About Dr. David-Tramantano
Dr. Johanna S. David-Tramantano is a career educator and educational leader whose work bridges research and practice to better support students during critical academic transitions. She brings nearly twenty-five years of experience as a teacher, coach, administrator, and professor, with a focus on literacy, executive functioning, and college readiness.
Her work is informed not only by research and professional practice, but also by her experience as a college parent. She hosts the Professor on Your Side podcast and is the author of an upcoming book for educators on the high school to college transition.
Executive Functioning Skills Every Freshman Should Have
In this episode of the Professor on Your Side podcast, host Dr. J Tramantano welcomes Professor Krisler Bailey, a higher education expert with 24 years of experience, to discuss strategies for helping college students, particularly freshmen, navigate executive functioning challenges. The conversation delves deeply into the transition from high school to college, the importance of unstructured time, and how to support diverse learners. They also touch on practical advice for parents and educators to better equip students for academic and personal success, including the use of planners and the importance of modeling good habits.