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Listen to the Helpers

Fred Rogers Institute
Fred Rogers Institute
Fred Rogers
Education
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Early Childhood Education
Fred Rogers Archive
Educators' Neighborhood
Parent Child Plus
Six Fundamentals Of Learning and Growing
Curiosity
Domestic Violence
Radical Acceptance
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Latrobe Art Center
Play Therapy
Emotional Labor
Fayetteville, United States
Social Work
Early Intervention
Disability Advocacy

The Fred Rogers Institute advances the legacy of Fred Rogers by investing in the strengths of families and caring adults to support the healthy development of children. Join us as we elevate the voices of helpers to share their stories, while grounding conversation in the work of Fred Rogers.

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Join Sarah Goehring and Kenzee Knott for a reflection on the 2026 Work of Fred Rogers Conference.

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Alecko Fekos, graduating senior from Saint Vincent College, joins this episode of Listen to the Helpers to share about his experience as a Fred Rogers Scholar and his plans to become a helper in law enforcement post-graduation.

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Dr. Clarence E. Wright joins this episode of Listen to the Helpers to share his experiences as the Fred Rogers Institute and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Fellow in Theology and Ministry, along with his many other roles as a helper.

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On this episode of Listen to the Helpers, Nathaniel Pettit explains his experiences as a researcher and Montessori educator, and explores ways that Fred Rogers has inspired his own work.

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Alecko Fekos
Student in the Fred Rogers Scholars Program; youth service worker at Adelphi Village
Fred Rogers Scholars Program, Saint Vincent College
Episode: Kindness is Free with Alecko Fekos
Clarence E. Wright
Fellow in Theology and Ministry, Fred Rogers Institute and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; pastor and scholar
Fred Rogers Institute; Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; Love Zion Baptist Church, North Philadelphia
Episode: Legacy of Faith with Dr. Clarence E. Wright
Nathaniel Pettit
PhD student in human development and learning sciences; former Montessori teacher
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Appreciation is a Holy Thing with Nathaniel Pettit
Emily Uhrin
Archivist at the Fred Rogers Institute
Fred Rogers Institute
Episode: Creative Energy with Emily Uhrin
Jen Sims
Play therapist and clinical director at The Redwood Center for Children and Families
The Redwood Center for Children and Families
Episode: Play is the Real Therapy with Jennifer Sims
Michael Tusay
Executive Director of Latrobe Art Center
Latrobe Art Center
Episode: Doing the Quiet Work with Michael Tusay
Rob Nunn
Fifth grade teacher
Edwardsville, Illinois; Educators' Neighborhood participant
Episode: The Power of "I Don't Know" with Rob Nunn
Jessica Caraos
Educators' Neighborhood member and virtual kindergarten teacher in Wisconsin
Episode: Doing Your Part with Jessica Caraos
Emma Swift Lee
Director of the Fred Rogers Institute
Fred Rogers Institute
Episode: Who are the Helpers? with Emma Swift Lee

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Sarah Geering
Director of Programs at the Fred Rogers Institute and frequent host in Educators' Neighborhood discussions
Kenzee Knott
Co-host/host with focus on education and helping practices, affiliated with the Fred Rogers Institute

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Kindness is Free with Alecko Fekos
Q: What does it mean to be a helper in Alecko's view?
Alecko describes being a helper as practical, everyday actions that make people feel seen and valued, such as saying good morning or giving a compliment, which cumulatively create a safer, more connected community.
Creative Energy with Emily Uhrin
Q: How does the article Nurturing Creative Energy frame creativity beyond traditional arts?
The article reframes creativity as a broad, inclusive capacity tied to play, curiosity, and everyday problem-solving, with stories illustrating how adults can model creative thinking and how children learn by doing rather than by being told.
Creative Energy with Emily Uhrin
Q: Why is the archive so important for researchers and educators?
Emily highlights the archive as a living resource that preserves decades of materials, notes, and viewer mail, enabling researchers to study Rogers' approach to child development and creativity; the discussion also emphasizes digitization efforts and accessibility.
Creative Energy with Emily Uhrin
Q: How intentional was Fred Rogers about inclusivity in his work and writing?
Emily explains that inclusivity and acceptance were natural and deliberate in Fred Rogers' approach, demonstrated through concrete examples in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood and through the idea that attitudes are caught, not taught.
Doing Your Part with Jessica Caraos
Q: What insights have you drawn from the Educators' Neighborhood community that you've applied to your practice?
The cohort has shown me the value of diverse viewpoints and collaboration in child-centered work. It reinforced that being part of a community helps me reflect on my practice, understand different experiences, and keep imagination, wonder, and play at the core of teaching.

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The show centers on everyday helpers who support children and families, grounded in Fred Rogers' philosophy. Across episodes, conversations span education, early childhood development, caregiving, and community-based approaches to support families, with a strong emphasis on listening, curiosity, trust, and humane mentorship. Noteworthy elements include the Educators' Neighborhood network, the helper mindset as an action rather than a title, and integration of archival and media expertise to illuminate how generosity and practical care shape outcomes for kids and caregivers. The format often blends personal stories, research-informed insights, and concrete strategies that listeners—especially educators, social workers, program directors, and... more

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1. Alecko Fekos
2. Clarence E. Wright
3. Nathaniel Pettit
4. Emily Uhrin
5. Jen Sims
6. Michael Tusay
7. Rob Nunn
8. Jessica Caraos

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