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On Can I Get a Retake? Michelle and Deanna interview educators and authors, discussing their unique stories, areas of study, interests, and of course, their publications. Our goal is to inspire and educate academics in higher ed.
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S4E5 Minerals, Microbiomes, & Modern Medicine with Dr. Tracey Ward
Dr. Tracey Ward has spent her career at the intersection of pharmaceutical research and education, holding patents in Alzheimer's treatments while teaching future pharmacists how drugs work at a…
S4E4 A Dance of Service with Kaustavi Sarkar
Kaustavi Sarkar has spent decades doing something rare: turning passion into profession. As an associate professor, author, and practitioner of Odissi (a centuries-old Indian classical dance form),…
S4E3 The Real World Isn't on the Syllabus with Elven Riley
What does a Wall Street veteran who helped build trading floors for Salomon Brothers have to teach college students about money? Everything they weren't taught but desperately need to know. Elven…
S4E2 Chemistry is a Journey, Not a Sprint with Antwan Daniels
Before Atwan was a chemist, an educator, a researcher, a business owner, or a community advocate, he was a kid on his grandmother's porch, making Sunday tea — unknowingly learning about solubility,…
S4E1 Curating Authentic Language Learning Experiences with Hélène de Fays and Pello Huesa
What does it mean to truly learn a language? For Hélène de Fays and Pello Huesa, coauthors of Gente, Lengua Y Cultura and educators at UNC Chapel Hill, it's never just about memorizing vocabulary or…
S3E12 The Voices Behind the Vision: A Season of New Ideas and Bold Decisions
In this season finale, we're taking a different approach by celebrating the educators who've partnered with Great River Learning to create their own course materials. You'll hear from faculty across…
S3E11 S3 Ep. 11 The Story Behind the Answer: Making Math Meaningful with Jeanette Mokry
What if the real problem isn't that students struggle with math—it's that we've taught them it's okay to give up on it?In this episode, mathematician and educator Dr. Jeanette Mokry gets refreshingly…
S3E10 S3 Ep. 10 What Medical Anthropology Teaches Us About Being Human with Diane Hardgrave
What happens when a Peace Corps volunteer contracts malaria in a remote village and discovers that the traditional healer's definition of "health" completely upends everything Western medicine taught…
S3E9 S3 Ep. 9 A Spark of Understanding: Teaching Business Law on Island Time with Thane Messinger
Traditional textbooks are failing students. Bombarded with information from every direction, including their 1500-page business law texts, students tune out. That is, except for Thane Messinger's…
S3E8 S3 Ep. 8 Breaking the Pop Song Prison: Why Musical Diversity Matters with Don Bryn
Meet Don Bryn, a musical renaissance man whose journey from globe-trotting performer to innovative educator reads like a composer's symphony—unexpected, layered, and beautifully orchestrated. Having…
S3E7 S3 Ep. 7 Ode to Joy (and Teaching): Connecting Students to Culture with Anne-Valerie Brittan
Dr. Anne-Valerie Brittan-Leibundgut, a French-born composer, performer, and lecturer at the University of Oklahoma shares her remarkable journey from studying piano at the Conservatory of Cannes to…
S3E6 S3 Ep. 6 From Startup to Award Winner: Celebrating Two decades of Innovation with Keith Kropp
In this episode, we chat with Keith Kropp from Great River Learning about how his company went from showing off a simple CD-ROM back in 2001 to becoming one of the go-to names in education tech.…
S3E5 S3 Ep. 5 Verses & Verbs: Using Music to Teach College Composition with Dr. John Hrebik
Hosts Michelle and Deanna sit down with Dr. Johnny Hrebik, Department Chair of English at Cape Fear Community College and author of "Memories and Melodies: The Essential First Year Writing EP." Dr.…
S3E4 S3 Ep. 4 Tariffs, Trade Wars, & Economic Turmoil: Former Trade Directors Speak Out, Part 2 with Peter Cunningham, Mary Regel, and Liz Cleveland
Three former state trade directors—Peter Cunningham, Mary Regel, and Liz Cleveland—analyze the current trade wars and economic challenges facing the United States in this episode of "Can I Get a…
S3E3 S3 Ep. 3 Inventing the Playbook for International Trade with Mary Regel, Liz Cleveland, and Peter Cunningham (Part 1)
Hosts Michelle and Deanna interview three veteran international trade directors—Peter Cunningham, Mary Regel, and Liz Cleveland—who share their fascinating experiences with international commerce and…
S3E2 S3 Ep2. More Than Acting: Theatre As a Tool for Life with Cathy O'Dell
Hosts Michelle and Deanna talk with Professor Cathy O'Dell. a multifaceted theater professional who brings her extensive acting and directing experience into the classroom. In this episode of "Can I…
S3E1 S3 Ep. 1 Inside GRL: Transforming Education with Empathy and Innovation with Rashetta Stevens and Joan McCall
Here's the not-so-secret truth: Higher education is at a breaking point. Students are checking out, traditional methods are falling flat, and the need for real change has never been more urgent.…
S2E11 S 2 Ep. 11 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Authorship with Deanna Ploessl
Discover the intricate world of digital textbook publishing with Project Development Coordinator Deanna Ploessl. Deanna provides an insider's perspective on the comprehensive journey from manuscript…
S2E10 S2 Ep. 10 Race and Health: Finding Truth in a Sea of Misinformation with Dr. Carlton Cooper
For Black Americans in the US, the path to living a healthy lifestyle is littered with remnants of systemic racism. In this mini episode, Dr. Carlton Cooper, Associate Professor of Microbiology at…
S2E9 S2 Ep. 9 Real Estate Unlocked: Busting Myths and Building Wealth with Mallory Meehan
Most of us probably didn't study real estate investment or tax law in school....in fact, thinking about taxes probably makes most of us cringe. Luckily, we have Mallory Meehan, licensed attorney,…
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Can I Get A Retake? has published 38 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Education, Technology.
Can I Get A Retake? is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 41m.
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