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In this episode, Sherri Elder and Marilyn Madden from the Early Childhood Development Department at Ozarks Tech talk about Conscious Discipline and what it looks like in real classrooms when children are learning how to name, understand, and regulate big emotions. They break down why emotional regulation is not “extra,” it is foundational, and how teachers can intentionally build skills like calm-down strategies, emotional language, and connection so kids can move from dysregulated moments to learning-ready ones. Just as importantly, they highlight the often-overlooked piece: adult regulation. When educators have tools to manage their own stress and responses, they create the steady, safe environment children need to practice self-control. If you work with young kids (or live with humans at all), this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement, and a healthier way to think about behavior, emotions, and classroom culture.

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We are back! In this episode, we sit down with Marcia Wheeler, our Director of Assessment and Accreditation and the force behind the New Faculty Institute, to pull back the curtain on what “assessment” and “accreditation” actually look like on a real college campus. Expect practical tips you can use right away, the most common myths that stress faculty out for no reason, and a few laugh out loud moments that feel way too familiar if you have ever battled Canvas, deadlines, or a department meeting agenda. If you want the behind the scenes playbook for Access, Assess, and Address, plus a fresh boost of confidence for teaching and improving without drowning in paperwork, this one is for you.

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After a short hiatus, Oh, That’s Cool! is back! Jared and Andrew sit down with Nathan Cassidy, longtime OTC communications faculty member and advisor for The Eagle, OTC’s newly relaunched student-run newspaper. Nathan shares insights on teaching public speaking, navigating media’s rapid changes, and guiding students as they bring campus news to life. From stage fright to fake news, and from student reporters to the future of journalism at OTC, this episode dives into why student voices matter and how The Eagle gives them a platform.