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Pedagogy A-Go-Go Podcast

Welcome to Pedagogy A-Go-Go, a podcast about how we engage with learning and why.

Hosted by Dr. Gina Turner, Executive Director of DEI and Professor of Psychology at NCC, and Kelly Allen, Professor of English at NCC.

04/30/2026

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

s06e06 __and a Learner with Megan Nocek

Hello! For our final installment of season six, Gina and Kelly get behind the mics with Assistant Professor of Psychology, Megan Nocek. In this episode, “__and a Learner” Megan shares with us about how students can sometimes take for granted the things they know and do well and also why it’s important to help them learn that while research can be imperfect, it is really important to know why and how it’s done.

Find it wherever you listen to podcasts (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify) or on the web at https://pedagogyagogo.buzzsprout.com.

04/02/2026

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

s06e05 - Come Talk to Me with Viivi Samuels

This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Adjunct Professor of Psychology Viivi Samuels. In this episode, “Come Talk to Me,” Viivi shares with us about what it means to help students gain the ability to be students and how, as an adjunct, it can feel isolating when you want to contribute in non-academic ways.

Find it wherever you listen to podcasts (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify) or on the web at https://pedagogyagogo.buzzsprout.com.

03/19/2026

NEW EPISODE!!!

Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with culinary instructor Kate Oscavich. In this episode, “Driven* with Empathy,” Kate shares with us how her desire to do more for her community inspired her to transition from the restaurant industry to education. She explains how her time working in kitchens gave her the opportunity to experience and understand the need for empathy in the culinary world and how this goal can be accomplished when students are taught through building self-confidence rather than fear. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Find this and all episodes wherever you listen to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

https://pedagogyagogo.buzzsprout.com

01/29/2026

Hello! Sadly our guest for this episode had to cancel so, Gina, Kelly, and Jeff (you read that right, Jeff!) sit down and take turns answering the podcast questions. In this episode, “Touching Base,” we learn about the pedagogies that inspire our podcast crew. We hope you enjoy the show! Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

12/03/2025

NEW EPISODE: How Big Can You Be? with Jessica López-Barkl and Darah Donaher

Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Associate Professor of Theater and Communications Jessica López-Barkl and Assistant Professor of Theater Darah Donaher. In this episode, “How Big Can You Be?” Darah and Jess share with us the personal and professional growth students experience when they engage in theater driven pedagogies. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram .

https://pedagogyagogo.buzzsprout.com

10/23/2025

Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Science, Dr. Marshal Miller. In this episode, “Nothing is Perfect or Complete,” Marshal shares with us why he believes good teaching always requires maintenance and why it's so important to help instill a love for the material when we know for students it's so easy to quit.

You can find this and all episodes wherever you listen to podcasts (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc.). Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram .

https://pedagogyagogo.buzzsprout.com

05/14/2025

NEW Episode: Currency of Care with Dr. Dustin Briggs

With final grades submitted and Spring 2025 coming to a close, it’s time to treat yourself to the final episode of the season. This month, Gina and Kelly do a deep dive into the role of higher ed administration with Executive Director of Innovation & Strategy, Dr. Dustin Briggs. In this episode, “The Currency of Care” Dustin talks with us about his transition from faculty member to administrator and how he has adapted to the changes in time, care, and motivation of his position, while embracing the parallels and familiarity of his classroom pedagogies in his new role. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram .

04/08/2025

NEW EPISODE: Your Worth Is Not Your Grade with Deanna Hammarsten

Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Associate Professor of Math, Deanna Hammarsten. In this episode, “Your Worth Is Not Your Grade” Deanna talks with us about the need to see and work with the whole student and why it is important for educators to be the sense of calm and consistency students need and deserve to be their best selves. Please be sure to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram .

https://pedagogyagogo.buzzsprout.com

03/17/2025

NEW EPISODE: Hope and A.I. with Dr. Abigail Michelini.

Welcome back! This month, for our podcast relaunch, Gina and Kelly sit down with Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Abby Michelini. In this episode, Abby explains the value of teaching with A.I. and why she believes it’s important for students to learn how to have thoughtful and engaging experiences with these sometimes controversial tools. Listen in as she reflects on why she’s decided to use these tools as part of the learning experience and how this has had a positive impact for both herself and her students. Find the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all other podcast platforms.

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