito, Christina Dobbs, & Megin Charner-Laird Talk Disciplinary Literacy 55:36

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In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I explore the evolving landscape of disciplinary literacy with three distinguished professors and teacher educators: Dr. Jacy Ippolito from Salem State University, Dr. Christina Dobbs from Boston University, and Dr. Megan Charner-Laird from Salem State University. Drawing from their collaborative work on th…

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Dr. Annie Abrams Talks Literature, Liberal Arts Education, and the College Board 51:16

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In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I sit down with Dr. Annie Abrams, author of Short Changed: How Advanced Placement Cheats American Students, to explore the complex relationship between policy, pedagogy, and the purpose of English education in America. Our conversation weaves between critiques of AP's corporatization of liberal arts educati…

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Rod Naquin Talks Large Language Models & Dialogic Computing 1:03:47

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For this episode I'm joined by friend of the show Rod Naquin, a Louisiana based education leader and doctoral student whose research and writing explores the intersection between dialogue, learning, and large language models. Drawing on thinkers and theories from his research, Rod invites educators to stop viewing artificial intelligence as a compl…

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Dr. Ashely Rogers Berner Talks Educational Pluralism & Democracy 1:05:09

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To say we’re living through a moment of education polarization would be a mild understatement. Considering the digital echo chambers we all find ourselves in, I believe it’s more important than ever to engage with people who may move in different circles and have different perspectives, but share some foundational beliefs about democracy, wisdom, a…

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Dr. Andrea Gambino Talks Critical Media Literacy 1:00:04

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One of the best things about attending conferences is the conversations, connections, and collaborations that emerge after the sessions are over. Last year, I was lucky to meet Dr. Andrea Gambino at NCTE 2023 in Columbus. Andrea earned her Ph.D. in Education from UCLA in 2023 and is an active co-organizer of the annual Critical Media Literacy Confe…

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Dr. J Palmeri Talks Multimodality & New Media Pedagogies 1:11:50

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The emergence of ChatGPT has sent shockwaves through many secondary and post-secondary English departments. There’s no shortage of doomsaying and prognosticating about the future of writing instruction, even the discipline itself, in the wake of the large language model revolution. Luckily for us, my guest today is Dr. J Palmeri—Professor of Englis…

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38: PT, Allison Davis - From Washington (state) to Missouri, NWSL Kansas City Current (started from the bottom to the finals), Game Changer Physical Therapy 53:16

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Dr. Allison Davis is a sports PT and business owner, who spent over10 years working in a sports clinic setting. Afterwards, she transitioned to also working as a PT for NWSL Kansas City Current from their inaugural season to 2023. Today, she is the business owner for Game Changer Physical Therapy in Kansas City, Kansas. Game Changer Physical Therap…

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Dr. Sheena Mason Talks Raceless Antiracism & Literary Studies 59:51

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For anyone who’s been tuned into Conceptually Speaking for a while, you know I love finding new approaches, perspectives, and frames to tackle complex issues. Despite the fact that’s a staple on the show, my guest for this episode, Dr. Sheena Mason, takes things to the next level. Dr. Mason is an author, professor, and creator of the theory of race…

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Shawna Coppola Talks Literacy For All 51:02

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Complaining about the theory-practice divide in education feels a bit cliche, but there’s a reason why it’s a constant source of conversation and consternation in classrooms, conferences, and academic journals. As someone with their feet firmly planted in both worlds, I’m always excited to connect with other educators who can bridge that divide—and…

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37: PT, Matt Midkiff - Arizona, Phoenix Rising FC (our Didier Drogba moment), and youth soccer cardiac survival story to a return to the pitch 1:13:06

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Matt Midkiff is a sports PT/ director and owner of Foothills Sports Medicine (Gilbert-Mesa) in Arizona. Aside from his clinical work with athletes (from youth soccer player to the professional men's team in the valley, Phoenix Rising FC), he's also a long-time youth soccer coach. Today's episode is about the incredible cardiac arrest recovery invol…

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Jeffrey Austin Talks Emergent Strategy and Facilitating Educational Change 59:43

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According to the late Octavia Butler, ”God is Change and in the end, God prevails.” Though Butler passed in 2006, her words resonate deeper than ever. And while she’s no longer able to chart out fantastical journeys across the stars, the philosophy that structures her work is one of the principle inspirations for adrienne marie brown’s book, Emerge…

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36: MD/Surgeon, Patrick Carton - Ireland, Hip & Groin clinic to UPMC-Ireland, and crucial surgical considerations (hip impingement/instability/athletes with arthritic hips) 1:07:30

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Dr. Patrick Carton is a surgeon and director of orthopaedic sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)-Ireland. He specializes in the surgical management of the athletic hip joint; He treats conditions from hip impingement/labral tears, hip instability, hip dysplasia, to hip arthroscopy and primary and revision hip replac…

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Dr. Sarah Jerasa Talks Reading, BookTok, & Digital Literacies 49:57

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What if I told you there’s a magical place where young people spend hours upon hours discussing, sharing, creating, and theorizing about their favorite books? What if I told you that place was TikTok? Or, more specifically, a corner of TikTok known as BookTok. Well, that’s what this week’s episode is all about. My guest this week is Dr. Sarah Jeras…

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35: MD, Oluseun Olufade - Atlanta, sports medicine physician life in the U.S., avulsion fractures in adolescents 58:01

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Dr. Oluseun Olufade is a board certified orthopedic and sports medicine physician in Atlanta, Georgia. Of his many roles, he works as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Emory School of Medicine and serves various athletic organizations such as, U.S. Soccer, Atlanta Hawks, Emory University and Northview High School. We discussed Atlanta, reali…

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34: PhD, Sports Psychologist, Mariah Bullock - California, pro soccer days to clinical/sports psychology, Canadian WNT & OL Reign, mental health & mental performance, the mental process after an injury ... 1:17:58

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Dr. Mariah Bullock is a sports psychologist for the Canadian WNT and OL Reign in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She shares her transition from professional soccer to psychology, World Cup experience with the Canadian WNT, becoming the first sports psychologist in the NWSL, mental health/mental performance, and how to better understand a…

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Rebekah O'Dell and Matthew Johnson Talk Camp Rewrite & Re-envisioning Professional Learning 49:46

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This week I’m lucky enough to be in dialogue with two educators and authors whose work I’ve admired for quite some time. Rebekah O’Dell is a classroom teacher and author of Writing with Mentors and Beyond Literary Analysis and Matthew Johnson a high school English teacher and author of Flash Feedback. In addition to being dynamic teachers and insig…

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33: PhD, PT/Rehab Coordinator, Nick van der Horst - Netherlands, PSV Eindhoven, hamstring rehab/return to play considerations 1:12:33

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Dr. Nick van de Horst is a PT and rehab coordinator for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivise league -- the top football league in the Netherlands. After his playing days, he continued his sports medicine work, completing a PhD in hamstring injuries. We talked Netherlands, PT schooling process, work experiences (working for various football clubs and at t…

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Nawal Qarooni Talks Caregiver Collaborations and Social Literacies 46:33

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There’s no shortage of authors, consultants, and coaches discussing the importance of culture when it comes to learning, especially literacy learning. However, I can’t think of any that brings the same level of depth, nuance, and accessibility to that work as this week's guest. Nawal Qarooni is a literacy coach, writer, specialist in family literac…

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Garreth Heidt Talks Meaningful Education and The Good Life of Teaching 52:15

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This week on Conceptually Speaking, I had the pleasure of chatting with fellow teacher and friend of the show, Garreth Heidt. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of crossing paths with Garret on Twitter, he teaches sophomore English as well as an innovation and social entrepreneurship class called NOVA lab at Perkiomen Valley High School.…

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32: ATC, Theron Enns - Utah, early days of Major League Soccer, athletic training, and role as Director of Sports Medicine for Real Salt Lake 1:19:20

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Theron Enns is an athletic trainer and Senior Director of Athlete Health and Performance for Real Salt Lake, a top professional soccer club in Major League Soccer. He shares his journey from the early days of MLS, athletic training, brief stints as an athletic trainer with U.S. Soccer and observer for the National Women's Soccer League. And, he pro…

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31: PT, Przemyslaw Karol Tokarek - Poland, Qatar (Aspetar, National team and World Cup), and eccentric training 1:16:41

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Przemyslaw Tokarek is the Head of Physiotherapist for top Poland professional club, Pogon Szczecin. He shares his work experiences from Spain to Qatar -- Aspetar, Qatar National Team and World Cup experience -- to finally return back to Poland. Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music: Adding The Sun by Kevin MacL…

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Dr. Mark Bracher Talks Global Justice, Social Wisdom, and Systems Thinking through Literary Study 1:01:52

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Lately, it feels like the world is both literally and figuratively on fire. As a mere English teacher researcher and content creator, there are times when feel kind of powerless in the throes of political upheaval, culture wars, and social unrest. I’ve always believed English class is a place where students can cultivate the wisdom and discernment …

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30: PhD,Nutritionist, Eirini Manthou - Greece, Olympiacos F.C., Nutritional considerations for younger and older athletes 1:07:00

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Dr. Eirini Manthou is the Head of Nutrition for Greek professional football club, Olympiacos (Team B and the academy). She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition as well a masters in nutrition with a specialization in sports. She is also an educator in the online course “Sport Nutrition in Soccer” in the International Soccer Science; Performance Federation…

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Brett Vogelsinger Talks Poetry, Prose, & Pedagogy 49:02

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How often do you find yourself wanting to hit pause in your curriculum? To slow down and notice more deeply? Read more closely? Maybe even engage in some playful fun? Like most teachers, there are times when I find myself sprinting through the next novel or text set, slipping back into the grips of covering material instead of exploring it. Luckily…

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29: PT, Vivek Nigam - India, Jamshedpur Football Club (Indian Super League), PT application process/specialization 1:13:45

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Dr. Vivek Nigam is the head of sports medicine & physiotherapist for Jamshedpur FC, a football club in the Indian Super League. He is currently pursuing his PhD in physical therapy, and has a masters in physical therapy, with specialization in sports. Vivek Nigam on social: https://linktr.ee/viveknigam Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/…

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28: MD/Pediatric Surgeon, Zoran Bahtijarević - Croatia, Pediatric Surgery, UEFA Chief Medical Officer, CPR 1:15:06

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Dr. Zoran Bahtijarević is a Croatian doctor whose journey started in small town, Zagreb, but now resides in Switzerland, where he serves as UEFA's chief medical officer. He has held many different roles within UEFA, and his prior work experience includes: 30 years of experience working as a pediatric surgeon and 20 years as the Croatian National Te…

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27: Sports Scientist & PT, Álvaro Collado - Valencia, U-23 Juventus Rehab Coach, exercise program considerations for athletes 1:13:42

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Álvaro Collado is a sports scientist and physical therapist who works as the U-23 rehabilitation coach for Juventus F.C. in the Serie A. Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/soccerandinjuryreporter Music: Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-l…

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Dr. Troy Hicks & Dr. Kristen Turner Talk Digital Literacies and Technology Integration 54:44

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As melodramatic as it may seem, I’ll never forget the first time I encountered The New London Group’s A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies: Designing Social Futures. After an evening of mindless scrolling in the summer of 2016, I clicked on a fortuitous Facebook post from a fellow English teacher. As I read I became increasingly enraptured. It felt inspir…

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Matt Slocombe Talks Analogical Reasoning, Conceptual Change, and Transfer 52:56

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According to cognitive linguist and philosopher George Lakoff, “The essence of metaphor is understanding and experiencing one kind of thing in terms of another.” And that is what today’s episode is all about. On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Matthew Slocombe, a secondary school teacher specializing in educational design and technology and a do…

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Human Restoration Project Talks Professional Learning & Progressive Pedagogy 51:12

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When you reflect back on your most recent professional learning in-service days, what springs to mind? Rich educational experiences filled with meaningful learning? Or cringey icebreakers, one-size-fits-all lectures, and flavor-of-the-month fluff? Based on the research shared in this episode, the vast majority of teachers lean towards the latter. T…

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Dr. Karis Jones Talks Literacies, Equity, & Acafandoms 56:10

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Picture this: A group of passionate fans is huddled around their devices. Their favorite outlet has just dropped the latest response to a hotly contested article that has divided their community. As the group reads through, they debate, discuss, inquire, and post in their chosen social network. They make reference to other similar works, cite compe…

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26: PT & Researcher, Holly Silvers-Granelli - New Jersey, PhD curriculum differences (US vs Europe), Major League Soccer medical assessment (impact of centralized electronic reporting), tendon injury assessment ... 1:12:13

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Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli is a physical therapist and researcher with a PhD in Applied Physiology and Biomechanics at the University of Delaware. She's published over 60 peer reviewed articles on injury mitigation and biomechanics assessment of injury risk. She's also the owner of Velocity Physical therapy, an outpatient orthopedic private practic…

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F.D Signifier Talks Pop-Culture Sociology and the Pedagogy of YouTube 52:59

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What comes to mind when you hear the word YouTube? Depending on your age and level of “online-ness” it might be anything from cat videos, to videogame steams, to TedTalks. But what about sociology? Philosophy? Cultural studies and critical theory? What if I told you were are enthusiasts, graduate students, and tenured professors producing accessibl…

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Rob Ashton Talks Communication, Cognitive Bias, and the Written Word 50:11

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Have you ever shot off an angry email or text message and immediately regret it? Or have you ever wondered why it’s better to hash out disagreements in person instead of by email? Despite its ubiquitous nature, written communication is the lifeblood of complex modern institutions. Seriously. How we communicate in print can make or break an organiza…

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25: MD, Carles Pedret - Spain, unique pathway to becoming an external advisor for the many professional soccer leagues around the world, muscle/ tendon considerations, and rectus femoris injuries 1:20:25

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Dr. Carles Pedret is a Spanish sports medicine doctor whose primary focus is on muscle and tendon injuries. He received his doctor in medicine and surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a masters degree in sports traumatology and high performance. Today, he works primarily as a freelance external advisor to multiple professional te…

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24: MD/MBA, Gyaran Ibrahim Abubakar - World cup preparations & FIFA, Nigeria National team doctor responsibilities, how to build rapport with top level athletes 1:13:12

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Dr. Gyaran Ibrahim Abubakar is a sports medicine doctor who has been the Nigerian Senior National Team doctor since 2010. He completed his medical school in Nigeria, and a master's in Science focused in Sports and Exercise Medicine and in business administration in the UK. He shares medical schooling and treatment considerations in Nigeria, his dec…

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Dr. T.J. Vari and Dr. Joe Jones Discuss Educational Leadership & School Culture 43:35

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Joseph Jones and TJ Vari are authors, speakers, and district administrators who have written four books together. Their most recent publication, Retention for a Change: Motivate, Inspire, and Energize Your School Culture, details targeted strategies for motivating, inspiring, and energizing educators in a variety of settings. Virtual Masterclass on…

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Graham Fletcher Talks Fluency, Progression, Coherence, & Accessibility in Mathematics 47:13

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Graham Fletcher has served in education as a classroom teacher, math instructional lead, and currently as a math specialist. His work with the math progressions and problem-based lessons has led him to present throughout North America and beyond. Graham is continually advocating for best practice in elementary mathematics by seeking new and innovat…

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Zoe Weil Talks Being A Solutionary and The Purpose of Education 45:48

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Zoe Weil (pronounced “Zoh While”) is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), and is considered a pioneer in the comprehensive humane education movement. Zoe created IHE’s M.Ed., M.A. and graduate certificate programs, as well as IHE’s acclaimed humane education and MOGO (most good) workshops. Zoe is the author of s…

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Conceptualizing Counter Narratives with Charles Williams BONUS EPISODE 46:33

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Welcome to a special combined episode of Conceptually Speaking. This week Kayla and I linked up with Charles Williams, host of the Counter Narrative Podcast and a K-8 principal in the Greater Chicago Episode. Our dialogue is a free-flowing conversation exploring everything from seeking our educational purpose in turbulent times to the importance of…

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Dr. Adam Sáenz Talks Emotional Intelligence, Wellbeing, and Self-Actualization 54:43

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What a school year this has been. Educators across the country (and the world) have navigated yet another year of teaching under COVID. Worse still, many American teachers, administrators, and district staff have found themselves in the crosshairs of culture warriors and political opportunists. There have, and continue to be baseless book bans, dra…

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Cheryl-Ann Weekes Talks Mental Health, Resilience, and Self-Compassion 55:31

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Join Julie Stern and Mihai Catrinar on this week's episode as they chat with mental health specialist, consent workshop facilitator, and international school counselor, Cheryl-Ann Weekes. Her organization, Weekes Enterprise, LLC, was created as a way to provide workshops for counselors and educators to equip them with the tools to have mental healt…