EDMA 610 Faculty Interview Response: Dr. Neddeau by Ben Seipel

Mariela Sanchez

2025-10-17 19:23:00 UTC

First and foremost, thank you Dr. Neddeau! I found your research on storytelling to be very fascinating. I have always found art to be a way to express myself. I also appreciate the advice that you gave in terms of researching things that bring you joy and satisfaction. I would like to thank you for expressing gratitude of your ancestors, I always remember my roots and how I was able to achieve what I could with the help and motivation of those around me. Thank you for keeping your language and knowledge alive through your academic research, it is so beautiful that you wrote a piece in your native language. Thank you for all of your research and the special work that you do in your native language.

Adriana Peck

2025-10-18 18:37:22 UTC

Love Dr. Neddeau! I learned so much from the Arts Methods class during the credential program. I have personally learned a lot about Art and how it impacts student learning through my personal work experience, and I appreciated hearing Dr. Neddeau's insights about this topic since he is incredibly knowledgeable on the subject. I admire how Dr. Neddeau works so hard to keep his cultural identity and language alive, especially through peer-reviewed research! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your perspectives with us.

Krystal Herrera

2025-10-18 18:37:40 UTC

Thank you so much Dr. Neddeau, I hope I get to work with you! I took your credential art course last semester and I loved how interactive and unique it was. I appreciate how you shared your experience publishing your poem. I think it is so powerful how you are the last one in your family who speaks the language and values it so much you wanted to spread it through your poem.

Mitch Barker

2025-10-18 18:40:02 UTC

Thank you Dr. Neddeau,

I appreciated hearing about the different unique aspects of research you are apart of. I think it is so cool how diverse you are as far as what you are involved in. I think it is neat how you use some personal ideas to start your research, and then use those experiences to frame your professional research topic.

Briando Contreras

2025-10-18 18:42:26 UTC

It was awesome being in your class when I was in the credential program and thank you for sharing this video about yourself. You have a diverse background and experience in education. From your field of study, you research to see how Arts have an impact in student achievement in the classroom. This helps people explore issues and challenges in education. Browning's given approach in his research is storytelling in conferences and meetings. You have always believed that any student can have a creative spot in themselves. Well done.

Lidia

2025-10-18 18:42:58 UTC

I appreciated how positive he was and how he shared about his personal connections with research. His advice was appreciated and is true that you should seek what excited you.

Cristina Pucci

2025-10-18 18:43:24 UTC

Thank you, Dr. Neddeau, for your kind words of encouragement for us as researchers. I agree with you that we should not expend ourselves on research that does not bring us any sense of joy. I also loved hearing about your unique experience and perspective that you bring to your research.

Julie McCarthy

2025-10-18 18:43:34 UTC

Thank you, Dr. Neddeau, for sharing your experience in research. I really appreciate how you said your favorite publishers are your ancestors. This shows that you are interested in the research in an ethical way by grounding your ideas in the raw culture of your tribe. Who better to learn from than our ancestors?

Brittany Hester

2025-10-18 18:43:35 UTC

Thank you so much for your insight, Dr. Neddeau! I really like your advice about seeking what excites you when researching and to lead with love. This really resonated with me because that is my life goal, so applying it to research makes me more excited to dive into my research.

HMB

2025-10-18 18:43:47 UTC

Thank you for sharing, Dr. Neddeau. I like that he shared he’s done his research to amplify indigenous voices and experiences. I love how he uses storytelling and art to share his message and research.

Savannah Anderson

2025-10-18 18:44:02 UTC

Thank you Dr. Neddeau,

It was fun to hear your perspective on guiding ancestors and how you approach education through art, and his guiding ancestors. Exploring issues must happen with interests, and to look at things outside of your own preconceived notion, so I appreciate his outlook and wise words as well.

Sue Kelly

2025-10-18 18:44:17 UTC

Thank you Dr. Neddeau. I really appreciate how you are so tied to your ancestors and family. Your advice on seeking what excites you is great advice as well as staying humble. Thank you.

Alondra Plancarte

2025-10-18 18:44:26 UTC

Thank you for sharing about your research! I found your lens of equity and inclusion through story telling very interesting. I also liked how you shared that your favorite researchers are your ancestors. This is a powerful statement. Additionally, I agree in the importance of seeking to understand. Humanizing our research can allow us to do what you yourself mentioned, weaving our personal with our professional. Thank you for saying to seek what excites us and to be humble. I hope to learn more about you!

Julianna Jackson

2025-10-18 18:44:32 UTC

This introduction highlights a meaningful blend of personal identity and professional scholarship. The focus on storytelling, Indigenous methodologies, and the preservation of Potawatomi language reflects a powerful commitment to cultural continuity. The integration of art, language, and education demonstrates how creativity can support academic growth. The message to lead with love, humility, and joy in research is an inspiring reminder of how scholarship can stay deeply human and connected to ancestral wisdom.

Griselda Rivera

2025-10-18 18:44:34 UTC

I appreciate how professor Neddeau’s words highlight how research can connect personal identity, culture, and scholarship. I admire his focus on storytelling and Indigenous methodologies, showing that research can honor ancestors while advancing education. His advice to “seek what excites you” and lead with love is a meaningful reminder to approach scholarship with passion and humility.

Steph Roman

2025-10-18 18:44:53 UTC

Thank you Dr. Neddeau!

I liked that you explore issues through a lens and perspective that is centered in storytelling. I also really appreciated your advice on seeking research topics that excite you and bring you joy and fulfillment since I always unfortunately have found looking for a topic as more of a chore instead of looking at it from your perspective so it really made me reflect on my own thinking.

Kyle Auxier

2025-10-18 18:45:15 UTC

Dr. Neddeau,

I really appreciate your research on Indigenous culture and how it connects to education. Your work reminded me of the importance of honoring students’ stories and cultural knowledge, something I strive to do when working with justice-impacted youth. I also found your advice about seeking what excites you and staying humble in your research especially meaningful. It’s a good reminder to stay grounded in purpose and to approach my work with curiosity and respect.

Stephanie Baldree

2025-10-18 18:47:02 UTC

I really appreciate his thought process on ancestry and how important it is to research something important to you. I love that he was able to research what brought him joy and how that is the biggest thing he advocates. I loved how he stated his favorite publishers are his ancestors. Thank you so much Dr. Neddeau, I hope to possibly work with you in the future.

Sharon Lewis

2025-10-18 18:47:47 UTC

Dr. Neddeau was inspiring that he is embracing his culture which isn’t always easy when you aren’t a member of the mainstream culture. I also like that he grew comfortable to use critical race theory in his research. I also appreciated that he is keeping his culture alive as he is the last member of his family that speaks his native tongue of Potawatomi. I just enjoyed his overall demeanor and the sage advice he gave of leading with love and being humble. This is helpful as research topics and working on a thesis will take a lot out of you. Good to remember to have that balance.

Fatimah Khan

2025-10-18 18:47:47 UTC

Thank you so much, Dr. Neddeau! I appreciate the feedback you gave. I found his research on cultural identity and language to be very interesting. We can see how this is something really important to him, which is nice to see and hear. I liked the advice Dr. Neddeau gave towards the end of his how we should seek something that excites us when researching, as well as leave with love and be humble, which I appreciate him talking about.

Nicole Keane

2025-10-18 20:03:24 UTC

I really appreciate how you mentioned your favorite researchers are your ancestors and how they have allowed you to learn so much about your culture. I also thought it was so interesting that you mentioned that you had research written in multiple languages.

Abigail Stebbins

2025-10-27 02:01:12 UTC

Thank you, Browning, for taking the time to share such valuable insight on your research and the research process. You bring a unique Indigenous perspective to the Chico State SOE and your work has had a lasting impact. Your art course last semester completely changed my outlook on arts education for the better. Thank you!