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In this episode, we're speaking with Dustin Hensley, librarian at Elizabethton High School in Elizabethton, TN and Veronica Watson, a learner at Elizabethton. If you listen to our other podcast, Shift Your Paradigm, Dustin spoke with us last year about his work at Elizabethton High School. He also appeared on an earlier season of TLTalkRadio to discuss the shifting role…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Julie Jungalwala, author of The Human Side of Changing Education: How to Lead Change With Clarity, Conviction, and Courage.  You may recall our earlier conversation with Julie in Season 5 on her newly released book. Julie is the founder of the Institute for the Future of Learning, President of the Academic Leadership Group,…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking again with one of our most frequent guests – Attorney Larry Altman. Larry currently works as a consultant for schools helping them develop legally compliant policies, protocols and procedures for Title IX, Anti-bullying, student suicide prevention, Section 504, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. He is also a distinguished member of the American…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Kevin Anselmo, creator of the Global Innovators Academy and the instructor of the Interview an Innovator experience. Previously, Kevin was Director of Public Relations for Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and prior to that managed the media relations for IMD in Switzerland. Kevin lived and worked in Switzerland for eight years and…Read more

Today we are speaking with Alejandro Gibes de Gac, founder and CEO of Springboard Collaborative, a non-profit focused on closing the literacy gap. Alejandro is a teacher turned entrepreneur. His passion for education—ignited when his family immigrated to the U.S. seeking educational opportunity—led him to the classroom. His frustration with a system disserving his students led him to found Springboard Collaborative…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Graeme Winder, Graeme is CEO at Meloquest Inc, creator of Keys & Kingdoms music video game and the creator of the Sight Reduction Method or SRM. Struggling to learn in traditional methods his entire life, Graeme decided to re-write the book on music learning based on his own experiences. After many years of research…Read more

In today’s episode, we are speaking with Craig Randall, Author of Trust-Based Observations. Craig received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington, a Master’s in Education in Guidance and Counseling from Saint Martin’s University, and his principal certification from Western Washington University. Craig has worked as an elementary and middle school counselor, including one intense year in the classroom…Read more

In this episode, we are talking with Cindy Ambrose, Low Country Education Consortium & RSP Project Member. Cindy has experience as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal and has formerly served as a Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Superintendent, and Deputy Superintendent in large districts in Virginia and South Carolina. She currently facilitates the work of the Low Country Education Consortium (LCEC).…Read more

In this episode, we’re speaking again with one of our most frequent guests – Larry Altman. Larry currently works as a consultant for schools helping them develop legally compliant policies, protocols and procedures for Title IX, Anti-bullying, student suicide prevention, Section 504, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. He is also a distinguished member of the American Law Society…Read more

In this episode, we are  speaking with Damian Matheson, Director of Partner Development and Digital Portfolio Coach at Spaces. Damian is also host of Competencies without  a Classroom – a podcast for teachers and students where Damian interviews industry titans to uncover what 21st century skills they look for when building out their 21st century teams. Here is what we discussed: Let’s…Read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with Philip Dituri, Director of Education, for FiCycle Mathematics.  Philip has taught and inspired educators and children for over 20 years. He is an educational consultant and served as a Visiting Professor at Fordham University. He was also a teacher, instructional coach, and chairperson of the mathematics department at New Design HS in lower Manhattan. While in…Read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with Patrice Bain,  author of Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning and A Parent’s Guide to Powerful Teaching. Patrice is passionate about student success using research-based strategies. As a veteran K–12 teacher, Patrice recently completed more than 25 years teaching social studies at a middle school in Illinois. Patrice is the only teacher-author of the popular…Read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with Sarah Johnson, CEO of Teaching Lab.  After serving as the organization’s board chair, Sarah joined Teaching Lab from the Overdeck Family Foundation, where she created and managed the Exceptional Educators Portfolio, a set of investments focused on improving teaching and learning nationwide. Sarah also held leadership roles at the New York City Department of Education…Read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with Courtney Ostaff, author of The Teaching Online Handbook. Courtney has been teaching online since 1999! She has worked as a public school special education teacher, an in-home early intervention specialist, a community college instructor and a homeschooler with a wide range of students from the very young to the elderly. Courtney is currently teaching secondary…Read more

In this episode we are chatting with Lindsay Jones, President and CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, a national nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 individuals with learning disabilities and attention issues. Lindsay has been with NCLD for over 5 years and previously served as NCLD’s Vice President, Chief Policy & Advocacy…Read more

In this episode we are chatting with Nick Correa, professional chef and Director of Child Nutrition here in the Salisbury Township School District. He also serves as the Director of Safety and Sanitation for SFE, a national foodservice management company. Prior to joining Salisbury, Nick was the Eastern Region Executive Chef for SFE. He has also worked in restaurants, corporate dining,…Read more

In this episode we are chatting with Mike Kleba and Dr. Ryan O’Hara, authors of Otherful: How to Change the World Through Other People. Mike is a public high school English teacher & theatre director with more than 20 years in the classroom. An artist & entrepreneur, he has been invited to speak about leadership around the country and the globe.…Read more

In this episode we are speaking with Jason Palmer, General Partner at New Markets Venture Partners, a leading education-focused venture capital firm. Jason has been affiliated with New Markets since 2011 and brings twenty years of experience as an education technology entrepreneur, executive and investor, including three years at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. New Markets is an early and…Read more

In this episode we are speaking with Jennifer Folkenroth, National Senior Director at the American Lung Association. In her role, Jen leads tobacco programming efforts through a comprehensive multi-pronged approach of education, awareness, behavior modification, community mobilization, systems change, advocacy and research. Jen brings with her sixteen years of experience in tobacco and nicotine dependence treatment and cessation programming in…Read more

In this episode we are chatting with Dewey Rosetti, author of Parenting Bright Kids Who Struggle in School, a book that guides parents through the challenging and often unfamiliar landscape of raising kids who have been labeled with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, and more. Dewey Rosetti is an author, speaker, consultant and founder of and president of…Read more

In this episode we are chatting with Misha Feigenson from Thinking Cap Innovations – Screen Free and Touch Free Learning, a startup dedicated to developing voice-first applications in education, for children, teens and their families. Misha is a musician at heart and a physicist by education, but his real passion lies in building products inspired by being a parent.   Here is…Read more

In this episode we are chatting with Preeti Chemiti, Eric Lin, and Emma Watts about their work helping educators navigate the mental health concerns with COVID19. They have co-authored a book titled Mindset Matters: Navigating Mental Health Concerns with COVIID-19 Through Student and Teacher Resources. Preeti is a sophomore at Princeton University studying Public and International Affairs with certificates in History…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Danielle Sullivan from Curriculum Associates. Danielle is a National Director, Content and Implementation, at Curriculum Associates. Before her current role, she worked as an educational consultant, a special education teacher, and a Legislative Assistant on Capitol Hill. Fun fact, she used to be in an improv comedy troupe!  Here is what we talked about: Let’s…Read more

Today we are speaking with Audrey O’Clair from Soundtrap about amplifying student voice. Audrey, first and foremost, is a community builder. As a former special education teacher, she knows that using every available resource—from edtech to social media to professional learning networks—is the trick to helping individuals succeed. She’s an Education Specialist for Soundtrap at Spotify who knows that authentic learning…Read more

In this episode we are talking with Crystal Xu and Purvi Patel, co-authors of Capture the Opportunity: Steps to Redesign School-Level Systems for Equity. Crystal is a Design Principal with Education Elements and partners with educators to maximize student learning through innovative approaches. As a former teacher, school leader and district leader, her passion is around rethinking the ecosystem within…Read more

In this episode we are talking with Andrea Keith, the Vice President of School Programs at LetGrow. Andrea has worked in the start-up ed-tech industry in professional development, operations, customer success and sales for over 14 years, after spending her early career as a teacher in multiple states.  Let Grow is a non-profit organization which believes in kids. The organization asserts…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Marc Prensky about his recent article, What the World Needs from Education. You may remember Marc from previous TLTalkRadio episodes:  Season 3: Episode 3 and Season 6: Episode 9. Marc is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed speaker, author, and “practical visionary” in the field of education. He is currently the founder and Executive Director of The…Read more

In this episode we are talking with Dana Sugra, a teacher at Salisbury Elementary School. As you are aware, Salisbury is currently operating in a fully remote model of instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dana has implemented a Wellness Wednesday Zoom session for our elementary learners and staff. Dana has always loved being active and has a passion for yoga.  She…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Zac Brem, Principal of Salisbury Elementary School in Salisbury Township School District.  Prior to his time in Salisbury, Zac was an assistant principal and special education teacher in Allentown School District.  He considers himself a lifelong learner by immersing himself in home projects, car repairs, and puzzles and games. Zac enjoys spending time…Read more

In this episode we’re speaking with Attorney Larry Altman. Larry is a return guest to TLTalkRadio, and we look forward to another conversation with him today. We’ll put Larry’s past episodes in the show notes, so if legal issues are your interest, be sure to check them out! Larry currently works as a consultant for schools helping them develop legally…Read more

In this episode we are speaking with Lindsay Jones, President and CEO of the National Center on Learning Disabilities. Lindsay has been with the Center for over 5 years and previously served as Vice President, Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer. In that role, she designed and implemented legislative strategy in Washington, DC, aimed at advancing government policies that support the success…Read more

In this episode we’re talking with Dr. Wendy Oliver, a nationally recognized leader in educational technology and digital learning, who is currently Chief Learning Officer for EdisonLearning.  Her passion is to equip and inform parents and educators to ensure all children have the best learning experience. Dr. Oliver authored Not Your Mama’s Classroom: What You Need to Know as a…Read more

In this episode we are speaking with Brad Starnes, Superintendent at Wabaunsee USD 329 in Kansas. Brad was recently named by FranklinCovey Education as a Leader in Me Community Champion in recognition of his impressive work. As the first Leader in Me district in Kansas, Wabaunsee has seen the benefits firsthand. The process helps them get kids ready to come…Read more

In this episode we’re speaking with Amy Valentine, CEO and Education Evangelist at Future of School, a public charity designed to support the growth of innovative school models integrating blended and online learning. Future of School is dedicated to mobilizing change in American K-12 education from a one-size-fits-all system to one that ensures all students reach their unbounded potential.  The Resilient…Read more

In this episode we are speaking with Tom Sherrington. Tom is co-author of the newly published Teaching Walkthrus: Five-step Guides to Instructional Coaching. Tom started out as a physics and maths teacher in the 1980s and has since worked in numerous schools of different kinds as a teacher and leader. He began writing at teacherhead.com as a way of sharing…Read more

Today we’re speaking with Jethro Jones, 2017 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. Jethro is a former principal in Fairbanks, Alaska, and host of Transformative Principal, where he interviews principals, leaders, and influencers who help improve K-12 education throughout the world. Jethro is also the founder of SDL Academy, Transformative Mastermind and Transformative Leadership Summit. In this episode we are…Read more

In this episode Lynn and Randy reflect on what they’ve learned as leaders after creating 6 seasons of podcasts here on TLTalkRadio. They also share what they are most looking forward to in Season 7. Resources 2019-20 Podcast recap Join the conversation… Each episode we leave you with a question to think about…with the idea of provoking reflection and  conversation.…Read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with Amir Nathoo, co-founder of Outschool. Amir is CEO and leads growth and product at Outschool. He previously worked at Square founding the Square Payroll product. Before that he was CEO and co-founder of Trigger.io, having started his career at IBM. Amir holds an MEng from Cambridge. Outschool offers unique online classes via group video…Read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with Peter Bishop and Katie King, professional futurists, to talk about Teach the Future, an organization providing educators with the materials to introduce futures thinking into classrooms. The people at Teach the Future also design and facilitate professional development for educators and workshops for students, and support administrators and leaders ready to incorporate futures thinking…Read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with Bryan Goodwin, Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral about their recent book – Pursuing Greatness: Empowering Teachers to Take Charge of Their Professional Growth.  Bryan is President & CEO at McREL International, a Denver-based nonprofit education research and development organization that serves educators across the US, the Pacific, and Australia. The mission of McREL is…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Armand Doucet who recently co-wrote a report with Deborah Netolicky, Koen Timmers, and Jim Tuscano entitled Thinking about pedagogy in an unfolding pandemic: an independent report on approaches to distance learning during Covid 19 School Closures. Armand is one of the world’s foremost pracademics and teachers in education. He is a sought-after leader,…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Adam Aronson, founding lead teacher at the Chelsea Opportunity Academy (COA) in Chelsea, MA, about the academy’s outdoor experience course.  The Chelsea Opportunity Academy (COA) is a competency based, alternative high school in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Chelsea Opportunity Academy offers an engaging and supportive learning environment for young adults seeking a new educational experience. At…Read more

In this epsiode, we’re speaking with Kevin Baird, co-author of WHOLE: What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive, a new book that explains how removing stress from the classroom holds the key to improving education. Kevin is chairman at the Global Center for College & Career Readiness and a co-author of the Pathway for College & Career Readiness Standards. For…Read more

In this episode, we’re speaking with Larry Altman. Larry is a return guest to TLTalkRadio, and currently works as a consultant for schools helping them develop legally compliant policies, protocols and procedures for Title IX, Anti-bullying, student suicide prevention, Section 504, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. He is also a distinguished member of the American Law Society and serves…Read more

In this episode we are speaking with Cale Birk, co-author of the book – PLC 2.0: Collaborating for Observable Impact in Today’s Schools and the accompanying toolkit filled with tools and protocols. Cale is also the co-author of another great book, Changing Change Using Learner-Centered Design. We chatted with Cale and his co-author, Charity Allen on an earlier podcast that we…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Tom VanderArk, co-author of Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education.  Tom is an advocate for innovations in learning. As CEO of Getting Smart, Tom advises impact organizations and learning institutions on the path forward. A prolific writer and speaker, Tom has co-authored more than 50 books, chapters, and white papers and…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Gerard Senehi, Founder and President of the Open Future Institute, about his work with the QUESTion Project. Gerard is inspired by a sense of possibilities and the potential of bringing inner aspects of our humanity to the foreground in education. After graduating from Amherst College, he taught science and art. He saw science…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Ulrich Boser about the impact artificial intelligence, particularly Natural Language Processing (NLP), is having on the learning of writing. You might remember Ulrich from Season 3 when we talked about his book – Learn Better. Ulrich is the founder of The Learning Agency Lab and a senior fellow at the Center for American…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Bob Crowe and Jane Kennedy, authors of Developing Student Ownership: Supporting Students to Own Their Learning Through the Use of strategic Learning Practices. Bob is co-founder of Elevated Achievement Group, a professional development company dedicated to helping educators develop student ownership at all grade levels. Bob began his tenure in education as a…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Julia Brodsky about Astrobiology. Julia has taught International Space Station astronauts and flight controllers, worked as a rocket scientist at NASA, helped at NASA outreach centers, and worked as a math and science teacher at private schools and colleges. She has also written a book on informal math education and presented at Mathematical…Read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Helen Lee Bouygues, founder of Reboot Foundation, an organization devoted to elevating critical thinking. In a time of vast technological change, the Foundation aims to promote richer, more reflective forms of thought in schools, homes, and businesses. The Foundation conducts surveys and opinion polls, leads its own research, and supports the work of…Read more