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Join the innovative education specialist Barbara Bray in her conversations with educators, leaders, and change agents to discuss the future of learning. Join Barbara and her special guests as they share their personal journeys that will inspire you, make you giggle, and even touch your heart.

Barbara Bray


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 190 EPISODES


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    Episode #172: Ignite Joy, Creativity, and Purpose in Teaching, Learning, and Life with Michael Wesely

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 56:25


    Michael Wesely, an Instructional Technology Specialist, who is passionate about turning classrooms into creative playgrounds where curiosity is sparked, innovation is fueled, and a little fun is always part of the plan. The post Episode #172: Ignite Joy, Creativity, and Purpose in Teaching, Learning, and Life with Michael Wesely first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #171: Engaging Students in a World of Distractions with Dr. Marc Isseks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 45:50


    Dr. Marc Isseks believes in the power of learning to engage,  inspire, inform, and transform young people so they can become the best versions of themselves. The post Episode #171: Engaging Students in a World of Distractions with Dr. Marc Isseks first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #170: Jide Fresh on How Opportunities are Imagination

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 57:12


    As an artist and illustrator with over 20 years of experience in graphic design and multimedia, Jide Fresh is passionate about using his skills to promote mental health and self-development through art.  The post Episode #170: Jide Fresh on How Opportunities are Imagination first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #169: Empowering Students to Overcome Obstacles with Stephanie Howell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 47:16


    Stephanie Howell's mission is to create more personalized and differentiated learning experiences that empower every student to overcome obstacles. The post Episode #169: Empowering Students to Overcome Obstacles with Stephanie Howell first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #168 with Dr. Michael Harvey: Redefining Education with Curiosity, Innovation, and a Dash of Kiwi Humour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025


    A passionate advocate for EdTech, curiosity, and integrating indigenous knowledge to find novel solutions, Dr. Michael Harvey is committed to making education more equitable, engaging, and future-ready and is a strong advocate for public education. The post Episode #168 with Dr. Michael Harvey: Redefining Education with Curiosity, Innovation, and a Dash of Kiwi Humour first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #167: The Art of Living in the Question with Melanie Ching

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025


    Melanie Ching is a life-long educator and learner. She is passionate about play, curiosity, and using ed-tech to amplify student voice. The post Episode #167: The Art of Living in the Question with Melanie Ching first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #166: Fostering a Sense of Purpose and Belonging with Chris Pultz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025


    Chris Pultz loves designing educational experiences that focus on purpose, belonging, and challenging students to thrive in a growingly complex world. The post Episode #166: Fostering a Sense of Purpose and Belonging with Chris Pultz first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #165: Developing Human-Centered Skills in an AI World with Dr. Michelle Ament

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024


    Dr. Michelle Ament is an educational pioneer who created the Learning, Experienced (LXP) model as Chief Academic Officer at ProSolve and is co-founder of the Human Intelligence Movement. The post Episode #165: Developing Human-Centered Skills in an AI World with Dr. Michelle Ament first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #164: Shaping the Future of Education with Dr. Kapono Ciotti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024


    Dr. Kapono Ciotti, a leader in social-constructivist education, directs the PEAK Distinction Model and promotes student-driven impact education globally. The post Episode #164: Shaping the Future of Education with Dr. Kapono Ciotti first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #163: The Blueprint for EMPATHY to IMPACT with Aaron Moniz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 48:10


    Aaron Moniz is the co-founder, director, and lead facilitator of Inspire Citizens. He focuses on social issues, human rights, anti-racism and anti-homophobia, environmentalism, animal rights, etc. through Punk. The post Episode #163: The Blueprint for EMPATHY to IMPACT with Aaron Moniz first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Reflection #19: Power of Gratitude with the Barbaras

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 30:59


    We are Barbara Gruener and Barbara Bray excited to talk about “Gratitude” which is close to our hearts. We discuss why it is important to have gratitude as a daily habit.   The post Reflection #19: Power of Gratitude with the Barbaras first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #162: Empowering Educators and Championing Student-Centered Classrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 51:59


    Dr. Kaylah Holland works to restore justice and shares the importance of books over bars, education over incarceration, and her book, Putting Out Fires.  The post Episode #162: Empowering Educators and Championing Student-Centered Classrooms first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #161: Being a Part of Better with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 51:15


    Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez is the Director of Special Programs in a public school in Texas. She coordinates multiple programs: Special Education, 504, Homeless, MTSS, and Dyslexia as a part of BETTER. The post Episode #161: Being a Part of Better with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #160: Shaping the Future of Education Technology and Leadership with Jennifer Womble

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 41:17


    Jennifer Womble has been nationally recognized for over 30 years of leadership, for 15 years as conference chair of FETC, and for creating high-quality professional development in education technology. The post Episode #160: Shaping the Future of Education Technology and Leadership with Jennifer Womble first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #159: Nurturing Social-Emotional Learning for a Brighter Future with Cara Zelas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024


    Cara founded Big World of Little Dude, an educational platform that focuses on teaching social and emotional skills to children aged 3-6 through a comprehensive "humanKIND Curriculum."  The post Episode #159: Nurturing Social-Emotional Learning for a Brighter Future with Cara Zelas first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #158: Empowering Students through Financial Literacy with Brian Curcio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 42:32


    Brian Curcio is the visionary behind Rapunzl, an EdTech game-changer reshaping financial education that fosters independent learning and outstanding student outcomes. The post Episode #158: Empowering Students through Financial Literacy with Brian Curcio first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #157: Growing Learners in Challenging Times with Kevin Honeycutt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 46:01


    Kevin Honeycutt is a technology integrationist, staff developer, musician, and songwriter. He has worked with teachers and students and delivered keynotes to audiences around the world. The post Episode #157: Growing Learners in Challenging Times with Kevin Honeycutt first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #156: Rethinking the Why of Teaching and Learning with Erik Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 59:50


    Erik Francis, Maverik Education owner, provides socially and emotionally supportive teaching and learning experiences. The post Episode #156: Rethinking the Why of Teaching and Learning with Erik Francis first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #155: Role of AI in the Future of Education with Priten Shah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 38:39


    Priten Shah creates innovative solutions that meet diverse learner needs, leveraging experiences globally ranging from civics education to AI-enhanced classrooms. The post Episode #155: Role of AI in the Future of Education with Priten Shah first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #154: Creativity, Play, and Experiential Learning with Janella Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 48:15


    Janella Watson is renowned for creating curricula and play experiences that center equity and spark joy, learning, and whole-family engagement. The post Episode #154: Creativity, Play, and Experiential Learning with Janella Watson first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #153: Just Keep Showing UP and Always Learning with Dr. Asia Lyons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 37:54


    Dr. Asia Lyons is the founder of Lyons Educational Consulting LLC that supports schools through equity auditing, culturally responsive programming and curriculum, and job-embedded coaching. The post Episode #153: Just Keep Showing UP and Always Learning with Dr. Asia Lyons first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #152: Principles to Unleash Your Potential with Sylvester Chisom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 46:51


    Sylvester Chisom is the CEO and founder of Global CTE Learning, an education technology entrepreneur, the author of 4 best-selling books including, "Manifest Greatness,” and hosts the podcast, Global CTE Podcast,. The post Episode #152: Principles to Unleash Your Potential with Sylvester Chisom first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #151: Educating with Hope, Optimism and Courage with Jennifer D. Klein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 42:19


    Jennifer facilitates dynamic, interactive workshops for teachers, leaders, and students, working to amplify student voice, to provide the tools for high-quality project-based learning. The post Episode #151: Educating with Hope, Optimism and Courage with Jennifer D. Klein first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #150: New Ways, New Forms, and New Measures for Learning with Elliot Washor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 51:29


    Elliot Washor is co-founder of Big Picture learning and B-UnBound, and co-author of “Leaving to Learn” and his recent book “Learning to Leave.” The post Episode #150: New Ways, New Forms, and New Measures for Learning with Elliot Washor first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #149: Weaving Core Values, Curiosity, and Joy with Dr. Mark Hines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 50:09


    Dr. Mark Hines is the Director of Kupu Hou Academy at Mid-Pacific Institute, a professional learning organization that supports deeper learning practices for teachers and school leaders. The post Episode #149: Weaving Core Values, Curiosity, and Joy with Dr. Mark Hines first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode 148#: The “3 L's”: Love It, Learn It, and Live It with Maxwell Roach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023


    Maxwell Roach is a children's book author, leads a multi-center child care organization as CEO, and also works as an Operations Director and Consultant for e-commerce tech companies globally. The post Episode 148#: The “3 L's”: Love It, Learn It, and Live It with Maxwell Roach first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #147: Value Exceeds Circumstance with John Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 59:05


    John Miller is head of school of Eton School in Mexico City. His journey started in in LA with detours to Oakland, Rio de Janeiro, and more on the way to his dream school in Mexico. The post Episode #147: Value Exceeds Circumstance with John Miller first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #146: Unlocking Potential and Igniting Positive Changes with Qin Coe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 52:05


    Qin Coe is a Professional Coach and a martial artist. She is a passionate enabler with 16 years of experience unlocking personal and business potential and igniting lasting positive changes. The post Episode #146: Unlocking Potential and Igniting Positive Changes with Qin Coe first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #145: FReadom Fighters with Carolyn Foote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 46:34


    Carolyn Foote is an educator/librarian, a White House Champion of Change, provides Library design, is a keynoter, a Lilead Fellow, and the co-founder of #FReadomFighter. The post Episode #145: FReadom Fighters with Carolyn Foote first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #144: Durable Skills and Stackable Credentials with Tim Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 44:53


    Tim Taylor is president of America Succeeds whose vision is about building public education systems to prepare all students to succeed in the competitive global economy. The post Episode #144: Durable Skills and Stackable Credentials with Tim Taylor first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #143: Servant Leadership…In Gratitude with Chris Quinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 44:31


    Chris Quinn showcases Profiles In Ed Leadership hosted on Twitter and on his web page. He offers #QoftheWeek, #WWEd (Wednesday Wellness or Wednesday Wisdom), #FFP (Friday Follow Party) and through his other Twitter @Gratefuledu64. Chris also hosted his own Kinder L.I.G.H.T.S. podcast. The post Episode #143: Servant Leadership…In Gratitude with Chris Quinn first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #142: No More Orange Jumpsuits with Josh Tovar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 48:29


    Josh Tovar is a proud Team Member at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland, Texas. Josh is an engaging, inspirational educator who knows Kids DO NOT care how much you know until they know how much you care. The post Episode #142: No More Orange Jumpsuits with Josh Tovar first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #141: Intersection of Education, Leadership and Equity with Charles Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 43:06


    Charles Williams, host of The Counter Narrative Podcast, co-host of Inside the Principal's Office, and co-author of "Inside the Principal's Office,” Charles launched CW Consulting to focus on helping institutions to unlock their potential and delivering results.   The post Episode #141: Intersection of Education, Leadership and Equity with Charles Williams first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #140: Cultivating Compassion through Creativity with Erika Sandstrom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 50:11


    Dubbed “Green Screen Gal”, Erika shares her creative media and mindfulness passions as a featured speaker at conferences, provides district professional development, hosts online webinars, and co-hosted the Green Screen Summit. The post Episode #140: Cultivating Compassion through Creativity with Erika Sandstrom first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #139: Raising Kids to be Brave, Smart, and Kind with PJ Brady

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 45:23


    PJ Brady does values-based leadership work in organizations. From that work, he started “Brave Smart Kind” as foundational core values to describe how people feel on the inside, something to develop confidence, something they could control. The post Episode #139: Raising Kids to be Brave, Smart, and Kind with PJ Brady first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #138: Engaging Inclusive Environments While Empowering Learners with Melisa Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 42:05


    Melisa Hayes transforms her 2nd grade class into a culture of joy with learner-centered projects. This conversation will empower you to check out the post about Project Runway, Zoomsnaps, and Kindness projects. The post Episode #138: Engaging Inclusive Environments While Empowering Learners with Melisa Hayes first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #137: Collective Intelligence and Human-Centered AI with Johannes Castner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 58:09


    Episode #137 is with Johannes Castner who works for several consultancies in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) and Human-Centered Ethical AI as an important sense of collective intelligence. The post Episode #137: Collective Intelligence and Human-Centered AI with Johannes Castner first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #136: The Art and Science of Designing Inspirational Learning Spaces of the Future with Robert Martellacci

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 49:29


    Robert Martellacci is the founder and president of the International award-winning MindShare Learning Technology. He's a champion for igniting student success to help all students thrive through innovative solutions and partnerships in Canadian schools. The post Episode #136: The Art and Science of Designing Inspirational Learning Spaces of the Future with Robert Martellacci first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #135: We Learn From Everyone with Celeste Endo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 41:49


    Celeste Endo leads the way in Honolulu, Hawaii with CODE dance parties and Cosplay was the 2020 Kaimuki McKinley Roosevelt Complex Area Teacher of the Year and is a 2022 Hawaii KidsCAN Legislative Champion. The post Episode #135: We Learn From Everyone with Celeste Endo first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #134: Learner-Centered Leadership: Blueprint for Transformational Change with Dr. Devin Vodicka

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 44:14


    Dr. Devin Vodicka is the Chief Executive Officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative. He is the author of "Learner-Centered Leadership" where he shares the power of reimagining schools as centers for the intellectual and social development of lifelong learners prepared for a rapidly changing world.  The post Episode #134: Learner-Centered Leadership: Blueprint for Transformational Change with Dr. Devin Vodicka first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #133: Discovering Your Journey to Advocacy with Dr. Sheldon Eakins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 50:48


    Dr. Sheldon Eakins. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. The post Episode #133: Discovering Your Journey to Advocacy with Dr. Sheldon Eakins first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #132: Potpourri of Clues with Dr. Colleen Kelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 38:16


    Dr. Colleen Kelley has graduate-level courses in medicinal chemistry and most recently in her 100-level course at the University of Arizona that led to a series of chemistry mysteries in a comic book format for students ages 8 to 12.  The post Episode #132: Potpourri of Clues with Dr. Colleen Kelley first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #131: Making Schools Places of Wellness with Kecia McDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 45:13


    Kecia McDonald from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is the EL Resource Teacher for the West Hawai'i Complex Area. She is one of 49 public school educators chosen to be a 2022 Global Learning Fellow by the NEA Foundation. The post Episode #131: Making Schools Places of Wellness with Kecia McDonald first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #130: Let’s Connect, Level Up, and Then Level Up Others with Vernon Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 46:03


    Episode #130 is with Vernon Wright, an entrepreneur, speaker, life coach, consultant, and leader, is committed to a life of elevating others with a relentless focus on informing minds and touching hearts around the globe.  The post Episode #130: Let's Connect, Level Up, and Then Level Up Others with Vernon Wright first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

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    Episode #129: Transform Education by Making Learning Sticky with Debbie Tannenbaum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 38:56


    Debbie Tannenbaum is a School-Based Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, Virginia who is passionate about helping students and teachers use technology as a tool for creation to activate and amplify learning. The post Episode #129: Transform Education by Making Learning Sticky with Debbie Tannenbaum first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #128: Igniting Change through Global Conversations with Dr. Walter Greason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 40:21


    Dr. Walter Greason, history professor, and dept. chair at Macalester College, MN developed the Wakanda Syllabus. He uses advanced technology to transform schools and communities around the world. The post Episode #128: Igniting Change through Global Conversations with Dr. Walter Greason first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

    Episode #127: Amplify the Voices of All Students with Hedreich Nichols

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 46:09


    Episode #127 is with Hedreich Nichols, an author, educator, and consultant who helps educators and districts amplify the voices of all students. Hedreich's YouTube series and podcast, SmallBites, further help campuses focus on equity in education. Hedreich shares stories of her life in this podcast with Barbara Bray and about her purpose to make change around equity issues happen one small bite at a time.

    Reflection #18: Why Teachers are Leaving Now, Helping Them Stay with Rita Wirtz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 42:00


    Rita Wirtz reflected with Barbara Bray for Reflection #18 about why teachers are burning out that was based on a cross-post about Teachers Packing Suitcases Filled With Dreams- Walking Out Classroom Doors.

    Episode #126: Helping Students Feel Safe, Seen, and Stretched with Julie Schmidt Hasson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 42:51


    Episode #126 is with Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson, a professor teaching graduate courses in educational leadership, a researcher, and a teacher advocate who researched the ways teachers influence students' lives. She interviewed hundreds of people about the teachers they remember. This research became the Chalk and Chances project with what those stories mean for teachers.

    Episode #125: Growing Empathy So We Connect More Deeply with Joshua Freedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 45:49


    Episode #125 is with Joshua Freedman, a specialist on emotional intelligence, an author, and the Chief Executive Officer of Six Seconds, a non-profit dedicated to emotional intelligence (EQ). He has helped co-develop EQ assessments and published a number of books and articles on the topic, creating an international network of consultants and coaches.

    Episode #124: Touch the Heart Before You Can Reach the Brain with Hal Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 44:54


    Hal Roberts has had an amazing journey as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and educational consultant. Hal is the author of Make Waves! and started Safe Harbor Academy as a school for kids with incarcerated parents. 

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