
#009 - Neil Sandham Pt. 1 | Shaping the Future, One Tangent at a Time
In this episode of Professional Development, I sit down with Neil Sandham—an experienced educator, shop teacher turned science specialist, and a thoughtful voice in Alberta’s education landscape—for a...
21 Apr 20251h 2min

#008 - Timothy Cho | Finding God in the Gulag: Trauma, Faith, and Purpose
In this episode of Professional Development, I sit down with Timothy Cho, a North Korean escapee, human rights advocate, and Christian activist, to explore his extraordinary journey—from surviving pol...
14 Apr 20251h 17min

#007 - Jordan Lawson | From Rebel to Role Model
In this episode of Professional Development, I sit down with Jordan Lawson, a dedicated teacher based in southern Alberta. We explore Jordan’s unique journey into education—from an early interest in d...
7 Apr 20251h 8min

#006 - Marc Geller | Decoding Kier Eagan: Severance and the Craft of Acting
In this episode of Professional Development, I sit down with Marc Geller, known for his captivating portrayal of Kier Eagan in Apple TV+'s hit series, Severance. We explore Marc's journey as an actor,...
31 Mar 20251h 16min

#005 - Michelle Haugan | From Self-Doubt to Student Connections
In this episode of Professional Development, I sit down with Michelle Haugan, an educational assistant, to talk about her journey into education. We dive into the challenges of working with students w...
24 Mar 20251h 3min

#004 - Quinn Lyness | From Athlete to Entrepreneur: The Story of CTFL
In this episode, I sit down with Quinn Lyness, the founder of the Canadian Track and Field League (CTFL), a revolutionary team-based league inspired by Formula One. Quinn shares his journey from stude...
17 Mar 20251h 5min

#003 - Ben Porter | Coaching, Classrooms, and Calories
In this episode of Professional Development, I sit down with Ben Porter, a science, math, and sports medicine teacher in southern Alberta, to uncover the hidden costs of being an educator. We dive int...
10 Mar 202552min

#001 - Molly Maguire | From Time Lords to Teaching
In this episode of Professional Development, I sit down with Molly Maguire, a humanities teacher in southern Alberta, now in her second year of teaching. We explore how her educational background shap...
3 Mar 202549min




















