Jennifer Baumgartner

In this engaging discussion, Jennifer Baumgartner, a Professor of early childhood education and an Inquiry Education Fellow at the Fred Rogers Institute, shares her insights on Mr. Rogers' teachings. She highlights the importance of love, slow living, and addressing difficult topics with children as foundational elements in education. Baumgartner emphasizes that anything mentionable is manageable, urging educators to create environments of trust and curiosity. The conversation reveals how Mr. Rogers' legacy can profoundly shape both childhood learning and higher education.