Teaching in Higher Ed

Teaching in Higher Ed


Lessons in Love and Learning from Mr. Rogers’ Legacy

July 17, 2025

Jennifer Baumgartner shares some lessons in love and learning from Mr. Rogers’ legacy on episode 579 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

Mr. Rodgers was a very comforting influence as a young child.
-Jennifer Baumgartner

Moving slowly or taking your time is a very key theme of Mr. Rogers neighborhood, and also Fred Rogers’ life and the way he lived it.
-Jennifer Baumgartner

He didn’t shy away from talking about difficult subjects.
-Jennifer Baumgartner

Anything that is mentionable is manageable.
-Jennifer Baumgartner

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