The UMSL College of Education Podcast

Episode 4.1: Jonathan Lidgus, Director - UMSL Succeed

Join Jonathan Lidgus to learn more about the "UMSL Succeed" program."  Succeed is a post-secondary program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Program participants can earn a Chancellor’s Certificate by completing the two-year residential or commuter program.

Episode 3.3: Dr. Channon Peoples, Director - Office of Pre-Collegiate Student Services

Join Dr. Channon Peoples as she shares her passionate work with the UMSL Bridge program, and many other amazing services through the Office of Pre-Collegiate Student Services at UMSL.  She talks about her work helping young adults prepare for a future college career and much more!  

Episode 3.2: Dr. Katie O’Daniels, UMSL COE Professor and Gateway Writing Project Director

We welcome Dr. Katie O'Daniels, teacher educator specializing in literacy studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.  She shares her passion for literacy education, and professional development through her work as director of the Gateway Writing Project.

Episode 3.1: Britne Bacca-Haupt, UMSL Student Enrichment and Achievement

Join Britne Bacca-Haupt and our great conversation about the amazing supports afforded UMSL students.  No one does it better, and Britne shares her passion for her work, and how UMSL provides every possible opportunity for students to be successful.  

Episode 2.9: Students of the UMSLCOE Future Teacher Leadership Academy

Join four amazing future teachers who took part in the UMSL COE Future Teacher Leadership Academy.  We talk about what it means to be a teacher from a students perspective, and about the future of education.  Enjoy this encouraging conversation! 

Episode 2.8: Dr. Shawn Woodhouse and Alexandra Gresick, MED and EdD Programs

We welcome Dr. Shawn Woodhouse and Alexandra Gresick to share two amazing graduate opportunities at the UMSL College of Education.  Learn more about our MED in Adult and Higher Education and our EdD in College Access, Career Readiness, and Student Services in Higher Education.  Join us to learn more about how to expand your education career!

Episode 2.7: Darrion Cockrell, Physical Education Teacher and 2021 MO Teach of the Year

Join UMSL COE grad Darrion "DC" Cockrell, as he shares how educators changed his life, and how he now uses his platform as an educator to change the lives of his students.  Darrion is a physical education teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in the Lindbergh School District.  Darrion is the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the year and has an incredible story that you won't want to miss!

Episode 2.6: Dr. Tom Hoerr, Scholar in Residence, University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Education

Dr. Hoerr joins the UMSL COE Podcast to talk about his accomplished career in education, and desire to provide support and resources for current education professionals.  A very encouraging conversation with an innovator and lifelong leader in the field of education.  

Episode# 2.5: Dr. Jerome E Morris, E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education

Join Dr. Morris as he shares his passion for his work in Urban Education.  Dr. Morris has studied the impact of school reforms, as well as the links between race, social class and the geography of educational opportunities and Black communities for more than 20 years.

Episode 2.4: Graduate Certificate Personal Finance Literacy Education, Dr. Mary Suiter

Dr. Mary Suiter, Assistant Vice President and Economic Education Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, shares her passion for economics education and a partnership with the UMSL College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences to provide teachers the tools needed to teach personal finance through the brand new "Graduate Certificate Personal Finance Literacy Education" degree program.