Lou Hirsch
University Professor, TEDx Speaker, and Founding Director of FIELD
Dr. Lou Hirsch is a university professor, TEDx speaker, and the founding director of FIELD — a faculty innovation initiative at the University of Kentucky. His work sits at the intersection of higher education leadership, curriculum design, and student-centered teaching. He's spent his career proving that small, intentional moments of human connection are the engine of transformative education. Best for shows on education, leadership, and institutional change.
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July 19, 2026
Human Connection in Teaching With Lou Hirsch
Most of us can remember a teacher who noticed us, but we struggle to remember the worksheet, the lecture slide, or the exact content on the exam. That’s where this conversation with Dr. Lou Hirsch lands: the real unit of change in higher education isn’t another tool or another “coverage” strategy, it’s the small, intentional moments of human connection that create trust and make learning stick. We talk about why modern systems built on speed, scale, and deadlines often squeeze out creativity, e...
Guest: Lou Hirsch