To Hum is Human

The Intuitive Classroom: Harnessing Insight to Shape Student-Centered and Real-World Learning

Donnabelle Casis

What if classrooms were built on intuition, curiosity, and trust? 

In this episode, I sit down with Jeromie Whalen, a passionate educator at Northampton High School, reimagining what learning can be. We explore his unconventional path into teaching, the impact of technology in the classroom, and how intuitive, real-world learning empowers students to find and use their voices.

Jeromie shares his approach to creating engaging, student-driven experiences, such as the innovative The Transcript program, while offering honest insights into what it takes to build a safe, authentic, and collaborative learning space. From community engagement to creative risk-taking, this conversation is a blueprint for heart-centered education that truly prepares students for life.

✨ Tune in to hear how education can become a space for growth, purpose, and connection—one classroom at a time.

🎓 Update: Since the recording of this episode, Jeromie Whalen has officially earned his doctoral degree. Congratulations, Dr. Whalen! 👏✨