Moving from K–12 to higher ed can feel surprisingly isolating. In Episode 6, Dr. Ambie Watson and Dr. Jennie Burke talk about losing built-in teams and learning to intentionally build community through colleagues, support staff, committees, collaborators, accountability partners, and even former students. Because higher ed may be structured for independence—but you don’t have to stay on an island.

Teach Ya Later is where educators come together to learn, grow, and lead. Hosted by Dr. Ambie Watson and Dr. Jennie Burke, each episode features authentic conversations, practical strategies, and fresh perspectives from across K–12 and higher education.

Follow the podcast, subscribe on YouTube, and join us each week as we bridge the gap from playground to ivory tower.

Now that you’ve climbed into the ivory tower, everyone considers you an expert—but what happens when you don’t feel like one? Dr. Ambie Watson and Dr. Jennie Burke talk imposter syndrome, comparison, confidence, finding your place in higher ed, and why you don’t have to know everything to belong. Plus: sometimes being the “tech person” means everyone suddenly needs you to fix the Wi-Fi. 😂

Teach Ya Later is where educators come together to learn, grow, and lead. Hosted by Dr. Ambie Watson and Dr. Jennie Burke, each episode features authentic conversations, practical strategies, and fresh perspectives from across K–12 and higher education.

Follow the podcast, subscribe on YouTube, and join us each week as we bridge the gap from playground to ivory tower.

Writing your first college syllabus can feel intimidating—especially when the first example you see is 15 pages long.

In Episode 4, Dr. Ambie Watson and Dr. Jennie Burke break down what actually belongs in a syllabus, what can probably be left out, and how to create a clear roadmap for your students without overcomplicating it. They talk attendance policies, university requirements, grading, contact information, LMS settings, backwards design, and creative ways to introduce the course without spending the first class reading a document aloud.

Teach Ya Later is where educators come together to learn, grow, and lead. Hosted by Dr. Ambie Watson and Dr. Jennie Burke, each episode features authentic conversations, practical strategies, and fresh perspectives from across K–12 and higher education.

Follow the podcast, subscribe on YouTube, and join us each week as we bridge the gap from playground to ivory tower.