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  • This time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, a chat with a renowned brain and neuroscience researcher on the power of hands-on learning. Dr. Kelly Lambert, a first-generation college student, received her undergraduate degree from Samford University in Birmingham AL (majoring in psychology and biology) in 1984 and her M.S. and Ph.D. in the field of Biopsychology from the University of Georgia in 1988. After spending 28 years at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia where she served as the Macon and Joan Brock Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department (for 17 years), Co-Director of Undergraduate Research, and Director of the Behavioral Neuroscience Major, she joined the faculty at the University of Richmond as Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience in 2017. Dr. Lambert enjoys teaching courses such as Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Neuroscience, Comparative Animal Behavior, Neuroplasticity, and Psychobiology of Stress.  Dr. Lambert has won several teaching awards including the 2023 Soceity of Neuroscience Science Educator Award and the Virginia Professor of the Year for 2008. More:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  • This time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, a chat with Dr. Amit Kumar and four students from Urbana STEMM in Urbana, Maryland. The four students are all ninth-graders - Rhea Ramesh, Aarna Chakavarty, Ritika Rajesh, and Hamsini Chintala.   In his professional life, Dr. Kumar is a Health Science Administrator at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health. He started at NIH as a post-doctoal fellow and has stayed at NIH since 1998, leading to his current position.  Dr. Kumar enjoys volunteering his time for the community.  Dr. Kumar has been engaging students (Elementary, Middle and High schools) in many educational and community activities through his non profit organization Urbana STEMM. (The second ‘M’ stands for Mindfulness.) The program recruits and trains high schoolers who then go on to teach math, robotics, human anatomy and other STEMM related activities.  Many of his volunteers have earned awards including the presidential service award from AmeriCorp and awards from Point of Light and Frederick County government and education boards. The students in the program also engage in lot of community activities and programs such as community gardens, community road and park and nature wood cleaning, food and book drives, battery recycling to name a few,  Dr. Kumar is  also the Maryland coordinator of  Recycle My Battery organization,  which has about 60 student members in Frederick. Through their efforts, they have recycled about 30,000 batteries in Frederick and educated thousands of residents.  Dr. Kumar also volunteers with  local and national organizations such as Asian American Center of Frederick, Ekal Foundation and Northsouth Foundation that generate funds from their social and educational activities in the US to help underprivileged kids in tribal and poor villages of India.   More about Urbana STEMM:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis  

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  • Erica Huggard is a veteran educator with 18 years of experience who teaches at Emporia High School in Emporia, Kansas. Erica holds a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction and additional 36 graduate hours in science. Erica is a lifelong learner, leader in the profession, collaborative team member, advocate, and student-centered educator. Erica is committed to her students, instructional practice, and the transformative impact of public education. She is specifically passionate about creating a hands-on learning environment for all students. Erica has found her purpose and passion in education, with the success of her students serving as her constant source of inspiration. Erica’s favorite part of being an educator is knowing that her impact extends far beyond the classroom and into the future, making a lasting difference in the lives of her students. More about Emporia High School: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis  

  • Deanna Wynn is a Biology and Earth/Environmental Science teacher at The Middle College at UNCG in Greensboro High Point, N.C. Now in her 21st year as an educator she has taught science to students ranging from sixth to twelfth grade. A graduate of Bennett College with a degree in Biology and a master’s degree from UNC-Greensboro in Curriculum and Instruction, she has had the distinct honor of being named Guilford County Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year for the 2009-2010 academic year.  Deanna continued her commitment to education by earning an advanced certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, in Early Adolescent Science. More:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  • Nancy Harris is a 15-year veteran teacher of Health Careers at Northeast Tech in Claremore, Oklahoma. She is an RN with a background in School Nursing and Pediatrics. Anatomy in Clay® Learning System has been part of her anatomy curriculum for those 15 years. It started small with just one MANIKEN®. Northeast Tech saw the value and increased the inventory to 32 Student 2 models. Nancy attended a professional development session with Anatomy in Clay® Learning System in Chicago which she says showed her many useful teaching techniques. Nancy still uses all the original Anatomy in Clay curriculum that includes DVD's, CD's, and booklets. Nancy enjoys social media and uses the Anatomy in Clay Teacher Forum on FaceBook. Nancy can be found on these social media platforms:  FaceBook: Nurse Nancy's Health Careers TikTok: nursenancy20 Instagram: nursenancyhealthcareers More:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  • TThis time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, a special conversation with three individuals involved with the Anatomy Video and Imagery Diversity project, also known as AVID. AVID is an open repository of images available to free to educators and students alike and it just became available this week, specifically on March 4, 2024. On the podcast are Sarah Anderson, an assistant professor of anatomy at the University of Calgary; Elena Huang, a second year medical student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; and Kaden Joseph, a second year student majoring in kinesiology at the University of Windsor in Windsor, Canada. (All three introduce themselves further on the podcast.) The AVID collection: Guests: Kaden Joseph is a second-year student studying kinesiology at the University of Windsor. His particular interests are anatomy and physiology so working on this project and making a contribution towards better representation in the world of anatomy is something he is extremely proud of! Kaden os part of the team from the University of Windsor creating overview videos to accompany the series of images in the repository. "Contributing towards this project has been an amazing experience and I'm excited about what its future holds and how it will continue to grow." Sarah Jayne Anderson is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy and Director of Anatomy for the Undergraduate Medical Education Program at the University of Calgary. Her academic interests include the neuroscience of learning, health sciences education (especially anatomy!), and curricular design… to name a few! "Engaging with the AVID Team has been a source of inspiration as each member has brought a unique perspective and passion to the project. Together we are excited to continue improving accessibility to educational resources and positively contributing to increasing diverse representation in anatomy teaching and learning." Elena Huang is a second year medical student at McMaster University and a digital illustrator with the AVID project. Elena grew up with drawing, painting, and sculpting as hobbies, eventually discovering and self-teaching digital illustration. "It has been an amazing experience to be able to combine this with my love for anatomy and medicine in a way that promotes diversity and representation. I hope my contributions will be easily accessible and of use to learners, educators, and of course, anyone passionate about anatomy." Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

  • Jan Langston graduated nursing school in 1994 from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Jan worked in labor and delivery for three years followed by 21 years in with an OB/GYN. In 2014, she graduated from the University of North Alabama with a masters degree in nursing education. Jan worked at a local junior college part time for two years in the nursing simulation lab beginning in 2014 and, in 2017, she started at Hartselle High School, what she calls her “dream job.” On the video, among other topics, Jan talks about how she sets a relaxed mood for students when they build on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System. For the video version of this chat (and to see Jan's classroom with students building) visit: The classroom footage is at 9:15.  More about Hartselle High School: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis 

  • Kish Rafique teaches human anatomy and physiology at Meridian High School, an International Baccalaureate School and part of the Falls Church City Public Schools in Virginia. She’s also the assistant wrestling coach and girls wrestling coach - a role that gives her considerable opportunities to discuss anatomy with her athletes.  Aside from teaching, Kish is pursuing her doctorate in education at Virginia Tech. More about Meridian High School: https://mhs.fccps.org/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

  • Katherine “Katie” Green is a sixth year Animal Science teacher at Dover High School and Regional Career Technical Center in Dover, NH. Originally from Massachusetts, Katie found her passion for agriculture through the 4-H Dairy project which led her to study dairy science in college. However, through working with local youth and advocacy groups and clubs, her track changed to focus on Agricultural Education. Her current classroom focuses on Animal Science, Veterinary Science, and developing community through social-emotional skill building. In her personal time she enjoys practicing yoga, volunteering at dairy events, playing the french horn, and hiking in the White Mountains with her husband. Instagram: @allcreaturesgreenandsmall More:  Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  • Lupe Rodriguez has dedicated over 20 years to Career and Technical Education, evolving through various essential roles in the field. Her journey began as a classroom teacher, where she first developed passion for vocational education. She advanced to positions such as CTE curriculum coordinator and CTE pathway manager, honing her skills in developing and managing career-focused educational programs. Now, as the Associate Director of CTE for Elite Academic Academy, she continues to lead and shape the future of vocational education, leveraging her extensive experience to impact both educators and students in their pursuit of practical, real-world skills and knowledge. More:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  •   Troy Lavigne graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy and holds specialized certifications in Orthopedic/Sports and Pediatric massage. He is currently the Director of Education for the Colorado AMTA and is a published author for Advanced Healing Journal as well as a published researcher. Troy opened his massage clinic in Boulder CO in 2005. He was the head massage therapist for the Colorado Rapids U-23 Team and the Oskar Blues Professional Indoor Arena Team. For six seasons Troy was the Head Soigneur for the Trek Factory Racing Olympic Mountain Bike team. He also spent a season with the Cannondale Factory Racing team before giving up life on the road to spend time with his family. During that time he also worked with the US, Canadian, Australian, British and Spanish Cycling Associations. In 2016 Troy switched his treatment focus from Olympic Athletes to the pediatric population and in 2017 provided massage care for children with disabilities in the slums of India with the LiddleKidz Foundation.  In 2011 Troy began to design his own continuing education course called the Sensory Approach to Manual Therapy, which he spent 8 years designing and updating. In 2012 Troy became a Certified KinesioTaping Instructor and has been teaching KinesioTaping Courses ever since. In 2015 Troy became a Certified HawkGrips Instructor as well. He has taught at hospitals, universities and colleges all over the world, including the Johns Hopkins Campus in FL, the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and Children’s Hospital of Denver.  More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  • Betsy Duncan is a Florida native and grew up in Fort Myers. Her passion for massage was discovered in High School Theater where she would give shoulder massages to classmates. Wanting to learn more, she attended Heritage Institute for 1,000 hours, becoming a nationally certified massage therapist in 2005. She then worked with chiropractors and physical therapist for several years, focusing on helping people with injuries. From 2007 to the present Betsy has worked for the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs and the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach catering to our welcomed beach guests! From 2010-2012 Betsy taught massage therapy at Cortiva Institute where she enjoyed teaching Swedish, Hot Stones and Hydrotherapy. She has worked on several movie and commercial sets massaging cast and crew. Her detail to service has awarded her the recognition of several celebrity clients, and her nickname “Mighty Mouse” from an NFL player. Her favorite modalities are Swedish, Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Warm Shell and Aromatherapy. In 2014 Betsy's urge to learn more and add to her skills; she went back to school for Skincare and Nails at Sunstate academy. She graduated in top of her class in 2014. In 2020 Betsy started working at Summit Salon Academy as an educator with skin and nail courses. In 2022 the massage program that she designed and built was approved by The Florida Massage Therapy Board. The program is now becoming the place to go to learn Massage therapy in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. You can also visit Betsy for a massage, facial, mani/pedi at The SKINStitue Med Spa today by calling 813-510-3000 and ask for Betsy aka "Mighty Mouse"!   More:

  • Dr. Melissa Carroll is an associate professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. Dr. Carroll’s research interests include anatomical education with an emphasis on health professions education, anatomical variation, and structural diversity, and the history of anatomical sciences with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. She currently serves on the board of the American Association for Anatomy and has been an AAA member for 14 years. She has served as a member of that organization's Committee for Early-Career Anatomists and the Structural Racism Task Force. In addition, Dr. Carroll is also the founder and current president of Black in Anatomy, whose stated mission is to create a safe space to network, uplift, support, and amplify Black contributions to anatomical science. The organization's third "Black in Anatomy Week" begins on Oct. 16. More: To register for Black in Anatomy Week events: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, “The Black Body: A Focus on Leadership and Self-Care”  By Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE from 4 -5 pm EDT #BlackinAnatLeads Thursday, October 19, 2023, Black in Anatomy Community Social from 6:30 pm - 7:30 p.m. ET #BlackinAnatSocial  Friday, October 20, 2023 “The Role of Racism in Weight Bias and Weight Stigma” by Madelyn Crowell, PhD from 12 -1 pm ET #ReclaimingTheBody Saturday, October 21, 2023 “Paint & Celebrate” with Ni-ka Ford, MS, CMI from 12- 2 pm EDT. #PaintCelebrate Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

  • This time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, the guests are two assistant professors of biology from Winthrop University in South Carolina.  After earning a Ph.D. from the University of Campinas in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Silvia Wozniak became a post-doctoral fellow at the Department of Neurology at New York University, where she worked with lysosomal storage diseases diagnosis. A year later she moved to the Department of Human Genetics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York to work on the development of therapy for Niemann-Pick disease. Wozniak joined Winthrop University n 2000. Jena Chojnowski earned her Ph.D in Zoology at the University of Florida. Her postdoctoral research studies were at the University of Georgia working on development of the thymus and eye. In January 2023, she joined the Winthrop University Biology department team. Her research consists of two main areas of interest: developmental biology and stem cell biology. She focuses on a developmental comparative anatomy approach to understand how one organ that accomplishes one goal, to detect light and convert it into electro-chemical impulses in neurons, can be utilized in so many diverse ways.  More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  • Graham Whiteside was born into his healthcare and education career. His father, Frank Whiteside, was a British Royal Army Medical Corps, State Registered Nurse that used to practice his medical talks & demonstration for troops with Graham as his audience. He would assist his father when he provided medical cover at rodeos & gymkhana’s and trusted his father to set him on fire for a simulated Military Field Kitchen Explosion in 1985. Graham went on to train and work for 15 years, as a General & Cardiothoracic ICU and Psychiatric Nurse. In 2000, Graham earned his Bachelors Degree in Nursing Science with First Class Honors at the  and subsequently pivoted in 2001 into medical device sales. In 2006, Graham’s fascination with education led him to a healthcare simulation company, Limbs & Things, which brought him to the United States in 2008. Since then, he has enjoyed leadership roles with companies that have enabled him to support special interest groups aimed at improving education, clinical practice and patient safety, including Limbs & Things, B-Line Medical, SIMnext, the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, SimGHOSTS, the American College of Surgeons, and the Global Network for Simulation in Healthcare. Culminating in him contributing work to three medical simulation-related textbooks. In 2015, Graham’s desire to support improvements in health care education led him to partner with , the creator of real human specimens preserved through plastination. In 2018, the relationship was formalized with the establishment of Anatomic Excellence, which serves as the exclusive full range agent for the acquisition of  in the US, Canada and the Caribbean. More:

  •   Bobby Kopp is a Heath Science Teacher at Milton Hershey School.  Before pursuing his career as a teacher, Bobby was trained as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh.  Bobby grew up in St. Marys, Pennsylvania where he began his professional healthcare career as an EMT employed at St. Marys Area Ambulance Service.  After college, Bobby developed his nursing experience in the IMCU at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA until he returned home to work in the Emergency Department at Elk Regional Medical Center (now Penn Highlands Elk) for five years.  During that time, he began teaching the Health Occupations Career and Tech program at St. Marys Area High School.  During his three years there, the program developed a Nurse Assisting and EMT program.  He continued working as a Registered Nurse at Pinecrest Manor as a Unit Coordinator for three years until he was hired by Milton Hershey School (MHS).    Bobby has been at MHS since 2018, where he teaches and is an assistant coach for Freshmen Football and Track & Field.  By teaching to the MHS sacred values of Commitment to Mission, Integrity, Positive Spirit, and Mutual Respect, Bobby hopes to help students develop character and work ethic.  His professional style focuses on incorporating technology, hands on learning, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to help students learn how to think on their feet.   More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis ++

  • Tracy Greeley Howard began teaching in 2003 after moving to Cincinnati from Philadelphia, where she was a Zookeeper and a research scientist. She holds two Masters Degrees: MAT in Biological Science from Miami University and MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Cincinnati, with an Educational Leadership endorsement from Ohio Dominican. Tracy is a Senior Professional Educator in Science and Career Technology with the Ohio Department of Education who has sat on several state level subcommittee boards, and a Certified Lead Teacher with Cincinnati Public Schools who has written several district wide content curriculums, served as a teacher evaluator, served on the Local Professional Development Committee, and served as Program Facilitator for several CPS programs. She has received the Teacher of the Year award from the Cincinnatus Woodward Trust and has been a finalist for the Dr. Lawrence Hawkins Educator of the Year Award on several occasions. She has helped new and experienced teachers since 2007 as an ODE Resident Educator Mentor. Tracy has represented CPS while presenting at over two dozen local, regional and national conferences, and also represented the University of Arizona and NASA by presenting about the scientific mission of the Mars Phoenix Lander at the national level. She has been awarded over $100,000 in local and national grants to enhance her science teaching in her classroom, as well as help her start the Biotechnology program which is now used in several Cincinnati area school districts. Tracy is also working to enhance the programs offered at Cincinnati Public School’s Zoo Academy through agreements with local universities which will benefit students after graduation, and throughout their lives. More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  • Eric Salahub has been at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins Colorado since 1999 where he teaches philosophy and serves as an instructional coach. In his coaching role, Eric has worked with hundreds of teachers helping them improve their craft in face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes.  Over the past 10 years, Eric's main teaching and research focus is in Active Learning and he is the co-creator and director of the Active Learning Institute.  In 2018 Eric was named the Colorado Community College's Outstanding Faculty and in 2019 he was awarded the Jerome Wartgow award for Excellence in Teaching with Technology. More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  • Heather Johnson teaches Sports Medicine 1 and 2 teacher at Westwood High School in Blythewood, South Carolina. Johnson earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida where she worked with the women's soccer team, baseball and of course football  Johnson was one of six graduate students in the country chosen to take part in a new program placing Certified Athletic Trainers in the military. She left Tampa for Columbia and the University of South Carolina. After two years at Ft. Jackson, under USC, the program was considered a success and Johnson was hired full time, where she remained for three more years. She moved on to Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery where she functioned as both an Athletic Trainer and cast technician, working with all walks of life. Since taking over the Sports Medicine program in 2018 at Westwood High School, Johnson has been adding more completers and more certificates to each student's resume. Even through COVID , Westwood Sports Medicine continued to grow, becoming one of the few schools in the state to offer the industry-recognized American College of Sports Medicine Personal Training exam to advanced students. In addition, on April 5, 2022 Westwood Sports Medicine made history, becoming the first and, to date, only school in both Richland 2 and the state to induct members into the National Honor Society of Sports Medicine.  On the podcast, Heather is joined by two juniors, Rachel Brown and Ella Boston.   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

  • Dr. Amanda Meyer is a senior lecturer in the School of Human Sciences at the University of Western Australia in Perth. She teaches gross anatomy, neuroanatomy and histology and she is a reviewer of, and mentor for, the university’s Associate Fellowship and Fellowship of Higher Education Academy applications. Dr. Meyer is a member of the School of Human Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. She is also a founding member of the Global Neuroanatomy Network and, among many other responsibilities, an Editorial Board Member of the Anatomical Sciences Education journal. Dr. Meyer is one of several anatomists who are promoting wider acceptance of the law of NOMENS. The acronym NOMENS stands for Non-Original Malappropriate Eponymous Nomenclature and it asserts that no phenomenon should be named after its discoverer. NOMENS Land: The place of eponyms in the anatomy classroom By Margaret A. McNulty, Rebecca L. Wisner, Amanda J. Meyer Medical Eponym Library University of Western Australia: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/