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Govs Teach Unplugged
Discover the Conversations Shaping Education Today
Welcome to Govs Teach Unplugged, the official podcast of Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of education through insightful conversations, inspiring stories, and practical wisdom from educators, students, and experts in the field.
What You'll Hear
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Latest College News: Stay informed about initiatives, events, and developments at the Eriksson College of Education
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Student Spotlights: Hear from aspiring educators about their journeys, challenges, and triumphs
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Faculty Insights: Learn from experienced professors sharing their expertise and research
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Teaching Tips & Strategies: Gain practical advice you can implement in your classroom immediately
Featured Episode
Balancing Life, Work and Education with Dr. Terri Clark
On this episode of Govs Teach Unplugged, host Megan Simpson sits down with Dr. Terri Clark, who joined the Eriksson College of Education in Fall 2025 as the lead for the nursing educator concentration in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. As the first-ever graduate of the concentration she now leads, Dr. Clark shares her inspiring journey from nursing to higher education. She discusses how her philosophy of being "clear and kind" has guided her through 20 years of experience in hospital work, community health, and teaching.
The heart of the conversation dives into Dr. Clark’s research on technostress and the intersection of health education and work-life balance. She introduces her original "Balance Framework," which is designed to help busy professionals manage the stress of constant connectivity through seven simple strategies.
Listeners will also get a personal look at Dr. Clark’s life outside the classroom, from her "mini farm" in Tennessee — complete with horses, dwarf goats, and a "grand puppy" — to her early days as a theater major with dreams of starring on Days of Our Lives. Whether she is hosting the Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing podcast or mentoring future nurses, Dr. Clark’s story is a powerful testament to how education can enlarge one's vision for life and create ripples of change in the world.
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