Best Dr Lisa Goran Podcasts (2024)

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E47 - Bill Therrien 50:00

1d ago50:00

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Bill Therrien is the Thomas G. Jewell Professor of Education at the University of Virginia. He also is the coordinator of the Research in Practice group for the STAR (Supporting Transformative Autism Research) project and is Co-PI for the Special Education Research Accelerator (SERA). He is the co-editor of Exceptional Children, the flagship resear…

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E46 - Endia Lindo 49:45

2M ago49:45

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Dr. Endia Lindo. Endia is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Texas Christian University. She also is an executive board member and past president of the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners (DDEL). Her research focuses on improving the reading comprehension of s…

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E45 - Elizabeth Hughes 40:59

4M ago40:59

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Dr. Elizabeth Hughes is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Penn State University. Her current research line overlaps her love for reading, writing, and mathematics by evaluating the role of language in learning and communicating mathematics. She has developed interventions to support students’ language when learning mathematics and answ…

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E44 - Angus Kittelman 53:49

5M ago53:49

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Angus Kittelman is an assistant professor within the Department of Special Education at the University of Missouri. His research areas include positive behavioral interventions and supports with an emphasis in high schools, implementation science and systems change, and implementing and evaluating school-based interventions for students with emotio…

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E43 - Kait Brennan 50:21

7M ago50:21

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Kait Brennan is an experienced Policy Advisor and Lobbyist focused on addressing the critical shortage of special educators and lack of diversity in the field. She is the principal and founder of KB Strategies, a boutique government affairs and political strategy firm. At the federal level, she represents the Teacher Education Division of the Counc…

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E42 - Aaron Campbell 46:08

8M ago46:08

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Dr. Aaron R. Campbell is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri. Her research involves equitable intervention delivery within a multi-tiered behavior support framework focused on preventative strategies for improving student academic, social, emotional, and behavio…

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E41 - Mark Schneider (IES) 1:02:01

11M ago1:02:01

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Dr. Mark Schneider is the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences for the Department of Education. (For those who are unfamiliar, this is the federal Department of Education for the entire United States of America.) Before joining IES, Mark Schneider was a vice president and an Institute Fellow at American Institutes for Research (AIR) and …

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E40 - Beth Stormshak 37:06

1y ago37:06

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Dr. Beth Stormshak is a Knight Chair and Professor in the Counseling Psychology and Human Services department in the College of Education at the University of Oregon. Her research focuses on understanding risk factors in early and middle childhood associated with the development of problem behavior in late adolescence, including substance use and d…

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E39 - Ben Clarke 48:43

1y ago48:43

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Dr. Ben Clarke is an Associate Professor in the School Psychology Program at the University of Oregon. He is interested in mathematical development and the role of assessment, instruction, and school systems to support that development. Across his work, there is an emphasis on understanding the variables that impact student achievement and their in…

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E38 - Alyson Collins 45:56

1+ y ago45:56

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Alyson Collins is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Texas State University. Her research focuses on writing instruction provided to students with disabilities, and how observed instruction relates to students’ writing performance. Additionally, she is interested in interventions that enhance teachers’ effectiveness in the area of writi…

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E37 - Devin Kearns 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

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Dr. Devin Kearns is an associate professor of Special Education in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut (UConn). He is a research scientist for the Center for Behavioral Education & Research and Haskins Laboratories. He is an affiliated faculty member for the UConn Institute for Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS) and the …

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E36 - Michael Hebert 53:04

1+ y ago53:04

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Michael Hebert is an associate professor at the School of Education at University of California, Irvine, and the director of the UCI Writing Project. His research interests include reading and writing development, how writing instruction influences reading development, and the identification of effective “writing to read” practices. Resources from …

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E35 - Stephen Ciullo 41:47

1+ y ago41:47

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Dr. Stephen Ciullo is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Texas State University. His research focuses on two topics. First, he studies the extent to which classroom writing instruction provided to students with disabilities aligns with research evidence, and how observed instruction relates to students’ writing performance. Second, Step…

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E34 - Mitchell L. Yell 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

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Dr. Mitchell L. Yell is the Fred and Francis Lester Palmetto Chair in Teacher Education at the University of South Carolina. He is a leading voice in IEP development, legal issues in special education, classroom management, progress monitoring, and evidence-based practices in special education. His book, The Law and Special Education, is in its 5th…

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E33 - Tim Lewis 42:56

1+ y ago42:56

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Dr. Tim Lewis has been involved with developing school-wide systems of behavioral support for over 20 years. He has worked directly with school teams around the world, secured over $80 million in grants to support his research and demonstration efforts, and is a frequent contributor to the professional literature examining various aspects of Positi…

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E32 - John Jones 49:18

1+ y ago49:18

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Dr. John Jones is an associate professor and Chair of the Education Department at Truman State University. His research interests include the history of education, the history of special education, the history of disability, education policy, international education, and the intersection of science and religion. Website: John’s faculty page: https:…

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E31 - Jessica Toste 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

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Dr. Jessica Toste is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at The University of Texas at Austin and a fellow of the Reading Institute within The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. She is the current President of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Her resea…

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E30 - Peggy Weiss 56:46

1+ y ago56:46

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Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Weiss is an Associate Professor in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. She is actively involved in the Division of Learning Disabilities (DLD) and the current President-Elect of the Teacher Education Division (TED), both essential divisions within the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)…

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E29 - Michael Solis 56:22

1+ y ago56:22

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Dr. Michael Solis is an Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of California, Riverside. His line of research focuses on vocabulary and reading comprehension interventions for students with reading difficulties in grades 4 -12. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals including Annals of Dyslexia, Journal of Learning …

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E28 - Sarah Powell 42:36

1+ y ago42:36

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Sarah Powell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at The University of Texas at Austin and Associate Director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. Her research, teaching, and service focus on mathematics, particularly for students who experience mathematics differently. In this conversation, Sarah share…

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E27 - Miriam Ortiz 43:11

2y ago43:11

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Dr. Miriam Ortiz is the CEO and Chief Consultant of K12 Matters, LLC. She also is the Executive Director of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). She earned her Ph.D. in Education and Human Development from Southern Methodist University in 2017 with a focus on Special Education and Response to I…

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E26 - Paul Riccomini 42:49

2y ago42:49

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Paul Riccomini is a Professor of Education at PennState. He is also the current President of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Paul shares his family history of educators and his deep-seeded love of math (despite almost failing 9th grade Algebra). This love of math drives his passion for pro…

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E25 - David Scanlon 49:09

2y ago49:09

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David Scanlon is an Associate Professor at Boston College. He is also the editor of Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, the journal published by the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD). In this conversation, David shares his love of plants, reminds us of the power of connection and opportunity, and emphasizes the importance of a hand-wr…

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E24 - Paul Klepees 52:23

2y ago52:23

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“I’m a better pastor because I’m a more authentic Paul.” Paul Klepees is a pastor, a nurse, and a parent of a child with disabilities. This episode highlights the power of connection with - and truly seeing - the people in our space. There’s a message here of hope, peace, and the power of being authentically and intentionally present. It seems like…

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E23 - Matt Burns 46:15

2y ago46:15

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Dr. Matt Burns is a Professor in the Department of Special Education in the College of Education & Human Development at the University of Missouri. He is the Director of the Center for Collaborative Solutions for Kids, Practice, and Policy (SKiPP). He is also the Co-Director of the Missouri Partnership for Educational Renewal (MPER). Matt is a prol…

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E22 - SELS2022 with Marlena Walley 31:57

2y ago31:57

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This is Ep. 22 about SELS2022, so it only seemed right to release it on 7/22/22! This special episode is all about advocacy in special education! It’s a review of the Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS2022) with Marlena Walley, the President of MO-CASE. We discuss the big issues and ways for people to get involved today! Resources for you: …

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E21 - Cathy Thomas 45:15

2y ago45:15

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“Don’t ever think it’s too late to try.” Dr. Cathy Thomas is an Associate Professor at Texas State University. Cathy’s is a wonderful educational journey with unexpected twists and turns, yet a constant thread of advocating for education and opportunities for those who are marginalized. Every one of us can connect to aspects of her story. Resources…

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E20 - Kim Nuetzmann 31:18

2y ago31:18

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Kim Nuetzmann is the Director of Field Experiences at the University of Missouri and the Co-Director of the Missouri Education Partnership for Renewal (MPER). She shares such wisdom around passion for teaching (not just in a classroom), the influence of your support system, and the importance of partnership. Resources from this episode: Kim’s Mizzo…

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E19 - Chad Rose 30:20

2y ago30:20

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As educators are wrapping up the spring semester at the college level and the school year at the PreK-12 level, enjoy this inspiring conversation with Dr. Chad Rose. Chad is an Associate Professor in Special Education at the University of Missouri and the Director of the Mizzou Ed Bully Prevention Lab. Chad’s story will surprise and motivate you. I…

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E18 - Maria Peterson-Ahmad 38:02

2+ y ago38:02

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If you are a teacher, want to be a teacher, and/or care about someone who is a teacher, you are going to LOVE this conversation with Dr. Maria Peterson-Ahmad! Maria is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Texas Woman’s University. This episode is so special, I don't want to spoil it with more words. Listen now! Then check out the resource…

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E17 - Sarah Conoyer 42:03

2+ y ago42:03

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Today, we are thinking aloud with my friend, Dr. Sarah Conoyer. Sarah is an Assistant Professor in School Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Sarah is a nationally certified School Psychologist as well as a licensed Clinical Psychologist. One of the things Sarah and I share is our work in what we call the “messy middle” …

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E16 - Mary Rose Sallese 36:00

2+ y ago36:00

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Dr. Mary Rose Sallese is in her first year as an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Full disclosure: I take credit for Mary Rose moving into a PhD program, but her amazing journey is absolutely because of her passion, intelligence, and purpose. Listen in as she shares how her experiences came …

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E15 - Sarah Watt 21:43

2+ y ago21:43

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Dr. Sarah Watt is an Associate Professor at Miami University of Ohio, and, prior to that, Sarah was a K-12 teacher for over a decade. In Episode 15, Sarah and I think aloud together about her educational journey, including how her experiences living in South Africa influenced her perspectives. We discuss our shared love for working with middle scho…

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E14 - Chris Lemons 35:35

2+ y ago35:35

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Dr. Chris Lemons is an Associate Professor of Special Education in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. His research focuses on improving academic outcomes for children and adolescents with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities. You should know about his work, so please visit his faculty page linked below. In th…

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E13 - David Bateman 43:41

2+ y ago43:41

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Dr. David F. Bateman is a leading expert in special education law, assessment, and facilitating inclusion. He is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Special Education at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. David has served as a due process hearing officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has authored and co-authore…

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E12 - Jessica Rodrigues 35:39

2+ y ago35:39

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Dr. Jessica Rodrigues is an assistant professor in Special Education at MU. She has over six years of experience conducting research in local schools and teaching evidence-based mathematics interventions to diverse learners at risk for mathematics difficulties. Dr. Rodrigues leads the Mathematics Potential Lab, a research team with undergraduate st…

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E11 - Tyson Hunt: Life, Teaching, and Craft Brewing 45:19

2+ y ago45:19

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Tyson Hunt is a founder of Logboat Brewing Company in Columbia, MO. He is an educator, a husband and father, an entrepreneur, a mentor, an avid reader of Cosmos, and a proponent of chasing your dreams. Join us as we think aloud about the importance of education in every aspect of life, living authentically, and how teachers make the best entreprene…

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E10 - Time Management Strategies that Work! 54:44

2+ y ago54:44

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Do you find that you are busy all day, but get nothing done? Are you overwhelmed with how busy you are but feel like you aren’t productive? This is a common conversation in our “Culture of Busy,” but does not have to be your normal. Listen in as I talk with Dr. David Bateman about time management strategies that work. Resources we mentioned in this…

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E09 - Erica Lembke 38:38

3y ago38:38

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Dr. Erica Lembke is a Professor of Special Education and the Interim Dean of the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri. Early experiences shaped who she is as a person, from her sense of adventure to her resilience to her passion for special education. Erica shares how these experiences and the influence of her pa…

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E08 - Jen Butel 20:02

3y ago20:02

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Jen Butel is the Executive Director of Pupil Services for the Platte County R-3 School District in the Kansas City area of Missouri. Jen’s educational journey involves the allure of the “special doors” at the end of the hall, the value of curating your own plus-minus file, and the power of letting go of guilt when you move into a new part of your e…

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E07 - Manuel Ferrer (Manny from Miami) 32:52

3y ago32:52

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Dr. Manuel Ferrer (“Manny from Miami”) shares his educational journey, from growing up in Little Havana to becoming the Rookie Teacher of the Year, to his current work supporting special educators as the Regional Manager for TeachTown. Manny and I think-aloud together, drawing from his family experiences, about the impact teachers have, the importa…

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E06 - Lynn Mahaffey, Part 2 (More Sunshine!) 20:36

3y ago20:36

20:36

Welcome back! I’m so glad you’re here for this think aloud session. We jump back into our conversation with Lynn Mahaffey, a special educator who works with students in grades 6-8 in a RISE classroom - as a quick reminder, RISE stands for Reaching Independence through Structured Education. She shares a secret about what can be the hardest thing abo…

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E05 - Lynn Mahaffey (Sunshine Personified) 22:05

3y ago22:05

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Today’s conversation is with someone who is truly sunshine personified! Lynn Mahaffey is a special educator I am honored to know as a professional and a friend who works in the Columbia Public Schools in Columbia, Missouri, in a RISE classroom - Reaching Independence through Structured Education. We talk through her education journey, including som…

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E04 - Michael Faggella-Luby, Part 2 22:13

3y ago22:13

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This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Michael Faggella-Luby. In the first half of the conversation, we discussed lessons learned in his educational journey, and paused on an extremely critical point: teachers do the very best they can and it’s important to remember we work within a system of supports. The second half of our conversation hi…

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E03 - Michael Faggella-Luby, Part 1 20:20

3y ago20:20

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Today, I am excited to share part 1 of my conversation with Michael Faggella-Luby. Dr. Faggella-Luby is a Professor of Special Education and Director of the Alice Neely Special Education Research and Service (ANSERS) Institute at Texas Christian University. I asked him to tell us about his educational journey and how he came to the field of Special…

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E02 – Future Teachers: Five summer class take-aways 20:58

3y ago20:58

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Today, we think aloud about the five take-away themes future teachers identified from a four-week summer course about teaching exceptional learners. We know the best way to learn/teach something is to connect it – make it meaningful. We will discuss the five big ideas they learned (or unlearned): (1) debunking “learning styles,” (2) person-first la…

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What is a Think Aloud? (Introductory episode) 2:41

3y ago2:41

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Welcome to Think Aloud with Dr. G! You probably have questions, like…. "What’s a think aloud?" And, "Who is Dr. G?" Here's a 3-minute mini-episode to answer those questions.By Dr. G.

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