Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning
Are you ready for an adventure in learning? Need some STEMspiration in your life? Each episode brings a new adventure as we talk with fascinating guests about connecting real world experiences, multicultural children's literature, and engaged STEM/STEAM learning -- with a little joy sprinkled in for good measure! Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor travels the world in search of the coolest authors, illustrators, educators, adventurers, and STEM thought leaders to share their stories and inspire the WOW for early childhood and elementary educators, librarians, and families!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 150
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Graphic Novels as Gateways: Sparking STEM Discoveries with Jason Burns
Explore the integration of storytelling and STEM with Jason M. Burns. His comics aren't just for fun—they're gateways to learning and discovery!
In a world where education is constantly …
Empowering Educators and Igniting Passion-Driven Learning with Dr. Kimberly Johnson
How can educators embrace their crucial role in shaping lives and communities? Meet motivational speaker, author, and educational leader Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, whose life work illumi…
THIS OPERATION IS HOT. WE ARE A GO. Join the Mission Manhattan tour with NYT Best Selling Author James Ponti
Have you ever wondered how a childhood filled with reading struggles could blossom into a career of crafting captivating stories for middle-grade readers? James Ponti, the creative forc…
Adventures in New Zealand: Discovering Glowworms in Ruakuri Cave
Prepare to be dazzled as we unlock the secrets of New Zealand's glowworms with the help of our enthusiastic guides, Ruben and Xavier from Ruakuri Cave Tour and Black Water Rafting Compa…
STEAMING into Joyful Learning with Teaching Artist Jef Lambdin
Embark on an enlightening voyage through the expressive world of educational performance art with the incredible mime and teaching artist, Jef Lambdin. His captivating tale begins in a …
Curiosity and Storytelling: MSNBC Audio Executive Producer Aisha Turner
Does the world have you baffled? Looking to spark your curiosity and make sense of what's going on? Join Dr. Diane for a very special year-end edition of the Adventures in Learning podc…
Windows and Mirrors -- A Gen Z Perspective
Do you remember your favorite book as a child? If you do, there's probably a good reason for that. Must have left an impression on you. Something about it was impactful. Maybe it taught…
STEAMing into Iceland with Early Childhood Educator Katherine Mohr
Join Dr. Diane on the Adventures in Learning podcast as she delves into the extraordinary world of STEAMing Into Iceland with early childhood and elementary education STEAM specialist K…
The Wonder of Words -- Adventures with Picture Book Author Beth Ferry
This podcast episode explores Beth Ferry's love for words and the impact of her picture books on empathy, friendship, and environmental awareness.
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Learning Beyond Classrooms -- A Conversation Led by Rising Educator Skyler Fountain
Dive into the latest Adventures in Learning podcast with Dr. Diane and special guest Skyler Fountain! SUNY New Paltz junior Skyler takes the mic and leads a conversation where we explor…
Great Stories Live Here: Meet Author June Smalls
🎉 Join Dr. Diane on the Adventures in Learning Podcast, where wonder, curiosity, and connection guide our exploration of the world. In today's episode, we meet picture book author June …
Jason Chin: Curiosity is the Cure
On this week's episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we meet Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin, whose books include Grand Canyon, Your Place in the Universe, The Universe in You, a…
The Penguin Guy: Meet Antarctic Guide (and former penguin counter and post office worker) Guillaume de Remacle
It's NONFICTION NOVEMBER! Join us for an Antarctic adventure with the Penguin Guy, Guillaume de Remacle! Dive into a world of penguins, breathtaking landscapes, and the secrets of the S…
Putting the ART in STEAM -- Arte Libre VA's Executive Director Abigail Gómez
Get ready for an artistic adventure with Abigail Gómez, the force behind Arte Libre VA! Explore the fusion of STEM and the arts, discover the magic of children's books that celebrate cu…
Meet Polar Change Maker Kimberly Aiken
What does it take to encourage young women and people of color to enter polar careers? On this episode of the Adventures in Learning Podcast, we meet Kimberly Aiken, a PhD student at th…
Spooktacular Book Birthday -- Meet Witch and Wombat Author/Illustrator Ashley Belote
On this spooktacular episode, we meet the very talented author/ illustrator Ashley Belote, whose STEMsational books include the brand new Witch and Wombat, Frankenslime, Valenslime, Lis…
Becoming Vanessa Brantley-Newton -- Manifesting Joy With the Queen of Kindergarten (and Everywhere Else)
This week on the Adventures in Learning podcast, we celebrate the book birthday of Nesting Dolls and the real-life birthday of its author/illustrator Vanessa Brantley Newton. Join us f…
Spooky Storytelling With Strong Family Ties: Meet Finch House Author Ciera Burch
Are you looking for shivers this spooky season? Today. Encanto meets Coraline in Finch House, a delightfully thrilling middle grade novel by Ciera Burch. I read Finch House in a day, a…
Opossums, Octopuses, and Puffins -- Meet Ann Braden, a Judy Blume for this generation
Meet Ann Braden, a modern day Judy Blume, who has written the most wonderful, sensitive middle grade books about that time in your life when you're struggling between being a child and …
The One and Only Katherine Applegate
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join me for a chat with rock star Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate as we celebrate the book birthday of Dogtown, The One and Only Ruby, and Odder. …