Design Cast Podcast

Are you ready for the new season of #DesignCast?! New episodes are available in January 2023!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I had the pleasure of speaking to Jonathan Nalder and Damien Aldridge from STEM Punks! It was a great conversation and we talked about how STEM Punks are using Minecraft to create healthy competition in schools with #InnovationSports! I know that you will really enjoy this chat! Connect with Jonathan and Damien through the links in the show notes! Jonathan Nalder - STEM Punks Chief Futures Officer Twitter: @jnxyz LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jonathannalder Jonathan.n@stempunks.com.au Damien Aldridge - STEM Punks COO and Education Director Twitter: @damien_aldridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-aldridge-199ba5132 damien.a@stempunks.com.au STEM Punks! www.stempunks.com facebook.com/stempunksau STEMPunks.tv https://www.stempunks.com.au/magazine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast, I share my thoughts about the gamification of learning and eSports in schools. There is a need for new and innovative ways to explore healthy competition. Please join the discussion on all of my social media channels: Twitter: @diskon4no IG: @discon4no LinkedIn: wjreagin TikTok: @discon4no --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I was so lucky to chat with Anna McMahon. She is a well-being expert that specializes in working with schools and educators! We talk about how the current situation in schools is having a lasting effect on teachers and students! I know that our discussion will be among the best thing you will hear today! Anna is offering a special discount for her services for Design Cast listeners so be sure to check it out! Please connect with Anna through social media using the links in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Anna McMahon! Connect with Anna: Twitter: @enhancedwb Instagram: @enhanced.wellbeing Website or Blog: www.enhancedwellbeing.org Facebook Page: Enhanced Wellbeing Discount code for 1:1 Coaching and The Enhance your Wellbeing Course on my website: Enter ‘ designcast20 ‘ in the coupon box at checkout for 20% off --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I share my thoughts about the importance of teacher well-being today. I am curious what you think about well-being and how you balance your personal and professional lives? Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I respond to some of the comments from the last episode! After responding I share my thoughts about what skills I think are most important to teach students today. I am curious what skills you think are most important? Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to revisit the season 6 guests! During the initial interviews I asked each guest the same question. That question was ‘if you could travel back in time and speak to your first-year teacher self, what would you say?' I have put all of their answers into this episode. I am curious as to what you would tell yourself! Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy) Guest in this episode include: Troy Harkin Josh Stamper Ronald Ascensio James Bleach Steve Sostak Kevin O'Shea Jarrett Dunbar Charles Hopkins Paulo Cohen-Myers Yvette Larsson Alex Gray OluCoonlay Issac The clip order is different from the order that the guests appeared in the season. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this season 6 special episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I was so fortunate to connect with OlúCoonlay Issac.  He is a brand strategy designer that has a passion for #DesignThinking and promoting the teaching of Design Skills in schools in his native Nigeria.  He is such a passionate and authentic person and professional.  I know that our discussion will be among the best thing you will hear today!  Please connect with OlúCoonlay through social media using the links in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with OlúCoonlay Issac! Connect with OlúCoonlay: Twitter: @olucoonlay, @designgoes2sch Instagram: @olucoonlay, @designgoes2school Facebook Page: OluCoonlay Isaac, @designgoes2school --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I was fortunate enough to chat with Alex Gray. Alex is the Head of Science at Dubai British school. He also has a YouTube channel called DEEP Thinking. We had a great discussion about Expo 2020 in Dubai, the STEAM program at his school, and his recent enjoyment of filmmaking that is evident on his channel! It is certain that you will find value in this episode! Please check out all of the ways to connect with him in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Alex Gray! Connect with Alex: Twitter: @TeachingDeep YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO0NNnv3ricBzjC-lptJ9Q --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I had the honor to speak to Yvette Larsson. Yvette is a PYP education in Sweden and the co-founder of Aha! Accelerating Education. Our discussion covers many topics from travel, being an international expat and more, but the majority of our chat is about her passion of changing education one classroom at a time! I know that you will find out chat stimulating and timely! Please check out Yvette and Aha! on social media through the links in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Yvette Larsson… Follow Yvette: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettelarsson/ Instagram: Yvette Larsson https://www.instagram.com/yvette_larsson/?hl=en Instagram: AHA! https://www.instagram.com/ahaacceleratingeducation/?hl=en Website: https://ahaacceleratingeducation.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbkYexyZGfCycf3h5OR7uTg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast, I had the pleasure to sit down with my old friend Paulo Cohen-Myers. Paulo and I have been colleagues and friends since 2002. During that 20 year period, we have both taken a winding path to get where we are today. Paulo is an incredibly talented individual that has had an amazing career in education. We talk about a variety of topics, but the bulk of our conversation centers around his work as a ‘Bakerspace' mastermind! I have no doubt you will enjoy all he has to share. Sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Paulo Cohen-Myers. Follow Paulo: https://www.facebook.com/paulo.cohenmyers https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulo-cohen-myers-29935818/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

This episode is proudly sponsored by MEL Science. Save 60% on your first month's subscription by using the code DESIGNCAST or by using this link: https://melscience.com/sBDc/ *** For this episode of #DesignCast I had the privilege to talk with Charles Hopkins. Charles is a super positive guy that has a passion for outdoor education, travel, science and design! He has a great story about the journey that he took into education that he shares with me. His energy is contagious and I have no doubt in my mind that you will really enjoy hearing him talking about his pursuits! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with Charles Hopkins! Follow Charles: Twitter: @chopscidesign Website: https://www.chopscidesign.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

This episode is proudly sponsored by MEL Science. Save 60% on your first month's subscription by using the code DESIGNCAST or by using this link: https://melscience.com/sBDc/ *** On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to catch up again with my friend Jarrett Dunbar. Jarrett was the guest on episode 20 of Design Cast. We were able to chat again about what life has been like for him since we last connected. He has loads to share and we have a few laughs along the way! I have no doubt that you will like what he has to say. Follow Jarrett with the links in the show notes… Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Jarrett Dunbar! Follow Jarrett: Twitter: @jdunbvrEDU Instagram: @jdunbvr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

This episode is proudly sponsored by MEL Science. Save 60% on your first month's subscription by using the code DESIGNCAST or by using this link: https://melscience.com/sBDc/ *** On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to catch up again with my friend Kevin O'Shea. Kevin is a kindergarten teacher in Shenzhen, China at Shekou International School. He has loads of experience in creating content for other educators and his podcasts are very high quality! You can listen to any of his past podcasts like the ‘Just Japan Podcast' or ‘Making Better Teachers Podcast' through the links in the show notes. His latest project is called ‘Nature Talks Podcast' and a link to that can also be found in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Kevin O'Shea! Follow Kevin: Twitter: @MadForMaple Instagram: @shizenwildlife --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this episode of #DesignCast I had the honor to talk with Steve Sostak from Inspire Citizens. Steve is passionate about many things, but we spend most of the time talking about his work with schools and ‘empathy to impact'. You can find out more about the awesome work that Steve and Inspire Citizens are doing through the links in the show notes. I have no doubt that you will want to find out more about his work after listening to this chat that we have! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with Steve Sostak! Follow Steve: Twitter: @inspirecitizen1 Website: https://inspirecitizens.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

Please join me in a quick stroll down memory lane with the 2021 wrap up episode! Discord: diskon4no#3635 TikTok: @discon4no www.jasonreagin.ga www.teachbetter.com www.codebreakeredu.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I was honored to chat with James Bleach again! James was the guest on episode 28 of this podcast. For those of you that might remember, James is the Head of Design and Technology at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore. Many listeners will be familiar with him through his original classroom resources that are featured on this website and Facebook group known as JambleD&T. We reflected on everything that has happened since the last time we chatted and he shared some of his thoughts about how schools will look in the future! If you are enjoying #DesignCast, please review and rate on Apple Podcast, if that is your listening platform. It is really important in getting new listeners and helps me keep the content fresh! It only takes a minute or so to make a huge impact! Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this follow-up chat with James Bleach! Follow James! Twitter: @jambledandt @EDU_jbleach Instagram: jambledandt Website: www.jambledandt.com Facebook Page: JambleD&T --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

This episode of #DesignCast is really personal as I had the opportunity to speak to one of my colleagues that I see nearly every day. Ronald Ascensio has had a very interesting journey into education. Starting his career as a graphic designer, a few years ago, encouraged by his wife and friends, decided to try teaching. He has accomplished many things in his relatively short educational career. I know that you will enjoy hearing all about his story from Jakarta, Indonesia to South Korea! Be sure to follow and check out Ronald's professional portfolio of designs and other social media accounts by using the links in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Ronald Ascensio! Twitter @ronaldascensio http://instagram.com/ronaldascensio https://www.behance.net/ronaldascensio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast, I was lucky enough to talk to Joshua Stamper. Josh initially used his artistic talent, creativity, and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and creative expression in public education. Being unsuccessful as a student growing up, Josh never expected to be back in the classroom as a teacher, athletic coach, or administrator. His struggles as a student spawned a passion to change the education model, push the boundaries of traditional learning, and explore new innovative ideas. Josh has been a middle school Assistant Principal in North Texas for the past eight years, where he's served at four campuses in two school districts. In addition to his current administrative position, Joshua is the host of Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, author of a new book, leadership coach, education presenter, and Podcast Network Manager for the Teach Better Team. You can stay connected by using his social media connections: @Joshua__Stamper on Twitter & Instagram Or by visiting his website www.joshstamper.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

My discussion with Troy Harkin was lively and consisted of his journey to his current school, what he finds exciting about his job and what he is really looking forward to this school year! If you would like to get in touch with Tory, please reach out through his Twitter account below: Twitter: @harkinworld --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this episode of #DesignCast, I share my backstory. I have had many requests from people about my own 'origin' story, so HERE IT IS! I hope that you enjoy hearing about my journey and my reflections on a nearly 25-year career in "Design/STEAM" education... Please get in touch! Reach out to me via Twitter or LinkedIn. Connect with me: @diskon4no www.jasonreagin.ga --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

I had the awesome opportunity to speak with Georgina Dean for this episode of Design Cast. Georgina is passionate about helping International K-12 schools through their digital transformation. She is EVERYWHERE! You can connect with her on many platforms and channels which are all mentioned in the episode. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Georgina Dean… Connect with Georgina: Twitter: @TechyLeaderEDU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

I had the chance to welcome back the very first guest on #DesignCast, Jesse Donnelly, for this episode... Jesse co-hosts "The Learning Factory" Podcast with David McMahon, who was a recent guest as well. Jesse and I talk about his new role at a new school and reflects on the joys of being a podcast host! Connect with Jesse: Twitter: @jessedon22 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-donnelly/ Connect to The Learning Factory Podcast: https://twitter.com/TLF_Tweet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

My guest, Andrew Nicholls, is a highly experienced educator, designer and OHSEM specialist. Moving from a career in Industrial Design for Education, for the last sixteen years Andrew has educated students in a broad range of disciplines and subjects including Visual Arts, Technologies (Design and Digital), Humanities, and Building and Construction. As an educational leader, he has provided professional development to others on a wide-range of topics including transdisciplinary learning, technical and freehand drawing, continual improvement in educational performance and OHS compliance in schools. Andrew provides high level expert advice on OHS compliance, learning space design and educational leadership to schools, teacher associations and architects. His latest project, a collaborative website called ANDACOD, aims to showcase the transdisciplinary nature of Design & Technology / STEAM education and its value in 21st century education. Connect with Andrew at: Twitter: @andacod @anda_dlss Website: https://andacod.com/blog https://andrewnichollsdesign.com/blog Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/andacod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-nicholls-55063b40/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

I had the awesome opportunity to speak with Dr. Phil Cummins for this episode of Design Cast. Phil is Managing Partner of Educational Leadership and Development, Governance and Strategy at ‘A School for Tomorrow'. Our discussion is lively and focuses predominantly on how character education factors into the evolving educational landscape globally. He is such a positive and fun person to chat with that I am confident we could have spoken for many hours on a wide range of topics. You can connect with either Phil or A School for Tomorrow through the links listed in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Phil Cummins… Connect with Phil: Twitter: @DrPhilCummins LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-phil-cummins-50531185/ A School For Tomorrow & Game Changers Podcast: twitter.com/gamechangerspc www.instagram.com/gamechangerspc/ www.linkedin.com/company/a-school-for-tomorrow/ YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

I had the pleasure of speaking to my longtime friend, Jo Veale for this episode of Design Cast. Jo has such a positive and human centered approach to education and to life. I know that you will really enjoy this chat with her! Please connect with Jo via Facebook and Instagram! Facebook: www.facebook.com/tea153mountmaunganui/ Instagram: Tea153 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this episode of Design Cast I had a great follow-up chat with Jon Halligan. Jon was a guest on episode 26 of this podcast. This episode is the conclusion of our chat from last week, so if you have not heard the first part of this discussion, please be sure to check out episode 67. Also, I am excited to announce that this is the first Design Cast episode that features the STEM ED Minute by Fi Morrison! So stay tuned at the end of the episode for that! Now sit back, relax and enjoy the conclusion of this chat with Jon Halligan. You can connect with Jon on LinkedIn and Twitter! @jon_halligan @Montreuxis on Twitter & “VIE education” on LinkedIn Links to Jon's newest projects: The company website is www.vie-academy.com and new school, www.montreuxis.ch --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this episode of Design Cast I had a great follow-up chat with Jon Halligan. Jon was a guest on episode 26 of this podcast. This was a chance for me to catch up with Jon and to hear about all the great work he is doing in Switzerland. This is the first of a two-part episode as we had so much to talk about that it was best to break it up into two sections! Next week you will be able to hear the conclusion of this awesome chat! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Jon Halligan. You can connect with Jon on LinkedIn and Twitter! @jon_halligan @Montreuxis on twitter & “VIE education” on LinkedIn Links to Jon's projects: www.vie-academy.com www.montreuxis.ch --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Heather Catchpole. Heather is the Co-founder and Head of Content for “Careers with STEM” publisher Refraction Media. You will certainly enjoy hearing all about her work supporting STEM education. We talk about a whole host of topics and I am confident that you will find some amazing insights in what she shares! You can find all of Heather's contact information on the show notes. As always, check out the ‘good reads' shelf to find the books shared on this podcast. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Heather Catchpole! Twitter: @hcatchpole, @CareerswithSTEM Instagram: @careerswithstem Website www.CareerswithSTEM.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careerswithstem YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/careerswithstem Book: Ready Set Code! https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/7911/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast, I had the very special opportunity to speak with Ryan McLaughlin. Ryan is a STEM expert, math educator, lawyer, and podcast co-host. His podcast is all about VR and is called Ready Teacher One. I know that you will enjoy hearing about his work in Uganda and the great guests that he has had on the podcast. You can follow Ryan on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can listen to the Ready Teacher One Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Ryan McLaughlin. Twitter: @RyanGMcL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-g-mclaughlin/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this episode of Design Cast, I am honored to welcome back three-time guest and all-around good guy, David McMahon. Dave is the Head of Design at the Overseas School of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He and I worked together in China. Our discussion is lively and full of laughs! I know that you will find a lot of value as you listen to Dave describe his current educational situation and as he talks about his podcast. David's wife, Anna, was the intro voice of the first two season of this podcast, so it is only fitting to have her introduce the episode, so Anna, take it away! Connect with David at: Twitter: @OrTwoDeeTwo / @TLF_Tweet Instagram: @thelearningfactorypodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

Welcome to the first episode of Season 5 of Design Cast! I am so humbled and honored to have the continued support for this project. Something that I started as a ‘labor of love' in 2017 has grown into a podcast that is heard in over 90 countries, has passed over 10,000 unique listens, and is nearing 70 guest interviews. Thank you to everyone that listens, shares, comments, rates and reviews! I hear you! I am so excited about where season 5 will take us! Please reach out if you have any ideas for guests and topics. For this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of speaking to Scott Buell. Scott is the founder of Drone Legends which are Drone-themed STEM education programs preparing kids for success in the 21st century! He believes that “Inside Every Child Lives a Legend”. Our discussion is about using drones to teach STEM skills to upper primary aged students. I know that you will enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed chatting with Scott! All of his contact information is available in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and experience this chat with Scott Buell! Twitter: @Drone_Legends Instagram: @wearedronelegends Website: www.dronelegends.com Facebook: @wearedronelegends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

It is me, Jason, talking about where we have been and where we are going! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast, I had the unique privilege of speaking to Tom Woelper and Matt Kressy. Tom is the Founding Head of School at the New England Innovation Academy. He has had a very distinguished career in education and hearing about his journey to where he is today is remarkable! Matt is Innovation Advisor & Trustee at New England Innovation Academy in addition to being the Founding Director at the MIT Integrated Design & Management Masters Program. Again, his journey is a joy to listen to. These two gentlemen are both involved in getting NEIA up and running and creating a vision of education for the future. I am confident that you will enjoy this discussion! For more information about Tom and Matt or the New England Innovation Academy, please visit their website that is linked in the show notes. www.neiacademy.org Not sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Tom and Matt! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of talking with my old friend and former colleague, Dr. Kevin House. Kevin is the Director of Education at SE21, a Dulwich College International initiative. We chat about his unconventional journey into education and all that he has accomplished in his career. It is really great to chat with him about the ethos and vision for SE21. I am confident that you will enjoy this discussion! Don’t forget to check out the Good Reads Bookshelf for this podcast listed in the “linktree” that is listed in the description of this podcast. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Kevin House. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this 60th episode of Design Cast I was honored to have Eliane Montilla sit down with me. Elaine is the Assistant Vice President and CIO for Information Technology at The Graduate Center, City University of New York. Her path into education and into her current role was a long and winding one. Throughout her journey, she has maintained humility and a positive attitude. Elaine is an inspiration! Her human-centered approach to management is an example of everyone. During the interview, Elaine mentions a TEDx talk that she delivered. It is linked in the show notes, along with all of her social media connections. I am so excited for you to hear this discussion! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Elaine Montilla. Twitter Instagram Website: https://5xminority.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5xminority TEDx Talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this episode of Design Cast I had the privilege to speak with Lisa Blank. Lisa is the Director of STEM Programs for Watertown City School District in upstate New York. She is also a LEAD STEAM Fellow and member of the Advisory Council for STEM Learning Ecosystems and a regional co-chair for her local ecosystem. We have a great conversation about what it takes to implement a STEM program culture across multiple buildings and levels. There is something for everyone in this episode! The links that Lisa shares are included in the show notes for this episode. So be sure to check those out and also connect with Lisa on the social media platform of your choice! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Lisa Blank. Connect with Lisa: Twitter: @ljblank Instagram: ljlangerblank Website: https://sites.google.com/watertowncsd.org/stem/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lblank https://www.rickjetter.com/books https://issuu.com/stemedmagazine/docs/issue_1_stem_ed_magazine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

It was such an honor to speak with Dr. Marci Klein for this episode of Design Cast. Marci is a pediatrician, artist, designer and entrepreneur. Along with her two children, Marci has been building a hands-on, project based organization! 3DuxDesign started on the family kitchen table and has grown into an international educational resource company. The story that Marci tells about the different points in time that have defined their company are really inspiring! I am confident that you will enjoy our discussion! Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Marci Klein! Connect with Marci through LinkedIn or on the 3DuxDesign website: https://www.3duxdesign.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this episode of Design Cast I was fortunate enough to catch up with Evo Hannan. Evo and I released an episode just over one year ago and this is a follow up to that episode. In episode 16 Evo talks all about his work in Dubai and he challenged me to collaborate with him to build a design network for design educators and design professionals to connect. This is what we said a year ago about that: Episode #16 - EdTalks Live from Dubai with Evo Hannan One year later we catch up again and talk all about the creation of the Design Network Alliance or DNA. From that there is a Facebook Group and a Podcast Network. More groups and projects are in the works and will be ready for listeners soon! Check the show notes for many of the topics that we discuss and for ways to connect and interact with Evo. I am sure that you will enjoy this episode as much as the first one! Sit back, relax and enjoy this special chat with Evo Hannan! www.EvoHannan.com Twitter @evo_hannan https://www.linkedin.com/in/evohannan/ Instagram - Project Decade -- 7 Days Sessions EDTalks Live from Dubai --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

It was such an amazing opportunity to speak to Keri-Lee Beasley for this episode of Design Cast. Keri-Lee is a high school “learning and technology coach” at the Western Academy of Beijing or WAB. We have a lively conversation about her various roles at WAB and her classes that she teaches in the design department. During the chat she shares with me all about the ‘Cactus of Awesomeness’ so be on the lookout for that. A few really exciting projects that Keri-Lee is thinking about at the moment are: turning bubble gum into shoes; “mango leather” into shoes; fish scales into a biodegradable alternative to plastic. Check out the show notes to find out more about all the topics we discuss. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy this amazing chat with Keri-Lee Beasley... Keri-Lee recommends that we check out: YouTube - playlist for Graphic Design from GCFLearnFree.org Read - Observe, Collect, Draw!: A Visual Journal by Giorgia Lupi Follow - Peg Keiner @PegKeiner Connect with Keri-Lee: Twitter: @klbeasley Instagram: @klbeasley Website www.kerileebeasley.com YouTube Channel: KeriLeeBeasleyKLB --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

It was such a pleasure to have Ms. Lenny Dutton as my guest for this episode of Design Cast. Lenny is the MYP Coordinator at the International School of Stuttgart, Germany. She has a wildly successful blog and website at www.excitededucator.com. This is the second time that Lenny has been on Design Cast. She is considered a leader in the MYP Design world and her resources are used in hundreds of schools around the world. We have an awesome chat about what she has been doing over the past 12 months, her books and motherhood! Be sure to check out the books that she recommends as they are listed in the ‘Good Reads’ Design Cast collection. I am confident that you will enjoy our discussion! Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with “The Excited Educator”, Lenny Dutton! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

My guest for this episode of Design Cast is Bonnie Kirkley. Bonnie is a K-5 Gifted Educator and STEAM Support Specialist in Georgia. She has so much to share about her experiences as a STEAM educator and how she supports her school and the STEAM community globally. Her excitement and passion is infectious! She is also a content creator for the STEAM community online through Teachers pay teachers, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Toc. All of which use the username and handle of “iheartsteam”. Also, Bonnie has a podcast that is part of the DNA Podcast Network! Finally, during the chat, she shares with me a film called, “Most Likely to Succeed” and that is linked in the show notes. I am confident that you will enjoy our discussion! Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Bonnie Kirkley! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

Fi Morrison is an “Infants Teacher and Digital Literacy Coach” in Sydney, Australia. In early 2021, Fi founded the STEM | ED Magazine out of a need to have free STEM resources for teachers in all kinds of teaching environments and locations. At the time of this interview the magazine had surpassed 3000 downloads/views. We have a great chat about how Fi became an educator and what her vision is for the magazine. I am confident that you will enjoy this chat I have with her. Fi mentions many great people to follow on Twitter. They are included in the show notes. Also, there is a link to the STEM | ED Magazine for your reference. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Fi Morrison! Who to follow on Twitter: @dailySTEM @SandyNicol @rachaellehr @MarilynFleer @SmilesStephi @BeckKeough1 Connect with Fi: Twitter: @FiMorrison2 @stemedmagazine Instagram: @teach.edtech @stemedmagazine Website: https://stemedmagazine.com/home Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stemedmagazine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this episode of Design Cast I had the unique pleasure of speaking with Ms. Tamizh Ponni. Tamizh worked as an IB Educator in an International School, Bengaluru, India. She is currently pursuing her M.Tech, PhD integrated course in Data Science. She has worked as a Professional Development Coach and as a Tech Integrationist. She believes that the best thing in being an IB educator is that beyond teaching there's a lot of deep learning involved in the process and sees learning as a never-ending process. Technology integration gives her an interesting perspective into knowledge acquisition and skill-building. We talk about her love of teaching and learning, as well as, her published works about a dystopian society! I am sure that you will find this chat really dynamic! Get in touch with Tamizh at: Twitter Instagram Facebook BLOG Website Amazon & Amazon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast, I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. David Lee. David is a Technology and Innovation Specialist at Singapore American School. He shares all about his journey into teaching and how design thinking had and still has a major part to play in both his personal and professional life. He introduces the idea of ‘learning narratives’ to me and I am very excited to try it out! I am sure that you will enjoy listening to our conversation! Don’t forget to check out the ‘Good Reads’ list for this podcast to find out more about the books that guests of the show are recommending! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this discussion with David Lee. Follow David at: davidleeedtech on the major social media platforms! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

Jacob Adams is the founder of “STEM to the Future” which is an LA based organization that inspires and motivates Black and Latinx elementary youth to use STEAM to imagine and create the world they want and deserve. Jacob shares with me his story of becoming an educator and how he founded STEM to the Future. His passion is unmistakable and he is working to make a difference at the community level and beyond! Connect with Jacob and STTF: Instagram: stemtothefuture & elsnakeob Jacob recommends reading: Pedagogy of the Oppressed Teaching to Transgress He listens to: Make It Make Sense Podcast Don’t forget to check out my “Good Reads” list of books from all of my podcast guests! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

Britney Vickery is founder and CEO of Initials, Inc. As a new mom, Britney was just searching for someone who could put her son’s name on his diaper bag. After weeks of searching in her local community, her husband Darren suggested a simple but life-changing idea: “Why don’t you do it?” Struggling to find her purpose as a stay-at-home mom, and eager to make a financial contribution, Britney dove in! Armed with a spare bedroom and a 6-foot folding table, she invested in her first embroidery machine and started monogramming anything that wasn’t moving. Soon, she was taking orders from friends and neighbors (many who wanted to sell the products themselves!) and began to see that this little spare bedroom boutique could become SO MUCH MORE. 15 years later, Initials, Inc. is a nationally-recognized brand with thousands of Creative Partners in all 50 states, founded on the simple, but life-changing idea that we all should be provided with the opportunity to HAVE FUN! And MAKE MONEY! Britney recommends reading: "Strengths Finder 2.0" by Tom Rath Our conversation is really spirited and she shares her secrets of success and offers advice for educators working with students that are demonstrating “entrepreneurial spirit.” You do not want to miss this one! Sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Britney Vickery! Catch up with Britney at: Facebook Pinterest Instagram YouTube Initials, Inc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast I had the awesome chance to chat with Dr. Sabba Quidwai. Sabba believes that cultures of innovation begin with a culture of empathy. She works with leaders to integrate design thinking practices that encourage creativity, recognize accomplishments, build trust and inspire a collective vision. In 2018, the World Economic Forum identified Leadership and Social Influence as a trending skill. Sabba shares how building social influence across social media platforms can empower leaders as role models for the beliefs and values they want to see others adopt as they believe that their audience is able to rise to the occasion. As a graduate of the Global Executive EdD program at the University of Southern California, Sabba’s research focus is how design thinking can prepare individuals with the mindset and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Her work is driven by a quote from William Gibson, "The future is here. It just isn't evenly distributed." Sabba hosts a podcast, “Sprint to Success with Design Thinking,” where she interviews researchers and practitioners about their stories and strategies for navigating change with design thinking and thriving in today’s world. Remember to check the show notes to find out more about how to contact her... Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Sabba Quidwai! Contact Sabba at: Twitter: @askmsq Instagram: Askmsq Website: askmsq.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast I had the awesome chance to chat with Dr. Mark Mahoney. Mark is an Associate Professor of Technology and Applied Design and Chair of the Technology & Applied Design Department At Berea College. He participated in the Fulbright Program as part of his sabbatical a few years ago. He chose to work in China with Nanjing Normal University at the newly developed ITEEA China Center. We talk about working in China and how to deal with reentry into life at home after a life-changing experience! Remember to check the show notes to find out more about how to contact him... Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Mark Mahoney! Contact Mark at: mahoneym@berea.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast I had the awesome chance to chat with Michael Cohen. Michael, aka ‘The Tech Rabbi’, is the Director of Innovation at Yeshiva University High Schools in Los Angeles. He is also the founder of letsdubbleup.com. Dubble Up’s mission is to “prepare teens with the skills today to stand out and showcase their unique ideas and strengths to their top university, dream company or the spirit to start their own.” Our conversation is really lively and filled with great insight, so I am sure that you will enjoy it! Remember to check the show notes to find out more about how to contact him... Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Michael Cohen! Contact Michael at: thetechrabbi on all of the major social media channels. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message

On this episode of Design Cast I had the absolute honor of speaking with John Zobrist. John is the K-12 Head of Innovation at UWCSEA - East Campus, Singapore and brings more than two decades of experience nurturing student innovators to identify social, environmental and economic problems and apply design thinking and creative concepts to improve individuals and communities. We had a great time talking about his journey into education and what his vision is for the future of his newest role! I am confident that you will enjoy listening to what he has to say! Remember to check the show notes to find out more about how to contact him... Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with John! Contact John at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-zobrist-4b37251b9/ Email: john.zobrist@uwcsea.edu.sg https://www.uwcsea.edu.sg/perspectives-collections/pov-author-page-posts/john-zobrist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message