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My EdTech Life

Fonz Mendozawww.myedtech.life

My EdTech Life is where education meets innovation with clarity, caution, and purpose. Hosted by Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza Jr., this podcast features real conversations with educators, founders, researchers, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of learning.


From classroom-tested tools to emerging AI trends, we cut through the noise to spotlight what truly works in K–12 and higher education. As a leading voice in responsible AI adoption, Fonz challenges the hype and elevates voices that often go unheard, bringing practical, ethical, and future-forward insights to every episode.


Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, policymaker, or edtech creator, this is your space to connect, question, and grow.

 



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Episodes

Episode 118: Get Techie! Leveraging Technology for Personal & Professional Growth

Steve Martinez is a passionate social science teacher with a fervor for Edtech. He empowers his students through Flipped Classroom and Project-Based Learning. Steve holds his M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction. CUE awarded him the Emerging Teacher of the Year (2022). Most recently, Steve accepted a full-time role with Kamiapp . Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! htt...

May 28, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Episode 117: Get Developed! Let Your Light Shine: Talent Development

Coral specializes in creating and facilitating engaging learning experiences for in-person, blended, and virtual settings. She has facilitated training and spoken at conferences and events from the local to international level. Coral enjoys finding solutions to problems and loves to explore the dynamics of talent, program/project management, and organizational development. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy m...

May 27, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Episode 116: Get Fried! EdTech Professional Development

Amy founded, friEdTechnology (fried Technology) serves educators across the United States with the best edtech professional development available. When you learn with Amy and her team, you’ll understand why “friEdTechnology,” because everything is better fried. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Check out our merch store! https://bit.ly/stayte...

May 26, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Episode 115: Get Eduprotocoled! Support Learners Through Adaptive Learning

Jon shares, speaks and leads educational professional learning for educators internationally. Jon has been named a County Teacher of the Year, 2019 Top 100 Educational Influencer, an NBSA 20 to Watch Educator, an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator. Jon is the co-author of The Eduprotocol Field Guide, and The Eduprotocol Field Guide Book 2 (both Amazon #1 best-sellers) and contributor to the Eduprotocols Math Edition (another #1 Amazon best-seller!). Connect on Twitter! http...

May 25, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 115

Episode 114: Get Innovative! Strategies for Personal & Instructional Innovation

Jorge Valenzuela is an education coach, author, and advocate. His work focuses on improving teacher preparation in instructional innovation, project-based learning, STEM pathways, and SEL integration across the curriculum. Jorge is the lead coach at Lifelong Learning Defined and provides professional development on behalf of ASCD, Corwin, Instructional Innovation Partners, and Solution Tree. He has authored several books and guides and is the host of the SEL in Action podcast on BAM Radio Networ...

May 22, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 114

Episode 113: Get Badged! Ignite Your District's Professional Development

Katie serves as the Director for Curriculum & Technology Integration at Forward Edge in Cincinnati, Ohio, working closely with district leaders to help them identify the needs of their staff, plan professional development (PD) for educators, and implement the PD with staff. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Check out our merch store! http...

May 20, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 113

Episode 112: Get STEAMed! Steam Programs to Support Student Success

STEAMed Drones' CEO, Stevenson Demorcy, believes high expectations trump all obstacles. As a young learner, Stevenson participated in STEAM programs to help him transition from ESL/ELL to Special Education, General education, Honors, and later Advanced Placement. After achieving his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in education, Demorcy dedicated his career to launching STEAMed Drones to support the next generation's success. Connect on Twit...

May 14, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Episode 111: Get Fungible! From Product Development to NFT Founder

Leslie Weitz is an NFT Project founder and always looking for ways to share family-friendly content in the cryptocurrency space with parents. Join me as I interview Leslie about why this matters so much. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Check out our merch store! https://bit.ly/staytechie Check out our blog page and follow! https://medium.co...

May 13, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Episode 110: Get Inspired! From Preschool to Prosperity

Each year, millions of preschoolers walk into classrooms for the first time excited about learning and elated to start their journey of education. By their freshman year in high school, those same students dread attending school, with many dropping out. Andre explores where the gap originated and how schools, districts, and communities are combatting the preschool to prison pipeline. It is possible to go from surviving to thriving! Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the M...

May 07, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Episode 109: Get Passionate! Innovative Ways to Leverage Technology

In this episode, Stacey Roshan discusses how to use technology in the classroom to help engage students and get them passionate about learning. We will explore a variety of ways that teachers can use technology to help their students learn, from online tools to flipped classrooms. Join us live for some innovative ideas! Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit...

May 06, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 108

Episode 108: Get Coding! Computer Science & Culture

What does culture have to do with coding? Victor Hicks will share how computer science and culture intersect. Victor will also share some great tech tools he is using to help kids develop computational thinking skills. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Check out our merch store! https://bit.ly/staytechie Check out our blog page and follow! ht...

May 04, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Episode 107: Get Badged: Professional Growth & EdTech Badges

In an ever-changing digital world, it's more important than ever for educators to keep up with the latest trends and technologies in order to provide the best possible learning experience for their students. Join me as I chat with Trevor Terry about Professional Growth & EdTech Badges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show...

Apr 30, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Episode 106: Get Creative! Inspire Creativity in the Classroom

In this show, Jacie Maslyk inspires creativity in the classroom by giving examples of how to get creative with teaching methods. Students will enjoy learning in a fun and innovative environment with these ideas! Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Check out our merch store! https://bit.ly/staytechie Check out our blog page and follow! https://m...

Apr 22, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Episode 105: Get Inspired! Real-life Educator & Edupreneur Stories

Meet Dr. Sarah Thomas, a real-life educator, and edupreneur who will share how she turned her passion for teaching into a successful publishing business. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Check out our merch store! https://bit.ly/staytechie Check out our blog page and follow! https://medium.com/@myedtechlife --- Support this podcast: https://...

Apr 16, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Episode 104: What’s Your Story? The Power of Personal Branding for Educators.

What's your story? In this episode, I talk with Vernon Wright about the importance of personal branding for educators. Your story is what makes you unique and it's what will set you apart from other educators. Vernon will share tips for creating a powerful personal brand and how to use it to make a difference in your career! Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https:...

Apr 08, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Episode 103: Life on the Border and Bilingual Education

Dr. Edith Treviño, also known as “Dr. ET” is a professional education consultant. Dr. ET is also a dynamic storyteller, collector of stories, author, advocate of language, wife, mother, and passionate educator who lives and teaches in La Frontera. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

Dec 23, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Episode 102:The Future of Learning With Augmented Reality

Steve Grubbs is the founder of VictoryXR, an education metaverse company. Working with higher education and K-12, VXR is creating synchronous learning classrooms in all subject areas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

Dec 21, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 102

Episode 101: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming An Instructional Designer

Dr. Luke Hobson is a Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT, an Online Instructor for SNHU, and the Founder of Instructional Design Institute. I’m also the author of the book, What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer. It’s safe to say that his life is online learning and he loves sharing his experiences with others to help them learn about instructional design! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the...

Dec 20, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 101

Reflecting on 100 Episodes

Thanks to the support of my #PLF (Personal Learning Family), I have reached a podcasting milestone. It is an honor to be able to share with you some of my reflections and most memorable moments from the show. In addition, I am thrilled to have a great friend as the guest host. Join us for a fun conversation about the first 100 episodes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show...

Dec 16, 20211 hr 8 min

Episode 100: How To Create Meaningful Change?

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. In his 20 plus years in the field of education, he has worked at all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is currently an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. George is also the author of the books, The Innovator’s Mindset; Emp...

Dec 09, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Episode 99: Universal Design for Learning & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Katie Novak, Ed.D., is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. With 19 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and ten published books, Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of inclusive practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL),...

Dec 02, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Bonus Episode: Feedback Builds Community

Josh is a Title I Specialist in Mesa, Arizona. He is also the CRO (Chief Riffin' Officer) and co-host of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast. Josh believes that the punk rock mindset is perfect for education and the ideas of PASSION, UNITY, & DIY found in punk rock can create classrooms and schools where students and staff are engaged, are ALL part of the culture and learning, and have ownership of what happens at school. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtec...

Nov 26, 20211 hr 5 min

Episode 98: Building Community

Ryan Scott hails from beautiful Western Ky! Most importantly, Ryan is a husband and dad. Professionally, he has been in education for 15 years within the elementary/high school levels. He’s been a classroom teacher, RTI specialist, elementary principal and currently serves as the Assistant Principal at Webster County High School in Dixon,Kentucky. Ryan is a staunch proponent of connectionsB4content, maslowsB4blooms, and that skills, NOT memorization, will propel our kids to success! Each day Rya...

Nov 20, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Episode 97: Lessons Learned

Hunter is a 3rd-year 7th-grade science teacher, mentor teacher, and creator of the education platform Ed Essentials. He hosts "The Ed Essentials Podcast" where he interviews education experts and reflects on his teaching experiences with the hopes of equipping educators to be their best. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show...

Nov 19, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Episode 96: Inside the Principal's Office

Charles Williams has served in urban education for 15 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal while working with students in grades PK - 12. He has developed innovative programs and structures that have resulted in successful schools in both Indiana and Illinois. He has also presented and spoken at numerous events. Charles is the founder of CW Consulting, an Educational Consulting Group, the host of the Counter Narrative Podcast, and the host of Real Educators Talk, a monthly disc...

Nov 12, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Episode 95: Engaging Students Through the Power of Coding

Daphne McMenemy is an educator, author, and speaker. Her first book, Gracie, is based on her personal experiences in the classroom. Gracie is a young girl whose learning is brought to life when her teacher introduces her to coding and a new way of thinking. Daphne is committed to building relationships, meeting students where they are, appreciating each individual, and finding opportunities to engage and motivate students in creative, innovative ways. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters...

Nov 11, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Episode 94: ARVR: Are You Ready for a New Reality?

Bobby Carlton has dedicated his professional career to exploring how XR technology can be used to reshape how any industry could approach education, training, and engagement. Bobby is an AR/VR influencer and has been a speaking guest in VR environments such as AltspaceVR, Engage, Rec Room, and Mozilla Hubs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show...

Nov 06, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Episode 93: Innovation & Leadership

We will be joined by Derek Tranchina Ed.D who is passionate about influencing schools and organizations by leveraging engaging, innovative, and empowering technology. He is also deeply committed to raising future leaders through targeted training, inventive professional development, tailored coaching, and 1:1 mentorship. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show...

Oct 23, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Episode 92: Why Do I Have to Learn This?

In this episode we are joined by Beau Neal who grew up in a small town with no aspirations of being an educator. However, he later founded an online school to help answer the age-old question, "Why do I have to learn this?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

Oct 14, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Episode 91: Saturday Is for VR!

Turning a classroom that was once in person into an online classroom was hard enough but turning that online classroom into a virtual reality classroom was another milestone imagined and realized by 4 professors at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. In order to elevate the minds and hearts of scholars thwarted from the school they had called home, the “Ultimate Team” which they have been monikered from Morehouse College created a virtual dream imagined in real life for students in their courses. ...

Oct 09, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 91
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