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
Polar Adventures with Ocean Youth Academy's Gaby Pilson
On today's Adventure in Learning podcast, we meet Gaby Pilson, a guide and outdoor educator with a passion for introducing people to the world’s most beautiful and unique places. Gaby i…
Stories Change And Improve Us: Meet Alicia D. Williams, author of The Talk and Genesis Begins Again
What brings joy to award-winning author Alicia D. Williams? Bubble baths, her daughter's smile, and authentic connections, for starters.
Alicia D Williams just won the Coretta Scott King…
Falling In Love With Science -- Adventures in Learning with Science Editor in Chief H. Holden Thorp
Why is science so important in our lives? And how can we do a better job of preparing young children to love science and to embrace the wide range of STEM careers available to them? We …
Stories That Stretch The Imagination: Adventures in Learning with Newbery Honor winner Jasmine Warga
Hippos named Fiona, whether robots feel afraid, stories as gateways for building empathy and compassion, broadening what is perceived as diverse literature, and creatively avoiding silo…
Storytelling As a Key To Learning: Adventures with Nicole Flores Jara
She loves leopard seals and cormorants even more than penguins -- and she tells an amazing and engaging story. Meet Nicole Flores Jara, an experienced tour guide and travel leader who h…
Nina Draws Scientists We Should Have Learned About In School -- And Probably Didn't
If you love history and you are fascinated by women in STEM, you definitely want to meet Nina Chhita, the creator of the popular Instagram account @nina.draws.scientists. If you're not…
Children Are Natural Scientists -- Building Powerful Early Childhood Experiences
Learning through play is the hallmark of Millbrook Community Preschool, an innovative preschool program currently celebrating its 16th year in operation. In this discussion, three of th…
Seeking Light in Dark Times: A Conversation with The Right Rev. Dr. Doug Fisher, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts
Where do we go for hope in dark times? In this special conversation with Bishop Doug Fisher (Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts), we talk climate action, radical empathy, compas…
Open Doors and Open Minds: Adventures with STEM Pioneer, Author and Radio Host Dr. Mary Payton
Happy New Year, and welcome to Season 2 of the Adventures in Learning podcast. Our very first guest of 2023 is Dr. Mary Payton. You are in for such a treat. We have a STEM pioneer, educ…
Picture Books and STEAM as Theatrical Experiences: Adventures in Learning with Jenna Barricklo
A picture book is a perfect theatrical experience, especially in the hands of Charleston Stage's Jenna Barricklo. Jenna is not only an accomplished performer, she is an intuitive teache…
Outside the Box: Adventures with Chris Kesler of Kesler Science
It will not surprise you that Where the Wild Things was Chris Kesler's favorite book as a child. Outside the box thinking is a hallmark of his career. This self-admitted challenging stu…
Wonder, Discovery, Engagement -- Adventures in STEM Learning with "America's Science Teacher" Steve Spangler
Wonder, discovery, engagement -- and we don't blow anything up! Spend an hour with the incomparable Steve Spangler as we discuss ways to build connections between science, STEM, and lit…
Building Connections through Nonfiction Storytelling: Meet Award-Winning Author Candace Fleming
How do we help young (and not so young) truth seekers make connections, build context, and satisfy their curiosity? Nonfiction storyteller extraordinaire Candace Fleming joins us to dis…
Curiosity Creates STEM Connections -- Adventures in Learning with Brad Herring
How can we harness curiosity to engage learners in STEM and in the world around them? Swift Creek Media CEO Brad Herring shares thoughts on storytelling, building STEM connections, and …
Books as a Force for Change: Author Christy Mihaly's Adventures in Learning
Author Christy Mihaly talks water, insect eating, and the first amendment as inspiration for her writing. We share ideas for kids (and their grown ups) about everyday steps that can mak…
Putting the A in STEAM -- Actor and Activist Gavin Lodge's Adventures in Learning
Gavin Lodge -- Broadway actor, small business entrepreneur, TikTok influencer, and Executive Director of the American Alliance of Artists and Audiences -- dishes on the importance of th…
Don't Let Anyone Dim Your Light: Emmy-Winning TV Host, Author, and Entrepreneur Markette Sheppard
Markette Sheppard joins us on the podcast to talk about finding your light, shining your light, and not allowing anyone to tell you to dim your light. Along the way, we talk about her b…
Lights in the Darkness: Adventures with Legacy Award-Winning Author and Illustrator Grace Lin
Children's picture books are one of our greatest treasures! Grace Lin won the American Library Association's Legacy Award this year and has been a persistent advocate for diversity and …
A Beginner's Guide to Being Human: Adventures in Learning with Matt Forrest Esenwine
Matt Forrest Esenwine joins Dr. Diane to talk about A Beginner's Guide to Being Human. Matt is a radio host, voiceover artist, poet, and picture book author, whose works include Once U…
Back to School STEM with BA Grace
This bonus episode takes us into the classroom of STEM teacher BA Grace, found on instagram as @solvers_problems_ or @ba.teaches.stem This exceptional teacher knows how to turn STEM lea…