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EdCats Chats
by Sarah Harper
EdCats Chats, the educational podcast on all things K-State College of Education. In this podcast, we chat about the changes happening in our college, fun events and activities, important news about our faculty, and our EdCat students.
Episodes
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Spring 2022 Graduation!
Congratulations to all EDCATS as you graduate this weekend! We hope that the College of Education has truly been an immense help and a second home for you. For this final episode, we chatted with Dean Debbie Mercer. She described this fun and eventful weekend, starting on Friday and finishing on...
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Research & Creative Activities Fair
The College of Education's Department of Curriculum and Instruction is hosting a Research and Creative Activities Fair this coming May. During Dead Week, on the 5th of May, join us in Bluemont Hall to showcase your research or to simply learn more about the students research. This week, we…
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Undergraduate Research Week
This week is Undergrad Research Week! It provides university students across the U.S. with the opportunity to shine with their progressive work from April 19th to the 23rd this year. Tune in to learn more about how K-State's Office of Undergrad Research & Creative Inquiry is celebrating. But what...
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Month of the Military Child
On this special episode, Dustin Meritt, took over EdCats Chats to interview a military child about her experiences growing up in a military family. In honor of the Month of the Military Child we decided to chat with some military children to learn more about a life that many of us have never...
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OPEN HOUSE
Be there or be square! K-State's Open House is this Saturday, April 9th, from 9am-3pm. Open House is the annual carnival of academic exhibits, entertainment, food, and fun every year. In this episode, I chatted with Roger Schieferecke, the assistant dean for the College of Education and the man...
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Teaching Incentives with Tonnie Martinez
Want to learn more about teaching incentives for when you graduate? Listen in today to learn everything you need to know about where to look for incentives, what some districts offer you when you sign on as a teacher with them, and what incentives are in the first place. We were joined by Dr....
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Our Math Program on World Maths Day
Welcome Back EDCATS! We're glad you could join us by tuning in this week as we discuss World Maths Day and our own Math department here in the College of Education. Our math program may be small but it is mighty and mathematical! To learn more about some of it's classes and what you can do to get...
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Topic of the Teacher Shortage
The teacher shortage across America has captured headlines throughout the nation. The biggest shortages are happening in California, Nevada, Washington, Indiana, Arizona, Hawaii and Washington D.C. What can we do about it? What opportunities does this provide for a College of Education? In this...
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National Read Across America
Reading is a huge aspect of our day to day lives. We read constantly and everyday, whether it's for school, work or pleasure. On this episode this week, we dive into the National Day of Reading Across America. What is it? What can you do to celebrate? Why is reading important to us and our EDCAT...
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K-Step Up with Tonnie Martinez
This week on EdCats Chats, I got to sit down with Dr. Tonnie Martinez to chat about the College of Education K-Step Up program. K-Step Up stands for, Kansas Statewide Teacher Education Pathway for Underserved and Place-bound. In this episode we chat more in depth about what this program is all...
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Dean Discussion: Our Rankings
Welcome back everyone! This week I sat down with the Dean of the College of Education, Debbie Mercer, to discuss our college's amazing rankings from the U.S. News & World report and what she is looking forward to the most about this spring semester. Tune in to learn what those rankings are, what...
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Crash The Class Need to Know
Want to learn more about our video series "Crash The Class"? Look no further! In this episode we cover the basics of "Crash The Class", a monthly tradition started back in 2018. Listen in to learn what is "Crash The Class", how to nominate some to be recognized, and the reason behind why we do…
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Diversity
Hey EdCats! Today I spoke with Pedro Silva Espinoza a Teaching Assistant Professor and the diversity point person here in the College of Education. In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to dive into what makes diversity so important and discuss it more in depth. Listen in to learn more about...
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Educational Leadership with Dr. Jerry Johnson
Want to learn more about the College of Education's Educational Leadership department? Well look no further, in my chat with Dr. Jerry Johnson today, you can learn almost everything you need to know about this amazing department nestled in Bluemont Hall. We reached into the department to learn…
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Welcome Back!
Hey hey EdCats! Long time no see! We're glad to have you all back under our sacred Bluemont Hall roof. We hope this Spring 2022 semester is the best in every possible way for you. We just know you'll accomplish everything you set out to do, and it starts now! What your hopes and dreams for Spring...
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College of Education Family Traditions
This is our final epiosde of Season One of EdCats Chats! Thank you to everyone that listened in each week and joined us on this journey. We'll begin a new journey and season in 2022. This episode is less about the College of Education and more about the K-State aspect of family. This week I chat...
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Study Tips
Hey EdCats! This week we chat with TJ, an Academic Advisor for the College of Education. In this episode we talk about some good studying tips, studying resources the College of Education offers, like the Catalyst Center, and other studying resources you can use to help get you through finals…
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Hear the Bell Ring for Graduation
Happy Graduation EdCats! This week we chat with James Alberto, one of the people behind the famous bell ringing put on by the College of Education each time the school year starts and when graduation happens! The bell ringing is a fun and ceremonial activity that culminates the end of the school...
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Keep On Keeping On From the Dean
Happy December EdCats! We start off the month of December with another episode featuring the Dean of the College of Education, Debbie Mercer. This week we wanted to talk about self care and how that is so important as finals and the holidays arrive, and the dean gives a bit of advice and...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
In pie we crust! It's almost turkey time! This week we learn some fun and interesting facts about the Thanksgiving holiday. From the woman who pushed Abraham Lincoln to recognize this holiday, to how many turkey's we Americans buy for Thanksgiving, this episode is one for the table! Join us this...
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Advice From a Fellow Student
Listen in! Bergen Cooper, a junior studying elementary education, has some advice for you! We chatted with Bergen Cooper about her aspirations, academically and just in life, and something she wishes she would have known or used more her freshman year. This week it's all about advice and...
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STEM/STEAM Day!
This week we sat down with Lori Goodson, an assistant professor and core teaching skills assistant director in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and the assistant director of the Rural Education Center. She also heads the College of Education Summer STEM and STEAM academies. In this...
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Stress Awareness
Today is National Stress Awareness Day! Being stressed out is no fun at all so on this episode I dive into some techniques you can try to relieve your stress on a daily basis. There are many ways to de-stress but I name the top five ways to take a breather and let your stress go. Check it out if...
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2021 Education Symposium
This week we talk to Roger Schieferecke, the assistant dean and director for the Center for Student Success here in the College of Education, about the Education Symposium. Tomorrow, join the College of Education for the 2021 Education Symposium! This educational event is put on each year by the...
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National Day on Writing with Dr. Todd Goodson
The National Council of Teachers of English designated October 20th as the National Day on Writing. Today we celebrate National Day on Writing with a discussion with Dr. Todd Goodson, the assistant dean for teacher education. We go in-depth as to why writing and learning to write is so important,...
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A Discussion on Indigenous Peoples and Native Literature
This week we chatted with Nathan Dixon, a Native and K-State College of Education student, currently studying native literature. He brings his interesting thoughts and perspective on Indigenous peoples in native literature, and how he believes Indigenous peoples stories should be told. On October...
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An Interview with Department Chair Christy Craft
Listen to a behind the scenes episode on the College of Education's department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs. In this episode, we interview department chair, Christy Craft and ask her about her role, what she likes most about her department, and what makes it tick. You'll...
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What is EdCats Chats?
This episode covers what is the purpose of this podcast and what we would like to achieve from it. We also tell you how you an access this podcast through three different channels to be able to listen to it anywhere, anytime. Listen now to hear about a new College of Education documentary airing…
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From the Dean
Hello EdCats! This is our first episode of our new podcast, EdCats Chats! In this episode we hear from the Dean of the College of Education, Debbie Mercer on what is happening around the college, and what since school started that she has enjoyed and learned from being back on campus. Please join...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
EdCats Chats, the educational podcast on all things K-State College of Education. In this podcast, we chat about the changes happening in our college, fun events and activities, important news about our faculty, and our EdCat students.
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Sarah Harper
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