Anatomy in Clay® Learning System Podcast

Amy Tiebout teaches AP Biology and PLTW Human Body Systems at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. Amy has a background in graphic design and illustration. She earned biology and art degrees from Carson-Newman College and a Masters in Teaching from Bethel College. She states that becoming a teacher later in life has been the best decision, and she enjoys helping her students develop a strong foundation in biomedical science before considering a healthcare career, while also learning how lifestyle choices impact their own health. When she is not teaching, Amy loves taking care of her many class pets, scuba diving, snowboarding, cycling and hiking. More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis  

For the last 13 years, Jay Zimmer has taught human anatomy and physiology and animal physiology at Gardner-Webb University. Previously, he taught human anatomy and physiology, as well as marine biology, for seven years at South Florida Community College. Earlier in his career, he taught biology, earth science, chemistry, and physics at a small private high school. For fun he likes to hike, fish, hunt, and kayak in and around the Carolinas as well as oil paint. More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Jamie Decker, who founded Experience Anatomy in 2016, visited Discovery Place Science in Charlotte to see Body Worlds created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens.  Jamie had an interest in anatomy ahead of the trip, but having the opportunity to experience an extensive exhibition showcasing plastinated human cadavers and specimens stirred something within her she didn't know was there: passion.  In college, Jamie studied Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. At a plastination conference in Toledo, she received a personal invitation from von Hagens to study under his direction at Gubener Plastinate GmbH. She spent the following three years commuting between Germany and the US to complete an intensive internship that developed and refined her self-efficacy as an anatomist and educator, and significantly extended her knowledge of plastination. To this day, Jamie has the distinction of being the only American who has extensively trained under von Hagens' at his plastination company. In 2015 Jamie reengaged with Discovery Place Science to serve as a scientist-in-residence during the six-month run of Body Worlds & The Cycle of Life. Within five months of the exhibition closing, in October 2016 Jamie established Experience Anatomy. Today, Experience Anatomy encompasses a fully-equipped training venue and mobile wet lab, deploys anatomy resources of unrivaled quality worldwide, and engages a team of expert Anatomists and Program Specialists. Serving numerous industries with courses of exceptional standard, Experience Anatomy has the power to revolutionize health and life science education. More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

This time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, a chat with a renowned brain and neuroscience researcher on the power of hands-on learning. Dr. Kelly Lambert, a first-generation college student, received her undergraduate degree from Samford University in Birmingham AL (majoring in psychology and biology) in 1984 and her M.S. and Ph.D. in the field of Biopsychology from the University of Georgia in 1988. After spending 28 years at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia where she served as the Macon and Joan Brock Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department (for 17 years), Co-Director of Undergraduate Research, and Director of the Behavioral Neuroscience Major, she joined the faculty at the University of Richmond as Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience in 2017. Dr. Lambert enjoys teaching courses such as Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Neuroscience, Comparative Animal Behavior, Neuroplasticity, and Psychobiology of Stress.  Dr. Lambert has won several teaching awards including the 2023 Soceity of Neuroscience Science Educator Award and the Virginia Professor of the Year for 2008. More:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

This time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, a chat with Dr. Amit Kumar and four students from Urbana STEMM in Urbana, Maryland. The four students are all ninth-graders - Rhea Ramesh, Aarna Chakavarty, Ritika Rajesh, and Hamsini Chintala.   In his professional life, Dr. Kumar is a Health Science Administrator at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health. He started at NIH as a post-doctoal fellow and has stayed at NIH since 1998, leading to his current position.  Dr. Kumar enjoys volunteering his time for the community.  Dr. Kumar has been engaging students (Elementary, Middle and High schools) in many educational and community activities through his non profit organization Urbana STEMM. (The second ‘M' stands for Mindfulness.) The program recruits and trains high schoolers who then go on to teach math, robotics, human anatomy and other STEMM related activities.  Many of his volunteers have earned awards including the presidential service award from AmeriCorp and awards from Point of Light and Frederick County government and education boards. The students in the program also engage in lot of community activities and programs such as community gardens, community road and park and nature wood cleaning, food and book drives, battery recycling to name a few,  Dr. Kumar is  also the Maryland coordinator of  Recycle My Battery organization,  which has about 60 student members in Frederick. Through their efforts, they have recycled about 30,000 batteries in Frederick and educated thousands of residents.  Dr. Kumar also volunteers with  local and national organizations such as Asian American Center of Frederick, Ekal Foundation and Northsouth Foundation that generate funds from their social and educational activities in the US to help underprivileged kids in tribal and poor villages of India.   More about Urbana STEMM:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis  

Erica Huggard is a veteran educator with 18 years of experience who teaches at Emporia High School in Emporia, Kansas. Erica holds a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction and additional 36 graduate hours in science. Erica is a lifelong learner, leader in the profession, collaborative team member, advocate, and student-centered educator. Erica is committed to her students, instructional practice, and the transformative impact of public education. She is specifically passionate about creating a hands-on learning environment for all students. Erica has found her purpose and passion in education, with the success of her students serving as her constant source of inspiration. Erica's favorite part of being an educator is knowing that her impact extends far beyond the classroom and into the future, making a lasting difference in the lives of her students. More about Emporia High School: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis  

Deanna Wynn is a Biology and Earth/Environmental Science teacher at The Middle College at UNCG in Greensboro High Point, N.C. Now in her 21st year as an educator she has taught science to students ranging from sixth to twelfth grade. A graduate of Bennett College with a degree in Biology and a master's degree from UNC-Greensboro in Curriculum and Instruction, she has had the distinct honor of being named Guilford County Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year for the 2009-2010 academic year.  Deanna continued her commitment to education by earning an advanced certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, in Early Adolescent Science. More:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Nancy Harris is a 15-year veteran teacher of Health Careers at Northeast Tech in Claremore, Oklahoma. She is an RN with a background in School Nursing and Pediatrics. Anatomy in Clay® Learning System has been part of her anatomy curriculum for those 15 years. It started small with just one MANIKEN®. Northeast Tech saw the value and increased the inventory to 32 Student 2 models. Nancy attended a professional development session with Anatomy in Clay® Learning System in Chicago which she says showed her many useful teaching techniques. Nancy still uses all the original Anatomy in Clay curriculum that includes DVD's, CD's, and booklets. Nancy enjoys social media and uses the Anatomy in Clay Teacher Forum on FaceBook. Nancy can be found on these social media platforms:  FaceBook: Nurse Nancy's Health Careers TikTok: nursenancy20 Instagram: nursenancyhealthcareers More:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

TThis time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, a special conversation with three individuals involved with the Anatomy Video and Imagery Diversity project, also known as AVID. AVID is an open repository of images available to free to educators and students alike and it just became available this week, specifically on March 4, 2024. On the podcast are Sarah Anderson, an assistant professor of anatomy at the University of Calgary; Elena Huang, a second year medical student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; and Kaden Joseph, a second year student majoring in kinesiology at the University of Windsor in Windsor, Canada. (All three introduce themselves further on the podcast.) The AVID collection: Guests: Kaden Joseph is a second-year student studying kinesiology at the University of Windsor. His particular interests are anatomy and physiology so working on this project and making a contribution towards better representation in the world of anatomy is something he is extremely proud of! Kaden os part of the team from the University of Windsor creating overview videos to accompany the series of images in the repository. "Contributing towards this project has been an amazing experience and I'm excited about what its future holds and how it will continue to grow." Sarah Jayne Anderson is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy and Director of Anatomy for the Undergraduate Medical Education Program at the University of Calgary. Her academic interests include the neuroscience of learning, health sciences education (especially anatomy!), and curricular design… to name a few! "Engaging with the AVID Team has been a source of inspiration as each member has brought a unique perspective and passion to the project. Together we are excited to continue improving accessibility to educational resources and positively contributing to increasing diverse representation in anatomy teaching and learning." Elena Huang is a second year medical student at McMaster University and a digital illustrator with the AVID project. Elena grew up with drawing, painting, and sculpting as hobbies, eventually discovering and self-teaching digital illustration. "It has been an amazing experience to be able to combine this with my love for anatomy and medicine in a way that promotes diversity and representation. I hope my contributions will be easily accessible and of use to learners, educators, and of course, anyone passionate about anatomy." Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Jan Langston graduated nursing school in 1994 from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Jan worked in labor and delivery for three years followed by 21 years in with an OB/GYN. In 2014, she graduated from the University of North Alabama with a masters degree in nursing education. Jan worked at a local junior college part time for two years in the nursing simulation lab beginning in 2014 and, in 2017, she started at Hartselle High School, what she calls her “dream job.” On the video, among other topics, Jan talks about how she sets a relaxed mood for students when they build on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System. For the video version of this chat (and to see Jan's classroom with students building) visit: The classroom footage is at 9:15.  More about Hartselle High School: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis 

Kish Rafique teaches human anatomy and physiology at Meridian High School, an International Baccalaureate School and part of the Falls Church City Public Schools in Virginia. She's also the assistant wrestling coach and girls wrestling coach - a role that gives her considerable opportunities to discuss anatomy with her athletes.  Aside from teaching, Kish is pursuing her doctorate in education at Virginia Tech. More about Meridian High School: https://mhs.fccps.org/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Katherine “Katie” Green is a sixth year Animal Science teacher at Dover High School and Regional Career Technical Center in Dover, NH. Originally from Massachusetts, Katie found her passion for agriculture through the 4-H Dairy project which led her to study dairy science in college. However, through working with local youth and advocacy groups and clubs, her track changed to focus on Agricultural Education. Her current classroom focuses on Animal Science, Veterinary Science, and developing community through social-emotional skill building. In her personal time she enjoys practicing yoga, volunteering at dairy events, playing the french horn, and hiking in the White Mountains with her husband. Instagram: @allcreaturesgreenandsmall More:  Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Lupe Rodriguez has dedicated over 20 years to Career and Technical Education, evolving through various essential roles in the field. Her journey began as a classroom teacher, where she first developed passion for vocational education. She advanced to positions such as CTE curriculum coordinator and CTE pathway manager, honing her skills in developing and managing career-focused educational programs. Now, as the Associate Director of CTE for Elite Academic Academy, she continues to lead and shape the future of vocational education, leveraging her extensive experience to impact both educators and students in their pursuit of practical, real-world skills and knowledge. More:   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

  Troy Lavigne graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy and holds specialized certifications in Orthopedic/Sports and Pediatric massage. He is currently the Director of Education for the Colorado AMTA and is a published author for Advanced Healing Journal as well as a published researcher. Troy opened his massage clinic in Boulder CO in 2005. He was the head massage therapist for the Colorado Rapids U-23 Team and the Oskar Blues Professional Indoor Arena Team. For six seasons Troy was the Head Soigneur for the Trek Factory Racing Olympic Mountain Bike team. He also spent a season with the Cannondale Factory Racing team before giving up life on the road to spend time with his family. During that time he also worked with the US, Canadian, Australian, British and Spanish Cycling Associations. In 2016 Troy switched his treatment focus from Olympic Athletes to the pediatric population and in 2017 provided massage care for children with disabilities in the slums of India with the LiddleKidz Foundation.  In 2011 Troy began to design his own continuing education course called the Sensory Approach to Manual Therapy, which he spent 8 years designing and updating. In 2012 Troy became a Certified KinesioTaping Instructor and has been teaching KinesioTaping Courses ever since. In 2015 Troy became a Certified HawkGrips Instructor as well. He has taught at hospitals, universities and colleges all over the world, including the Johns Hopkins Campus in FL, the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and Children's Hospital of Denver.  More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Betsy Duncan is a Florida native and grew up in Fort Myers. Her passion for massage was discovered in High School Theater where she would give shoulder massages to classmates. Wanting to learn more, she attended Heritage Institute for 1,000 hours, becoming a nationally certified massage therapist in 2005. She then worked with chiropractors and physical therapist for several years, focusing on helping people with injuries. From 2007 to the present Betsy has worked for the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs and the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach catering to our welcomed beach guests! From 2010-2012 Betsy taught massage therapy at Cortiva Institute where she enjoyed teaching Swedish, Hot Stones and Hydrotherapy. She has worked on several movie and commercial sets massaging cast and crew. Her detail to service has awarded her the recognition of several celebrity clients, and her nickname “Mighty Mouse” from an NFL player. Her favorite modalities are Swedish, Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Warm Shell and Aromatherapy. In 2014 Betsy's urge to learn more and add to her skills; she went back to school for Skincare and Nails at Sunstate academy. She graduated in top of her class in 2014. In 2020 Betsy started working at Summit Salon Academy as an educator with skin and nail courses. In 2022 the massage program that she designed and built was approved by The Florida Massage Therapy Board. The program is now becoming the place to go to learn Massage therapy in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. You can also visit Betsy for a massage, facial, mani/pedi at The SKINStitue Med Spa today by calling 813-510-3000 and ask for Betsy aka "Mighty Mouse"!   More:

Dr. Melissa Carroll is an associate professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. Dr. Carroll's research interests include anatomical education with an emphasis on health professions education, anatomical variation, and structural diversity, and the history of anatomical sciences with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. She currently serves on the board of the American Association for Anatomy and has been an AAA member for 14 years. She has served as a member of that organization's Committee for Early-Career Anatomists and the Structural Racism Task Force. In addition, Dr. Carroll is also the founder and current president of Black in Anatomy, whose stated mission is to create a safe space to network, uplift, support, and amplify Black contributions to anatomical science. The organization's third "Black in Anatomy Week" begins on Oct. 16. More: To register for Black in Anatomy Week events: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, “The Black Body: A Focus on Leadership and Self-Care”  By Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE from 4 -5 pm EDT #BlackinAnatLeads Thursday, October 19, 2023, Black in Anatomy Community Social from 6:30 pm - 7:30 p.m. ET #BlackinAnatSocial  Friday, October 20, 2023 “The Role of Racism in Weight Bias and Weight Stigma” by Madelyn Crowell, PhD from 12 -1 pm ET #ReclaimingTheBody Saturday, October 21, 2023 “Paint & Celebrate” with Ni-ka Ford, MS, CMI from 12- 2 pm EDT. #PaintCelebrate Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

This time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, the guests are two assistant professors of biology from Winthrop University in South Carolina.  After earning a Ph.D. from the University of Campinas in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Silvia Wozniak became a post-doctoral fellow at the Department of Neurology at New York University, where she worked with lysosomal storage diseases diagnosis. A year later she moved to the Department of Human Genetics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York to work on the development of therapy for Niemann-Pick disease. Wozniak joined Winthrop University n 2000. Jena Chojnowski earned her Ph.D in Zoology at the University of Florida. Her postdoctoral research studies were at the University of Georgia working on development of the thymus and eye. In January 2023, she joined the Winthrop University Biology department team. Her research consists of two main areas of interest: developmental biology and stem cell biology. She focuses on a developmental comparative anatomy approach to understand how one organ that accomplishes one goal, to detect light and convert it into electro-chemical impulses in neurons, can be utilized in so many diverse ways.  More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Graham Whiteside was born into his healthcare and education career. His father, Frank Whiteside, was a British Royal Army Medical Corps, State Registered Nurse that used to practice his medical talks & demonstration for troops with Graham as his audience. He would assist his father when he provided medical cover at rodeos & gymkhana's and trusted his father to set him on fire for a simulated Military Field Kitchen Explosion in 1985. Graham went on to train and work for 15 years, as a General & Cardiothoracic ICU and Psychiatric Nurse. In 2000, Graham earned his Bachelors Degree in Nursing Science with First Class Honors at the  and subsequently pivoted in 2001 into medical device sales. In 2006, Graham's fascination with education led him to a healthcare simulation company, Limbs & Things, which brought him to the United States in 2008. Since then, he has enjoyed leadership roles with companies that have enabled him to support special interest groups aimed at improving education, clinical practice and patient safety, including Limbs & Things, B-Line Medical, SIMnext, the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, SimGHOSTS, the American College of Surgeons, and the Global Network for Simulation in Healthcare. Culminating in him contributing work to three medical simulation-related textbooks. In 2015, Graham's desire to support improvements in health care education led him to partner with , the creator of real human specimens preserved through plastination. In 2018, the relationship was formalized with the establishment of Anatomic Excellence, which serves as the exclusive full range agent for the acquisition of  in the US, Canada and the Caribbean. More:

  Bobby Kopp is a Heath Science Teacher at Milton Hershey School.  Before pursuing his career as a teacher, Bobby was trained as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh.  Bobby grew up in St. Marys, Pennsylvania where he began his professional healthcare career as an EMT employed at St. Marys Area Ambulance Service.  After college, Bobby developed his nursing experience in the IMCU at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA until he returned home to work in the Emergency Department at Elk Regional Medical Center (now Penn Highlands Elk) for five years.  During that time, he began teaching the Health Occupations Career and Tech program at St. Marys Area High School.  During his three years there, the program developed a Nurse Assisting and EMT program.  He continued working as a Registered Nurse at Pinecrest Manor as a Unit Coordinator for three years until he was hired by Milton Hershey School (MHS).    Bobby has been at MHS since 2018, where he teaches and is an assistant coach for Freshmen Football and Track & Field.  By teaching to the MHS sacred values of Commitment to Mission, Integrity, Positive Spirit, and Mutual Respect, Bobby hopes to help students develop character and work ethic.  His professional style focuses on incorporating technology, hands on learning, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to help students learn how to think on their feet.   More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis ++

Tracy Greeley Howard began teaching in 2003 after moving to Cincinnati from Philadelphia, where she was a Zookeeper and a research scientist. She holds two Masters Degrees: MAT in Biological Science from Miami University and MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Cincinnati, with an Educational Leadership endorsement from Ohio Dominican. Tracy is a Senior Professional Educator in Science and Career Technology with the Ohio Department of Education who has sat on several state level subcommittee boards, and a Certified Lead Teacher with Cincinnati Public Schools who has written several district wide content curriculums, served as a teacher evaluator, served on the Local Professional Development Committee, and served as Program Facilitator for several CPS programs. She has received the Teacher of the Year award from the Cincinnatus Woodward Trust and has been a finalist for the Dr. Lawrence Hawkins Educator of the Year Award on several occasions. She has helped new and experienced teachers since 2007 as an ODE Resident Educator Mentor. Tracy has represented CPS while presenting at over two dozen local, regional and national conferences, and also represented the University of Arizona and NASA by presenting about the scientific mission of the Mars Phoenix Lander at the national level. She has been awarded over $100,000 in local and national grants to enhance her science teaching in her classroom, as well as help her start the Biotechnology program which is now used in several Cincinnati area school districts. Tracy is also working to enhance the programs offered at Cincinnati Public School's Zoo Academy through agreements with local universities which will benefit students after graduation, and throughout their lives. More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Eric Salahub has been at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins Colorado since 1999 where he teaches philosophy and serves as an instructional coach. In his coaching role, Eric has worked with hundreds of teachers helping them improve their craft in face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes.  Over the past 10 years, Eric's main teaching and research focus is in Active Learning and he is the co-creator and director of the Active Learning Institute.  In 2018 Eric was named the Colorado Community College's Outstanding Faculty and in 2019 he was awarded the Jerome Wartgow award for Excellence in Teaching with Technology. More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Heather Johnson teaches Sports Medicine 1 and 2 teacher at Westwood High School in Blythewood, South Carolina. Johnson earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida where she worked with the women's soccer team, baseball and of course football  Johnson was one of six graduate students in the country chosen to take part in a new program placing Certified Athletic Trainers in the military. She left Tampa for Columbia and the University of South Carolina. After two years at Ft. Jackson, under USC, the program was considered a success and Johnson was hired full time, where she remained for three more years. She moved on to Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery where she functioned as both an Athletic Trainer and cast technician, working with all walks of life. Since taking over the Sports Medicine program in 2018 at Westwood High School, Johnson has been adding more completers and more certificates to each student's resume. Even through COVID , Westwood Sports Medicine continued to grow, becoming one of the few schools in the state to offer the industry-recognized American College of Sports Medicine Personal Training exam to advanced students. In addition, on April 5, 2022 Westwood Sports Medicine made history, becoming the first and, to date, only school in both Richland 2 and the state to induct members into the National Honor Society of Sports Medicine.  On the podcast, Heather is joined by two juniors, Rachel Brown and Ella Boston.   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Dr. Amanda Meyer is a senior lecturer in the School of Human Sciences at the University of Western Australia in Perth. She teaches gross anatomy, neuroanatomy and histology and she is a reviewer of, and mentor for, the university's Associate Fellowship and Fellowship of Higher Education Academy applications. Dr. Meyer is a member of the School of Human Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. She is also a founding member of the Global Neuroanatomy Network and, among many other responsibilities, an Editorial Board Member of the Anatomical Sciences Education journal. Dr. Meyer is one of several anatomists who are promoting wider acceptance of the law of NOMENS. The acronym NOMENS stands for Non-Original Malappropriate Eponymous Nomenclature and it asserts that no phenomenon should be named after its discoverer. NOMENS Land: The place of eponyms in the anatomy classroom By Margaret A. McNulty, Rebecca L. Wisner, Amanda J. Meyer Medical Eponym Library University of Western Australia: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Rachelle Harner is the senior high school science instructor at Geibel Catholic Junior Senior High School in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.  Rachelle has a master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University and a bachelor's degree in Physics and Secondary Science Education from West Virginia University.  Rachelle has been a science educator since 2003 in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.  During her career, Rachelle has taught a variety of grade-level, Advanced Placement, and dual-credit high school science courses including Anatomy and Physiology, Physics, Chemistry, Forensic Science, and Introduction in Engineering. More about Geibel Catholic Junior Senior High School: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Lynne Ross is the Coordinator for the Human Anatomy Learning Center at Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, Colorado. Lynne has a master's degree in Health and Human Performance with a specialization in exercise physiology from Auburn University and a bachelor's degree in physical education from State University of New York at Cortland. Lynne has worked as an instructor in massage therapy, anatomy and physiology, sports massage, and physical education instructor, among many other teaching positions. More about the Human Anatomy Learning Center at PCC: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis   ++

Debbi Warren is the instructor for the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System's online course, Medical Career Pathways. Debbi retired from her career as a high school teacher in 2015 after teaching anatomy, chemistry and biology for 28 years for the Medford School District in Oregon.  Even to this day, Debbi tries to stay retired, though she keeps getting involved with school. Debbi holds a bachelor's of science degree in biochemistry from Southern Oregon University and a master's degree in secondary education from the same school. Prior to her career as a teacher, she also worked as a radiologic technologist for 13 years. More about the Medical Career Pathways on-demand professional development course: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Professor Qian Moss teaches biology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition at the DMACC. She is also a Pre-Medicine Advisor, helping DMACC students interested in medical fields choose course curriculum, meet clinical requirements, and navigate the application process.  Moss grew up in China and graduated from the Third Military Medical University of China in Sichuan Province.  She also earned a Master's Degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia. Professor Moss enjoys teaching about what she calls the “amazing” human body. Professor Moss' latest passion is assimilating anatomy and physiology into yoga, teaching to help people heal.  Moss obtained her 500-hour yoga teacher training certificate teaching yoga at Des Moines Area Community College and donates a portion of her fees to a non-profit that supports the college.  More about Des Moines Area Community College: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Hannah Aslin has a  bachelors degree in Biology and her masters in Teaching in Diverse Contexts, both from The University of Colorado Denver.. She first started in a pre-med program before selecting the teaching path.  She teaches at Vista Peak Preparatory in Aurora, Colorado where The Biomedical Sciences Pathway has turned out to be the perfect fit. Hannah is passionate about teaching kids to think for themselves and to take ownership over their learning.  She strives to help develop independent and confident young adults who are ready to take on challenges during and after their time at Vista Peak.   More about Vista Peak Preparatory:

Dr. Meadow Campbell, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Anatomical Science and Education at Saint Louis University School of Medicine where she teaches anatomy and histology. Dr. Campbell {or, just Meadow} also shares her passion for these subjects on her social media accounts and her blog, called AnatomyLove. Dr. Campbell holds a master's degree in Biological Anthropology and a bachelor's degree in Anthropology and History from Wichita State University  More: On Instagram: _anatomylove_ On Twitter: @_anatomylove_ On TikTok: @anatomylove  

Leslie Samuel is the dynamic and engaging founder of . Originally from Caribbean island of St. Maarten, Samuel moved at age 17 to Michigan to attend Andrews University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Zoology and went on to earn a master's degree in biology with an emphasis in neurobiology. Samuel found his passion for biology while in the class Systems Physiology, especially when he started learning about the nervous system. Samuel at first put aside his dream of becoming a university professor and taught science and math in high school. He decided to start posting videos a dozen years ago and that led to his dream job as university professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Andrews University, where he has taught Gross Anatomy, Human Anatomy, Neuroscience, and Pathophysiology I and II. Today is a fast-growing website and thriving YouTube channel with more than a hundred highly engaging videos about human anatomy. More: On YouTube: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Missouri teacher Nathan Fleming started teaching high school science in 2000. Teaching for the first ten years at two small rural schools, Fleming learned the value of strong student relationships and he gained experience teaching nearly every subject.  In 2010, Fleming transferred to a larger area high school, West Plains High School, and helped start their Project Lead the Way biomedical program in 2016.  Two years later he partnered with the local hospital to start the annual white coat ceremony in which students receive customized lab coats while being praised in front of friends and family. Thanks to continual presentations by Fleming and his students West Plains High School enjoys full and even competitive rosters for all biomedical PLTW classes. Thanks to agreements with a state university, 114 students have earned college credit eligibility in the past four years. Using his professional photography background, Fleming started a Twitter feed to further promote his classes and this helped his classroom be chosen for the nation's first live PLTW biomedical showcase in 2021. Recently Fleming has focused on creating fiercely independent student run classroom environments in which students learn and acquire the soft skills that will help them succeed in a wide variety of careers. Nathan was recently named one of 13 Project Lead the Way teachers in biomedical sciences for the 2022-2023 school year.

Cat Butler is a certified massage therapist based in San Francisco. She works in various modalities including trigger point therapy, structural integration, deep tissue, and myofascial release. Cat is an eighth generation Northern Californian, raised on her family's 175 year old cattle ranch in Napa Valley. Cat Butler is also an artist and her work combines the techniques of the old masters and the sharp contrasts of contemporary bright and bold pop art colors. Inspired by nature, philosophy, mathematics, geometry, and astronomy, she weaves us through our social constructs, our potential futures, and into the depths of our very own beings.  Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Dr. Angela Black is the clinical veterinarian at the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland in College Park. Dr. Black coordinates the animal care program and provides veterinary care for animals housed in the Animal Sciences Building as well as at the Campus Farm. She also teaches undergraduate classes and is a co-advisor of the pre-veterinary club.  Dr. Black completed her veterinary training at Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She then completed an internship in large animal medicine and surgery at the College Of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. While teaching and supervising fourth year vet students at WSU, she developed an interest in teaching at the college level and went on to earn a PhD in Animal Sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.  Dr. Black was a postdoctoral research fellow at the National Institutes of Health for five years before joining the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland in 2005. Dr. Black and her family live on a small hobby farm in Southern Maryland where they care for a small flock of Katahdin sheep, laying hens, and a couple of herding dogs to keep it all in order. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/ ++

Kristin Griffith is currently the Lead Teacher for the Heal Pathway at Colton High School in Colton California. This pathway aims to prepare students for a career in the medical field. She also serves as subject lead for the Biology department. Kristin has a master's degree in General Biology from Point Loma Nazarene University and has been a classroom teacher for 12 years now. She has taught a wide range of subjects and grades spanning from middle school to community college. Kristin is currently teaching Biology and Anatomy & Physiology. She aims to be a facilitator of learning, guiding her students to be creative about the world around them and build scientific understanding for themselves.  More about Colton High School: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Nancy Allen currently serves as the Executive Director off the National Consortium for Health Science Education.  Her healthcare background is in nursing, but she also has experience as a classroom teacher, as South Carolina's Health Science State Leader and HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America - Sate Advisor. She has also served as the HOSA-Future Health Professionals Associate Director. Joining Nancy Allen on the podcast is Cindy Le Coq, who has been working with the National Consortium for Health Science Education since 2007 — on the executive council, as chair, past chair, and currently as certificate manager. Cindy previously worked as the Interim Career Technical Education director for the Colorado Community College System and has years of experience in radiology, including as Director of the Radiology Technology Program at the Community College of Denver. More about the consortium: https://healthscienceconsortium.org/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Stacie Elwood has been a sports medicine and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science teacher at Ashley Ridge High School in Summerville, South Carolina for the past 14 years.  She brings her experience as a certified athletic trainer and love of medicine to the classroom.  She strives to provide her students with opportunities that will connect classroom content to the real world.  Her goal is to create confidence and a strong knowledge base that will equip students in becoming future health professionals and/or medical care representatives for their family.   On the podcast, we chat with Stacie and also one of her students--specifically, her daughter Kennedy. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/  

Ann Cunningham is a consultant for the Colorado Center for the Blind, a world-renowned rehabilitation training center located south of Denver in Littleton, Colorado. She is also a tactile author/illustrator, artist, and innovator recognized by the Independent Book Publishers Association (The Benjamin Franklin Award - gold); the Denver Botanic Gardens (Sydney Parkinson Award); and the National Federation of the Blind (The Jacob Bolotin Award for significant contributions through innovation). Her work spans these diverse areas as she develops connections for people to experience fine art through touch. Her tactile artwork can be seen in public works of art across the United States and into Canada or on her websites at and .   Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/  

Courtney Molino founded Hands on Horses in 2004 to promote the overall wellness of companion and competitive animals. A registered veterinary nurse, Courtney completed the equine rehabilitation program through the University of Tennessee and is trained in the skills necessary to design and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program for a variety of musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions.  Courtney received her certification in equine bodywork from Equinology® and offers both sports massage and myofascial release services to help keep the equine body in peak physical condition.  Prior to Equinology, Courtney studied equine science and anatomy at Virginia Tech. In 2018, Courtney was approved to become an FEI (Federation Equestre International) Permitted Equine Therapist. In 2006, a division focusing on canine bodywork was added.  Courtney is certified in canine rehabilitation by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.  For several years, she saw patients at the Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group, a practice specializing in canine orthopedic and neurologic surgery and rehabilitation.  At VOSM, Courtney worked with a wide variety of patients, from those on a maintenance bodywork program to those needing post-operative rehabilitation care or suffering from sport-specific muscle injuries. In 2019, Courtney founded the EquiLearn Institute, an Equinology® Independent Licensed Company (ILC) dedicated to delivering excellence in education from renowned instructors in equine and canine healthcare. Through the EquiLearn Institute, she is excited to bring the excellent Equinology curriculum to the eastern United States. Courtney is a frequent presenter of bodywork clinics and has been featured in numerous publications and podcasts.  In 2021, Courtney was elected as President of the International Equine Body Worker Association. On the podcast, Courtney talks about a week-long class, Anatomy Discovery Workshop, coming up in August, using the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System's EQUIKEN® models. More about the Anatomy Discovery Workshop: More about EquiLearn: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

David Benedict has been teaching at Vista PEAK High School in Aurora, Colorado for seven years, and he's taught the Biomedical Science Pathway for six years. David Benedict is certified to teach Principals of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems and Biomedical Innovation courses as a part of Project Lead the Way. More about Vista PEAK: https://vistapeakprep.aurorak12.org/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

This time on the Anatomy in Clay Learning System podcast, two guests from the National Anti-Vivisection Society. Pam Osenkowski has been a Science Advisor for the National Anti-Vivisection Society since 2011 and is also a Science Advisor for their affiliate organization, the International Foundation for Ethical Research.  Pam earned her B.S. in Biology at the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. in Cancer Biology at Wayne State University. She conducted her postdoctoral studies in Alzheimer's disease at Harvard Medical School and later obtained a faculty position at Michigan State University-College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Biology Department at Loyola University Chicago, where her teaching efforts are focused in the areas of genetics and cellular biology.   Anna Madsen joined the National Anti Vivi-Section Society as a Staff Research Assistant in 2020. She has worked as a research assistant for non-profits dedicated to protecting animals for two years and has a particular interest in fostering a more compassionate relationship between people and wildlife. She received her B.A. in biology from the University of British Columbia. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

This time on the podcast, we have the audio from the webinar led by Tara Hamilton-Fay on March 15 — the timeless topic of Engaging College Students in Human Anatomy in Education.  This webinar was presented in proud collaboration with the American Association for Anatomy. Tara Hamilton-Fay, from the University of Scranton, discusses teaching approaches and resources designed to effectively engage students in the study of human anatomy. She talks about several external resources designed to heighten the impact of human anatomy education, including the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System, along with supporting research exploring the educational impact of this learning system compared to traditional anatomy educational methods. The first voice you'll hear is Liz Hoxeng, Customer Success Coordinator for Anatomy in Clay as she introduces Tara Hamilton-Fay.  To watch a full video of this presentation, Visit: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Danielle Doherty-Koch is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science and Honors Marine Science teacher at Crystal River High School in Crystal River, FL. After graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University with a degree in Marine Science, Danielle recognized the importance and power of education when spreading the message of environmental conservation. She began her career in education by teaching Marine Science before adding in the PLTW Biomedical Science courses as part of the Academy of Health Careers at Crystal River High School. Danielle was named the Robert and Patricia Kern PLTW Teacher of the Year for 2021-2022 and the Citrus County District Teacher of the Year in 2020. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/  

Dr. Susan Murphy is a Professor of Biology and Health Professions Advisor at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.  Dr. Murphy's passion for anatomy and the health professions started with earthworm dissection in third grade. She later switched from a pre-med track to education when she realized, in her first anatomy lab, how much she loved learning alongside her students.  After receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, she returned to San Antonio and has been teaching a variety of anatomy courses over 25 years. More about Our Lady of the Lake University: https://www.ollusa.edu/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

This time on the Anatomy in Clay Learning System podcast, the second section of audio from founder Jon Zahourek's presentation at the Best Horse Practices Summit in Lexington, Kentucky. The summit was for professional riders, veterinarians, life-longer learners, recreational horse owners, and university professors. The summit was held in late October at Spy Coast Farm's Equine Education Center. In this section, Jon Zahourek talks about the greater trochanter, elephant feet, gravity, the “duty phase” of a horse's stride, and he discusses whether horses have clavicles - among many other observations.   More about the Best Horse Practices Summit: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

This time on the Anatomy in Clay Learning System podcast, the first of several sections of audio from founder Jon Zahourek's presentation at the Best Horse Practices Summit in Lexington, Kentucky. The summit was for professional riders, veterinarians, life-longer learners, recreational horse owners, and university professors was held Oct. 29 -31 at Spy Coast Farm's Equine Education Center. In these introductory comments, Jon Zahourek talks about the power of hands-on learning versus dissection, connective tissues and fibers, Bodies as fluid and elastic, myofibrils, the fundamental similarities between horse and human, muscles as actors (not directors), and why joints are found in fibrous capsules, among many other observations. My name is Mark Stevens and I'm the host of the Anatomy in Clay Learning System podcast -- conversations about the Anatomy in Clay Learning System, providing the most effective, informative and relevant anatomy education through the power of hands-on learning.  Note about the Best Horse Practices Summit: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Patrick Matous is a Biomedical Sciences Academy teacher at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas. Matous has taught for more than twenty years, including AP Biology, AP Environmental Science and AP Chemistry.  In addition to teaching College Board courses he has had the opportunity to teach International Baccalaureate classes. Matous has also coached boys and girls cross country, track, and girls basketball. Coaching gave Mr. Matous the experience of working with students in an environment different from that of his classroom. Matous has enjoyed working hard with his peers and students to learn and understand the ever-changing world of biology. He takes his job seriously and works diligently to help students recognize their passion and  potential. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Nicole Green is the Director of Animalearn, a humane science education program of the American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) located in Jenkintown, PA. Nicole has worked for AAVS for over 20 years, helping to enlighten educators, students, and other concerned individuals about the harmful use of animals in education. Animalearn promotes solutions to animal use in the classroom through its free alternative to dissection loan program called The Science Bank, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Nicole has traveled far and wide, and virtually, to numerous science and technology education focused venues to make educators and others aware of the many innovative non-animal methods that exist today to replace animal specimens in classrooms.   More: https://www.animalearn.org/ Intro and Outro music, "Viscious Pen," courtesy of Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/   

Aarika Capra is a science Teacher and Career and Technical Educator at Brighton High School, northeast of Denver.  Aarika currently teaches Introduction to Biomedical Science, Biology, and Honors Anatomy and Physiology. Aarika earned her Bachelors in Biology from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado Denver.  Aarika, who grew up in Wisconsin, is a National Board Certified Teacher.  Relationships and relevant material are key in Aarika's classroom.  She want students to be engaged in problem noticing and problem-solving so that they are motivated and interested in the course work. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis:

This time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, another installment of longer audio excerpts from decades-old instruction by Anatomy in Clay® Learning System founder Jon Zahourek as he discusses some basic insights into human anatomy in his ever-colorful style.  This time, he starts with the brain stem before touching on cranial nerves, the role of the trigeminal nerve, and then a discussion of orbital sockets and what the human eye configuration and shape tells us about evolution, our arboreal roots, and how our vision compares to hawks and horses, among other creatures, and why.  For a complete library of Anatomy in Clay®-related video clips, including some with Jon teaching, head to .   Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis  

A conversation with Bev Boyer and Ivannie Whistance with the Colorado Learning Center of Human Anatomy. Bev Boyer has been a Massage Therapist and Teacher of Massage and Human Anatomy for 30 years. Bev founded the center to share human anatomy study utilizing cadavers and work with donors to share their health history and lifestyle. The center allows for empowerment, enrichment and education to stimulate knowledge and interest in many healthcare practitioners, high school students and teachers in her community. Ivannie Whistance is Vice President of the Colorado Learning Center of Human Anatomy. Ivannie has been an intern with the lab for over four years and has since joined our board as Vice President. She has a bachelors degree in biology and a masters of science in forensic medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Ivannie assists in dissection, oversees and helps with autopsies, and helps direct the student interns. More about the Colorado Learning Center of Human Anatomy: Also on YouTube: Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis  

This time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, a longer except of audio from decades-old instruction by Anatomy in Clay® Learning System founder Jon Zahourek as he discusses some basic insights into human anatomy in his ever-colorful style.  This time, it's one longer section of audio, about 13 minutes in all, that touches on the kinesthetic mind, muscles as “one trick ponies,” core data, bilateral symmetry, “factoids versus patterns,” metamerism, size as a defense against predation, and terrestrial movement—among a host of other observations and notes.   For a complete library of Anatomy in Clay®-related video clips, including some with Jon teaching, head to .   Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis