In this episode of EdUp EdTech I got to interview the amazing Lesa Hammond, CEO of ProfHire. Hammond discusses her journey from the Air Force to human resources and eventually to the creation of ProfHire, a platform that connects colleges and universities with potential adjunct faculty. She explains that ProfHire allows institutions to quickly and efficiently vet potential hires, ensuring they have the necessary credentials and experience. Hammond also shares her thoughts on the future of educat...
Oct 16, 2023•21 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, we sit down with Darren Reed, Senior Executive and Head of the Stride Professional Development Center. Reed shares his journey in education, which spans over 31 years, and discusses the evolution of online learning. Darren highlights the importance of professional development for educators, emphasizing that it should be relevant, accessible, and empowering. Reed also introduces the Stride PD Center, an ever-growing on-demand library of mobile-fri...
Oct 12, 2023•27 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview In this episode, we chat with Manjinder Kainth, the CEO and co-founder of Graide. Kainth shares his journey from being the son of immigrant parents to becoming a CEO in the EdTech space. He discusses the challenges of grading and assessment feedback in education and how Graide aims to solve these issues. Graide is an end-to-end platform that streamlines the grading process, saving educators time and providing students with timely, relevant feedback. The platform uses AI to learn...
Oct 10, 2023•29 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, we interviewed Amanda Bratten , Vice President of Content and Curriculum at Propello . Bratten shares her journey from PR to teaching, and how her desire to provide resources for teachers led her to educational publishing and eventually to Propello. Propello is an online teaching and learning platform that offers a full year of 6th to 8th-grade science content, with the ability to personalize and align lessons to standards. The platform also offers translation in...
Oct 04, 2023•24 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast We made it to episode 100 and this is a GREAT one to celebrate this amazing milestone! In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, I got to interview Tia Samuel , a Senior Program Manager in Education at Intellum . Samuel shares her journey from being a K-12 teacher and trainer to founding a private school and eventually transitioning into the ed tech industry. She discusses her role at Intellum, where she manages various projects, including the development of certification programs for Intellum's cont...
Oct 02, 2023•35 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Rachel Schell, founder of Emerging Leaders in Learning and Development (L&D). Schell shares her journey from teaching in higher education to becoming an instructional designer and eventually starting her own design consulting business. She discusses the importance of understanding the learner's needs and motivations in L&D and shares the five essential skills for L&D leadership: proces...
Sep 28, 2023•38 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast On Thursday, September 21, 2023, we went LIVE with Kenny Thomas and Katherine Grill to talk about Mental Health. Kenny Thomas , an NBA player, and NBC Sportscaster, fearlessly shared his personal journey, shedding light on the mental health challenges that many individuals encounter. His unwavering dedication to advocating for the mental well-being of young people is nothing short of inspiring. Kenny underscored the vital importance of early interventions, offering a glimmer of hope for a bright...
Sep 22, 2023•45 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode of Edup EdTech, we interviewed Harrison Parker, the Executive Vice President of Linewize 's North America. Parker shares his unique journey into the EdTech space, which began with his interest in world languages and led to a sales position with Rosetta Stone. He later transitioned to a startup focused on classroom management technology, which was eventually acquired by Linewize. Parker discusses Linewize's focus on student well-being through a framework centered ...
Sep 20, 2023•25 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode of EdUo EdTech, we had the pleasure of interviewing Audrey Wisch , co-founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals . Audrey shares her journey from being a history major at Stanford with aspirations of becoming a lawyer, to starting Curious Cardinals during the pandemic. She noticed that many students were disengaged and uninspired by their schoolwork, so she began tutoring and connecting students with passionate peers to ignite their love for learning. Curious Cardinals now has...
Sep 20, 2023•37 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview In this episode of EdUp EdTech Host Holly Owens interviews Nisha Abraham Academic Engagement Specialist at Engageli. We dive into the comprehensive learning environment that Engageli provides through its innovative approach that ensures learning remains captivating and interactive, maximizing the potential of every learner. Nisha shares more about how Engageli is working to incorporate AI to improve learner outcomes and efficiency. She believes the future of EdTech lies in autom...
Sep 14, 2023•33 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview We often hear about how technology can sometimes feel like a barrier to teaching, but what if it could actually make the learning experience more accessible? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of technology that is revolutionizing education by minimizing barriers to accessible education. We had the pleasure of chatting with Speechcloud Co-Founder, Cameron Stoker to see how Speechcloud is breaking down barriers to accessible education. Speechcloud’s innovative solution ...
Sep 12, 2023•29 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview returning guest, Barbi Honeycutt . Honeycutt is an expert in breaking up lectures to create more engaging and effective learning experiences. She has her own podcast, an app, and offers various professional development opportunities for educators. Honeycutt discusses her journey into the education space, her innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and her upcoming projects. These include launching thr...
Sep 07, 2023•32 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode of EdUp EdTech, we interviewed Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool . De Rossi shares his journey into the EdTech space, which began when he was a dissatisfied student who wanted to study computer science but found no resources at his school. This led him to create a website for free computer science education. WeSchool, which started five years ago, is a community learning platform that focuses on people interacting rather than just consuming content. De Rossi believes that ...
Sep 05, 2023•22 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose at Pitch Play Co. We explored how Pitch Play Co. uses gamification to help job seekers gamify their careers. Pitch Play Co. is aimed at empowering the player through eLearning to teach the art of playing business as a game! Pitch Play Co. is committed to creating an innovative and inspiring environment that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. Grab your headphones and gamify your caree...
Aug 30, 2023•37 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview In this episode, we had the pleasure of being joined by Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl . We explored how simulated investing allowed individuals to earn as they learned. We learned about the inspiration that led to the platform's creation and discussed how Rapunzl effectively bridged the gap between theoretical learning and practical investing. Brian Curcio explained the mechanics of simulated investing, which enabled users to engage with a $10,000 fantasy stock portfol...
Aug 29, 2023•25 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with transitioned teacher Mariah Okoye, Learning Designer at the University of South Florida. Mariah is an inspirational individual who put her fears aside and took a leap of faith transitioning into the world of Instructional Design and Higher Education. Mariah shares invaluable insight and encouragement to those looking to make a career transition into, while also sharing how she continues to learn and grow within the Learning & Developm...
Aug 24, 2023•25 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with an old friend of ours, Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder of Goosechase . This is Goosechase’s third appearance on EdUp Edtech and Andrew did not disappoint with dropping fabulous updates and even offering EdUp listeners a 10% discount on their Goosechase subscription! Details below. During this episode, we talk about everything from experiential learning experiences to adaptive learning. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune into this a...
Aug 22, 2023•20 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with A.J. Ferrill, Enterprise Customer Success Manager, at Litmus . A.J. was back on the show back in July of 2021 , so be sure to check out this episode too! A.J. gives us an update on his professional travels from Ed Tech to the Corporate space and provides advice on role shifting. A.J. also fills us in about Litmus and how people are “making every second count” by using their marketing platform that empowers users to build, personalize, tes...
Aug 15, 2023•32 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing DaNdia “Nadia” Johnson. Nadia is a remarkable individual who has taken a leap of faith and successfully transitioned from the world of teaching to becoming a thriving freelance instructional designer. During this episode, Nadia shares her best tips for transitioning into a new role and preparing for the competitive job market. Join us as we delve into Nadia's inspiring journey, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable insight...
Jul 25, 2023•29 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast In 2022, Open AI launched ChatGPT. Overnight, the company started a global conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. The emergence of AI has turned learning on its head. It has forced us to ask major questions: -How does AI fit into the future of learning? -How can AI make learning more personalized and adaptive? -What are the ethical implications of AI? This podcast will tackle these questions and more! Follow Eric on LinkedIn...
Jun 13, 2023•44 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the fabulous Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager at Edpuzzle . Marybeth has close to a quarter of a century in the education sector and shares her journey from educator to ed tech extraordinaire. Marybeth is also working on her doctorate and shares some info about her research on teacher retention. Did you know that EdPuzzle was founded by a teacher? AND is used in over 190 countries, so cool! Edpuzzle engages students and allows them...
Apr 27, 2023•31 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode, I got to chat with Madeleine “Maddy” Mortimore Global Education Innovation and Research for Logitech. As you know, Logitech is an international leader in providing peripheral devices to improve the workspace, and in this episode, we talk about how Maddy and her team are leveraging deep expertise to design solutions for 21st-century learning environments in education. Logitech believes in an education FIRST design process and Maddy drops some awesome tidbits and even sha...
Apr 11, 2023•21 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the CEO and Founder of DAE, A.M. Bhatt . You get to hear A.M’s inspiring story about immigrating to the U.S. at a young age and how his learning experiences help shaped him into the person he is today. A.M. is focused on building and providing valuable learning experiences for high school students, and adult learners. DAE currently has two locations in Connecticut and is opening a third soon (listen to the episode to find out more). e. If you are a lo...
Apr 06, 2023•28 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I got to catch up with a real-life IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent , Founder and CEO of IDOL courses , and President of IDOL Courses Academy . Robin is one of the most down-to-earth, innovative, and fun humans I’ve ever met. Her passion for helping others is truly extraordinary. I am a huge fan of hers and the community she has developed around her IDOL course offerings continues to grow. Robin is doing BIG things in the Instructional Design world and I can’t wait to see what’s next! It...
Mar 30, 2023•32 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend, Dr. Katherine Grill , CEO & Co-Founder of Neolth . Katherine was back on the show back in April of 2022 , and her episode is the most downloaded episode of all time, and for good reason - She’s a stellar entrepreneur, a Forbes 30 under 30 Superstar, and most important she is helping learners of all ages with mental health care. We chatted about Neolth’s expansion into the K-12 market and the app going international . Katherine also ...
Mar 22, 2023•28 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast Overview On this special episode of EdUp EdTech called "Hire this Person", I got to interview Professional Journey Community Member, Stephen Schaeffer. Stephen is a veteran educator and has helped hundreds of students reach their academic goals. Stephen is on the hunt for a role in UX design and has even developed a beta app to help high school students with academic planning. Stephen is an amazing human and you should definitely hire him to work at your company or organization. It's time ...
Mar 15, 2023•22 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Seixas and I talk about the future of tech and how we're going to be bold and strive for excellence. Enjoy the second part of this episode. More About Dr. Azizi Seixas in his own words Innovator. Scientist. Thought leader. Technologist. Sleep and Circadian Sciences expert. Creator of Precision and Personalized Population Health. Voted top 100 most inspiring Black Scientists in America by Cell Press. I believe in health and well...
Mar 12, 2023•22 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In the first part of this two-part episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of The Media and Innovation Lab (MIL) at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine , and the Interim Chair of the Department of Informatics and Health Data Science. In part I, you get to hear about Dr. Seixas journey into healthcare and his innovative approach to dealing with some of the biggest challenges in the healthcare industry, such as access and equity. Grab y...
Mar 07, 2023•24 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO of InScribe . Katy was first on our show way back in January of 2022 for Episode 40. Fast forward to almost a year or so later and we got to catch up and talk about all the happenings at InScribe, and we even threw in a little Chat GPT discussion. Katy and her team at InScribe are meeting students where they are and offering them the just-in-time support they need to navigate the college landscape. It’s t...
Feb 22, 2023•24 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast Overview In this episode, I got to chat with an amazing CEO and Founder, David Hurwitt of Troove . David is an innovator and says the goal of higher education should be focused on learner success, not enrollment. We talked about David’s journey into ed tech through his experience working in admissions, and helping learners find the best colleges for them. It’s time to grab your headphones and tune into this fantastic episode! More About David Hurwitt in His Own Words Dave Hurwitt is an innovator...
Feb 09, 2023•27 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast 
