26: The Power of Belonging with Dr. LaToya Manon

What impact does a sense of belonging have in the classroom? How do we foster it and what does it look like when we have it? In this episode, Ben and Amanda sit down with their powerhouse of a colleague, Dr. LaToya Manon to discuss her journey into higher education, from teaching K-12 to teaching future teachers. We unpack the role of a teacher, the power of relatedness in student motivation, and how the choices we make draw the boundaries of who belongs. You don’t want to miss this one!This episode is hosted by Amanda Colosimo and Benjamin Schermerhorn with guest start, LaToya Manon. Music for the opening and closing of the episode was mixed by Clayton Behlok.