Small Steps, Big Impact Podcast
UNCG is dedicated to creating supportive and welcoming learning environments where all students can thrive. Building classrooms that reflect these values requires ongoing effort and thoughtful practice.
Our Small Steps, Big Impact podcast provides practical strategies and discussions to help educators create engaging and accessible learning spaces for everyone.
*This podcast concluded in October 2023.
Latest Episodes
Meet Our Podcast hosts
Dr. Brad Johnson
Dr. Johnson works to bring a theory-to-practice approach to his courses by incorporating over 20 years of experience working in Student Affairs and Higher Education, primarily within housing and residence life. Dr. Johnson has also served several state organizations, including serving on both executive boards of the North Carolina Housing Officers’ (NCHO) association and the North Carolina College Personnel Association (NCCPA). Dr. Johnson has been recognized by several professional organizations, most recently by ACPA-College Student Educators International as a Diamond Honoree as well as an Annuit Coeptis Senior Professional. Dr. Johnson also serves as the Coordinator for the LGBTQ+ Education and Research Network (LEARN) as well as a Section Chief for the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI).
Nodia Mena
Nodia C. Mena (she, her, hers), is a Ph.D. student in the Education Leadership and Cultural Foundations program at UNC-Greensboro. Her area of research is centered around racial and gender equity as well as educational justice. Nodia teaches Cultural Foundations of Education in the School of Education building. She is Garifuna, Black-Indigenous born in Honduras, Central America. Nodia served as the Lead Coordinator for the Afro-Latinx Consortium from August 2018 – June 2021. Nodia currently serves as Racial Equity Associate in collaboration with the Chancellor Fellow for Campus Climate at UNC-Greensboro.
If you are looking for further podcast recommendations related to teaching in higher education, check out our resource list.