Welcome to Ed.—the podcast where we dig into the evolving landscape of higher education, teaching, and lifelong learning. 

Today, we’re stepping into the daily reality of the classroom—not the textbook theory, but what a day in the life actually looks like for both educators and students navigating today’s campus.

Joining us is Dr. CaLandra Pervis, Department Head of the Teacher Education Program at Lone Star College–Kingwood, to unpack the unscripted hours behind the desk, what today’s learners truly face, and how we connect preparation to the real world.

All of this on Season 2 Episode 2 of ED. 

For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com. Ed. was produced by Andy Luster and Twyla Coy, Music Provided by Liborio Conti.

Welcome to Ed.—the podcast where we dig into the evolving landscape of higher education, teaching, and lifelong learning. Today, we’re looking past the traditional four-year degree to explore how workforce credentials, adult education, and community partnerships are reshaping what it means to go back to school. Joining us to break it all down is Pat Chandler, Director of Continuing Education at Lone Star College-Kingwood. We’re diving into fast-track career pathways, lowering barriers for adult learners, and how education continues long after graduation day. All of this on the season premier of Season 2 Episode 1 of ED. 

The views expressed in this episode are those of the host, co-host, and any guests. They do not reflect the views or values of Lone Star College. For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com. Ed. was produced by Andy Luster and Twyla Coy, Music Provided by Liborio Conti.

This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Jeremy Coffman, Speech Professor at Prairie View A & M University to talk about the concept of speech communities, what they are, how they effect us, and how we can work within them to communicate better with those around us. All of this on Episode 13 of Ed. 

The views expressed in this episode are those of the host, co-host, and any guests. They do not reflect the views or values of Lone Star College. For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

Ed. was produced by Andy Luster and Twyla Coy, Music Provided by Liborio Conti.

This month on Ed. A special educational biography episode. Detailing the 33 year career of Eric Skiles, Professor of Theatre and Humanities and Artistic Director of Theatre at Lonestar College- Kingwood. A recognized Director, Actor, Vocalist, and Professor, this episode will detail his career as Andy and Twyla ask him about All of this on Episode 12 of Ed. 

 For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com. For further information about Eric Skiles, please visit his website at www.ecskiles.com

 Ed. was produced by Andy Luster and Twyla Coy, Music Provided by Liborio Conti.

This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla are once again joined by Nicole Foley Nelson to discuss Transitions in the academic setting. How transitions are dealt with going from high school to college, within the college years, and then post graduation. All of this on Episode 11 of Ed. 

For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

Ed. was produced by Andy Luster and Twyla Coy, Music Provided by Liborio Conti.

This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down to discuss taking breaks. What a break is, benefits and drawbacks, and how to reenter after taking a break. All of this on Episode 10 of Ed. 

For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

Ed. was produced by Andy Luster and Twyla Coy, Music Provided by Liborio Conti.

This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Krystal Archie, Career and Transfer Center Manager at Lonestar College- Kingwood to discuss resumes, interviews, and career tips and events for students . All of this on Episode 9 of Ed. 

 For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

Ed. was produced by Andy Luster and Twyla Coy, Music Provided by Liborio Conti.

This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down to discuss college friendships, college romantic relationships, and love languages and love styles. All of this on a special Valentines Episode of Ed. 

For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

This month on Ed. Andy sits down with Hillary Joubert, English Faculty  at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana to discuss AI in Education and how it will effect students and faculty currently and in the future. For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Dr. Ashley Brinkman, English Faculty at Lone Star College Kingwood, to discuss Soft Skills and the Hidden Curriculum that students should be aware of as they navigate the college experience. 

For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

EPISODE 5- Air- December 1st  2025- Difficult Conversations

This month on Ed. Andy sits down with David Putz- Professional Development Coordinator and Faculty member in Political Science at LoneStar College- Kingwood and Anne Amis- Dean of Languages, Speech, English, and Visual and Performing Arts at Lone Star College Kingwood to discuss Difficult Conversations that faculty may have with students, other faculty, administrators, and beyond. All of this on Episode 5 of Ed. The views expressed in this episode are those of the host, co-host, and any guests. They do not reflect the views or values of Lone Star College. For further information about Ed. Please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com.

EPISODE 4- Air- November1st  2025- Planning, Productivity, and Procrastination

This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Nicole Foley-Nelson, Academic Advisor at Lonestar College Kingwood to discuss Planning, Productivty, and Procrastination in the college environment. All of this on episode four of Ed. For more information about Ed., please visit our website at www.ed.buzzsprout.com. 

This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Sharon Kenemore, Academic Counselor at Lonestar College Kingwood to discuss mental health in the college setting. Then the three will discuss coping mechanisms, services, and other ways to help when students face distress at school or other life situations. All of this on episode three of Ed. 

Trigger Warning: This episode does contain conversations about deep mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. 

This month on Ed. Andy and Twyla sit down with Lilian Hulett, the Director of LoneStar College Kingwood’s Women’s Center to discuss student engagement as it relates to the college experience. Then, Twyla and Andy will examine the issue of Student Engagement in the classroom. Finally, our hosts will discuss their own campus rush week and the importance of extracurricular activities in the college experience. All of this on  episode two of Ed. 

On the inaugural episode of ED. Your host Andy Luster and co-host Twyla Coy- two experienced educators in higher education currently working as Professors at Lone Star College-Kingwood, a branch of the Lone Star College system in the Greater Houston, Texas, will introduce themselves and also talk about what Ed. is all about. Also in this episode, Andy and Twyla will discuss the importance of public speaking as it pertains to education, and ability to succeed in the workforce. Finally, our hosts will cover the changes taking place at their own institution as they relate to textbooks and curtailing their rising costs. All of this on the opening episode of Ed.