Andy Marcinek is a thinker, leader, and educator. He has helped schools continue to rethink what is possible in learning through technology and innovative practices. Andrew Marcinek is currently the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School. Andrew was the first Chief Open Education Advisor for the US Department of Education. In that role, Andrew focused on accelerating the adoption of open education policies within the Department and across the federal government. As...
May 08, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Don Wettrick is a leader and educator that supports innovation and entrepreneurship in schools and communities. Don Wettrick is the President and founder of STARTedUP , a nonprofit that provides entrepreneurial events, training, and seed funding for young entrepreneurs. STARTedUP also supports Innovate WithIN, a state wide pitch competition in Indiana. Don is also a podcast host for STARTedUP , which hosts some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and authors....
May 05, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Noah is a coach and head of athlete development for the Williams Racing Academy, https://www.williamsracingacademy.com/ . He also hosts The Second Echelon Podcast, https://www.williamsracingacademy.com/thesecondechelon . Noah and I discuss competitive cycling, and how his work as a coach continues to grow more and more technical in nature. Noah has seen and experienced cycling over many years as a fan, competitor, and now coach. More about Noah can be found here, https://www.williamsracingacadem...
Apr 29, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode, Amber and I talk about the demands of being a school leader in these uncertain times, and her efforts to understand those around her using the wisdom of the Enneagram. Amber Teamann is the proud principal of Whitt Elementary in Wylie ISD in Wylie, Texas. During her educational career, Amber’s comprehensive understanding of student learning has resulted in a successful blend of technology and teaching. From a 4th grade teacher at a public school technology center, to her role as ...
Apr 27, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This episode future Bill Selak. Bill and I discuss the future of learning as well as his passion around sound design. Bill is an ISTE Kay L. Bitter Vision Award winner, ISTE Emerging Leader, Google Certified Innovator, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Educator Level 2, Apple Teacher, ISTE Certified Educator, and I’m Leading Edge Certified in Online & Blended Teaching, the Digital Educator, and Professional Developer certifications. He uses technology to shape the experience of ...
Apr 22, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode, we talk about some of the ways that Josh is serving his community during this global pandemic, how to modernize the library learning experience, and some the people and moments that have shaped Josh as a dad, educator, and athlete. More about Josh, his work, books, and how we supports schools can be found at www.joshstumpenhorst.com
Apr 14, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This episode features Dr. Monica Burns. To learn more about Monica and her work head over to classtechtips.com. You can also connectwith her on all of these social media channels: Twitter: @ClassTechTips, Facebook: ClassTechTips and Instagram: @ClassTechTips. Listen, rate, and review her podcast, Easy EdTech Podcast: https://classtechtips.com/category/podcast/ Don't forget to read: Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom : classtechtips.com/books ....
Apr 13, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This episode is part of my efforts to feature the contributions of the Pattonville High School Class of 1992, and it was a pleasure or laugh and smile with Wendy. We also explored the skills that we bring to the work place. The ideas of solving problems, getting things done, helping systems changes, project management, and getting things organized. We even spent a few moments talking about our mutual love of Colorado.
Apr 04, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Heather is a 1991 Pattonville graduate, small business owner, and entrepreneur. We talk about the wisdom that comes from growing your own business, the subjects in schools that have crept back into her work, and the joy that she gets in supporting so many around the country as they expand their businesses. It was insightful to hear how communications, marketing, science, and listening are all keys to her success. Heather is Clinical & Business Development Educator at Jan Marini....
Apr 04, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Michelle and I talk about the importance of caring for students heads and hearts especially in this time of distance learning. Michelle is an SEL Expert, Elementary Educator, Mindfulness Practitioner, National & Tedx Speaker. More on Michele HERE
Apr 04, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Kelly and I talk about a number of big ideas including her founding a school and how it supports kids. To learn more about Kelly, go HERE .
Apr 04, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This episode features Jane Bannester. Jane is a teacher at Ritenour High School and a 1992 Graduate of Pattonville High School. Check out more about what she does with media convergence HERE .
Apr 04, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Michele and I talk about her new book as well as modern learning and all of its elements. Michele Eaton is the Director of Virtual and Blended Learning for the M.S.D. of Wayne Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. She focuses on staff and course development for Achieve Virtual Education Academy and provides leadership for the district's blended initiatives. Michele is a CoSN CETL and 2016 Next Generation Leader, 2018 EdWeek Leader to Learn From, President Elect of the ISTE Online Learning Network, ...
Mar 18, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This is our first of many episodes together as we discuss space design through an operations lens. Connect with Joseph at [email protected]
Mar 18, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Riina and I discuss her work to build schools and systems into sustainable places to serve students. She is an ELA teacher with 16 years experience teaching grades 7-12, but 9th has always been her sweet spot. She is passionate about professional development, instructional coaching and curriculum. Currently, she works for MEERS/Goodwill Missouri as the Coordinator of Professional Development, Curriculum, and Instruction serving four adult high schools on a year round accelerated program that awa...
Mar 18, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Mike and I talk about PBL and how is meshes with SEL and other areas of learning. More about Mike over at https://www.michaelkaechele.com/. You can also follow him on Twitter at: @mikekaechele
Mar 18, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Dan and I talk about serving others, supporting our families, and being genuine leaders. Reach out to Dan at [email protected] or learn more about Kumveka at https://www.kumveka.org/
Mar 18, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Eric Menkhus is the Associate Dean of New Education Initiatives, Clinical Professor of Law, and Faculty Fellow, Center for Law, Science & Innovation at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Eric Menkhus is leading the College of Law’s efforts in new initiatives, including expanding online learning and online programs, as Director of New Program Development. Eric can be reached at [email protected]
Mar 18, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
April and I discuss being parents, supporting teaching and learning, and the best of humanity. You can connect with April at [email protected].
Mar 18, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Derek and I discuss leadership, empowering others, and building a culture of care and support. He is the pastor of Salem Lutheran Church. You can connect with Derek at [email protected]. His instagram account is https://www.instagram.com/revdmh/?hl=en .
Mar 18, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Bridgitte Alomes, CEO of Natural Pod, joined the podcast to help me understand the mission of this learning environments partner. They work with schools to truly redesign and rethink space. Check out this TED talk from Bridgitte ( https://youtu.be/IIzyfJQbuT8 ) and more about Natural Pod and their work. ( https://naturalpod.com/ )
Dec 24, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Jonathan E Martin, author of Reinventing Crediting for Competency-Based Education ( https://www.amazon.com/Reinventing-Crediting-Competency-Based-Education-Jonathan/dp/1138609226 ) joins us to discuss the Mastery Transcript. High school transcripts are a century old device that is causing our education system friction as it looks to evolve. Jonathan helps me to understand more about the power of this next generation transcript and how it hold promise to be a lever of change for all schools....
Dec 23, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Janelle McLaughlin is an education strategist that supports schools and districts with growth and change. This episode focuses on how teachers and leaders can take control of their own personal and professional growth to remain energized in their work. Janelle is the CEO of Innovative Education Solutions ( https://www.innovativeeducationsolutions.net/ ) You can connect with her here as well ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellemclaughlin/ )...
Dec 23, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Garreth Heidt is the lead learner of the PVHS InNOVAtionLab. His students have developed an amazing social entrepreneur effort called Living Now ( https://www.instagram.com/livingnowyt/?hl=en ) These students are working to get their fellow learners to lift their head and see the beauty of nature. They are guiding tours to some amazing places, and they are turning their class project into a movement. Follow them and their teacher Garreth (@Ed_by_design) to learn more....
Dec 23, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Stephen Himes, educator and experience learning coordinator, joins the podcast to help me understand more about Dickens and A Christmas Carol. Himes is an expert on curating and supporting student growth about the themes of Dickens. He organized travel abroad programs for schools. https://sway.office.com/alYVx2u69y22rPSl In this podcast, we explore the themes and ideas in A Christmas Carol include how the modern day Scrooge story wanders from the messages that Dickens wanted us to consider....
Dec 22, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Shannon Pitcher-Boyea, founder of Breathing Room Mindful Personal and Professional Wellness ( https://adkbreathingroom.com/ ) joins us to discuss the concept of healthy leadership. She helped me understand the importance of personal growth and wellness for school leaders. Shannon works with schools and districts around the country to support the development of healthy students, teachers, leaders, and systems.
Dec 22, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Learner, Listener, Leader, Storyteller, and Future Author Brianna Hodges joins the podcast to help me understand how she sees the power of story playing a role in excellent teaching and learning. More from Brianna at her website, https://briannahodges.com/
Dec 22, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode features Talia Kovacs, CEO of Lit Life. LitLife shapes lives of purpose and joy through literacy. An international leader in professional development for literacy education, LitLife inspires and guides teachers to refine their instruction to provide students with robust and meaningful reading and writing experiences. Our dynamic and experienced teacher leaders provide the why, what, and how of literacy instruction by modeling best practice lessons side by side with teachers and thro...
Dec 22, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
James Owen joins us to talk movies and being a reviewer. He is the co-founder of filmsnobs.com and a regular contributors to the Columbia Tribune. https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-owen-5029b673/
Dec 22, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Anna Harrison, ASID, LEED AP, ALEP has focused her work on growing knowledge and understanding about biophilia and biophilic design. She is the Director of Educational Planning at Aedis Architects. Our conversation helped me learning how we can use the positive impact of nature and light o positively shape learning. https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaharrisonasidleedap/
Dec 22, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7
