Ep. 30 - Emily Jones, Illinois State University
From The Pickup Meeting by Michael "Brody" Broshears and Kevin Thomas
April 29, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1 · Episode 30
About this episode
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Emily Jones about transformative teaching and student engagement.
Send us Fan Mail From Record Store Day lines to baseball nostalgia to teaching that truly transforms, this episode of The Pickup Meeting has a little bit of everything. Kevin and Brody welcome Dr. Emily Jones of Illinois State University for a lively conversation about student learning, faculty growth, leadership, teamwork, and what it really means to help students feel seen. Along the way, they swap stories about college athletics, indoor plants, travel, and the kind of teaching that leaves ...
People in this episode
Hosts: Michael "Brody" Broshears, Kevin Thomas
Guest: Dr. Emily Jones
Topics covered
- student learning
- faculty growth
- leadership
- teamwork
- college athletics
- teaching
Keywords
- student learning
- faculty growth
- leadership
- teamwork
- college athletics
- teaching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Illinois State University
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