Get Inspired with Dr. Barb
Welcome to my weekly podcast, the kingdom of world-wide innovation in education that connects education and well being of children. Hear stories about educational innovation from educators who are innovating in their teaching to make a difference for children and from experts in other fields whose work substantially contributes to this innovation. In addition, every episode includes a tip/strategy/activity you will be able to implement immediately in your own classroom or in your parenting ! You will also hear about innovative educational initiatives.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Finnish Way: Less is More!
In this episode, Dr. Barb interviews Johanna Järvinen-Taubert, a pedagogical director at LearningScoop, discussing the Finnish education system, its innovative approaches, and the importance of natur…
Not a Typical Animal Ranch!
In this episode of Get Inspired with Dr. Barb, Marjorie Borreda shares her insights on animal-assisted intervention through her nonprofit organization, Le Petit Ranch. The conversation explores the i…
Teaching and Chameleons? You Bet!
In this episode of Get Inspired with Dr. Barb, special education teacher Ariel Farkash shares her journey into the field of special education, discussing effective teaching strategies, the importance…
The Secrets to Transforming Education for Neurodivergent Students
In this episode of the Get Inspired Barb show, Barbara Vokatis interviews Nancy Gillette, a relationship development intervention consultant, who shares her insights on supporting neurodivergent chil…
How to Connect with Students
In this episode of 'Get Inspired with Dr. Barb', host Barbara Vokatis interviews Ligia Chacón Hernández, an English teacher and global ambassador for educational initiatives. They discuss the importa…
Transformative Power of Animal-Assisted Intervention
In this episode of 'Get Inspired with Dr. Barb', AJ Cullen Langell discusses the transformative power of animal-assisted interventions in educational settings, particularly for children with emotiona…
Therapy Dogs as Teachers of Kindness
In this episode, Dr. Barb discusses the innovative inclusion of therapy animals in schools to enhance children's social and emotional skills. She emphasizes the importance of kindness and community b…