Karen G. Foley from the Juvenile Protective Association emphasizes the critical role of relationships in supporting children's mental health and well-being. She highlights that just as chronically hungry children cannot learn, neither can those who are emotionally hurting. The discussion explores how the organization provides school-based mental health services, fostering long-term relationships with educators, parents, and students. Karen shares insights on the importance of understanding a chi...
Jan 13, 2025•45 min•Ep. 427
Diana Munoz from Oxford Business College shares her inspiring insights on the transformative power of education for underprivileged students, many of whom have fled conflict or difficult circumstances in their home countries. The college offers a unique environment tailored for mature students, providing them with the opportunity to earn a degree in business management while balancing work and family responsibilities. Diana emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and open atmosphere w...
Jan 06, 2025•44 min•Ep. 426
This podcast episode serves as a reflective roundup for the year 2024, where Mark Taylor contemplates personal growth and the importance of putting oneself first amidst the busy demands of life. He discusses his journey as a musician and educator, highlighting the challenges faced by teachers and the need for a supportive educational environment that centers around the child's experience. Mark emphasizes the significance of self-care and balance, encouraging listeners to prioritize their well-be...
Dec 30, 2024•19 min•Ep. 425
Richard Jack III is dedicated to shaping tomorrow's leaders and empowering adults through personal development. Leading several impactful organisations—Ladies and Gentlemen by Choice, focusing on youth development; RJ3 Consultants, exclusively for adult personal growth; and Constructive Community Culture Academy, designed to help schools address behavioural challenges to boost academic achievement—he brings a wealth of experience from 21 years of military service and a Master of Science in Couns...
Dec 23, 2024•44 min•Ep. 424
Teach to Work: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Proje c t Can Close the Skills Gap in America . Patty Alper shares her insights on how mentorship can significantly bridge the skills gap in education and empower students to achieve their first successes. With over 20 years of mentoring experience, she emphasizes the transformative power of project-based learning, where students take the lead in defining their projects and learning through real-world applications. Patty's highlights the importance of...
Dec 16, 2024•53 min•Ep. 423
Dr. Almitra L. Berry is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant focused on the education of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in America’s K12 education system. Her research focuses on equity and academic achievement for marginalized learners – particularly in majority-of-color, low-wealth, large, urban school districts. She hosts the podcast, Educational Equity Emancipation; is the author of the book, Effecting Change for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learne...
Dec 09, 2024•45 min•Ep. 422
Renès Lophanor's new book "I Still Love Teaching Despite Having All The Reasons In The World To Quit” delves into the heart of educational reform, focusing on student engagement and innovative teaching methods. It’s a reflection of his two-decade long journey as a teacher, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of the profession. Takeaways: The importance of building personal relationships with students to foster respect and understanding. Teachers often leave the profession due to l...
Dec 02, 2024•49 min•Ep. 421
Dr. John Chanaca has over 42 years of teaching/counseling experience in PA and SC public schools. After completing his bachelor's and master's Degrees in elementary education, he taught in various elementary and middle schools at multiple locations with different socioeconomic and cultural groups. He obtained his certification in counseling from Marywood University in PA. John also holds a certificate in public School administration from Penn State University. In addition, he has been a Licensed...
Nov 25, 2024•52 min•Ep. 420
Michelle Choairy is a mom of a complex kid. She has been her son’s best advocate and has learned through the years what it takes to get the best care for her child. She is the Founder of Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids, a support group for mothers with children with disabilities. She has a passion for helping families re-evaluate and prioritize their dynamics, along with guiding them from confusion to clarity while raising complex children. Takeaways: Michelle emphasizes the importance of sel...
Nov 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 419
John Foster is an author, executive, angel investor, and lifelong student of markets, John’s career failed its way through process engineering, operations, business management, M&A, and corporate strategy; finally failing big enough to exit. He now teaches kids the lowdown on business and entrepreneurship, hoping they will fail bigger and sooner. John discusses the transformative approach of Middle School MBA, a curriculum designed to teach middle school students advanced business and econom...
Nov 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 418
Today I wanted to share with you my 1st AI generated podcast. Why do this? I wanted to see what was possible and if it in anyway will be helpful for me and you in the future. I used https://notebooklm.google - added my website and details of the last few Education on Fire podcasts and asked it to create a recap show for you. It produced a 23 minute episode and created it in less than 5 minutes. It has 2 hosts and they discuss insights and takeaways from the last few podcasts. Let me know what yo...
Nov 04, 2024•26 min•Ep. 417
Douglas Robbins is a passionate writer and author, he discovered the power of words at a young age. Fuelled by a deep connection to language, he dedicated himself to writing and has authored five captivating books. Douglas also has a podcast for seekers looking to improve themselves and the world. The discussion between Mark Taylor and Douglas Robbins tackles the essential question of what education should truly encompass in the 21st century.Douglas shares his conviction that traditional educati...
Oct 28, 2024•46 min•Ep. 416
Lucinda has been a story lover since she and her family watched TV and movies together. Her father taught her how to find the deeper layers of a story. This love prompted her to pursue a double major BA in Religious Studies and Theatre and Speech, a MA in Theatre Arts, and finally a MAEd so she could share her love of stories with her students. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest but has lived in Southern Arizona for over 28 years moving there after a three month trip circumnavigating the globe...
Oct 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 415
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences, engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and it...
Oct 14, 2024•41 min•Ep. 414
Great buildings need a connection to the outdoors, one that is only achieved through the use of glass. Uncontrolled sunlight causes glare and overheating that can make an otherwise beautiful space painful to be in. New building energy codes can block your way. So Dr. Doug Milburn of Advanced Glazings Ltd created Solera® a line of highly insulating light diffusing glass. What you should consider about Daylighting Education. Daylighting done well produces visual comfort. Glare is eliminated. Light...
Oct 07, 2024•51 min•Ep. 413
Dr. Nagrath helps students overcome mathematics anxiety. Aditya is the creator and founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy which helps students learn years of mathematics over the course of a few months using their system just 10 minutes per day, 3 days per week. With a PhD in Mathematics & Computer Sciences, Dr. Nagrath has spent over 30 years in industry as a software engineer, author, leader, speaker, and serial entrepreneur working on everything from atomic clocks to iOS and And...
Sep 30, 2024•33 min•Ep. 412
Catrina Lowri founded Neuroteachers to help educational settings work with their autistic and neurodivergent learners to find simple solutions for neuro -inclusive practice. Catrina is neurodivergent herself, having the dual diagnosis of dyslexia and bipolar disorder and has traits of ADHD, dyspraxia and Auditory Processing Disorder. She is a qualified special needs teacher and an experienced SENCO and advisory teacher. She uses her unique status as an expert by lived experience and a teacher wi...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 411
We are back this week with a catch up / new season launch show. I'm interested in knowing your thoughts on having personalised playlists for different education sectors, ages or subjects. Let me know if this would be helpful. https://www.educationonfire.com/
Sep 16, 2024•8 min•Ep. 410
While I take a short break over the summer holidays here are some resources you may not have seen or heard that will keep your FIRE burning. There are LIVE video podcasts on YouTube which have not been released on the audio platforms due to the visual elements. You can find them at www.youtube.com/@educationonfire5530/ I have been a guest on a number of podcasts where I get to share thoughts and ideas that may be new to you because they have a slightly different educational focus. They are: Podc...
Aug 12, 2024•6 min•Ep. 409
This is a recording from 2018 with John Coe. He shares his educational experiences, views and involvement with the National Association for Primary Education since 1980. John sadly passed away earlier this year and I wanted to share this conversation so you can hear the essence of NAPE and their continued support for primary education. This is my celebration and commemoration of John who has influenced me greatly. John Coe began teaching in Essex. After primary headships, first of a small rural ...
Aug 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 408
Follow Jelly Bean on her exciting adventures as a fourth-grader facing challenges that resonate with children of her age. From navigating friendships and family dynamics to discovering the complexities of life, Jelly Bean’s journey is filled with valuable life lessons. Amy Meislin Pollack, a retired teacher, parent and grandparent, highlights how to raise happy children, how to talk to them about difficult topics and how to help them face challenges like bullying, low-self esteem, friendship, po...
Jul 29, 2024•52 min•Ep. 407
Phyllis Leavitt has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. Her focus today is on her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis . 'When I became a psychotherapist, I never imagined I would one day be entering a “political” arena. But the more I worked with widespread family dysfunction and its horrifying legacy of pain and violence, the more I realized t...
Jul 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 406
Rella B Books believes that childhood should be a magical journey filled with imagination, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Our store is the brainchild of the creative and playful alter ego, Rella B, who knows that growing up should never mean giving up on the joy of discovery and wonder. We're on a mission to bring the ultimate mashup of work and play to the lives of little ones and their families. Discover this delightful collection of children's books, crafted with love and imagination. ...
Jul 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 405
Ally Sousa has worked in education for more than 16 years and has a longstanding interest in teachers’ CPD and supporting ECTs. She’s a former teacher and currently leads the content creation at BlueSky Education where she works with a wide range of teachers to create professional development resources. Prior to joining BlueSky, Ally taught in secondary education. While teaching physical education at Gosport and Fareham MAT, she took on the role of Initial Teacher Training manager and profession...
Jul 08, 2024•38 min•Ep. 404
Deaf Choices UK support parents of deaf children to make the best CHOICE(S) for Language, Literacy and Communication. They believe that every deaf child and every family has a unique set of needs and DCUK is here to help you navigate and explore the choices that are available to you, so that you can make an informed choice. Deaf Choices UK is the only charity in the UK that provide training in Cued Speech. Kathy Kenny works as a family advisor for Deaf Choices UK. She has a background in educa...
Jul 01, 2024•44 min•Ep. 403
A kind of State of the Union episode with Mark looking back over the last 8 years and plans for the future of Education on Fire. To find out more about Ecamm the software I use to record my podcasts, videos and live streams visit https://www.educationonfire.com/ecamm You can use my affiliate link to get a 14 day free trials and they have a 30% discount during July 2024. Have you seen the Education on Fire YouTube channel? https://www.youtube.com/@educationonfire5530/...
Jun 28, 2024•15 min•Ep. 402
Mary Ruppenthal is a registered architect and an Associate Principal at HED, one of the oldest and largest architecture and engineering firms in the country, with 400+ employees and annual revenues above $100M. They serve clients nationwide in a broad range of market sectors, including Healthcare, Higher Education, Mission Critical, Housing and Mixed-Use, Pre-K 12, Science, Manufacturing and Product Development, Workplace, Community, and Government. With nearly 30 years of experience in public a...
Jun 24, 2024•42 min•Ep. 401
Jeffrey Benson has four decades of experience as a teacher, mentor, and administrator. His work and publications focus on conflict resolution, restorative discipline, learning theory, trauma, inclusive classes, and staff and leadership development. He coaches principals, teachers, provides workshops, and facilitates school-change teams. He supports schools to be more successful with more students, rooted in understanding how people learn, the starting point for all we should do in schools. His l...
Jun 17, 2024•48 min
Jennifer Redmond - Producer, Digital and Learning at BBC Philharmonic Jennifer Redmond has worked in the broadcasting industry for over 20 years, across many different BBC brands and content areas including BBC Radios 3 and 4, Blue Peter, Entertainment and Factual, specialising in interactive content and audio production. Jen is currently a Producer for the BBC Philharmonic, responsible for Digital and Learning, which involves devising school, family and community concerts and workshops, and pro...
Jun 10, 2024•32 min
Dr. Bill Coplin is an award-winning professor and founder of the undergraduate Policy Studies major at the top ranked Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. As a social innovator, Coplin is committed to transforming high school and college education into a well-rounded experience that promotes professional skill development for real-world application. Throughout his tenure, Coplin has dedicated his 65-year career to education reform across academia and for the p...
Jun 03, 2024•42 min
