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How in heaven’s name does someone BUILD A BRAIN! Please allow me to explain. In the late 1990’s, I was watching a webinar about teaching for intelligence. This very idea was counter to all I had been taught in college. Of course, intelligence is fixed - determined by the genes and early childhood. It can’t be “taught” or so I thought. But one man on the panel of child experts disagreed with everyone else. I saw his name was Reuven Feuerstein and he changed my life!
How in heaven’s name does someone BUILD A BRAIN! Please allow me to explain. In the late 1990’s, I was watching a webinar about teaching for intelligence. This very idea was counter to all I had been taught in college. Of course, intelligence is fixed - determined by the genes and early childhood. It can’t be “taught” or so I thought. But one man on the panel of child experts disagreed with everyone else. I saw his name was Reuven Feuerstein and he changed my life!
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Thursday Mar 26, 2026
A Life in Lessons: Interview with Shannon Almquist
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
There are certain people who impact your life in ways that cannot be measured. Shannon Almquist is one of those people. She is a superb educator and one of the best Feuerstein trainers to walk on earth. You will enjoy her many amusing and insightful stories in this episode. For even more, buy her book on Amazon: Parsonage: A Memoir of Shelter and Sharing
Show Credits
Host: Jeanne Zehr
Editor: Kibwe Cooper
Producer: Kibwe Cooper
Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

21 days ago
Very insightful! 💡