553 High Standards, Human Teaching: Rethinking Rigor in Dental Hygiene Education

What if true rigor in education isn't about making learning harder—but making it more meaningful?   In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Marion Manski, MS, RDH, to reflect on a distinguished career in dental hygiene education. As she prepares for retirement, Marion shares how her philosophy of teaching has evolved, why high standards and compassion can coexist, and what today's educators can do to help students succeed without losing sight of their humanity.   This conversation is a thoughtful look at leadership, mentorship, and the lasting impact educators have on the future of the profession.   In This Episode:   How Marion's teaching philosophy has evolved over the years.   What academic rigor really means in today's educational environment.   Balancing high expectations with student support and empathy.   Advice for new dental hygiene educators entering academia.   Reflections on a career of teaching, mentorship, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.   Connect with Our Guest:   Marion Manski, MS, RDH Email: manskimc@vcu.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-manski-ms-rdh-839b0571/   Contact the Hosts:   Jessica Atkinson Email: jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com   Dave Torres Email: dtorres@endeavorb2b.com