Under the best of circumstances, adolescence can be a challenging time. Navigating shifting friendships. Sorting out relationships with parents….
Frederic Reamer
Frederic Reamer, PhD, brings sophistication to The Public's Radio as the producer of the compelling series This I Believe – New England, modeled on the national This I Believe project.
Reamer's involvement with National Public Radio began in 2000 when he was invited to broadcast a national commentary for All Things Considered. Over the years, Reamer has made guest appearances on various radio broadcasts throughout the country. His own This I Believe essay was broadcast on NPR in 2005 as part of the national series. In March of 2007, Dr. Reamer became the producer of This I Believe – Rhode Island, later changed to This I Believe - New England, which broadcasts weekly on The Public's Radio.
Reamer is a professor in the graduate program of the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subjects of professional ethics, professional malpractice and liability. Reamer is also the author of books on professional ethics, criminal justice, and research methods.
This I Believe Rhode Island: Identity
The famed writer and poet Gertrude Stein once said, ”Growing has no connection with audience. Audience has no connection with identity.” Stein’s claim…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Kindness
Too often, it seems kindness in our world is in short supply. Politicians take vicious swipes at each other during election season. Talk-show callers…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Climate Change
Climate change is a hot button issue, that’s for sure. Reputable survey after survey indicate that the majority of people believe that climate change is…
This I Believe Rhode lsland: Hamlet
Imagine yourself as a high school English teacher trying to inspire your students to grapple with the complex nuances embedded in Shakespearian…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Winter
Here we are, right smack in the heart of another New England winter. For some, this stretch of months with early sunsets is filled with dread — frosty…
This I Believe New England – Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy
All of us have certain days and dates seared into our memories because of their profound impact.
This I Believe Rhode Island: Normalcy
All of us have grown weary of the steady diet of dreadful news that saturates radio and television broadcasts, newspaper headlines, and social media ale…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Milestones
As we march through life, most of us develop deeper, richer, and more nuanced insights about what this journey means. Isn’t it true that, under the…
This I Believe New England – Kindness
Too often, it seems kindness in our world is in short supply. Politicians take vicious swipes at each other during election season. Talk-show callers…
