#36: A&P Professor - Why Learning Shouldn’t Be Boring

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Tim Reynolds discusses innovative teaching methods and his passion for hiking.

A&P Professor's Course 👉 https://anpprofessor.com/vip-access Tim Reynolds, known online as A&P Professor, breaks down how he makes complex topics simple, engaging, and fun. From teaching hundreds of students at Ithaca College to building a massive online following with viral quizzes and short-form content, Tim shares the importance of meeting students where they are, leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram to create low-barrier learning opportunities, and staying true to his mission as an educator. We also dive into his passion for hiking and mountaineering, including Tim's story about summiting Mount Rainier and the lessons it taught him about life, risk, and growth. A&P Professor's social links: https://linktr.ee/anp_professor Check out My Free Newsletter: pages.doctorhoeflinger.com Each week, I simplify the world of health, medicine, and fitness using my 25 years of experience as a board-certified neurosurgeon. Tune in every week for new episodes of The Hoeflinger Podcast with Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger. All Dr. Hoeflinger's links Click here for all links for Dr. Hoeflinger Kevin Hoeflinger's links Click here for all links for Kevin…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian Hoeflinger, Kevin Hoeflinger

Guest: Tim Reynolds

Topics covered

• education
• online learning
• engagement
• hiking
• mountaineering
• health
• fitness

Keywords

• A&P Professor
• education
• online learning
• hiking
• Mount Rainier
• engagement
• TikTok
• Instagram

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ithaca College, A&P Professor, TikTok, Instagram

Places: Mount Rainier

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