Best Samuel Herbert Podcasts (2024)

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#145: Rethinking Weapon Play with Samuel Broaden 27:18

2h ago27:18

27:18

Weapon play in Early Childhood Education is a controversial topic, to say the least. In this episode Carla Ward and Samuel Broaden come at this topic from different point of views. Samuel offers some lovely insight to why it isn't so much about the weapon play but the conversations we have with children surrounding the topic based on our lived expe…

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#144: Teaching Financial Literacy in ECE with Anthony Delauney 29:10

6d ago29:10

29:10

In this episode of the Everything ECE Podcast, host, Carla Ward welcomes Anthony Delauney, the financial "dadvisor." Anthony is a father of two, a Certified Family Financial Planner, a Behavioral Financial Advisor, and the author of the award-winning "Owning the Dash" children's book series. He shares his innovative approach to teaching children fo…

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Episode 2405: Practice-Driven Professional Development Project - Incremental PD 34:59

7d ago34:59

34:59

Zandra de Araujo (University of Florida), Amber Candela (University of Missouri, St Louis), and Paul Wonsavage (University of Florida) join Sam Otten (University of Missouri, Columbia) to discuss their NSF-funded project entitled Practice-Driven Professional Development (PDPD). They share thoughts on why they are pursuing an incremental approach ra…

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#143: 5 Ways to Develop Autonomy in Children 5:23

20d ago5:23

5:23

Join Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast as she discusses a critical aspect of early childhood education: giving children autonomy. Carla explains why fostering a sense of independence is essential for young learners' development and offers practical advice on how educators can support autonomy in their programs. Tune in to discover effective …

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#142: Supporting Left-Handed Learners 8:13

28d ago8:13

8:13

Explore practical strategies and insights for creating an inclusive learning environment for left-handed learners in early childhood education on The Everything ECE Podcast. Join host Carla Ward as she shares valuable tips to support the unique needs of left-handed children in the classroom.Show Notes: https://www.elfoundations.com/142…

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#141: Navigating Risk and Challenge in Child Care with Katie-Lynn Parkinson of ECCDC 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

In this episode, Carla Ward is joined by Katie-Lynn Parkinson of ECCDC to dive into the crucial topic of risk and challenge in early learning programs. Together, they explore why educators should lean into potential risks rather than shy away from them. Katie-Lynn breaks down the distinction between risk and challenge versus hazards or dangers, off…

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Denise Maybank and Alan Yu: New Yorkers for Children 25:46

1M ago25:46

25:46

At 18 young people age out of foster care, many without additional support. New Yorkers for Children focuses on those 18-26, guiding to a better life. Denise Maybank, Alan Yu and CUNY play important roles, education, financial support - to a better life.

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#140: Rhyming Colossal Words with Colette Hiller 27:11

2M ago27:11

27:11

Dive into the world of rhyme and colossal words for kids with host Carla Ward and special guest Colette Hiller on The Everything ECE Podcast! Join Carla as she sits down with Colette, a writer, arts producer, and author of the critically acclaimed poetry book "The B on Your Thumb." With a background in acting on the London stage and appearances in …

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#139: Ditching the Copycat Crafts Mindset with Faigie Kobre 33:02

2M ago33:02

33:02

This week on The Everything ECE Podcast, host Carla Ward is joined by special guest Faigie Kobre, a seasoned early childhood educator passionate about fostering creativity in the classroom. In the episode titled "Ditching the Copycat Crafts Mindset," Faigie shares her expertise gained from years as an early childhood teacher and director and leadin…

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#138: The STEAM of PLAY with Susie Beghin 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

This week, Susie Beghin joins Carla Ward on the podcast to explore the exciting realm of STEAM in Early Childhood Education. As they chat, you can almost feel the energy as they discuss the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, all within the context of early learning. There's a particular moment where Carla is illumin…

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#137: Tech in ECE with Jamee Herbert of Bridgecare 22:44

2M ago22:44

22:44

Jamee Herbert joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to talk tech and putting systems in place to lighten the burden on Early Childhood Education. Jamee walks us through the Bridgecare system and how it supports administrative duties in child care and the parents in those programs. Show notes: elfoundations.com/137…

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J. Lester Feder: Campaign Aainst Ukraine’s LGBTQ Community 25:42

2M ago25:42

25:42

To advance his war against Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has politicized and weaponized homophobia using harassment, humiliation, sexual violence against gay POWs. Journalist J. Lester Feder writes about these abuses and severe campaigns against the LGBTQ community and civil society.

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#136: The Dark Connection Between Early Childhood and Serial Killers 14:29

2M ago14:29

14:29

Dive into the chilling connection between childhood experiences and serial killers in our latest podcast episode! From early trauma to criminal behaviour, we uncover the importance of early childhood education in rewriting the script for future generations. Tune in to unlock the secrets of the mind and learn how nurturing environments can be a powe…

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#135: Verbs as Projects with Heather Jackson 35:39

3M ago35:39

35:39

Heather Jackson, owner of The Sunflower School, joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to discuss verbs as projects. As a Reggio-inspired educator, Heather has spent many years researching, reflecting and discussing Early Childhood Education and how to take a child’s interest using verbs and play schemas to begin a project without falling i…

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Episode 2404: Luis Leyva - Queer of Color Justice in STEM 35:55

3M ago35:55

35:55

Luis Leyva from Vanderbilt University discusses his article, "Queer of Color Justice in Undergraduate Mathematics Education," published in the Notices of the American Mathematical Society, Volume 71. Article URL https://doi.org/10.1090/noti2875 Episode 1701 with Luis https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mathed/episodes/2017-01-04T12_03_01-08_00 Other…

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#134: Using Puppets as a Teaching Tool with Ashley Jefferson 30:48

3M ago30:48

30:48

Ashley Jefferson joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to discuss why bringing puppetry arts into the classroom can change the teaching game. Puppets can bring so much value to your program. Ashley dives into the importance of being present, not overthinking how to use the puppets and the learning possibilities that come with puppets! Show…

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Drop Dead City: New York on the Brink 26:38

3M ago26:38

26:38

One of the most significant and traumatic developments in New York City's history was the fiscal crisis that erupted in the mid-1970's, and made unforgettable - by the Daily News' headline: "Ford to City: Drop Dead." Co-directors of a documentary of the era, Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn, discusses the crisis leading to the nation's movement away …

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Episode 2403: Melissa Gallagher - adaptive teaching and math on social media 24:28

3M ago24:28

24:28

Melissa Gallagher from the University of Houston (soon to be at U.S. Math Recovery Council) discusses the article, "Adaptive teaching in mathematics: A review of the literature," published in Educational Review, Volume 7. Co-authors: Parsons and Vaughn. Article URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00131911.2020.1722065 Math with Melissa…

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Veselka: the Rainbow on the Corner 25:38

4M ago25:38

25:38

"Veselka" rainbow in Ukrainian is the name of a beloved restaurant in New York's East Village. Opened in 1954, as a newsstand, its current owners, Tom and his son Jason Birchard, tell us how Veselka evolved into a cornerstone of its community and, has now become a beacon of hope for staff and customers tragically affected by the war.…

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#133: Trauma and Trauma Informed Practices in Early Childhood Education with Cara Caudle 36:54

4M ago36:54

36:54

In a recent podcast episode, Cara Caudle engages in a discussion with host Carla Ward, delving into the nuances of trauma and trauma-informed practices. Cara emphasizes the importance of adopting a holistic approach to development, particularly in early childhood, where she highlights the significance of focusing on social-emotional domains. She un…

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Episode 2402: Nathalie Sinclair - methodological experiments with embodied number 36:15

4M ago36:15

36:15

Nathalie Sinclair from Simon Fraser University in Canada discusses her article, "Knowing as remembering: Methodological experiments in embodied experiences of number," published in Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education. Article URL https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40751-023-00132-7 Nathalie's professional webpage https://www.sfu.ca…

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#132: Positive Connections with Sarah Scrivens 47:14

4M ago47:14

47:14

It was almost 4 years ago when our worlds were flipped upside down. We went from living our lives unmasked and in close proximity to others to, almost overnight, keeping our distance and being masked up. Even though it was another life ago, we are still working through the consequences of COVID-19, especially for our youngest learners. Socio-emotio…

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Scott Richman: ADL Fights Antisemitism and Bias 26:28

4M ago26:28

26:28

Scott Richman, ADL's Regional Director, discusses the dramatic surge of antisemitism. especially in New York and in New Jersey, following horrific events in Israel, including unprovoked physical attacks and killings at religious institutions, students threatened, bomb scares, and at public demonstrations - hateful anti-Jewish rhetoric. Richman says…

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Episode 2401: Digest 11 - critical math consciousness, algebra placement, African American perspectives, math and science YouTubers 22:40

4M ago22:40

22:40

In this digest episode we hear summaries from Kelly Demirjian, Joshua Pope, Loella Lapat, and Samuel Otten about the following articles: [01:00] Stephan, M., Register, J., Reinke, L., Robinson, C., Pugalenthi, P., & Pugalee, D. (2021). People use math as a weapon: Critical mathematics consciousness in the time of COVID-19. Educational Studies in Ma…

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#131: Active Advocacy with Angelica Celinska 35:09

4M ago35:09

35:09

Angelica Celinska from The Voice of Early Childhood joins Carla Ward to talk about advocacy for Early Childhood. It doesn't have to be big, grand and scary, but we can still step outside our comfort zone and make a big impact. Angelica shares actionable ways that we can make a difference. Show Notes: https://www.elfoundations.com/131…

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#130: Early Literacy with Beck Goodman 35:35

5M ago35:35

35:35

Beck Goodman joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to talk about how to build early literacy skills in a play-based, child-led environment. This podcast is a must listen as educators have the ability to bring a love of literacy into the lives of children, if done correctly. Beck shares tons of examples, tips and tricks that educators can i…

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#129: Breaking the Babysitter Stigma with Candi Vajana 32:34

5M ago32:34

32:34

Candi Vajana joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to discuss her career as a nanny and how she combatted the stigma as a babysitter, a struggle for nannies and Early Childhood Educators alike. She shares her experience as a nanny working with high-net-worth families and how her consultancy and specialized training, The Experienced Nanny, …

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#128: Beyond the Pay with Lisa Lalonde 48:45

5M ago48:45

48:45

Lisa Lalonde joins podcast host, Carla Ward, to engage in a comprehensive exploration of Early Childhood Education (ECE), offering a full 360-degree view of the profession. They address the prevalent issue of ECEs deserving higher pay but go beyond that, delving into the various push and pull factors influencing whether individuals in this professi…

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Christina Greer: Your Vote in 2024 26:10

5M ago26:10

26:10

Politics! weird politics, a fractured political process, the concern that committed voters may be reconsidering their crucial vote in 2024, court's "chipping away" at the Voting Rights Act effecting civil liberties and American democracy - are issues discussed with Fordham University Professor and Moynihan Public Scholar at City College, Christina …

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#127: The Power of Resilience with Kisa Marx 25:57

5M ago25:57

25:57

In this episode, we sit down with Kisa Marx, an extraordinary educator and childcare owner whose journey in 2023 took an unexpected turn when she began to heed the whispers of the universe. Join us as Kisa shares her remarkable story of discovery, from her initial steps as an educator to the pivotal moment when she realized there was something more…

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#126: Understanding Emotional Regulation 26:13

6M ago26:13

26:13

Carla Ward, host of The Everything ECE Podcast, explores the vital role early childhood educators play in understanding and nurturing children's emotional development. Beginning with a discussion on emotional milestones and the impact of the pandemic, Carla emphasizes the neurological foundations of emotional regulation, involving key areas like th…

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Episode 2313: Higinio Dominguez - 5th grade space and philosophy 33:29

6M ago33:29

33:29

Higinio Dominguez from Michigan State University discusses the article, "Young philosophers: Fifth-grade students animating the concept of space," published in ZDM Mathematics Education. Co-authors: Abreu and Peralta. Higinio's professional webpage https://education.msu.edu/people/dominguez-higinio/ List of episodes…

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#125: Using Enneagrams to Improve Team Dynamics with Alyssa Sanford 19:40

6M ago19:40

19:40

Carla Ward is joined by Instructional Designer and Enneagram coach, Alyssa Sanford to talk about the different Enneagram types and the personalities that they each represent. Alyssa dives into how knowing one's enneagram and that of their team members can really amplify and improve team dynamics. Show Notes: elfoundations.com/125…

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Episode 2312: Paul Cobb - career retrospective 52:43

6M ago52:43

52:43

Paul Cobb from Vanderbilt University discusses his career in mathematics education research. Paul's Google Scholar page https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7bcDRVEAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra List of episodes

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Samuel Freedman: "Into the Bright Sunshine" 25:39

6M ago25:39

25:39

"Into the Bright Sunshine," Samuel Freedman's cultural biography of Hubert Humphrey, a "ruthless foe of anti-semitism and champion of civil rights," reminds us of lynchings, racism, segregation and more that existed in this country prior to the 1964 Civil Rights Act and of one of the "true acts of courage in American politics..." Humphrey's speech …

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#124: The Whole Child Alphabet with Stacy Benge 30:20

6M ago30:20

30:20

Author and Early Childhood speaker, Stacy Benge, joins Carla Ward on the podcast this week to talk about her new book, The Whole Child Alphabet, and how educators can bring the alphabet to play and WHY it's so important. The tips she shares are perfect for when parents ask how their child is learning their alphabet in a play-based program. Show Not…

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Episode 2311: Christa Jackson - Powerful mathematicians who changed the world (book series) 18:04

6M ago18:04

18:04

Christa Jackson from Saint Louis University discusses the book series that she is editing for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Powerful Mathematicians Who Changed the World. Christa's professional webpage https://www.slu.edu/education/faculty/christa-jackson.php NCTM's bookstore https://www.nctm.org/Search/?query=powerful%20mathemat…

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#123: How Research Amplifies Early Childhood Education with Educare 44:20

7M ago44:20

44:20

In this episode, Carla Ward interviews 3 members of the Educare team to discuss the importance of research in Early Childhood Education and a Research Agenda that they have developed in order to address the opportunity gap and truly advance racial equity. Show Notes: www.elfoundations.com/123

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Episode 2310: Robert Berry - PME-NA Plenary on equitable math education 15:25

7M ago15:25

15:25

Robert Q. Berry III from the University of Arizona delivers his plenary at PME-NA in Reno, NV. "Preparing teachers to engage students for equitable mathematics education." Robert's Professional Webpage https://provost.arizona.edu/person/robert-q-berry-iii YouTube video of this presentation https://youtu.be/jb9iPyalz4E?si=PEiPzb79rzlbBMre PME-NA Pro…

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#122: The Benefits of ECE Coaching with Adva Hanan 22:59

7M ago22:59

22:59

In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Adva Hanan joins Carla Ward to discuss the need for ECE Coaching. Adva dives into how an ECE coach can help teachers level up and find work-life balance. She shares her experiences as an educator and breaks down the qualities to look for in a coach. Tune in to gain insights on the benefits of coaching …

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Episode 2309: Kathy Sun and Jennifer Ruef - teacher praise and mathematical competence 38:06

7M ago38:06

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Kathy Sun from Santa Clara University and Jennifer Ruef from the University of Oregon discuss their article, "Examining and conceptualizing the relationship between teacher praise and the co-construction of mathematical competence in classrooms," published in the Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Volume 71. Article URL https://www.sciencedirect.com…

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#121: Getting Comfortable with Lice with Ilene Steinberg 39:12

7M ago39:12

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In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, we attempt to bust myths and raise awareness about head lice infestations — a common yet stigmatized issue. We are joined by Ilene Steinberg, also known as the Lice Queen, whose expertise in lice treatment spans over 20 years. Together, we delve into topics varying from the reasons behind itching, dete…

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80 is the NEW 60 25:59

7M ago25:59

25:59

Barry LePatner commends research, advances in science, medicine, technology that allow 80 year olds to be the NEW 60's and in the United States - almost 90,000 centenarians to celebrate their birthdays. Mr. LePatner highlights the need for exercise and for social relationships - friends, family - to enjoy our "golden" years.…

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Episode 2308: Digest 10 - NCTM in Washington DC 13:29

7M ago13:29

13:29

This episode includes information about the 3 plenary presentations at the 2023 NCTM Annual Meeting and 2 summaries from presenters -- Gail Burrill from Michigan State University, Amanda Huffman-Hayes from Purdue University, and Lindsay Gold from the University of Dayton. The NCTM Annual Meeting and Research Conference were held in Washington, DC. …

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#120: Driving Change in Early Education Policies 25:01

8M ago25:01

25:01

In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Nonie Lesaux, co-founder of the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative, joins the podcast. Nonie shares the incredible work they are doing to revolutionize early education, from groundbreaking studies on early learning and development to a professional learning academy for leaders in the field. Nonie a…

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#119: Innovative Thinking to Tackle the Child Care Crisis with Allyx Schiavone 43:36

8M ago43:36

43:36

Join Carla Ward and guest, Allyx Schiavone, as they dive feet-first into the crisis in education and the urgent need for change. Without action, the situation will only worsen. They discuss being mission-driven and Allyx shares an innovative strategy they are doing in New Haven, Connecticut, to increase ECE wages without charging parents more. List…

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Episode 2307: Digest 9 - PME-NA in Reno NV 17:31

8M ago17:31

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Summaries of PME-NA presentations by Mitch Nathan, James Middleton, Lisa Lunney Borden, José Luis Cortina, Theodore Chao, Amy Parks, Melissa Gresalfi, Nathaniel Bryan, Naomi Jessup, Tran Templeton, and others. PME-NA 2023 was held in Reno, NV, led by Teruni Lamberg. http://www.pmena.org/ http://www.pmena.org/proceedings/ List of episodes…

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#118: Exploring Kindergarten Practices Worldwide with Klavdija Svet 11:48

9M ago11:48

11:48

In this episode, Carla Ward is joined by special guest Klavdija Svet. Together, they discuss the fascinating world of kindergarten education, discussing the similarities and differences they've observed across the globe. Klavdija shares the mission of Kindergartens International, which aims to globally empower early childhood educators through lear…

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#117: Harnessing the Power of Documentation with Ron Grady 38:54

9M ago38:54

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In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla delves into the importance of documentation in early childhood education with guest, Ron Grady. They discuss the value of systematic recording and documentation to observe the evolution of children's practices within a community. They emphasize the need for reflection and mental health in educato…

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Jeffrey Toobin, Homegrown and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism 25:35

9M ago25:35

25:35

Jeffrey Toobin discusses Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, who in 1995 bombed the Murrah Federal Building, in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people, including 19 children. Toobin sites historic events: the government’s assault on Waco, racism, the Assault Weapons Ban as dynamics leading to the heinous crime. Linking the 90’s right-wing ideology to tod…

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