Bonus Episode: Caroline Levander: Embracing Creativity in Education

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

Tony Mantor

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5.0 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide,' host Tony Mantor sits down with Caroline Levander, a scholar and educator from Rice University, to discuss her new book 'Invent Ed.' They explore how historical insights can shape contemporary education, the importance of fostering creativity in students, and strategies for mitigating stress in academic environments. Carolyn shares valuable advice for students and educators alike on shifting mind...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, hosted by Tony Mature.
0:15.3	Broadcasting from the heart of Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:21.1	Join us as our guests share their raw, howlful stories.
0:25.7	Some will spark laughter.
0:27.9	Others will move you to tears.
0:30.8	These real-life journeys inspire, connect, and remind you that you're never alone.
0:38.3	We're igniting a global movement to empower everyone to make a lasting difference
0:44.3	by fostering deep awareness, unwavering acceptance and profound understanding of autism and mental health.
0:53.3	Tune in, be inspired, and join us in transforming the world one story at a time.
1:03.0	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor.
1:04.9	Welcome to Why Not Me, embracing autism and mental health worldwide.
1:09.6	Joining us today is Carolyn Levander, who is a distinguished scholar and educator at Rice University.
1:16.2	She has a background blending rigorous research, forward-looking vision, who consistently seeks
1:22.0	to bridge gaps between disciplines and empower learners to imagine new possibilities.
1:29.4	Her newest work, Invent Ed,
1:35.1	invites readers on a compelling journey through the evolving educational landscape, challenging traditional models, spotlighting emergent technology and mythologies, and urging educators,
1:41.7	students, and policymakers alike to rethink what it means to teach,
1:46.4	learn, and create in the 21st century. Whether you're a teacher, striving to invigorate your
1:52.1	classroom and administrator plotting institutional transformation, or simply someone passionate
1:57.7	about the future of learning, invite ed offers a timely, imaginative, and
2:03.1	hopeful guide. We've got a great conversation coming, so before we dive into our episode,
2:08.6	we'll be back with an uninterrupted show right after a word from our sponsors. Thanks for coming on.
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