

Think Differently and Deeply Podcast
The Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning
Take a deeper dive into the Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) through our research journal, "Think Differently and Deeply."
We share science research articles authored by teachers at St. Andrew's Episcopal School for the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning.
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We share science research articles authored by teachers at St. Andrew's Episcopal School for the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning.
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Connect with us
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Learn more about The CTTL: https://www.thecttl.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL
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Jan 6, 2026 • 38min
Beyond the Training Room: Taking Care of the Whole Student Athlete featuring Sean Hurney
Sean Hurney has been the athletic trainer at St. Andrews for over 24 years. In this episode, we discuss his article, "Taking Care of the Whole Student Athlete," and Sean shares what he has learned during his career and how his outlook has changed over time. We also discuss factors that can impact student-athletes off the playing field and how AI has affected athletic trainers. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl

Dec 9, 2025 • 40min
Teaching Students to Think WITH AI: Research-Informed Strategies for the Classroom featuring Ryan Marklewitz
Right now, everything is about AI, so today, we hear from Ryan Marklewitz. Ryan teaches middle school science and sports. In this interview, we discuss Ryan's article, "Teacher Aide, Not Teacher Replacement: Artificial Intelligence Tools' Impact on Teaching and Learning." Ryan shares how AI can support student learning and where the technology still needs work. Listen to this episode to learn about the educational benefits of AI and how to know when your students are ready to engage with it. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl

Nov 11, 2025 • 35min
Empathy Interviews: How Student Voice Transforms Teaching featuring Daphne Clyburn
Daphne Clyburn is a Spanish teacher and the head of the CTTL's language department. She is also a pivotal member of the Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy translation group team. In this episode, we discuss Daphne's article, Empathy Interviews: Making Space for Student Voices. We also discuss the importance of incorporating choice and play into the classroom. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl

Oct 7, 2025 • 37min
The Teacher Researcher: How Classroom Observation Transforms Learning featuring Tia Henteleff
This episode is part two of our interview with Tia Henteleff, the CTTL'S Lower School research lead and one of the Lower School science and design thinking teachers. Tia admits that she did not love learning until college. She opens up what her position entails and offers tips for beginning educators. We talk about teachers collaborating with researchers, how she views her students as co-creators of the classroom culture, and how important early education years are. Listen to this episode to learn what the response has been like to her book and what she does differently in the classroom now that has been informed by research. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl

Sep 9, 2025 • 28min
The Art and Science of Classroom Conversations: How Dialogue Builds Young Brains featuring Tia Henteleff
Conversations are a pedagogical strategy and gateway to other cognitive demands on young learners. Today, host Glenn speaks about the art and science of classroom conversations with Tia Henteleff, the CTTL's Lower School research lead and one of the Lower School science and design thinking teachers. Listen to this episode for takeaways from her article, The Necessary Art and Science of Classroom Conversations in Early Childhood. Learn about the power of scaffolding, self-regulation, and executive function skills -- and how these skills are connected to conversation. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl

Aug 5, 2025 • 32min
Replay: Lock In The Art of Memorizing my Lines featuring Joel Crump
Joel and Glen discussed the crucial role of memorization in performing arts, with Joel emphasizing how it allows performers to connect with the audience on a deeper level. Joel shares his personal approaches to memorizing lines for a play, including repetition, writing down lines, and recording themselves. He also discusses the challenges in memorizing lines, such as pressure to perform well and retaining information over time. Later, Joel shares his experiences as a professional actor and high school student, highlighting the challenges of balancing priorities. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of communication with teachers and mentors to manage schedules and priorities effectively. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl

Jul 8, 2025 • 18min
Replay: The Stone of Knowledge featuring Sung Hee Kim
Active learning happens when children ask questions - just ask first-grade "knowledge makers" at St. Andrew's Episcopal School. First Grade teacher Sung Hee Kim shares how she introduced elementary school students to metacognition with help from a stone. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl

May 13, 2025 • 32min
The Science of Teaching: Making Research Work in Real Classrooms featuring Dr. Ian Kelleher
Today is all about the science of teaching and how educators can apply continued education in their classrooms. Our guest Dr. Ian Kelleher explains his role as the CTTL Research Chair and makes the case for further professionalizing the practice of teaching, as has been done with so many other fields. In this episode, we discuss why creating assessments only gets harder and the importance of mixing the science of learning with your subject knowledge to create your own "special sauce" as an educator. Listen to this episode to learn the early steps along the path of continued educator learning, why every school needs a head of research, and how to harness collective teacher efficacy. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecttl

Apr 15, 2025 • 35min
You Have Something in Your Teeth: Growing as an Educator Through Research featuring Sara McAuliffe
Today's interview might have the catchiest title in our most recent publication. Sara McAuliffe is an English teacher, Co-Leader of New Employee Mentoring Program, and Professional Growth Pathway Co-Leader at St. Andrew's. In this episode, we talk about the personal nature of thinking about your craft and the constant nature of growth and improvement of the teaching profession. Listen to this episode to learn how teaching styles can change over time, how teachers continue to learn and grow, and how teachers can best convey the purpose of their assignments to their students. "I'm thinking about what is it that I prune so that I could do something else better or do something with better student success -- and one of those things is the type of feedback that I give." - Sara McAuliffe SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL

Mar 4, 2025 • 37min
From Police Officer to Science Teacher: A Journey in Research-Informed Teaching featuring Brittany Shields
Today's guest took one of the most unique pathways to education. Brittany Shields was a police officer before she worked at St. Andrews as a science teacher. In this episode, Brittany and I discuss why she left police work for teaching and the process she underwent to design her own forensics course. We also talk about the importance of understanding the brain and the lessons she learned as a police officer that carry over into her work as an educator. Listen in to learn one of the biggest mindset shifts for new teachers and how teachers can find their superpower. SUBSCRIBE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY & DEEPLY ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3JCpK1u And to support our work, please leave us a 5-star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thecttl.org ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CTTLatSAES LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cttl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheCTTL


