Podcasts about educators

Send us a textDiscover how the Mind Shifting Method, created by Mitchell Weisburgh, can transform the way you think, connect, and navigate everyday challenges. In this inspiring conversation, we explore how a simple shift in awareness helps us see more clearly, react less emotionally, and grow more intentionally.If you want to better understand your emotions, improve how you connect with others, or see how the Mind Shifting Method — a neuroscience-based framework — supports personal and professional growth, this episode offers insight into why it matters and the impact it can have.

There is a lot of online talk about the growing scourge of AI-generated content and how it's affecting our digital lives, both in and out of the classroom. Though many of us are absolutely confident we can quickly spot AI slop when we see it, this discussion revealed that a genuine understanding of creativity in the age of AI is required and rare. Listen to this robust discussion on how AI Slop is affecting educators, students, and creativity in teaching. Follow on Twitter: @CFKurban @hcrompton @lkolb @punyamishra @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork See Related Resources: Here: https://www.bamradionetwork.com/track/how-ai-slop-is-affecting-students-educators-and-the-craft-of-teaching-creativity/ A Tool That's Crushing Creativity | SAMR | The SETI Framework | TPACK | Triple-E | The GenAI-U Framework | Bringing Out Individual Talents in Children | CNN | Google | CBS | Brainwaves Anthology Dr. Punya Mishra (punyamishra.com) is the Associate Dean of Scholarship and Innovation at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. He has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, two Master's degrees in Visual Communication and Mass Communications, and a Ph.D. in Educational psychology. He co-developed the TPACK framework, described as “the most significant advancement in technology integration in the past 25 years.” Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. She was the founding Director of the Center of Research and Best Practices for Learning and Teaching (CELT) at MEF University and teaches in the Faculty of Education. She holds a BSc in Geology, an MSc in TESOL, an MA in Technology and Learning Design, and a PhD in Applied Linguistics. Fell Kurban is currently the head of the Global Terminology Project and the creator of the GenAI-U technology integration framework. Dr. Liz Kolb is a clinical professor at the University of Michigan and the author of several books, including Cell Phones in the Classroom and Help Your Child Learn with Cell Phones and Web 2.0. Kolb has been a featured and keynote speaker at conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada. She created the Triple E Framework for effective teaching with digital technologies and blogs at cellphonesinlearning.com. Dr. Puentedura is the Founder and President of Hippasus, a consulting practice focusing on transformative applications of information technologies to education. He has implemented these approaches for over thirty years at various K-20 institutions and health and arts organizations. He is the creator of the SAMR model for selecting, using, and evaluating technology in education and has guided multiple projects worldwide. Dr. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODUGlobal and Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Crompton earned her Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel ill. Dr. Crompton is recognized for her outstanding contributions and is on Stanford's esteemed list of the world's Top 2% of Scientists. She is the creator of the SETI framework. She frequently serves as a consultant for various governments and bilateral and multilateral organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Bank, on driving meaningful change in educational technology.

Send us a textDr. Sarah Johnson is the CEO and President of Teaching Lab and Relay Graduate School of Education, leading their AI-enabled product innovation and educator preparation initiatives. She is joined by Teaching Lab Studio fellows: Riz Malik, creator of Coteach, a curriculum-aligned AI assistant for math teachers; Gautam Thapar, CEO of Enlighten AI, a personalized AI grading and feedback platform; and Louisa Rosenheck, co-lead of NISA and the Tangle & Thrive research project, focused on AI-powered instructional coaching and student engagement.

Are the holidays leaving you feeling overwhelmed instead of joyful? In this episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall shares 10 practical holiday survival tips designed specifically for introverts. Discover how to confidently navigate holiday gatherings, communicate your needs, and create space for authentic, energizing interactions. You'll learn strategies like planning your energy (not just your schedule), creating meaningful connections, setting boundaries, and establishing personal traditions to recharge during the busy season. Whether you want to enjoy the festivities without social exhaustion or are looking for ways to protect your routines, this episode will empower you to embrace your introverted strengths, enjoy the holidays on your own terms, and step into every event with confidence, clarity, and calm. Tune in to unlock key insights for a peaceful, fulfilling holiday—and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/252Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

2/8 Witnessing the First Red Guard Murder and the Contested Apologies — Tanya Branigan — This segment examines the 1966 murder of educator Bian Zhongyun by teenage Red Guards at a prestigious girls' secondary school. Her husband, Wang Jingyao, clandestinely preserved physical evidence including bloodstained clothing and photographic documentation of her body, ensuring the atrocity would not be forgotten and pursuing potential justice. Branigan argues that memory itself constitutes an act of historical creation and resistance. Apologies offered by former Red Guards like Song Binbin remain deeply controversial, with critics contending that such statements fail to comprehensively reckon with individual responsibility for targeting and murdering innocent victims. 1966 RED GUARDS

Host Jethro Jones talks with Mike Caldwell, founder of LinkedLeaders, about building a platform that connects school leaders with mentors and peers for real-time support. They discuss the challenges of school leadership, the value of personalized coaching, and how technology and community can help educators grow.  LinkedLeaders: You need support. Get just-in-time mentoring at LinkedLeaders.comWe're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

In my new interview with Melissa Loble, Chief Academic Officer at Instructure, we discussed the evolving educational landscape. She made a few key predictions for the future of education in an AI-driven world: 1. The Blended Curriculum: Academic Content Merges with Human and Career Skills The traditional focus on purely academic content will radically shift. The future curriculum will be a blend that incorporates three critical components: Academic Content: The core disciplinary knowledge. Human Skills (Soft Skills): Due to AI handling entry-level technical tasks, there will be an increased emphasis on human skills like critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, confidence, and courage. Educators will need to explicitly teach and build these skills, moving beyond simply teaching the application of theories. Workforce/Life Skills: Education will be directly connected to career and life trajectories, driven by learners (especially younger generations) seeking a clear return on investment (ROI) from their education and questioning the value of high debt. 2. Contextual and Experiential Learning Replaces Rote Memorization The age of simple memorization and regurgitation will end. The new focus will be on creating contextual, personalized, and experiential learning environments. Focus on Context: Educators must shift from solely valuing content (like in research/peer-review) to emphasizing context—the "why" and "how" the content is applied in the real world. Simulation and Application: There will be a greater use of simulations, case-based learning, and hands-on scenarios to help learners practice and apply human skills and technical knowledge, allowing them to fail fast and build competence. AI can assist in creating these complex, customized case studies and learning environments. Practitioner-Academic Collaboration: Higher education will increasingly benefit from practitioners joining the faculty to bring real-world context, working alongside traditional academics to enrich the learning experience. 3. Corporate and Higher Education Learning Forge a Strategic Partnership The line between corporate learning and higher education will blur as both seek to adapt to the needs of the modern workforce. Corporate Learning Shifts: Corporate training will move away from being purely compliance-driven toward a focus on developing human and career-track skills. Employees, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, actively seek employers who commit to developing them as future leaders. Continuous Development: The "one-and-done" training model will be replaced by a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous development. This will include meeting people where they are and using retrieval practice and open coaching to reinforce skills and build resistance to change. Joint Reinvention: Higher education and the corporate world have a significant opportunity to partner and reinvent themselves together to effectively address the blend of technical and human skill development needed for an AI-enabled future. Follow Melissa at https://www.instructure.com/

Throwback Thursday! Started from the Bottom, Now I'm Here Originally Released On: 6-18-21This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Darrion discusses how he motivates and inspires his students and school community.✅ Darrion shares advice with other educators trying to make a positive impact with students at-risk.Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week's interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week's question is:  I'm struggling with a new teacher responding to constructive feedback. Suggestions? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Steve Ventura: Steve Ventura is the founder and president of Advanced […] The post PMP476: Leading a Community of Educators with Steve Ventura appeared first on Principal Matters.

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about political strategist James Carville’s guest essay in The New York Times yesterday, “Out With Woke. In With Rage,” economic data from the Biden Administration compared with the current Trump Administration, and what colleges should be teaching young people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWhat happens when doing the right thing costs you everything? In this final chapter of the Captain America trilogy, Vanessa unpacks Civil War as a reflection of the teacher's moral stand—when institutions fail, trust fractures, and standing your ground feels lonely. A powerful Thanksgiving episode on grief, gratitude, and the courage to say: “No. You move.”In this final episode of our Captain America trilogy, we step into the heartbreak and hard choices of Civil War — a film that isn't about heroes versus villains, but about conviction versus compromise. Through Steve Rogers' grief, Tony Stark's guilt, and the quiet devastation of moral division, we explore what it means to stand your ground when the world wants you to move.This isn't just a Marvel movie breakdown. It's a mirror for every teacher who's ever been caught in the crossfire of politics and purpose. For those who've felt the system shift beneath their feet. For those wondering if their compass still points north. We talk about the weight of standing alone. The danger of division. The cost of holding onto your values when everyone else is asking you to bend. And, ultimately, we offer a Thanksgiving reflection not rooted in toxic positivity — but in sacred, hard-earned gratitude for the fact that you still care enough to stand. This episode is for the teachers who feel like they're living through their own version if Civil War — and need a reminder that integrity is resistance, and that they're not standing alone. Captain America: Civil is currently streaming on Disney+ If you're a teacher navigating your own Civil War, let this episode be a balm and a blueprint. 

Episode 648 also features an E.W. Poetic Piece titled, "Uphill Babble." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Elizabeth Cotten, Dan Auerbach, Pinegrove, Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

Karl Schagerl is a leading figure in the world of instrument making since he joined his family's business in 1976. Based in Mank, Austria, Karl has worked and collaborated with a long list of world-class artists, a few of which include Hans and Thomas Gansch, James Morrison, Gabor Tarkovi, and Selina Ott.Dr. Jack Burt, is a distinguished professor of trumpet and performing artist who has contributed extensively to the trumpet community, both as an educator and a performer. Jack's connection to Karl began with a chance introduction through mutual musical interests, leading to a lasting collaboration.In this conversation, we'll explore the fascinating story of how Karl and Jack first connected, sparked by a shared love for Austrian folk flugelhorn duets and a chance recommendation from jazz legend Peter Erskine. Jack talks about how he first reached out to Karl for some music and CDs, which eventually led to their meeting at a brass concert years later. Karl shares how this initial interaction grew into a professional friendship with plenty of stories and impactful insights along the way.[Subscriber Content] In the remainder of the discussion, Karl reveals more about the business side of Schagerl Instruments, discussing their global outreach and how they've continued to innovate in response to evolving musical demands.Would you like more inspirational stories, suggestions, insights, and a place to continue the conversations with other listeners? Visit anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com to learn more! As a Contributing Listener of "Anthony Plog on Music," you'll have access to extra premium content and benefits including: Extra Audio Content: Only available to Contributing Listeners. Podcast Reflections: Tony's written recaps and thoughts on past interviews, including valuable tips and suggestions for students. Ask Me Anything: Both as written messages and occasional member-only Zoom sessions. The Show's Discord Server: Where conversations about interviews, show suggestions, and questions happen. It's a great place to meet other listeners and chat about all things music! Can I just donate instead of subscribing? Absolutely! Cancel at anytime and easily resubscribe when you want all that extra content again. Learn more about becoming a Contributing Listener @ anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com!

Today I'm joined by Warren Smith, a teacher and filmmaker. He created a viral video challenging a student to explain why they believed J.K. Rowling was a bigot. It sparked a national conversation and ultimately cost Smith his job. We talk about that fallout, compare our experiences on college campuses during the height of wokeness, dig into Trump's attempts to reshape elite universities, and explore what might actually fix higher education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 47! We're huge fans of East West Players, and our guest this episode, Dom Magwili, has worked with them since 1974. If that's all he did, it would be an amazing career. However, Dom has also been an actor, director, educator, and author. His latest work is Scientific Dragons: The Adventure of Ensun Castle. It's an entertaining and thrilling adventure that mixes historical figures, key fictional characters, Filipino culture, and a healthy dose of imagination in a steampunk environment. Among the work he's created for stage and screen include Much Adobo About Nothing, A Jive Bomber's Christmas (which had a 10-year run at the Japanese American National Museum), and One Puka Puka Christmas. His first book was Legends from the First Hemisphere: The Infernal Promise.  In our conversation, Dom shares what inspired him to pursue creativity as a profession, his journey to being an author, some of the themes of Scientific Dragons, and more. To learn more about Dom, you can visit his website, follow him on Instagram @dmagwili, and, of course buy Scientific Dragons or The Infernal Promise. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com.

Are micro schools the future of personalized learning? In this high-impact episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht sits down with David K. Richards, CEO of ChangeMaker Education, to break down one of the fastest-growing movements in the education ecosystem: microschools. With over 125,000 micro schools and 1.5 million students already learning in small, relationship-centered environments across the U.S., this episode delivers a deeply practical and future-focused look at why educators, parents, and policymakers are paying attention. What You'll Learn in This Episode What a micro school really is — and why its flexible size (5–150 learners) unlocks personalization  How the pandemic accelerated the movement, doubling homeschooling rates and driving families to seek community-based alternatives. Why micro schools are not new—they're the modern reimagining of the one-room schoolhouse. How micro schools fit across sectors: private, charter, district-partnered, and homeschool learning centers. The regulatory landscape educators must understand—voucher programs, ESAs, accreditation, and state-by-state flexibility. Key Insight From David Richards Teachers often underestimate how many entrepreneurial skills they already have—project management, relationship-building, instructional design, crisis navigation, and creative problem-solving. Micro schools simply give them a pathway to use those skills with autonomy, community connection, and purpose. Featured Guest David K. Richards CEO, ChangeMaker Education Charter school founder • Former Chief of Schools • Micro school accelerator • Host of Changemaker EDU Podcast Learn more or apply to launch a micro school at: changemakereducation.com   Huge thank you to our show sponsor, learn more about Poll Everywhere: https://www.polleverywhere.com/plans/education?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=shiftingschools&utm_campaign=shiftingschools  

Jonathan Bier is the author of the influential best-seller "The Blocksize War: The battle over who controls Bitcoin's protocol rules", as well as one of the most prolific and respected researchers in Bitcoin. He is also an active investor who sits on various company boards and advises projects in the space. In this episode, we talk about parallels between the Bitcoin scaling debate and the filter wars, but also highlight some debunked Satoshi Nakamoto claims. Time stamps: 00:01:11 - Introducing Jonathan Bier and Blocksize War Book 00:02:44 - Meeting BitMEX Founders and Starting Research 00:05:31 - Arthur Hayes' Blog Writing and Vision 00:07:32 - BitMEX Success: Leverage, Perpetual Swaps, Troll Box 00:10:43 - FTX Copying BitMEX and Backend Issues 00:11:20 - Binance's Rise and Market Dominance 00:13:49 - BitMEX's Slow Adoption of Stablecoins 00:16:39 - Current BitMEX Volumes and Rankings 00:17:39 - History of Bitcoin Derivatives and Innovations 00:23:49 - Jonathan's First Bitcoin Encounter in 2010 00:26:12 - 2011 Bubble and Mt. Gox Scandal 00:28:02 - Views on Bitcoin Bubbles and Valuations 00:30:19 - Ad: Bitcoin.com News 00:31:00 - Layer 2 Labs Question: Is Lightning a Waste? 00:32:08 - Lightning Network Success and Limitations 00:35:02 - Scaling Challenges and Sidechains 00:37:30 - Current Filter Wars and Ordinals/Inscriptions 00:39:40 - History of Relay Policies and RBF 00:43:49 - OP_RETURN Limits and Debates 00:47:04 - Bitnod.es Website and Node Peers 00:48:39 - Ineffectiveness of Filters 00:50:00 - Super TestNet's Bandwidth Argument 00:51:42 - Generational Crusades in Bitcoin 01:01:55 - London Meetup Stories and Fanaticism 01:15:00 - Loss of Merchants Post-Blocksize War 01:18:13 - Ethereum Benefiting from Bitcoin Decisions 01:18:48 - 2014 OP_RETURN Wars and Counterparty 01:23:03 - Reasons Counterparty Failed 01:27:31 - Mastercoin, First ICO, and Omni/Tether 01:29:37 - Zcash Launch and BitMEX Futures Shenanigans 01:33:26 - Ethereum DevCon 2016 Attack Story 01:35:04 - Conferences Then vs Now 01:38:00 - Cultural Divide in Bitcoin Maxis 01:39:46 - Misconceptions About Bitcoin Core Developers 01:43:25 - Youth of Early Developers Like Tamas 01:46:59 - Criteria for Developers and Unicorn Myth 01:48:41 - Educators in Bitcoin History: From Satoshi to Saylor 01:52:05 - Dumbing Down of Bitcoin Narratives 01:55:34 - Past Idiocy and Learning Curves 01:56:50 - BIP 444 Dangers and Ineffectiveness 02:00:59 - Irony of Anti-Spam Fork and Spam Magnets 02:01:22 - Parallels to Blocksize Wars, Bitcoin Cash Price Peaks 02:03:30 - Excitement and Fear During BCH Surge 02:04:28 - Reasons Big Blockers Couldn't Compete, Craig Wright's Role 02:05:16 - Satoshi's Response to Scaling Concerns (2008) 02:06:05 - Jeff Garzik's Early Block Size Proposal (2010) 02:07:33 - Early Onchain Exchanges and Scaling Realization 02:07:58 - Defining Small Blocker vs Big Blocker 02:08:56 - Surplus Capacity in Blocks Debate 02:10:10 - Cultural Biases: Technical vs Business Sides 02:11:32 - Competent Developers on BCH Side, Inflation Bug 02:12:35 - Block Size Numbers Not the Core Issue 02:13:29 - Modern Block Size Increase Justification 02:14:15 - Hard Forks Unlikely, Quantum Signatures 02:15:03 - James O'Beirne's Block Size Presentation 02:15:54 - Filter Wars Impact on Future Changes 02:17:13 - Spam as Reason Against Block Size Increase 02:18:18 - Quantum Safe Spending Proposal 02:19:31 - Fee Market vs Crusades Against Spam 02:20:45 - Craig Wright's Unintentional Help to Small Blockers 02:22:04 - Jihan Wu's Dislike of Craig Wright 02:23:34 - ASIC Boost Role in BCH Creation 02:24:50 - Covert vs Overt ASIC Boost Explained 02:30:00 - Treasuries and MicroStrategy Debt Structures 02:35:00 - Bitcoin Treasuries vs Ponzi Schemes 02:40:00 - Balancing Professional Life and Cypherpunk Roots 02:42:31 - Advisor Roles: Bitwise, Brink, Maelstrom 02:53:16 - Privacy Tools: Payjoin, Silent Payments, CoinJoin 02:54:41 - Ethereum vs Bitcoin on Privacy Support 02:55:45 - Ross Ulbricht Pardon and Government Misconduct 03:00:13 - Curtis Green's Torture and Fake Death 03:03:00 - Aaron Swartz Comparison 03:04:29 - Cypherpunk Culture Not Scaling 03:05:53 - ETFs as Bitcoin Scaling Layer 03:07:39 - IBIT vs WBTC Similarities 03:09:00 - Three Legit Altcoins: Monero, Dogecoin, Litecoin 03:10:02 - Satoshi's Views on Block Sizes 03:11:02 - Closing and Follow Jonathan Bier

Educators often assume that clubs, activities, and school culture must happen in person—that building belonging in virtual learning is limited or even impossible. Many imagine distance learners as isolated kids behind screens, missing the social experiences that shape identity, leadership, and community.But what if that assumption is simply wrong?In this conversation, Cindy Carbajal, a 20-year veteran of Pearson Virtual Schools, shows us how vibrant, student-driven communities thrive online through thoughtful structure, flexible engagement pathways, and opportunities for real agency.Cindy oversees a global clubs and activities program serving 11,000+ students across time zones, grade levels, and cultural backgrounds. Her work demonstrates that:1. Student-Centered Design Fuels Real BelongingClubs are built with a goal that at least 50% of live time is student talk time—not passive listening.Students share, present, lead, and create—driving engagement and ownership.Broad-topic clubs (like Art Club instead of Crochet Club) help students discover unexpected interests and communities.2. Flexible Models Match Virtual Students' Real LivesEvery offering includes both synchronous and asynchronous pathways, ensuring access regardless of schedules, time zones, or family obligations.Live sessions build community; asynchronous challenges deepen skills and allow for self-paced exploration.3. Clubs Quietly Reinforce Academic & Durable SkillsCindy calls it “stealth learning”:Math skills reinforced in esports strategies.Reading skills strengthened through participation logistics and peer review.Executive functioning, digital communication, and leadership built through planning, presenting, and collaborating.4. Data Drives Program EvolutionHer team measures:Enrollment and attendanceStudent and caregiver satisfactionWithdrawal trendsOverlap between global clubs and local school clubs These insights help fine-tune offerings and spark new opportunities—like peer tutoring, reading buddies, and esports leagues.How Educators Can Apply These Insights Today1. Start with the student experience—not the content.Ask: Where can students lead? Where can they share? How can this be theirs?2. Build broad entry points.Instead of a niche club for each interest, create umbrellas where kids can explore together.3. Don't replicate in-person school—capitalize on what's uniquely possible online.Global reach, time-zone diversity, virtual volunteer opportunities, and student leadership that scales across schools—these are advantages brick-and-mortar can't match.4. Teach students how to interact online.Cindy's programs explicitly teach:How to give feedback in writing and art clubsHow to share space respectfullyHow to show kindness online (Kindness Club!)5. Track what matters.Attendance, satisfaction, enrollment, and student stories help shape future offerings.Episode LinksPearson Virtual Schools — Learn more about their virtual school network and programs, including Cindy's Global Clubs.Host LinksDiscover more virtual learning opportunities at CILC.org with hosts Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell.Seth Fleischauer's Banyan Global Learning provides meaningful global learning experiences that prepare students across the globe for success in an interconnected world.

En este episodio hablo con la Dra. Ortiz. She is the Executive Director of the UC Faculty Enrichment Center and a Spanish Language Specialist and Educator. In 2021, she was inducted to the University's Academy of Fellows in Teaching & Learning, and has been recognized for her Excellence in Teaching by the Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Connection Consortium.

Are you an introvert who's ever wondered if public speaking is really for you? In this episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall welcomes award-winning speaking coach Kate Gilbert to share her expertise and personal journey from self-doubt to stage confidence. Whether you've felt nervous in front of an audience or questioned your ability to communicate your message, this conversation will inspire you with practical strategies and fresh perspectives.Listeners will learn why public speaking is a skill anyone can master, how to tap into the unique strengths of introverts—like imagination and self-reflection—and the real differences between shyness and introversion. Kate Gilbert reveals actionable tips for building confidence, effective preparation techniques, and the power of storytelling to engage any audience. Discover how managing your energy, receiving constructive feedback, and finding your authentic voice can transform your public speaking experience.If you're ready to challenge old myths, embrace your natural talents, and gain insight from both Kate Gilbert's coaching and David Hall's lived experience, this episode is your guide. Tune in, learn to thrive on stage, and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/251Kate Gilbert is an award-winning speaking coach with over eight years of experience. Trained as an actor, she spent years performing, writing, and hosting events before launching her business coaching entrepreneurs, academics, business leaders and CEOs of global companies to elevate their presentations, communication, and presence. Kate also delivers talks in communication and performance, hosts public events and speaks regularly on podcasts.Connect with Kate through her website or on LinkedIn Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Thankfully Thinking with Frederick Teaser:I'm planning on this episode being a little light. Honestly, I'm not sure how many people will tune in given we are dropping in a week where many of us are thinking more about dinner than data. We are not going to do any music this show, just acknowledging sponsors and diving into two themes. In part 1, we'll look at the motivation equation. I first covered this in episode 247 earlier this year, on April Fool's day of all things. I received a call the same day from an assistant superintendent who said “I want you to do this as a keynote at my principal's retreat.” I was already working with a speaking coach, so I pivoted from reclaiming purpose to The Motivation Equation. Since April, I've given the talk in several different formats, multiple times. All that to say, my thinking on motivation has matured since that episode way back in April. Today, I want to give you a concrete example of thee factors that significantly impact motivation: appeal, ability, and capacity.  In part 2, we will pivot to a different motivation topic and I'll share the results of my experiment with applying Tony Robbins' 7 morning affirmations.  Sponsor Spot 1:I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes. Show Intro Celebrations: Shoutout to Brad Waid, Darrin Peppard, and Jeff Gargas for helping me get better and believing in me. Also, my family, my Mom and her passion for life, especially for writing, my oldest daughter Gwen with whom I am becoming closer and closer, and who is doing a great job editing these podcasts and helping me think critically about how to improve the show, my sons Lance and Collin, who, in the midst of life transitions have been at home a lot more and bring me joy every day, and of course Mara who has evolved from being a cut-paste-post part timer to being an integral thought partner and, frankly, my business coach. Of course, I'm thankful for my wife Pam, the light of my life. This summer was rough as she fought kidney stones but she's back to going strong. Pam retired from WCU at the end of June, and I'm enjoying watching her find herself again and looking forward to how she navigates and grows into this next phase of life.  Finally, I'm thankful for you. I know it sounds cliché but I mean it sincerely. You are doing the hard work, the vital work, every day. Those of you who reach out and let me know I'm supporting that work – you keep me going, you inspire me every day to grow and be better.  Key Points Part 11.     M=V/E2.     Why important: Feedback=>Curiosity=>Collaboration3.     Lots of things influence Motivation4.     FH trail5.     Think of the reason6.     Appeal, ability, capacity7.     With others, for task, skill, or behavior, assess appeal, ability, and cpacity  Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.  And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. Key Points Part 2Listening to inspirational speeches.“Words have power” The promise is we can make our days positive; training your brain1.     I am in control of my thoughts. 2.     I can handle anything today brings 3.     I am worthy of love and success 4.     My effort creates my future. 5.     I grow stronger every day 6.     I live with purpose and passion 7.     Today I choose to win.·      Writing in the morning·      Tony Robbins (OG motivational guy)·      Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBPymTZbmxE·      I see the upside. Is there a downside.·      Playing with other motivational speeches I've got links to Tony's speech as well as speeches by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Grant Taeff linked on my blog page at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/daily-emails  Special thanks to the amazing Ranford Almond for the great music on the show. Please support Ranford and the show by checking out his music!·      Ranford's homepage: https://ranfordalmond.com·      Ranford's music on streaming services: https://streamlink.to/ranfordalmond-oldsoul·      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranfordalmond/·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranfordalmond/  Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistantKaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/  Close·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.·      You can find links to all sorts...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Cachét Rayford, Contemporary Christian artist, Arkansas educator, worship leader, and Stellar Awards ballot nominee, for an honest conversation about faith, resilience, and healing after heartbreak.Cachét opens up about the inspiration for her new EP, “Because I Love You,” which was written during a season marked by divorce, the loss of her father, and ministry heartbreak. We discuss how these experiences almost silenced her voice, yet instead, became her breakthrough—igniting a music ministry dedicated to helping women heal, rebuild, and rediscover faith after life's storms.Learn more about Cachét Rayford by visiting www.iamthecachet.com#Faith #Healing #ChristianMusic #MentalHealth #Purpose #WomenEmpowerment #ConversationsWithChan

In this episode, natural hair specialist and educator Kayli Nicole shares how she rebuilt her career from Texas to DC, created a waitlist before she ever arrived, and transformed her business through content, clarity, and courage.Her story is a masterclass in resilience, navigating debt, rebuilding financial confidence, and intentionally growing a client base.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!Key Takeaways:

Dr. Keith Robinson is an accomplished Ball State graduate who has dedicated his career to informing and inspiring high school students, first as an educator and now as an administrator. In his current role, Keith serves as the associate principal of educational services for Evanston Township High School in Evanston, Illinois. He is also a dedicated servant leader. He is the first Black trustee elected in the Village of Skokie. And Keith is also a member of the Ball State University Foundation Board of Directors and our Teachers College Advisory Council. In this episode, Keith talks about how the academic struggles he experienced in high school and college fueled his passion to become an engaging educator. Keith also shares how, in addition to his professional career, he's found a new purpose in his role as a public servant. And he reveals why the chance Ball State took on him as a student is the reason he's been a loyal advocate in service to his alma mater ever since.  

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Play is not a luxury—it's a biological necessity. From early childhood through adulthood, play fuels cognitive growth, emotional resilience, social competence, and physical development. This article and podcast episode explore why play matters, how it shapes learning, and what educators and caregivers must consider to protect and promote it. Read the article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/why-play-how-to-make-play-an-essential-part-of-early-education/   This episode is sponsored by Funding Loop   Funding Loop automates the process for nurseries of collecting funding forms from parents and typing that information into council portals. Funding Loop is used by over 2000 nurseries including over 80% of the top 25 nursery chains in the UK including Busy Bees.   To find out more visit: https://www.fundingloop.co.uk/home   Our 2026 conference info & tickets: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2026/   Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: ·       Elevating children's thinking: Conceptual understanding through inquiry and play, by Sue Tee - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/elevating-childrens-thinking-conceptual-understanding-through-inquiry-and-play/ ·       Advocacy, agency and rights in early childhood, by Dr Jo Albin-Clark and Dr Nathan Archer - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/advocacy-agency-and-rights-in-early-childhood/   Get in touch and share your voice: Do you have thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch here! – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/contact/   Episode break down: 00:00 – Welcome and episode introduction 01:36 – Framing the central question: why play? 02:37 – Play as nature's plan for learning and why sitting harms 04:11 – Parental pressure, misinformation and the 'earlier is better' myth 05:03 – A global pushdown of academics in early childhood (US and UK) 05:47 – Educators torn between child development knowledge and policy demands 06:29 – Policymakers' power and Alfie Kohn's analogy 08:22 – Losing play from five onwards and revisiting child development 09:41 – Free play as child-initiated, child-chosen learning 10:24 – Guided play and supporting self-regulation (the statues game) 11:17 – Joy, fun and intrinsic motivation in learning 11:45 – Outdoor, nature and cooperative play versus competition 13:37 – The brevity of childhood and 'what is the hurry?' 14:24 – Knowing when to step back in children's conflicts 15:49 – Understanding and valuing rough and tumble play 16:07 – Risky or adventurous play and learning to assess risk 17:39 – Reading cues for when to intervene in rough and tumble play 18:33 – Rethinking 'calm down' and supporting different arousal states 20:22 – Play as a way to express and process emotions 21:47 – Co-creating rules, personal space and managing movement and sound 23:16 – Developmental readiness for sitting still (around six) 24:10 – Unrealistic expectations of three-year-olds (sitting still and pencil grip) 24:47 – Behaviour as a response to developmental mismatch and lack of movement 25:22 – Fidgeting, movement and alternative ways of paying attention 27:11 – Children who 'don't know how to play' and aggressive play 28:54 – Modelling, scaffolding and gently redirecting play 29:36 – Using invitations and provocations to deepen play 31:55 – 'Play Matters' and reconnecting with theory, research and advocacy 33:32 – Remembering our own childhood joy as a guide for practice 35:35 – Big body play, physical health and strong bodies 36:27 – Integrating literacy and maths through active, playful experiences 37:04 – Multi-sensory, embodied learning and why it sticks 39:13 – Play as integrated, holistic learning across content areas 40:39 – Reflective questions for educators about honouring play 41:33 – Small steps for change and everyday acts of advocacy For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

Welcome to Transformative Principal! In this thought-provoking solo episode, host Jethro Jones explores how artificial intelligence has revealed the weaknesses in our current education system—and why it's time to refocus on real learning.Episode Highlights:Jethro shares candid reflections from his AI Leader Office Hours, challenging the status quo in education.He explains how schools have been designed for adult convenience, making them easy targets for AI automation, and why this approach fails students.The episode critiques formulaic assignments, standardized tests, and grading systems that prioritize efficiency over genuine learning.Jethro advocates for a shift toward student-centered learning, emphasizing the importance of real audiences, authentic work, and developing “organic skills” like critical thinking, collaboration, and relationship-building.He shares personal stories from his teaching career, illustrating the power of giving students agency and meaningful projects.The discussion covers the limitations of AI—what it can and can't do—and why human skills and empathy remain irreplaceable.Jethro calls for educators to rethink assignments, assessments, and the very purpose of school, urging a move away from compliance and toward relevance and flourishing for every student.Key Takeaways:Schools must prioritize learning and personal growth over convenience and test scores.Assignments should have real audiences and authentic purposes, not just serve as boxes to check.AI can handle repetitive, formulaic tasks, but human connection, empathy, and creativity are essential for true education.Educators should focus on helping students become flourishing human beings, not just good test-takers. LinkedLeaders: You need support. Get just-in-time mentoring at LinkedLeaders.comWe're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Today I have an amazing guest, Naeemah Lafond, a true force within the hair industry.A first generation Haitian American who grew up in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, Naeemah is well versed in hair at every level, as a stylist, artistic director, educator and someone who stands for change and real inclusion.In 2021 she worked with Pinterest on the hair pattern function to improve the user experience for Black, Brown and Latinx people with textured hair in search of style inspiration and advice.A year before, in June 2020, Naeemah created a guide about what needed to change when it came to Black creatives; from hiring black stylists to normalising Black beauty. While Naeemah's focus was and is of course hair, her guide spoke to everyone in every industry.In this episode we discuss how Naeemah got her start in hairdressing and how her work fits alongside being a mother. She talks about the gap she began noticing in hair education and points out why the onus falls on the system, not the stylist and she shares on that stunning global fashion moment when she created the hair looks for the Christopher John Rogers AW20 show.By the way, there's a dedicated Substack on Naeemah's episode as well as a special video all about that epic Christopher John Rogers show over on my Instagram.Follow Naeemah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naeemahlafond/WHERE TO FIND MESubstack: https://thecharissereport.substack.comThreads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charisse_kenion/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenionCheck me out on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme Business inquiries: info@charissekenion.com

Neoborn Caveman unleashes a marble-mouthed satirical barrage against worshiping AI deities instead of embracing personal sovereignty, exposes Palantir's Gotham AI biases honed in conflict zones for US military use, warns of digital IDs and convenience as gateways to control, ridicules China's social credit system through pay-or-ad toilet paper schemes, dismisses dark chocolate memory boosts in favor of real physical movement, condemns a South Carolina teacher of the year's violent charges while demanding rigorous standards for educators and championing homeschooling, links MAID programs to organ harvesting horrors, fears German conscription echoing historical dangers, and affirms human uniqueness over hate and distraction.Music guests: Van Hechter, Inoxidables, Reverend GenesKey TakeawaysSovereignty rejects artificial deities for individual responsibility.AI warfare tools amplify biases and civilian threats.Convenience trades freedom for systemic control.Social credit systems erode basic human dignity.Physical movement outperforms dietary shortcuts for health.Educators require extreme vetting to protect children.Homeschooling surpasses flawed institutional education.Hatred stems from inner unloved states.Military expansions repeat dangerous historical patterns.Personal action preserves humanity against overreach.Sound Bites"Only the unloved hate.""Convenience is the greatest drug for Americans.""China is a big prison.""Nothing is better than a good hike or a brisk you know fast walking or anything outdoor.""No school, no school, homeschool is better than any school.""Because if you don't, the MAID, the M-A-I-D is coming for you!""Sovereign people are the only people who can save Earth.""You are very special, you are extremely special, you are amazing you are one of a kind.""If America is lost, the world has no hope anymore."Gather for unfiltered rambles at patreon.com/theneoborncavemanshow —free join, chats, lives.keywords: ai deities, sovereignty, palantir ai, digital id, social credit, chinese toilets, dark chocolate health, teacher assault, homeschooling, maid organ harvesting, german military, human uniquenessHumanity centered satirical takes on the world & news + music - with a marble mouthed host.Free speech marinated in comedy.Supporting Purple Rabbits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get the book, Leading Educator Wellness: Six Critical Actions to Support All Staff About The Authors Bill Barnes is the superintendent of the Howard County Public School System in Maryland. He has served in leadership roles with the Maryland and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and has won a number of state and national teaching awards. Barnes holds a master of science in mathematics and science education from Johns Hopkins University, and has served as an adjunct professor for Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland–Baltimore County, McDaniel College, and Towson University.   Dr. Erin Lehmann is an associate professor for the University of South Dakota. She has experience as an elementary principal at a Title I school, as well as being a math teacher, math coach, and curriculum specialist. Dr. Lehmann is the author or co-author of several books, including Teaching Mathematics Today. She is a frequent speaker at national conferences, advocating for mathematics and grading practices. She holds EdD in educational leadership from the University of South Dakota.

In this episode, I share with you how you don't have to sacrifice your current income to expand and evolve into your next chapter.The Star Power Mastermind is enrolling. Click here. We start January 7th.Want to learn more? Visit my Instagram page below. Http://www.instagram.com/thebriannamichelle

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks welcome Stephen Toole for a rich conversation about the challenges and triumphs surrounding belonging and transition for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and their families. Stephen draws from his decades of teaching and counseling experience across the globe, sharing practical advice and personal anecdotes about fostering community, supporting children and parents through transition, and the growing focus on well-being in international schools.Key Discussion Topics1. Challenges of Belonging for TCKsIncreasing diversity in international schools, with more local students mixing with expats.2. Inclusive Practices in International SchoolsThe shift away from “English only” policies and embracing translanguaging strategies.The importance of validating and integrating students' home cultures and languages in the classroom.Offering a variety of extracurricular activities to help students find their community.3. Approaches to Supporting New StudentsAllowing space and time (a month or more) for new arrivals to settle before deep check-ins.4. Community Building Beyond the ClassroomRoles of parents, teachers, and staff in fostering a sense of belonging for the whole family.School events like welcome barbecues, international days, and cultural festivals as bridges for integration.5. Advice for Parents Navigating TransitionTransition is difficult—normalize sadness, frustration, and “not getting it right” at first.Don't dismiss your child's (or your own) grief; making space for discomfort is important.When challenges persist, reach out and communicate with counselors and trusted staff; don't try to handle it alone.6. Self-Care for Educators and CounselorsThe importance of having personal rituals and support networks (e.g., family time, walking pets, supportive colleagues).Creating safe, welcoming office spaces for students to retreat to when they need a break.Memorable Quotes“Transition is difficult and it's okay to cry. You're not going to get it right the first time, and that's also okay.”  Stephen Toole“Allowing them to speak about where they've come from is just as important as helping them move forward.” —Stephen TooleResources & ContactConnect with Stephen Toole: He welcomes outreach via LinkedIn for resource sharing and conversation about TCK transition and school support.https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-toole-m-ed/Recommended Books/Practitioners Mentioned:Doug Ota  “Safe Passage” (on transition care)Ruth Van Reken  on TCK identity, transition, and supportConnect with Us:Subscribe for more stories and insights from global nomads and experts on the topic of Belonging.Support the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.

On Teachers' Lounge, it's Ann Montzka Smelser.She's the Director of the Suzuki Strings Program at Northern Illinois University.Ann's a practitioner of what's called “the Suzuki method of music learning.” It's based on the idea that music talent isn't inherent, it's something that's nurtured through positive encouragement.

Today's guest is Nicole Dyson, one of Australia's most influential voices in future-focused education, youth entrepreneurship, and system-wide innovation. Nic's journey from classroom teacher to award-winning entrepreneur has reshaped how thousands of young people think about learning, creativity, and possibility. She's the founder and CEO of Future Anything, an organisation with a bold mission to turn ideas into action. Over the past decade, she's worked with more than a hundred thousand young people and educators across Australia and New Zealand, influencing the learning of more than a million students. Her work spans everything from YouthX, Australia's only startup accelerator for school-aged entrepreneurs, to Catapult Cards, a design thinking tool now used by classrooms around the world. Nic's impact reaches well beyond our region. She's an Obama Foundation Leader, a three-time honouree on The Educator's Most Influential List, and her organisation is the only one in the Southern Hemisphere contributing to the IDEEC project, a major European Union initiative shaping global best practice in entrepreneurship education. At the heart of it all is her belief that youth-led ideas can bend the future, and that every young person deserves the chance to discover their passion and potential. Today, we get to hear how she helps educators and systems bring that belief to life.

On December 1, 2024, as Ashtabula Area City Schools educators and students were out on Thanksgiving break, five and a half feet of snow covered Lakeside High School, causing the roof to collapse. One year later, the Lakeside school community is still waiting for a path forward to begin rebuilding. As the Thanksgiving break approaches again, Lakeside educators are sharing their stories about managing the challenges of serving their students in these difficult circumstances and about the support they've received to stay Lakeside Strong.WATCH | Click here to watch the powerful Lakeside Strong Documentary, created by Lakeside High School students in spring 2025. And, check back on these shownotes in the next couple of weeks for the link to watch OEA's Ohio School Spotlight video from a visit to Lakeside High School - still in ruins - and Lakeside students and staff - still spread out across four buildings in the district - as the one year anniversary of the roof collapse approached.THE LATEST | After a bond issue on the November 2025 ballot to rebuild Lakeside High School did not pass, Ashtabula Area City Schools Superintendent told the Star Beacon the district will continue to pursue avenues to get students back into the high school as soon as possible.  Separately, AACS filed a lawsuit against Liberty Mutual Insurance over its refusal to pay claims for repairs. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Maureen Surbella, Ashtabula Area Teachers Association PresidentMaureen A. Surbella is a seasoned educator, coach, and leader with more than 30 years of experience in teaching and community involvement. She holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Walsh University and a Master's in Effective Teaching from Lake Erie College. Currently, Maureen serves as a Title 1 Teacher and the District Communication/PR Liaison for Ashtabula Area City Schools, where she is committed to improving student outcomes and fostering positive communication between the district and the community.Alongside her teaching role, Maureen has been the Head Swim Coach at Ashtabula Area City Schools since 2011, and has also coached tennis and volleyball. Recently, Maureen was elected as the President of the Ashtabula Area Teachers Association, where she works to support and advocate for the district's educators. Maureen's extensive experience in education and athletics, combined with her leadership and communication skills, make her a well-rounded advocate for both students and teachers. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Education Association and the Ohio High School Coaches Association.Tyler Wilber, Ashtabula Area Teachers Association memberTyler Wilber is proud to teach at Lakeside High School, the same district where he graduated. With over 25 years of experience in Ashtabula Area City Schools, he has dedicated his career to helping students learn, grow, and reach their potential. He currently teaches American History, Geography, and Esports & Gaming. In addition to the classroom, he serves as one of the Building Technology Representatives and the Building Testing Coordinator, supporting both staff and students. He also enjoys coaching as the Assistant Boys Golf Coach and has previously coached football and track & field. As a proud product of the Ashtabula school system, Wilber takes great pride in giving back to his community and inspiring the next generation of students.Jostalyn Krider, Ashtabula Area Teachers Association memberJostalyn Krider is in her sixteenth year of teaching mathematics at Lakeside High School in Ashtabula, Ohio. She currently teaches Algebra 2 Honors, Algebra 2 College Prep, AP Calculus, and Drone Technology. In addition to her classroom duties, Mrs. Krider serves as Co-Chair of the Mathematics Department and advises the Robotics Club.She is dedicated to helping students connect mathematics to real-world applications through technology and innovation. Her integration of STEM concepts—especially in drone technology and robotics—reflects her commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world. Mrs. Krider is recognized for her leadership, collaboration, and passion for inspiring curiosity and problem-solving in her students.David Roth, Ashtabula Area Teachers Association memberDavid P. Roth has been educating Future Musicians for over 30 years, having taught in Wyoming, Florida, and Ohio. He holds a Bachelor's in Music Education from Kent State University and a Master's in Music Education from The University Of Akron. Currently, David is the Instrumental Music Director at Lakeside High School and Erie Intermediate School, teaching Band and Orchestra to 5th and 6th Graders, and Band, Orchestra, and Jazz to 9th through 12 Grade Students. Through a solid educational foundation, and memorable and enriching performances, Mr. Roth continues to guide Lakeside's Young Musicians to constantly push and improve themselves, while learning more about the world and the World of Music.In addition to his teaching roles, David has been the Advisor for the school's Tri-M Music Honor Society (8 Years), National Honor Society (6 Years), and Key Club (3 Years), as well as a Past Membership Chair and current Building Representative for the Ashtabula Area City Schools. David is also an active member of the National Association for Music Education, the Ohio Music Education Association (where he serves as Webmaster for District 5), the American School Band Directors Association, and Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honor Band Fraternity. Recently, Mr. Roth was nominated for and selected as a Quarter-Finalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award in 2024.Douglas Wetherholt, Lakeside High School PrincipalWith more than 33 years experience in education, Doug Wetherholt has had the privilege of serving as a principal for the past 17 years. Wetherholt is a proud graduate of Ashtabula High School, where his passion for education was ignited. He pursued his Bachelor's degree at Kent State University, and later, earned his Master's degree from Youngstown State University. These educational milestones have been instrumental in shaping his educational philosophy and approach to leadership. At Lakeside High School, W...

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He is co-author of Crimes of the Educators, author of Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes and author of Indoctrinating Our Children to Death. He is founder & CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs including Behind the Deep State which airs on WVCY Television and VCY.tv. The 30th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference is underway in Brazil. It brings in eco-zealots from around the world. Keep in mind it was at this type of conference that just 10 years go some 195 parties signed the so-called "Paris Agreement" which was really a treaty to set emission standards. President Trump has pulled the U.S. out of this agreement. Jim states that this conference is steeped with rank hypocrisy and poses a significant threat to the sovereignty of nations as well as to personal liberty. The shorter name for this event is COP30, a Conference to the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Our guest has been attending this conference, which by the way, has within the last few hours been evacuated due to a fire that broke out.

Renaldo Lawrence is a content creator, educator, and Adobe Educational Leader based in London, England. For nearly seven years, he's posted daily 30-60 second encouragement videos—a practice that started after one message saved someone's life.In this episode, Renaldo and I reconnect to talk about his journey from professional basketball player to educator, his mission to inspire students and strangers alike, and why he believes "age is a gift."What we discussed:✅ The phone call that changed everything (why he posts daily encouragement)✅ His near-death accident and the wake-up call it provided✅ "I don't have bad days—I might have a bad hour, but never a bad day"✅ Teaching 1,300 students in London (and why classroom size matters)✅ YouTube University: Learning anything from drone videography to life skills✅ His 99-year-old mother and the importance of seeing family while you can✅ Why the next generation doesn't know their history (and how to fix it)✅ Building a self-help course on self-care launching fall 2019✅ Going from 5 days/week to 3 days/week (and how it changed his life)✅ Paper and pencil > digital: Writing down goals and solutions✅ His great-great-grandfather was the first Black man in the South Carolina SenateCONNECT WITH RENALDO:Instagram: @renaldlawrence1Facebook: Renaldo LawrenceYouTube: https://youtube.com/@renaldostechnologyworld-u2mWebsite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaldo-lawrenceABOUT IT'S MY TIME PODCAST:Hosted by Asher Tchoua, this podcast highlights everyday people with extraordinary stories. Because we all have a voice, a vision, and a way we lead those we serve.Website: itsmytimepodcast.com

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What happens when you get first access to a feature drop before the rest of the podcasting world wakes up? Today, we sit down with Riverside's own Kendall Breitman for an early look at their newest update! You'll have to listen to find out! Kendall shares what's live now, what's coming next, and how Riverside is responding to the growing demand for smarter, simpler workflows. From there, we open the conversation to the wider news cycle, including the unveiling of Gemini 3, as well as upcoming industry events. Episode Highlights: [02:41] Upcoming Podcast Evaluation[04:37] Podcasting News and Statistics[06:09] Top Podcasts and Charts[09:21] Exclusive Riverside Feature Announcement[16:13] Q&A with Kendall Brightman[22:52] Upcoming Events[32:23] YouTube's New Features for Creators[37:13] Free Podcast Hosting for Students and Educators[39:15] New Tool for Podcast Visibility on Apple Podcasts[41:01] Google's Gemini 3 AI Model[46:58] Video vs. Audio Podcasting ROILinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠To Have Your Podcast Considered For Evaluation, Please Complete This Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45UFixing Podcast Audio with Auphonic: https://podnews.net/event/fixing-podcast-audio-with-christoph-grasser-of-auphonicKendall Breitman: https://riverside.com/authors/kendallMeet Up & Matchup Use Discount Code “PMC” for Free Admission: https://luma.com/pdeventsPodfest Expo Use Discount Code “Marc” for 10% Off Tickets: https://podnews.net/event/podfest-expo-our-12th-annual-eventAusha Launches Podwars: https://podnews.net/press-release/podwars-launchGemini 3: https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-gemini/gemini-3-is-here-googles-most-powerful-ai-model-yet-is-crushing-benchmarks-improving-search-and-outperforming-chatgptRiverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=0676daWeekly Podcast Evaluation-The Space Between: https://seanmcclellan.com/uncategorized/motivation-from-not-counting-the-cost/Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dLive on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

Hena Khan has been publishing books for children, including many that center Pakistani American and Muslim characters, for over two decades. She writes award-winning books in a multitude of formats, including picture books, middle-grade fiction, pick-your-path adventures, and graphic novels. Her stories are often centered around her culture, community, friendship, and family, and draw from her own experiences. Hena's bestselling novels include Amina's Voice and More to the Story. She is also the author of the Zayd Saleem Chasing the Dream, Zara's Rules, and Super You! series. Hena's acclaimed picture books include Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It's Ramadan, Curious George. Her most recent books include Bhangra Boogie and Dark Nights and Light Hearts. She holds an MA in International Affairs from The George Washington University.Rhiannon Berry Adsit runs, bikes, swims, and writes whenever and where she can, gets unreasonably excited about beautiful trees, and has yet to meet a dog she didn't love. Born and raised in North Syracuse, Rhiannon graduated from LeMoyne College ('08) prior to earning her masters for Secondary English Education at Syracuse University. She taught at Liverpool High School for many years before moving to Lake Placid, where she currently teaches English and Creative Writing. She is the editor of LOCALadk Magazine and is often exploring the mountains with her husband Eric.

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – Our school teachers can be found to have failed to train students in their use of commonsense – surely buttressed by the identical failures by so many of their parents -- and have made a travesty of teaching so many kids by using a farcical brand of American history in order to make them the easy prey for the Democratic Party's campaign to...

In this episode of Airway Exchange, the team explores the transition from clinician to educator and the role mentorship plays in the process. Becky Motykiewicz, DNAP, CRNA joins Nickie Damico, Erin Martin, and Greg Collins to discuss what drew her to teaching, how mentorship shaped her journey, and the emotional realities that come with stepping into academia. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the Left wing hubbub around federal judge Mark L. Wolf’s resignation and his recently-penned accompanying Atlantic article explaining his reasons for doing so, including the opinion that President Trump is using the law for “partisan purposes.” Professor Scott Galloway’s recently-released book Notes on Being a Man, in which he discusses the suffering of American young men with some harrowing statistics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 46! Many of our guests are multi-hyphenates when it comes to their impact in the world, and today's guest can definitely be described that way. Satsuki Ina is a Trauma Therapist, Activist, Filmmaker, Educator, and the Author of the Memoir The Poet and the Silk Girl which was released on September 9, 2025.  Satsuki is a survivor of the Japanese incarceration during World War II. She was born in the camps and spent her first few years there, both experiencing the trauma in her early years as well as through her parents. In her memoir, The Poet and the Silk Girl, Satsuki tells the story of how her parents, brother, and she survived and resisted their incarceration in U.S. concentration camps. One of the things that makes this memoir even more personal is that she was able to draw from diary entries, emotional haiku, censored letters, government documents, and clandestine messages that her parents Shizuko and Itaru Ina shared with each other. Satsuki further adds to the relevance and personalization by connecting her family's experience to the race and immigration stories unfolding today as well—from rising anti-Asian hate crimes to the militarization of immigration enforcement. At 81, Satsuki continues to be at the forefront of Asian American activism. She's a co-founder of Tsuru for Solidarity, a nonviolent, direct-action project of Japanese American social justice advocates. To learn more about Satsuki Ina, you can visit her website, follow her Instagram @satsukiina, support Tsuru for Solidarity, watch her recent addresses at the 56th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage and the Snow Country Prison Japanese American Memorial, and you can of course get your own copy of The Poet and the Silk Girl.  If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com.

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com)Ever wondered what it's truly like to live with type 2 diabetes every day?It's more than tracking numbers or following a meal plan—it's the quiet, constant awareness that stays with you from morning to night.This week's episode dives into that reality with someone who knows it best: Danielle Batiste—a proud mom and veteran, who lives with type 2 diabetes. She has turned her diagnosis into a mission to help others live with confidence and grace. Through her Instagram page Diabetes Made Better and her book Let Go My Glucose: Winning with Type 2, she shares practical tools, motivation, and real-life insight to help people thrive—not just stay in range, but live fully.In our conversation, Danielle talks about the emotional ups and downs of diabetes, the power of mindset, and how connection and community can make all the difference. She also shares the strategies that help her manage stress, use modern tools like continuous glucose monitors, and stay in tune with what her body needs.Whether newly diagnosed, living with diabetes for years, or supporting someone who is, Danielle's story offers both perspective and encouragement. Check out the full episode to discover the habits, mindset shifts, and tools that help her live better with diabetes.Connect with Danielle:Instagram: diabetesmadebetterWebsite: diabetesmadebetterGlucose Goal PlannerBook:Let Go My Glucose: Winning with Type 2Book:Diabetes Made Better Connect with me:Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

Educator and author Erin Waters joins Shannon and Mary to discuss supporting the whole child through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Erin shares her teaching journey and highlights the crucial connection between SEL & literacy development—because our students aren't just learning to read; they're learning who they are. They explore what SEL looks like in real classrooms: morning meetings that build community, read-alouds that spark emotional awareness, and simple coping strategies that help students manage anxiety and stress. The discussion also acknowledges the lasting impact of the digital age and the COVID-19 pandemic on students' social-emotional well-being, as more children than ever are navigating big feelings.Erin introduces her book Wally Is Worried as a relatable resource for helping children understand and express their emotions. Listeners will walk away with practical tools, recommended texts, and encouragement to make SEL an intentional part of everyday literacy instruction.01:40 Special Guest: Erin Waters on SEL03:06 Defining SEL and Its Importance06:03 Real-World SEL Classroom Experiences11:41 Impact of Digital Age on SEL16:18 Post-COVID SEL Challenges21:43 Coping Mechanisms and Solutions39:16 Final Thoughts and ResourcesRECOMMENDED RESOURCES RELEVANT TO THE EPISODE:Wally is Worried by Erin Waters  *Amazon affiliate linkOur engagement episodeOur technology episodeBook list with SEL topics, curated by Love Grows LearningBig Little Feelings blogNEA (National Education Association):  SEL ResourcesReading Rockets:  Classroom Strategies that Support SELReading with Relevance:   a CASEL-certified SEL supplemental programCASEL.orgCentervention:   95 Social Emotional Learning ActivitiesIntegrating SEL Into Your Reading Block Children's Institute:   SEL Resources and ToolsErin Waters' websiteConnect with Erin via IGSupport the show Get Literacy Support through our Patreon Bonus Episodes access through your podcast app Bonus episodes access through Patreon Buy us a coffee Get a FREE Green Chef box using our link

In this transformative episode of Aspire to Lead, Dr. Sarah Johnson rejoins host Joshua Stamper for a masterclass in authentic leadership and personal growth. Together, they share candid stories about why every educator, no matter their role or experience, needs to clarify their core values to build trust, weather challenges, and find joy in their journey. Dr. Johnson reveals lessons from her recent doctoral research on resilience, burnout, and spiritual self-care for school leaders, explaining how defining your leadership language and grounding your practice in faith and balance can help you rise above stress and uncertainty. Listeners will walk away with practical strategies for value reflection, tips for aligning their mission with their daily actions, and the inspiration to be both vulnerable and visionary in their work. This episode is an essential resource for anyone seeking purpose-driven leadership that starts from within. About Sarah Johnson: Sarah Johnson is a former teacher and school principal, turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is passionate about assisting others in seeking greater satisfaction in all areas of their full lives by helping them go beyond work-life balance as well as develop strong leadership foundations. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Science in Educational Administration, and a Certificate for Women in Leadership from Cornell University. She hosts the weekly In AWE Podcast where she is proud to amplify women's stories every week.  Sarah is co-author of Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator and author of Lead with Faith: Firm Foundations of Leadership to Empower You to Slay Fear and Lead with Courage.  Sarah lives the balance message in her life by pursuing passions such as running, writing, focusing on family with her two daughters and teacher husband, while also honing her leadership skills through networking, teaching, and learning. Sarah Johnson:  Sarah's WebsiteSarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook Podcast WebsiteSubscribe to the In AWE Podcast Join Sarah's FREE Five Day Going Beyond Balance Challenge: ...

The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care.   The Care Advocates are co-hosted by Lance A. Slatton & Dr. George Ackerman.   The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Debbie Compton as guest to the show.    About Debbie Compton:   From navigating the toughest caregiving challenges to inspiring hope and laughter, Debbie Compton is on a mission to empower caregivers worldwide. She's out to reduce their stress, help them avoid burnout, and learn to laugh again. A three-time primary caregiver herself, Debbie turns her personal experiences with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and vascular dementia into invaluable support and resources for others.   Her latest book is a collaboration of 21 experts from 4 countries. The Caregiver's Advocate volumes 1 and 2 offer action steps for caregivers to reduce their stress, learn helpful information, and understand they are not alone. Plus, there is a full chapter of Resources to help, inspire, and support caregivers!   Both books are International Bestsellers! Debbie is a speaker on caregiver and dementia issues and teaches stress reduction for all. She is an Educator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Certified Caregiver Consultant and Advocate.   Debbie is one of only ten Virtual Dementia facilitators in Okla.

Mary Golda Ross was the first Indigenous woman in the U.S. known to have become an engineer. Her impact on the field of aerospace engineering is hard to quantify, because much of her work is still classified. Research: Agnew, Brad. “Cherokee engineer a space exploration pioneer.” Tahlequah Daily Press. 3/27/2016. https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/golda-ross-left-teaching-to-support-war-effort/article_c500cbc4-eeba-11e5-9b57-2b127651fcb5.html Agnew, Brad. “Golda’ Ross left teaching to support war effort.” Tahlequah Daily Press. 3/20/2016. https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/golda-ross-left-teaching-to-support-war-effort/article_c500cbc4-eeba-11e5-9b57-2b127651fcb5.html Brewer, Graham Lee. “Rocket Woman.” Oklahoma Today. July/August 2018. Cochran, Wendell. “Cherokee Tear Dress Facts.” The People’s Paths. https://www.thepeoplespaths.net/Cherokee/WendellCochran/WCochran0102TearDressFacts.htm Hogner-Weavel, Tonia. “History of the Cherokee Tear Dress.” Cherokee Nation. Via YouTube. 9/15/2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90V5fM0DiMk Lake, Timothy. "Mary Golda Ross". Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Golda-Ross. Accessed 21 October 2025. Margolis, Emily. A. “Mary Golda Ross: Aerospace Engineer, Educator, and Advocate.” Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/mary-g-ross-aerospace-engineer Museum of Native American History. “Historic Trailblazer: Mary Golda Ross.” Via YouTube. 12/17/2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzC14hGbPug National Park Service. “Mary G. Ross.” https://www.nps.gov/people/mary-g-ross.htm New Mexico Museum of Space History. “Mary Golda Ross: First Native American Aerospace Engineer.” Via YouTube. 3/31/2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT9r5trwZEs Oklahoma Hall of Fame. “Mary Golda Ross Induction Ceremony Video.” 11/22/2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bovabx6ITW4 Rosengren, Paul Lief. “Mary Golda Ross: She Reached for the Stars.” IEEE-USA and Paul Lief Rosengren. 2025. Schroeder, Mildred. “A Far-out Cherokee Chick.” San Francisco Examiner. 4/16/1961. Smith, Betty. “Pure Cherokee Gold.” Tahlequah Daily Press. 6/26/2008. https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/archives/pure-cherokee-gold/article_44c0a25a-94e2-53d8-b80c-be1ff86305e7.html Viola, Herman. “Mary Golda Ross: She Reached for the Stars.” American Indian: Magazine of Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. Vol. 19, No. 4. Winter 2018. https://www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/mary-golda-ross-she-reached-stars Wallace, Rob. “Mary Golda Ross and the Skunk Works.” National World War II Museum. 11/19/2021. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/mary-golda-ross-and-skunk-works Watts, Jennifer. “John Ross: Principal Chief of the Cherokee People.” Tennessee State Museum. https://tnmuseum.org/junior-curators/posts/john-ross-principal-chief-of-the-cherokee-people Yang, John. “The cutting-edge work of Native American aerospace engineer Mary Golda Ross.” 11/26/2023. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-cutting-edge-work-of-native-american-aerospace-engineer-mary-golda-ross Zhorov, Irina. “Years Later, Miss Indian America Pageant Winners Reuniteg.” NPR Code Switch. 7/12/2013. https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/07/12/201537264/Years-Later-Miss-Indian-America-Pageant-Winners-Reunite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.