Our second episode focuses on the article “Human-to-Human Relationship Model as a Strategy for Student (and Teacher) Success" by Romann-Aas and Hintze, publishing in the International Journal of Process Education in June 2025.The article highlights that true student success stems not just from techniques, but from authentic human-to-human relationships. Inspired by nursing theorist Joyce Travelbee, it encourages educators to move beyond "teacher" and "student" roles, instead seeing each person as a unique individual. When teachers genuinely connect with students as whole human beings, fostering an "I-You" bond, it profoundly impacts achievement, growth, and willingness to learn.The authors detail a five-phase process for building these impactful relationships: from the initial "Original Encounter" where we move beyond roles, through "Emerging Identities" where we recognize uniqueness, to "Empathy" and "Sympathy" (understanding and desiring to help), culminating in "Rapport"—a state of experienced relatedness. This approach aligns perfectly with Process Education's focus on the "whole person" and fostering environments ripe for active learning, where students feel valued and engaged.Compelling evidence shows that strong teacher-student relationships directly correlate with not only academic success, but personal growth…on the part of both teacher and student!This isn't about adding more to your plate; it's about rediscovering the profound humanity at the core of our educational journey.

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