Today, Lara welcomes a passionate advocate for transforming how our children learn—not through rigid systems, but through imagination, emotion, and connection.
Dr. Gillian Judson is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and the visionary behind imaginED. Her research spans imaginative and ecological education, educational leadership, and the role of wonder in learning. As the author and editor of numerous books on the power of imagination in education, Dr. Judson has dedicated her career to helping educators and parents see learning not just as information transfer, but as a deeply emotional and creative experience.
In today’s episode, Dr. Judson shares how imagination isn’t just a "nice to have"—it’s the cornerstone of meaningful learning. Together, we explore why imagination is essential for kids in today’s fast-paced, screen-saturated world, and how it can re-engage learners who feel disconnected or uninspired. Whether it’s in a classroom, at home, or out in nature, Dr. Judson offers practical strategies that parents can use to ignite curiosity, creativity, and joy in their children’s learning journeys.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make learning feel less like a chore and more like an adventure, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how you can nurture imagination at home—and why doing so just might change everything.
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Follow Dr. Judson’s work:
New Book: Cultivating Imagination in Leadership: Transforming Schools and Communities
Twitter: @perfinker
Blog: imaginED education that inspires all learners
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Intro Music: Good Times by Patrick Patrikios
Sting Music: Purple Planet Music – Timelapse