Nancy Conrad is the Founder and Chairman of the Conrad Foundation, based on the rich legacy of her late husband Pete Conrad, the Apollo I2 astronaut. Her mission is to promote collaborative, student-centered, real-world learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship and unleashes students' potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. Ankesh Madan is an accomplished Conrad Challenge alumnus, whose entrepreneurial focus was sparked by his ...
Sep 05, 2018•34 min
As an educator and entrepreneur I'm a little tired of the political polarization. So, what do I love LinkedIn so much? And why do I recommend it to my students? Take a listen:
Sep 03, 2018•5 min
Tiana Mudzimurema: Wants to help more middle school students to learn, understand leadership. She is also a member of the InnovateWithIN cohort, and this podcast is an update on her amazing journey. Tiana has won several awards for her leadership and academics, but now her focus is on giving back. You can follow Tiana on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiana-mudzimurema-8b2486160/
Aug 31, 2018•19 min
Glenn Robbins is the Superintendent of Tabernacle Schools, an award winning Principal, and opinionated on where education needs to head. In this episode Glenn speaks candidly about innovation, student branding, education platitudes, and "edu-celebrities." If you liked this, there is plenty more of Glenn on Twitter at: @Glennr1809
Aug 29, 2018•32 min
The #1 thing I hear back from parents, teachers... my student doesn't know what they want to do. They don't know where their passions lie.
Aug 27, 2018•6 min
Ava Wettrick is the founder of Mentorz Media and the host of Mentorz Podcast. In this Friday spotlight of the InnovateWithIN cohort, we discuss the "why" of Mentorz, how she got here, and the power of LinkedIn. Lastly, Ava goes into why "playing the long game" of providing value is better than asking for people to do her favors. You can find her podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/ava-wettrick On LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-wettrick-973863153/
Aug 24, 2018•32 min
Kevin Simpson wants YOU to take an Edu-venture and consider teaching internationally! This episode is full of great insights and tips if you have ever wanted to set sail and teach over seas! Kevin is a native from Flint, Michigan who has served 500+ schools and thousands of educators worldwide in 20 countries. KDSL Global is an education consulting company he launched in 2016 in the USA and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The majority of Simpson's work in education has centered on American cu...
Aug 22, 2018•33 min
There is tired, and then there is first week of school exhaustion. However, to combat that, we have a suggestion.
Aug 20, 2018•4 min
Paradigm Esports by Don Wettrick
Aug 17, 2018•30 min
Gary Hensley is the CEO of LivingTree, a company focused on family engagement and fund raising. However, how he got there IS the story. Starting out as a classroom teacher, Gary saw a problem with schools and funding. So he did something about it, and started EdBacker. Then tragedy struck, coupled with the highs and lows of being a startup entrepreneur. Take a listen to this AMAZING podcast and the lessons this teacher turned CEO has learned. You can find Gary at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gar...
Aug 15, 2018•36 min
Most of us see that there is a MAJOR shift in employment. So when do educators (& employers) shout ICEBERG! STRAIGHT AHEAD! Better yet, when will the majority of our schools to start implementing strategies to prepare our students for this shift? Take a listen:
Aug 13, 2018•5 min
Luna Calhoun and Sarah Schaefer on a mission to make environmentalism a fun game- to both adults and students. Listen to this awesome episode as we talk to this team that works with our StartEdUp foundation. Warning: REALLY proud teacher alert. If you want know more visit: https://www.facebook.com/Go-Plant-It-183365878957713/ Find Sarah here: https://twitter.com/SarahSchaefer50 Luna here: https://twitter.com/lunaaseaa
Aug 10, 2018•30 min
Few people have succeeded, failed, then succeeded like James Altucher. While many people know him for his books "Choose Yourself," and "Reinvent Yourself," as well as his podcast, "The James Altucher Show," some might not know what it took to get there. His track record of finding trends, and seizing on opportunities is amazing. That is why in this episode, we dive deep into education, learning, and what the future might hold for "students" in the next ten years.
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Last week I begged you to NOT start off with the "rules and regulations" of school. This week, I begging you TO do something: Video your first days. Reflect often. It will improve your work, allow for reflection, and create a great way to enjoy your memories much later. Take a listen:
Aug 06, 2018•6 min
Colin and Jackson are on a mission to make business education fun. They were also the winners of the 2018 Innovate WithIN. A pitch competition sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corp, Ball State University, and StartEdUp Foundation. For more information please go to: https://www.educaid.games/ The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EducaidGames/ You can follow Colin and Jackson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-wareham-14255610b/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackson-r...
Aug 03, 2018•34 min
Pam Moran was the Supt of Albemarle Co. Schools in Virginia. But don't let her fool you. She is NOT retired. She is now setting her sights on empowering more schools by encouraging teachers and administrators to do what her schools did- experiment, innovate, and LEARN!
Aug 01, 2018•38 min
I start back to school this week. But there is something that I NEVER start off the year with. And I'm begging you, PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!
Jul 30, 2018•5 min
I've been briefly talking about what our larger goal is. Today I go into detail on what we are doing with the StartEdUp Foundation. For more information, please visit https://startedupfoundation.org/ There you can meet the cohort of students, meet the team, and the board of directors, or even make a donation! You can also email directly at: don@startedupfoundation.org if you want to mentor or have any other questions!
Jul 27, 2018•13 min
Seth Godin is known for being a pioneer of internet marketing, his books, and his legendary blog. However, what I loved about this interview was the willingness to challenge me- the public teacher. This back and forth with Hunter and I was a great dialogue of what education isn't, but also what it *could be. Also, his "question" at the end is amazing. Listen and profit from this interview. Please comment and share if it brings you value.
Jul 25, 2018•43 min
Knowing the differences between your priorities and balancing the "stuff" after your priorities.
Jul 23, 2018•3 min
This week we took a "field trip" with the #InnovateWithIN cohort. We took this trip to get OUT of our normal setting to learn, experience, and network. Why YOU should encourage YOUR student to get out of the school to connect.
Jul 21, 2018•10 min
Jeff Hoffman is the embodiment of the mindset of entrepreneurialism. In this podcast you will hear why teaching the mindset and skills of an entrepreneur will empower millions. I encourage you to share this with your friends and colleges. Also, connect w/ Jeff at: http://jeffhoffman.com/
Jul 18, 2018•49 min
The "feeling of belonging" is a strong force. However, many people feel like they are not connected- or worse- think that being on a social media platform will make them feel fulfilled. Here is a tip to create that feeling- talk to people.
Jul 16, 2018•5 min
Michael Cohen, aka The Tech Rabbi, wants more students to be empowered with skills on how to think- not just what to think. Michael is an entrepreneur and creativity instigator turned educator. He helps schools leverage creative thinking, collaboration, and technology as methods to empower our youth to take on challenges, scale their passions, and be positive contributors to our global society. You can find his blog and much more at: https://thetechrabbi.com/
Jul 13, 2018•35 min
Tina Seelig is on a mission to get more people to unlock our creative potential, embrace our "failure resume," and take some creative risks. This episode will inspire you to take action and get out there! You can find her books, blog, and other info at: http://www.tinaseelig.com/
Jul 11, 2018•35 min
A life lesson from Cinder-Elmo: Do something! Dreaming doesn't work!
Jul 09, 2018•5 min
Brian Aspinall is an elementary teacher, TEDx speaker, and the author of Code Breaker. He is on a mission to get more kids interesting in coding. But listen closely as WHY Brian is going beyond the obvious answers. You can find more about his mission at: www.brianaspinall.com
Jul 06, 2018•32 min
Hardeep Gulati is the CEO of Powerschool and is focused on helping parents and students. One problem: I didn't want this interview to be an advertisement for Powerschool. It wasn't. Instead we talked about how his company is looking forward and helping parents and students improve on more than the test.
Jul 04, 2018•27 min
You can lead a horse to water- you just make make it drink. BUT you can make it thirsty. How do you make people thirsty?
Jul 02, 2018•5 min
Aaron Maurer is an educator focused on creativity and design. In this episode we dig deep into what is needed for our students to thrive. He is also the STEM Lead for the Mississippi Bend AEA and the Founder of a non profit called 212 STEAM Labs, Inc. You can find more about Aaron and his work at: http://coffeeforthebrain.com/
Jun 29, 2018•34 min
