Karynecia Conner
Host of the Undisciplined PodcastDr. Karynecia (Kary-knee-see-yah) Elizabeth Conner is a teaching assistant professor of social studies at the University of Arkansas, jointly appointed to Curriculum and Instruction and African and African American Studies. Her perspectives of history are filtered through her work as a teacher educator. Her work uses the intersection between teacher activism and educational policy to inform her curriculum and teaching design.
She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Baylor University in August 2023, her M.Ed. from the University of Texas at Austin, and her B.A. in Political Science with an emphasis on policy analysis from the University of Houston in 2014. She has taught 6-12 youth social studies domestically and abroad.
Karynecia's work on this podcast aims to make space for everyone on the couch to discuss education. Dr. Conner hosts Undisciplined, a podcast produced in collaboration with the university's African and African American studies program and KUAF.
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In this episode, Kwanza Musi Dos Santos, an antiracism trainer and activist, sheds light on the rising movement of young Italians of color who are challenging Italy’s national narrative and advocating for greater inclusion. -
This episode explores Black women’s path into politics.
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In this episode, we explore the curricular foundations of Critical Economics education with Dr. Neil Shanks. -
In this episode, we speak with American historian John A. Cooper's distinguished professor, Randall B. Woods.
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This episode explores the role HBCUs like Grambling State University played in resisting Jim Crow oppression.
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The podcast Undisciplined focuses on how the discipline of African and African-American studies connects to every other academic field of study. Hosts Caree Banton and Karynecia Conner spoke with Alfredo Morabia, editor of the American Journal of Public Health, about the United States public health system. In this excerpt, he explains what attracted him to the study of epidemiology -
On today's show, we’ll learn more about drama at the state’s highest court. Also, a researcher investigates whether there is water on Mars. Plus, Roy Reed discusses the adrenaline rush of writing on a deadline. -
This episode reflects on our favorite episodes, learning opportunities, laughable moments, and the season. Listen to our highlight reels and see how we’ve grown over season 7. Then, be sure to share some of your favorite moments with us! We also give a preview of what’s to come in Season 8.Season 8 drops on January 15th! Stay Undisciplined!
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In this podcast episode, we speak with Dr. Angela Mosley-Monts, former interim Chancellor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion about connecting with people through the holidays and celebratory moments they hold dear. Mosley-Monts explains the importance of cultural intelligence, such as connecting with people through their holidays is significant for an increasingly interconnected world, doing business, and understanding different people in our community.
