In this episode, we talk to Dr. Khadijah Mitchell about being both a scientist and a teacher in higher education. She discusses how she meets students where they are through developing their curiosity and building personal connections. We share practical strategies for immediate implementation in the classroom found in her co-authored book What Inclusive Instructors Do.  In this episode, we talk to Dr. Khadijah Mitchell about being both a scientist and a teacher in higher education. She discusses how she meets students where they are through developing their curiosity and building personal connections. We share practical strategies for immediate implementation in the classroom found in her co-authored book What Inclusive Instructors Do. Referenced in the podcast What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching Dr. Khadijah Mitchell email: mitcheka@lafayette.edu