"The Ongoing State of Sex Ed in the U.S. -- STILL?" with Special Guest Bill Taverner, Founder & Director of the SexEd Lecture Series

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of sex education in the U.S. with expert Bill Taverner.

"The Ongoing State of Sex Ed in the U.S. -- STILL?" with Special Guest Bill Taverner, Founder & Director of the SexEd Lecture Series BILL TAVERNER Educator in Morristown, New Jersey Bill Taverner , from Morristown, NJ, has dedicated over three decades to advancing sex education. He serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Sex Education (CSE) and founded the Sex Ed Lecture Series during the COVID-19 pandemic to support ongoing professional development among educators. Taverner is also the editor-in-chief of the "American Journal of Sexuality Education," further highlighting his commitment to academic discourse and practical applications in the field. Bill grew up in Staten Island, New York, where he was actively involved in community theatre, fostering his skills in communication and engagement. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany and a Master of Arts in Human Sexuality from New York University. His education also included a transformative international studies program in Copenhagen, Denmark. Professionally, Taverner has authored and edited over 85 publications, including teaching manuals, curricula, and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Larry Siegel, Ricky Siegel

Guest: Bill Taverner

Topics covered

• sex education
• professional development
• sexuality education
• educational resources
• academic discourse

Keywords

• sex education
• Bill Taverner
• Center for Sex Education
• SexEd Lecture Series
• American Journal of Sexuality Education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for Sex Education, SexEd Lecture Series, American Journal of Sexuality Education

Places: Morristown, New Jersey, Staten Island, New York, Copenhagen, Denmark

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