Beyond My Years
Host Ana Torres knows firsthand how hard it is to be a teacher. That's why on Beyond My Years, she seeks out the people who have thrived over decades in the classroom: seasoned educators. You'll hear stories that make you cry, make you laugh... and may change the way you think.
Podcasting since 2024 • 23 episodes
Beyond My Years
Latest Episodes
Phone policies and the science of self-control, starring Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.
Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., the New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, joins Ana Torres to discuss school phone policies and what the science of self-control can tell us works. In this episode, A...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 4
•
45:40
Learning alongside your multilingual learners, starring Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D.
Host Ana Torres is joined by Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., a linguist and speech pathologist known for her work with multilingual learners. In this episode, Elsa focuses on small changes that educators can make to create classrooms that are more ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 3
•
39:29
The right questions for the “wrong” answers, starring Dan Meyer, Ph.D.
On this episode of Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres is joined by Dan Meyer, Ph.D., Vice President of User Growth at Amplify and former Chief Academic Officer at Desmos. Dan’s journey in education began much like that of many other teachers—with...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 2
•
39:22
The science behind a joyful classroom, starring Tracey Severns, Ed.D.
Host Ana Torres welcomes former NJDOE Chief Academic Officer Tracey Severns, Ed.D., to discuss not just how to bring more joy to the classroom but how joy and laughter can draw in even the most vulnerable students. Tracey outlines the current r...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 1
•
39:45