Hella Humanities
Hella Humanities
Alex Robins
Humanities teachers dish about school, politics, culture, and art!
Sarah Lillis on the Impact of Education Policy in the Classroom
Sarah Lillis jumps on the pod to discuss the work she is doing with Teach Plus, the question of policy accountability, and why she became part of the organization.
Apr 4, 2024
39 min
Katy Bernheim on the Importance of Art Electives
Katy Bernheim joins me to discuss how she became an art teacher, the importance of fostering creativity, and art class during the pandemic.
Mar 28, 2024
46 min
Cassidy Lavigne on 10 Years into "Adulting"
Cassidy Lavigne (Class of 2014) stops by to talk about corporate life, why small schools are best, and advice to the current high school students.
Mar 21, 2024
37 min
Ryann Rosenstein on the NorCal/SoCal Divide
Ryann Rosenstein (Class of 2022) joins the pod to discuss San Diego, her plan to make documentaries, and why Mexican food in SoCal reigns supreme.
Mar 14, 2024
31 min
Evan Gabbard on the View from Spain
Evan Gabbard (Class of 2019) joins the pod to talk about his adventures teaching in Spain, his pandemic college experience, and the politics of Europe.
Mar 7, 2024
41 min
Cameron Evans on Post-Graduate Life
Cameron Evans (Class of 2019) joins me to talk about corporate life, AI in education, and standup comedy!
Feb 29, 2024
36 min
Sophia Brady and Annika Jorgensen on College Friendship and Studying Abroad
Sophia and Annika (Class of 2021) join me to talk about UC Davis, studying abroad (Annika), current campus dynamics (Sophia), and how they maintain their friendship despite difference and distance!
Feb 22, 2024
45 min
Melina Drazien and Ruby Kuerschner on Being Your Own Best Friend
Melina and Ruby join the pod to discuss the transition into a big university (Melina), student athletics (Ruby), and why knowing and loving yourself is the most important part of a successful life in college and beyond!
Feb 15, 2024
36 min
Azan Patel and Amrit Cheema on their First Semester of College
Azan Patel and Amrit Cheema join me to discuss their first semester of college, what fields they are gravitating toward, and to ask me some questions! Bonus: Listen for the vending machines behind Amrit in the snack area at COM!
Feb 8, 2024
42 min
Kendra Rose on the Role of Libraries in Society
Kendra Rose (teacher librarian) joins me to discuss her specific role on campus, the vitality of libraries as public spaces, and how politics has shaped the current questions around books and information literacy.
Jan 25, 2024
38 min
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