Education of the HEART: Recent Episodes
Mike Christopherson
There is a need for another education-an education of character, conscience & the spirit -AN EDUCATION OF THE HEART! Educating the heart refers to the importance of not only focusing on developing the cognitive aspects (our minds) but also all the qualities that make us human (our hearts) and ultimately give us meaning in our lives.
Sheryl spoke about how Assistive Technology assists in breaking barriers in allowing disabilities to turn into possibilities.
Brooklyn and Ashlyn talked about how we can help the students individually in our classrooms and make the most of their learning experience.
Kenzie talked about how every student is special and we should listen to the Holy Ghost.
McKenzie Woolstenhulme
We talked about having an education of the heart and why that matters in the classroom.
BYUI student Shaelee shares how she has changed her perspective about students with complex special needs through what she has learned about Assistive Technology and how it can create opportunities for children.
Kinzlee and Alexa talked about how powerful the voice of a child can be and the benefits of learning about this technology.
Bianca and Destiny discuss how assistive technology reaches all students (with little and big needs) help students with disabilities feel supported and seen.
Kristi Schwab and Natalie Roberts talked about how assistive technology can change the lives of students. Assistive technology can be so simple, but yet it will empower them to be life long learners.
Whitney Oakes and Hallie Wells talk about how a teacher’s love moves learning from Head to Heart!
Danielle Daniel talks about individualizing learning with AT to change children’s lives.
Katelyn Leavitt talks about how children with a loss for words can be empowered through AT and a caring teacher
Zanna Christiansen
Talks about how her example of Christ like love can change lives. Students who struggle to learn can use Assistive technology to enhance their learning. She also talks about how her example has helped her share her faith in her daycare classroom.
Zoe Beck and Ashley Ansbergs share what they have learned this semester and how they have taken their learning from their heads to their hearts🖤
Natasha kunda
In this episode Natasha talked about her love for her future students and those she currently teaches.
Kaylee Nicole Hale talks on limitless love and how education is all about looking outside yourself and seeing potential without limits.
Lizzie Nelson and Brandie Condie
In this episode they got down to the nitty gritty of why they chose Early Childhood/ Special Education
Lynn McLean
As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. “By Nelson Mandela.”
I’m a nontraditional student from South Africa who has come to America to do special needs education K to 12. I have a degree in teaching foundation phase and being able to do special needs. Education has always been one of my dreams.
Cumorah, Sarah, and Lizzie share about how they show up for their students using assistive technology. Peace out brothers
Bella Roberts and Tobi Bird talk about how Education of the Heart means sharing the love of Christ HEAR and now.
In this episode, Jada and Emma talked about how they have taken their education from their head to their heart. Emma and Jada used the Dynavox eye tracker to communicate in our Assistive technology class. They explain through the episode how they have learned to slow down and give children the chance to communicate in the way that they need. Christ loves children where they are at and as we go into teaching we can exemplify Christthrough our actions and our love for our students. 🤍
McKayla Baldwin and Savannah Howell discovered ways to foster inclusion for students with disabilities within recreation activities because everyone deserves to have fun!
Margo Mellor, learned how to move the science I’d reading from her head to her heart. She talks about how the 95% phonics program has changed both her students’ lives and her own.
Zuemy Aguilera talked about how she can know if she is being a good enough teacher and the joy and inspiration she received by knowing that she is good enough 😭👍🎉
Emma Caldwell and Anna Manwaring. Exploring how easy and simple AT can be, but still effective. We look at low cost AT solutions that’s are effective for students, proving that it doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive to support learning and accessibility.
Addie Hodgkins: During this episode, we discussed the different ways to create a classroom where your students can succeed and feel loved. We also discussed how to see your students as the Savior sees them, and how to become a disciple of Jesus Christ through your students.
Julie Judkins & Italia Loperena
How to connect the community with AT resources , bring true education to the heart with genuine connections, and change the world one child at a time.
Ani Chung
She shares about her experience in getting an education to be an educator. She shares about learning Special Education would help in her general education setting. She feels so much more fulfillment working with God’s children with special needs knowing I am paying special attention to His children with extra difficulties. She enjoys getting to know and creating relationship with my students and helping them feel seen and heard.
Emily Aldridge and Lexi Johnson
AT can be simple, heartfelt, and effective for all students, no matter the need! The most important thing is to discover your student’s individual needs and this can be accomplished through love and caring.
Jordan Wehrhahn (aka Joy) discusses her journey to becoming a Special Educator who will hopefully change life’s one day!
Realizing and Releasing the Stigma Surrounding People with Special Needs with Anna & AshLynn
Emma Kraupp and Natalie Denkers share their experience of understanding the deaf culture and having empathy for students who are apart of the deaf community.
Ari and Maesyn discuss their experiences using AT in real life, with real people, and it was really cool.
Elaine tells the story of how her second grade teacher, Mrs. Hill, helped her to learn the importance of love within a classroom, and how she wants to use what she learned within a classroom of her own❤️
McKell Truesdell and Elaine Sidden talk about how AT helps us to support students in reaching their full potential! #educationoftheheart
Kaia and Lindsey discuss the impact of swiftly advancing technology on the individual, and methods to adapt technology to individual needs.
In this episode Ashley shares that little things bring big impacts in understanding insight in teaching children.
Emma and Michaela talk about their experiences with the PECS system and how it has increased their ability to communicate Christlike love in their future classrooms.
Natalie and Bailey talk about how special education has helped them see people as Christ sees them.
Lynea, Campbell & Mayleigh discuss how using data can impact our teaching and student’s learning.
Isabelle Barnes & Brayden Schwab talk about how being able to read comes with its challenges and how assistive technology can be used to make it easier! We hope you enjoy this episode!
Abigail faanunu and Madeline Sauls have been friends through years and met through the education program. In this episode they talk about friendship, the role seating and mobility play in students education and engagement.
Ashlynn McClure and Kaitlee Dorathy talk to Brother Christopherson about Ashlynn’s brother Cayson and seeing potential in every person.
Margie and Olivia talk about the importance of building relationships and the students lives they have changed by being at BYU-I.
In this episode we dive into using AT to become more like the Savior with Sophia Higgy, Lindsey Hansen, and Jami Barrett
Morgan Anderson is an upcoming BYUI Special Education graduate. In this episode she shares her reasons why she went into this career field.
Becky, Brittney and Natalie join Brother Christopherson discuss how Christ’s hands can be seen through our example, our relationships and assistive technology.
Caroline talks about how when you see and understand children’s divine potential they can build convince and love for themselves
Rylie and Ari talk with Brother Christopherson about how to move the love for education from your head to your heart. They touch on the importance of involving Jesus in teaching.
Join Skyler and Kaitlyn as they share their journey as they learn how AT can change lives.
Kate and Kelsee talk about how we are able to utilize AT to help children have high quality of life. Remember VOICE, CHOICE, AGENCY! *check out Go Baby Go, we didn’t talk about it but it will make your heart melt
Megan Hiatt discusses her journey from elementary education to early childhood special education. She shares experiences of how teaching children inspired her as she understood their current abilities and encouraged them to grow.
My name is Kylie Hatch and I am a senior at BYU-I. On this episode we talked about how prayer can guide us to be the best teachers we can be!
Emma talks about her journey about becoming a teacher over the past four years and how she overcame her fear of working with children! Emma goes on to discuss how working with a toddler for a year helped her in gaining an understanding of how to see things from a child’s perspective.
My name is Kaori Handa, and this is what I learned this semester and what I gained in my heart
Guest Shannon Steele shares what she’s discovered as she’s studied Assistive Technology.
Gabbi talks about how we can use the iPhone to help improve quality of life for people with visual impairments.
Summer talked about how she felt about learning in the class. She talked about how there was so much to learn, but overall, she was able to learn about what to do to help her future students.
Leo, owner of TOWARDSASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY.com and a computer information technology major talks about his experience with Assistive Technology
Learn about the power of discernment, inspiration, and changing lives with AT. love. Let’s get this to the top of the charts!!!!!
Ashlyn and Addison discuss AT and the discoveries they have made with Math and augmentative communication.
Angelica and Brother Christopherson share their insights about communication and how special education has elevated their testimonies.
Kenedy dives into the deeper meaning of assistive technology within writing composition and what that means to her.
How Addy moved her learning from her head to her heart through assistive technology to help students succeed.
this is my second high Council talk from Elder Soares’ talk-Seek Christ in EVERY THOUGHT