Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning

Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor
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Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning

Are you ready for an adventure in learning? Need some STEMspiration in your life? Each episode brings a new adventure as we talk with fascinating guests about connecting real world experiences, multicultural children's literature, and engaged STEM/STEAM learning -- with a little joy sprinkled in for good measure!  Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor travels the world in search of the coolest authors, illustrators, educators, adventurers, and STEM thought leaders to share their stories and inspire the WOW for early childhood and elementary educators, librarians, and families!  Have an idea for a podcast episode? Share it with diane@drdianeadventues.comLinks to the books featured in the weekly podcast can be found here: https://bookshop.org/shop/drdianeadventures Full show notes can be found at: https://www.drdianeadventures.com/blogPlease subscribe, like, and review. Your support allows us to keep sharing Adventures in Learning.

  1. Flooding Western North Carolina with Books: A Children’s Bookraiser with Author Carolyn B. Frasier

    2 DAYS AGO

    Flooding Western North Carolina with Books: A Children’s Bookraiser with Author Carolyn B. Frasier

    Send us a textImagine waking up to find your beloved library gone, washed away by the relentless floodwaters of Hurricane Helene. That's the reality for many schools in Western North Carolina, and it's what drives our conversation with the compassionate author Carolyn Frasier. Her heartfelt initiative to restock these lost books for K-12 classrooms unveils the power of community action and the dire need for children's literature in times of crisis. Carolyn shares her personal connection to th...

    24 min
  2. Unlocking Creativity: Jonathan Payne's Innovative Approach to STEAM Education

    OCT 16

    Unlocking Creativity: Jonathan Payne's Innovative Approach to STEAM Education

    Send us a textUnlocking Creativity: Jonathan Payne's Innovative Approach to STEAM EducationShow Notes:Join Dr. Diane as we unlock the secrets of using hands-on STEAM to transform education in an energizing conversation with Jonathan Payne, Lackland ISD STEAM specialist and founder of The Innovative Mind Lab. How did an insurance salesman find his true calling as a passionate STEAM educator? What are some of his unique strategies for connecting with students and nurturing their individual inte...

    35 min
  3. Dr. Kimberly Galvez, Scientist at Sea: Marine Science, STEM Leadership, and Inspiring Future Generations

    OCT 9

    Dr. Kimberly Galvez, Scientist at Sea: Marine Science, STEM Leadership, and Inspiring Future Generations

    Send us a textEpisode Summary:Ever dream of running away to sea to become a scientist? This week on the Adventures in Learning podcast, we chat with Dr. Kimberly Galvez, chief scientist aboard the Viking Octantis, about the groundbreaking work her team is doing. Discover how advanced technologies like multi-beam sonar systems, drones, and remotely operated vehicles are expanding our understanding of the ocean's depths. Dr. Kim delves into groundbreaking research on microplastics and plankton ...

    31 min
  4. Igniting Young Minds: Cultivating Creative Play, STEAM, and Inclusivity at the Chicago Children’s Museum with Liz Rosenberg

    OCT 2

    Igniting Young Minds: Cultivating Creative Play, STEAM, and Inclusivity at the Chicago Children’s Museum with Liz Rosenberg

    Send us a textShow Notes:How does the power of play shape the minds of our youngest learners? How can we use STEAM as an effective tool to ignite learning? Join me as we chat with Liz Rosu-Rosenberg, an inspiring artist and educator, who is also the Art Programs Manager at the Chicago Children's Museum. In this episode, Liz shares her remarkable adventures in learning from museum volunteer in Houston to her current role at CCM (with plenty of interesting side trips along the way). And don't m...

    40 min
  5. Roar for Reading: Exploring Freedom to Read and the Magic of Picture Books with Beth Ferry

    SEP 23

    Roar for Reading: Exploring Freedom to Read and the Magic of Picture Books with Beth Ferry

    Send us a textEpisode Summary: What does it mean to have freedom to read? Join us this week as best-selling author Beth Ferry celebrates the power of libraries and the freedom to read through her brand new picture book, Roar for Reading. We dive into banned books week as we explore the role of libraries (and those wonderful librarian lions) as guardians for the freedom to read. We also journey into the whimsical realm of another of Beth's recent picture books -- Prunella -- which celebrates t...

    27 min
  6. Unlocking Joy: The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Erica Buchholz

    SEP 18

    Unlocking Joy: The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Erica Buchholz

    Send us a textShow Notes for Episode 100: Unlocking Joy: The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Erica BuchholzEpisode Summary:In this special 100th episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we delve into the incredible benefits of laughter with Dr. Erica Buchholz of becomingplayful.com. Discover how laughter can reduce stress, boost creativity, and improve overall well-being. Dr. Erica shares her journey from burnout to using her understanding of applied developmental psychology for find...

    27 min
  7. Building a Playful Future Through STEAM, Community Engagement, and Fun: A Conversation with Long Island Children's Museum President Erika Floreska

    SEP 11

    Building a Playful Future Through STEAM, Community Engagement, and Fun: A Conversation with Long Island Children's Museum President Erika Floreska

    Send us a textJoin us for an engaging exploration of the Long Island Children's Museum (LICM) as we sit down with its president, Erika Floreska. Erika shares the museum's commitment to creating a hands-on, interactive learning environment that emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement.Discover how LICM celebrates cultural diversity through vibrant festivals like Lunar New Year, Caribbean and South American Carnival, and Holi, bringing together families from different backgrounds to lear...

    31 min
  8. The Game is Afoot! Cracking Open The Sherlock Society with Best-Selling Author James Ponti

    SEP 4

    The Game is Afoot! Cracking Open The Sherlock Society with Best-Selling Author James Ponti

    Send us a textEpisode Summary:The game is afoot! Join us on a thrilling adventure with bestselling author James Ponti as we delves into his latest middle-grade series, The Sherlock Society. I personally loved this Miami-based mystery. It has so much humor. The writing and characters are cinematic in scope. There's a little environmental thrillerism and it's got the best grandpa I think has ever been written in children's literature. Inspired by a contemplative walk around a lake in Orlan...

    23 min
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Are you ready for an adventure in learning? Need some STEMspiration in your life? Each episode brings a new adventure as we talk with fascinating guests about connecting real world experiences, multicultural children's literature, and engaged STEM/STEAM learning -- with a little joy sprinkled in for good measure!  Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor travels the world in search of the coolest authors, illustrators, educators, adventurers, and STEM thought leaders to share their stories and inspire the WOW for early childhood and elementary educators, librarians, and families!  Have an idea for a podcast episode? Share it with diane@drdianeadventues.comLinks to the books featured in the weekly podcast can be found here: https://bookshop.org/shop/drdianeadventures Full show notes can be found at: https://www.drdianeadventures.com/blogPlease subscribe, like, and review. Your support allows us to keep sharing Adventures in Learning.

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  • Creator
    Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor LLC
  • Show Website
    Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning

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