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About Dr. ThomasSarah Thomas, PhD is the founder of EduMatch, an organization that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.  She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen award.  Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE digital equity series, Closing the Gap, and the winner of the 2023 Maryland Society for Educational Technology Outstanding Leader Using Technology award.En Francais:Sarah Thomas, PhD est une dans le comté écoles publiques de Prince George dans le Maryland aux États Unis. Elle est aussi certifiée Innovator et Entraîneuse de Google et la fondatrice du mouvement EduMatch, un projet qui permet aux éducateurs d'établir des connexions mondiales à travers les zones d'intérêt commun. Elle a présenté au niveau international, participé au Groupe de travail technique pour rafraîchir les normes 2017 ISTE pour les éducateurs et est récipiendaire du prix ISTE Making IT Happen de 2017. En espanol:Sarah Thomas, PhD es Coordinadora Regional de Tecnología de las escuelas públicas en el Distrito Prince George. Cuenta con los certificados de Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer. Fundadora del movimiento EduMatch, proyecto que empodera a los educadores a tener conexiones globales de sus áreas de interés. Se ha presentado internacionalmente, participado en el grupo Technological Working para actualizar los Estándares Educativos de ISTE para 2017, es ganadora del premio 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen. Learn more about EduMatchhttps://www.edumatch.org/ https://www.edumatch.org/edumatch-learning https://www.edumatch.org/edumatch-foundationhttps://www.edumatch.org/blog About RachelleEducator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney and AuthorSubscribe to the podcast and my ⁠newsletter⁠.Also, check out my ⁠blog⁠ and submit a guest blog.Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠If you are interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, contact me for details!

Sarah Thomas, PhD is my guest today. Our conversation centered around what Sarah is focused on currently in her career, tips from her book, Sarahdateechur's Guide to Podcasting, and book recommendations for teachers. And of course, she shared what she's watching, listening to, and reading. Thank you for joining us! . . . Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland.  She is the founder of the EduMatch organization, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world.  Through EduMatch, Sarah has published several collaborative and individual books.  EduMatch is also a recognized Google for Education professional development partner.   Sarah serves as President on the Board of Directors for EduMatch Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit that supports grassroots work of students and educators.  In addition, she is a co-author of the ISTE publication series, Closing the Gap, focusing on digital equity, as well as a Google Certified Innovator and trainer. Sarah graduated from George Mason University with a doctoral degree in Education, and a concentration in International Education.  She also holds a Master's degree from Howard University in the field of Curriculum and Instruction.    Sarah was designated an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2016, and was recognized in EdTech Magazine's 30 K-12 IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2020.  She was named by the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in 2015.  She was part of the Technical Working Group that refreshed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators in 2016-2017, and in 2017, she received the ISTE “Making IT Happen” Award.   Elijah Carbajal is a teacher who followed in the footsteps of teachers in his family. He has served as an educator in the state of New Mexico since 2014 and is currently a Title I Reading Interventionist. Along with being the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, he is the author of the book A Place They Love. Elijah works hard to make school and his classroom a place that students love! He loves to spend time with his wife, Tracey, and his cat, Nala. Connect with Elijah on Twitter: @carbaeli Connect with Elijah on Instagram: @carbaeli Connect with Elijah on TikTok: @carbaeli Connect with Elijah on Facebook: Elijah Carbajal Website: shutupandteachedu.com . . . Read Elijah's book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students! Here is how you can purchase A Place They Love. EduMatch: A Place They Love Amazon: A Place They Love Barnes and Noble: A Place They Love #APlaceTheyLoveBook / #ShutUpAndTeach / #EduMatchBooks

In this captivating episode of Aspire to Lead, Sarah Thomas dives into the transformative world of education and how Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is changing the landscape of instructional strategies.  Episode Highlights: The Promise of A.I. in Education: Sarah Thomas illuminates the potential of A.I. in revolutionizing education. She explains how personalized learning, data-driven insights, and adaptive curricula are enhancing the learning experience. Empowering Educators: The conversation shifts to how A.I. empowers educators to better cater to individual students' needs. Sarah shares real-life examples of how A.I. tools are supporting teachers in fostering student growth. Ethical Considerations: As A.I. becomes more prevalent in education, ethical questions arise. Joshua and Sarah engage in a thoughtful discussion about ensuring equity, privacy, and human connection in this tech-driven era. Preparing Future Leaders: Sarah delves into the skills and mindsets that educators need to cultivate to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by technology. Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Joshua and Sarah explore the delicate balance between preserving educational values and embracing the innovation that A.I. offers. Advice for Aspiring Leaders: Sarah imparts practical advice for educators aspiring to become leaders in navigating the A.I.-powered educational landscape. About Sarah Thomas: Sarah Thomas is the Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince Georges County, MD, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University. Sarah is extremely passionate about helping educators connect globally.  This is the rationale behind the EduMatch project, which she founded in September 2014.  The project belongs to all EduMatchers, and together they have grown it to include Professional Development, Courses, publishing, Voxer, guest blogging, and a weekly Twitter chat/podcast. Follow Sarah Thomas: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdateechur Follow EduMatch: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdumatchBooks Website: http://www.edumatch.org/ Publishing: https://www.edumatchpublishing.com/ AI Online Event: Navigating AI Together: An EduMatch Exploration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-ai-together-an-edumatch-exploration-tickets-700523824617  Supporting the Podcast!

This episode is sponsored by Propello. Are you a teacher that's tired of talking? Are you an admin that's looking to infuse more energy into your classrooms? Look no further than Propello.   Propello's teaching and learning platform is designed to help schools and districts shift away from old-school, “sit and get” teaching. Instead, Propello is designed to help every teacher embrace student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction.    Propello combines standards-aligned curriculum, scaffolding like language translations and leveled reading, and embedded teacher guidance to ensure every student, in every classroom, gets a first-class learning experience.    Learn more and sign up for free at www.propello.com   In this episode, I chat with Sarah Thomas and Mandy Froehligh from EduMatch while at ISTE 2023. Not sure what the heck EduMatch is? Peep this episode because more than likely, EduMatch has you covered with what you need in your EDU career. Not going to lie… it sounds like a dating site for teachers right?! It isn't but that's not to say that the idea for that is not brewing as we speak. Check out this episode and don't forget to connect with everything that EduMatch, Sarah, and Mandy are doing for our fellow educators. To connect with Sarah, Mandy, and EduMatch use the links below. Buen provecho!   Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg About Sarah Thomas Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland. She is the founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Through EduMatch, Sarah has published several collaborative and individual books. EduMatch is also a recognized Google for Education professional development partner.  Sarah serves as President on the Board of Directors for EduMatch Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit that supports grassroots work of students and educators. In addition, she is a co-author of the ISTE publication series, Closing the Gap, focusing on digital equity, as well as a Google Certified Innovator and trainer. Sarah graduated from George Mason University with a doctoral degree in Education, and a concentration in International Education. She also holds a Master's degree from Howard University in the field of Curriculum and Instruction. Sarah was designated an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2016, and was recognized in EdTech Magazine's 30 K-12 IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2020. She was named by the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in 2015. She was part of the Technical Working Group that refreshed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators in 2016-2017, and in 2017, she received the ISTE “Making IT Happen” Award.   About Mandy Froehlich Mandy Froehlich passionately encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. An experienced Director of Innovation and Technology, technology integrator, and teacher, she has experience at many levels of the organizational structure. Her interest lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession, as well as what's needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking and teaching. She consults internationally with school districts and post-secondary institutions in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, mental health support for educators, and how to create organizational change.  Connect With Sarah Thomas Sarah On Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdateechur Sarah On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jane-thomas/ Cathy's Non-Profit On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TVSTEM Connect With Mandy Froehlich Mandy On Twitter: https://twitter.com/froehlichm Mandy's Website: https://www.mandyfroehlich.com Connect With EduMatch EduMatch Website: https://www.edumatch.org/ EduMatch On Twitter: https://twitter.com/edu_match EduMatch On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edumatchbooks/reviews/?ref=page_internal EduMatch On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edumatchers/

Episode #84 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Sarah Thomas, Regional Technology Coordinator and Founder of EduMatch, joins Matt to discuss the origins of EduMatch and the importance of building a professional learning network.Connect with Dr. Thomas via social media (instagram, twitter, etc.) @sarahdatechur and www.edumatch.org

From our first live stream episode, I am joined by educator and author, Sarah Thomas. Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, an organization that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen award. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap. You can connect with her on all social media platforms @sarahdateechur. We have moved to Live Streaming on Youtube and you can subscribe to our channel here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/support

Talented and delightful, Dr. Sarah Thomas will inspires us to collaborate with others and bring celebrations into our learning communities. Plus a boatload of shoutouts! So much gratitude for Mandy Froehlich, Tara Linney, Jaime Donally, Nicol Howard, Regina Schaffer, and her mom, Marie-Thérèse Labossière Thomas. Referenced in the show: Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein Transcript available here. About Our Guest: Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, an organization that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen award. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap. Website: EduMatch.org Twitter: @sarahdateechur Instagram: @sarahdateechur LinkedIn About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude the book is now available! Purchase here! You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount

Brent & Ixchell sit with Dr. Sarah Thomas, a Regional Technology Coordinator in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch. We're talking Digital Equity, New learning environments, building your network, and more! Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe on Patreon  or Buy us a Coffee

In this episode of https://www.leoniconsultinggroup.com/all-things-marketing-education-podcast (All Things Marketing and Education), Elana sits down with Dr. Sarah Thomas, a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of http://www.edumatch.org/ (EduMatch), a charitable organization that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. During this discussion, Sarah reveals some of the biggest challenges in K-12 education today; she specifically talks about the inequities that were exposed during the pandemic and provides some examples of how her district worked to overcome them.

We know that reaching every student is challenging and the pandemic made it harder. But the last 20 months made it more necessary and more possible to use education technology more purposefully. In this episode, we take a quick look at two resources. Follow on Twitter: @iste @mrhooker @sarahdateechur @cmurcray @ISTEMLN @jonharper70bd@ISTEEdLeaders @bamradionetwork Sarah Thomas, Ph.D. is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award. She is also an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap.

Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and PassionWith the upcoming launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead, Sarah Thomas joins me to share about her author contribution. In this Episode, we also discuss: Reflection as a Leadership Tool Blogging to gather feedback New projects by EduMatch About Sarah Thomas: I am a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince Georges County, MD, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University. While I am still passionate about best practices, such as flipped/blended learning and gamification, my passion has also expanded to helping educators connect globally. This is the rationale behind the EduMatch project, which I founded in September 2014. The project belongs to all EduMatchers, and together we have grown it to include publishing, Voxer, guest blogging, and a weekly Twitter chat/podcast. Follow Sarah Thomas:Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdateechur (https://twitter.com/sarahdateechur) Follow EduMatch:Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdumatchBooks (https://twitter.com/EdumatchBooks) Website: http://www.edumatch.org/ (http://www.edumatch.org/) Publishing: https://www.edumatchpublishing.com/ (https://www.edumatchpublishing.com/) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=9b66bc94c01d8e374f0338094d22ed85 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag athttp://www.teachbetter.com/swag ( www.teachbetter.com/swag) [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Aspire-Swag-Website-Image.png () Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Joshua Stamper, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware:https://teachbetterswag.com/collections/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast ( ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast) This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?https://joshstamper.com/contact/ (Contact Joshua Stamper ) for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. [caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Josh-CBB-2021.png () Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices athttp://www.teachsummit.com/stamper ( www.teachsummit.com/stamper)   Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper:Contact:https://joshstamper.com/contact/ ( https://joshstamper.com/contact/) Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper ( www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper) Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper ( www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper) Linkedin:http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/ ( www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast ( https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast) Subscribe:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2) Review the PodcastI want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show. [caption id="attachment_3022" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-30-at-9.12.47-PM-1.png () Teach Better...

In this episode, we discuss why we have to deal with our own social-emotional issues before we step into the classroom this school year. Join us for strategies, tools, and resources to help us get on the right track for the year ahead. Follow on Twitter:  @sarahdateechur @JorgeDoesPBL @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Sarah Thomas, Ph.D. is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.  She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award.  She is also an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap.

Episode 28 has Dee flying solo as he chats with long time friend and EduMatch Founder, Sarah Thomas, Ph.D. or Sarahdateechur as we affectionally know her as. Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.  She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award.  She is also an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap.En Francais:Sarah Thomas, PhD est une dans le comté écoles publiques de Prince George dans le Maryland aux États Unis. Elle est aussi certifiée Innovator et Entraîneuse de Google et la fondatrice du mouvement EduMatch, un projet qui permet aux éducateurs d'établir des connexions mondiales à travers les zones d'intérêt commun. Elle a présenté au niveau international, participé au Groupe de travail technique pour rafraîchir les normes 2017 ISTE pour les éducateurs et est récipiendaire du prix ISTE Making IT Happen de 2017. En espanol:Sarah Thomas, PhD es Coordinadora Regional de Tecnología de las escuelas públicas en el Distrito Prince George. Cuenta con los certificados de Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer. Fundadora del movimiento EduMatch, proyecto que empodera a los educadores a tener conexiones globales de sus áreas de interés. Se ha presentado internacionalmente, participado en el grupo Technological Working para actualizar los Estándares Educativos de ISTE para 2017, es ganadora del premio 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen. Connect With SarahTwitter | Instagram | @sarahdateechur (all my socials)EduMatch.orgedumatchpublsihing.comedumatchfoundation.orgedumatchcourses.comedumatchlearning.comMusic: 

Dr. Sarah Thomas is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince Georges County, MD, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University. She has a passion to helping educators connect globally. This is the rationale behind the EduMatch project, which she founded in September 2014. The project belongs to all EduMatchers, and together they have grown it to include Voxer, guest blogging, and a weekly Twitter chat/podcast. @sarahdateechur sarahjanethomas.com #drsarahthomas #edumatch #techcoordinator #tsc #gogetit #theimpactofinfluence

This week we are joined by Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE publication series, Closing the Gap, focusing on digital equity. Contact: Twitter: @sarahdateechur | @edu_match | @edumatchbooks | @edumatchpn | @emfoundationinc Website: sarahjanethomas.com | sarahdateechur.com | edumatch.org | edumatchpublishing.com | edumatchfoundation.org Remember to check out this and all past episodes at www.LearningThroughLeading.com and click the Subscribe button at the top of the screen to have every episode delivered right to your email inbox. You can find us on Twitter at @DrNickSutton @YodaMatt68 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningthroughleading/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningthroughleading/support

This week we are joined by Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE publication series, Closing the Gap, focusing on digital equity. Contact: Twitter: @sarahdateechur | @edu_match | @edumatchbooks | @edumatchpn | @emfoundationinc Website: sarahjanethomas.com | sarahdateechur.com | edumatch.org | edumatchpublishing.com | edumatchfoundation.org Remember to check out this and all past episodes at www.LearningThroughLeading.com and click the Subscribe button at the top of the screen to have every episode delivered right to your email inbox. You can find us on Twitter at @DrNickSutton @YodaMatt68 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningthroughleading/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningthroughleading/support

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Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award. She is also a national advisor for the Future Ready Instructional Coaches Strand, and an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap. http://www.edumatch.org Previous episodes of Edumatch TweetandTalk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK7zgq401Pe3znXbn93IEtQ/videos Social media: @sarahdateechur Email: sarah@edumatch.org

In this episode I chat with the incredible, Sarah Thomas! Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Maryland.  She is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and the founder of the EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She also founded Edumatch publishing, a fast-growing educational publishing company that has 39 titles in it’s incredible library. She has presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award.  She is also an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap. I loved our conversation about Sarah's journey into education, her story of starting the Edumatch movement and Edumatch publishing, gamification, her thoughts on education beyond COVID19, and more! Sarah is such an inspiration! You will love what she has to share! Connect with Sarah: Twitter & Instagram: @sarahdateechur

Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award. She is also a national advisor for the Future Ready Instructional Coaches Strand, and an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap. In this episode, we learn much about Sarah’s passion for connection, how she began the Edumatch project, and the ways she continues to lead others to share their hearts and skills in the education space. We touched upon so many topics here that are dear to my heart, and with a gentle yet fierce nature, Sarah shares some insight into her own passion for amplifying others whose voices are often marginalized. I love this woman’s heart, her spirit, her drive to make new tables, and her gifts for leading. I am so deeply honored to share with you Sarah Thomas’s LeadHERship story. Connect with Sarah: www.sarahjanethomas.com Sarah on Twitter Sarah on Instagram Edumatch Awe-Inspiring Recommendations: Dr. Will Show Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison In AWE of Episode 43 with Knikole Taylor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inawepodcast/message

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show, we speak with Dr. Sarah Thomas about how she created and built the EduMatch Network. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page (http://teachercast.net/contact) and let us know how we can help you today! About Our Guest: Dr. Sarah ThomasSarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award. She is also a national advisor for the Future Ready Instructional Coaches Strand, and an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap. Follow our Podcast and Subscribe View All Episodes (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/) Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-educational-network/id519685828) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) TeacherCast | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-podcast-teachercast-educational-network/id546631310) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury (http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Email: (mailto:info@teachercast.net) Voice Mail: (http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail) YouTube: (http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube) iTunes: (http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast ( http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/) ) Educational Podcasting Today ( http://www.educationalpodcasting.today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/) ) Ask The Tech Coach ( http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/) ) EdTech in the Classroom ( http://www.edtechintheclassroom.com (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/edtech-in-the-classroom/) )  Need a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury (http://jeffreybradbury.com/) , or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

In this episode, we look at the use and practical implications of the term "thought leader" -- Who uses it, who it applies to, does it matter? Follow on Twitter: @sarahdateechur @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools.

Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University in Maryland. In this episode, Sarah provides advice on how to implement technology in the classroom from a leadership perspective and also shares her passion for EdCamps. You can find Sarah on Twitter @sarahdateechur.

In Episode 19, Scott interviews Sarah Thomas PhD., EduMatch Publisher Founder, and Regional Technology Coordinator in Maryland. Sarah has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen Award. She is also a national advisor for the Future Ready Instructional Coaches Strand and an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital Equity Series, Closing the Gap. In this episode, Sarah shares with us upcoming and highlighted EduMatch Publisher books including: Dr. Will's Documentary Edupreneur Make Waves by Hal Roberts 21 Lessons of Tech Integration by Martine Brown Sarah also shares about the following upcoming events: Global Maker Day on October 29th - www.globalmakerday.com Edcamp Voice on December 23rd - www.edcampvoice.com Edchange Global in the Summer 2020 - www.edchangeglobal.com Follow Sarah at @sarahdateechur and EduMatch Website www.edumatch.org We are the TNT Edtech Podcast, and now we are powered by CUE (@cueinc), www.cue.org! check out tntedtech.com for show notes

Teaser for Episode 19 coming next week, Scott interviews Sarah Thomas PhD., EduMatch Publisher Founder, and Regional Technology Coordinator in Maryland. In this teaser, Sarah shares with us upcoming EdTech events including: Global Maker Day on October 29th - www.globalmakerday.com Edcamp Voice on December 23rd - www.edcampvoice.com Edchange Global in the Summer 2020 - www.edchangeglobal.com Follow Sarah at @sarahdateechur and EduMatch Website www.edumatch.org We are the TNT Edtech Podcast, and now we are powered by CUE (@cueinc), www.cue.org! check out tntedtech.com for show notes

Sarah-Jane Thomas PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George's County Public Schools.  She is also a Google Certified Innovator and Google Education Trainer. In 2015, Sarah was named was named Prince George's County Public Schools Outstanding Educator Using Technology. She was also recognized by ASCD as an Emerging Leader in 2016. Sarah was part of the Technical Working Group that refreshed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators in 2016-2017 and, in 2017, she received the ISTE “Making IT Happen” Award.  Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN and is Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University in Maryland.  She is the co-author of the ISTE publications, Closing the Gap Digital Equity Strategies for Teacher Prep Programs and Closing the Gap Digital Equity Strategies for the K-12 Classroom, coming out later this year.

Get my 5 Tips To Address Implicit Bias Within Ourselves and Others About Sarah Thomas, Ph.D. Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools.  She is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and the founder of the EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.  She has presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award.  She is also a national advisor for the Future Ready Instructional Coaches Strand, and an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap. Show Highlights Cultural Storytelling and why it’s important to utilize in the classroom Storytelling in Social Studies The way History stories are portrayed Cultural Storytelling in mono-cultural settings The practicality of Cultural Storytelling Connecting with other cultures on a global scale Using technology for Cultural Storytelling Connect with Sarah Twitter: sarahdateechur Voxer: saradateechur Instagram: sarahdahuman Website: www.edumatch.org Connect with me on Twitter @sheldoneakins www.sheldoneakins.com

In this episode, I interview Dr. Sarah Thomas, a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland, USA. I also give shout-outs to three resource that help prevent overwhelm by providing insightful content and plans. Check out the blog post associated with this episode for links to the items mentioned in this episode: http://digitaltraininginstitute.ie/social-media-overwhelm/ I’d love to know what you think about this episode. Please get in touch by sending me a tweet: twitter.com/tweetsbyJSB. If you have a minute to spare, please leave an honest review and rating on iTunes - I would really appreciate it: apple.co/2DsoPNF Subscribe to listen and learn on the go! You can find 'JSB Talks Digital' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Libsyn, Spotify or Soundcloud. Find out more here: bit.ly/2BjLSs3

On this episode, I Zoom in Dr. Sarah J. Thomas and we chat about the business of becoming an edupreneur and much more. Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George's County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Through EduMatch, Sarah has published several collaborative and individual books, and serves as President on the Board of Directors for EduMatch Foundation, Inc. Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah recently graduated from George Mason University with a doctoral degree in Education, and a concentration in International Education. She also holds a Master's degree from Howard University in the field of Curriculum and Instruction. Sarah was designated an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2016, and was named Prince George's County Public Schools Outstanding Educator Using Technology in 2015. She is also a winner of the 2014 Digital Innovation in Learning Award in the “Sharing is Caring” category, and was named by the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in 2015. She was part of the Technical Working Group that refreshed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators in 2016-2017, and in 2017, she received the ISTE “Making IT Happen” Award. Please connect with Dr. Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdateechur Learn more about Dr. Sarah on her website: https://www.sarahjanethomas.com/

Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince Georges County, MD. She is passionate about blended learning, gamification, and helping educators connect globally. Sarah founded EduMatch in September 2014, an online resource designed to leverage the power of social media to help foster collaboration and connections among educators around the globe. In this broadcast, Sarah shares stories of how tools like EduMatch can transform your practice by connecting with like-minded educators around the world.

What are the best practices for differentiating instruction in the elementary grades? Join us as we lift the hood and take a look. Follow: @sarahdateechur @kjdoubet@ASCD @bamradionetwork Kristina Doubet is a professor at James Madison University and co-author (with Jessica Hockett)of Differentiation in Middle and High School: Strategies to Engage All Learners (ASCD). Sarah Thomas is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools and an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2016.

Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD (@sarahdateechur) is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Through EduMatch, Sarah has published three collaborative books, EduMatch Snapshot in Education (2016), The #EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide (2017), and EduMatch Snapshot in Education (2017). Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN. Sarah recently graduated from George Mason University with a doctoral degree in Education, and a concentration in International Education. She also holds a Master’s degree from Howard University in the field of Curriculum and Instruction. Sarah was designated an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2016, and was named Prince George's County Public Schools Outstanding Educator Using Technology in 2015. She is also a winner of the 2014 Digital Innovation in Learning Award in the “Sharing is Caring” category, and was named by the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in 2015. She was part of the Technical Working Group that refreshed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators in 2016-2017, and in 2017, she received the ISTE “Making IT Happen” Award.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar "EduMatch-Connecting the Dots: Learning with your PLN" with special guest presenter, Dr. Sarah Thomas. October 28, 2017. We are thrilled to have the always energetic, passionate educational leader, Dr. Sarah Thomas, joining us today to share her vision for connected educators which inspired the creation of EduMatch. Sarah is a model for all of us as someone who is constantly thinking "outside the box" through her inspiration, reflections, challenging questions, cheerleading of the work of other educators and hard work as she spreads her message about the importance of being a connected educator. Webinar Description: With seven billion people in the world, we each represent a tiny dot...but what a beautiful picture we make when we begin to connect! Sarah Thomas, founder of EduMatch, outlines the story behind the magical moment when the project emerged sporadically from a conversation with a fellow educator. Follow the evolution of this series of grassroots connections (and related projects), which has spread internationally. By the end of the session, educators will be encouraged to seize their own "magical moments," and to fuel these through the power of connectivity. Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Through EduMatch, Sarah has published two collaborative books, EduMatch Snapshot in Education (2016) and The #EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide (2017). Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN. Sarah was awarded the ISTE Making IT Happen prestigious award at ISTE 2017, "ISTE’s Making IT Happen Award honors outstanding educators and leaders who demonstrate extraordinary commitment, leadership, courage, and persistence in improving digital learning opportunities for students," Sarah inspired educators at ISTE with her talk on "Being a Learner and Building a Personal Learning Family." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTqApfP_4ik Sarah is passionate about best practices, such as flipped/blended learning and gamification, and her passion has expanded to helping educators connect globally. This is the rationale behind the EduMatch project, which she founded in September 2014. The project belongs to all EduMatchers, and together they have grown it to include Voxer, guest blogging, and a weekly Twitter chat/podcast. Their newest development is the publishing arm of EduMatch, under which we have released two books to date. Sarah loves to connect with other educators because she strongly believes that we are all experts at something, and can learn so much from each other! Her mantra: "Let your voice be heard, and let's all grow together." http://www.edumatch.org/ https://www.sarahjanethomas.com/ https://twitter.com/sarahdateechur (Follow Sarah Thomas on Twitter) http://sarahdateechur.com/ (Sarah’s blog)

What are the best practices for differentiating instruction in the elementary grades? Join us as we lift the hood and take a look. Follow: @connollm1 @sarahdateechur @kjdoubet @ASCD @bamradionetwork Kristina Doubet is a professor at James Madison University and co-author (with Jessica Hockett)of Differentiation in Middle and High School: Strategies to Engage All Learners (ASCD). Sarah Thomas is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools and an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2016.

The first day, week, month, or year in the classroom is typically challenging. Years later most, teachers look back and see what they could have done better. In this episode, we offer tips for shortening the new teacher learning curve. @larryferlazzo @sarahdateechur @mjanatovich @Bamradionetwork Mike Janatovich is Principal of Leighton Elementary School Aurora, Oh, and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George's County Public Schools. Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he trained new high school teachers for the district.

Technology has made it easier than ever to collaborate beyond your local school community. Join us as we discuss the benefits and share some tips on how to get started. Follow: @s_bearden @sarahdateechur @KatrinaStevens1 @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George's County Public Schools. Susan Bearden is Senior Education Pioneer Fellow, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department Of Education. Twitter: @sarahdateechur

If you've been thinking about how to better engage your students this school year, consider these easy ways to "gamify" your curriculum. Follow: @ShellTerrell @sarahdateechur @bamradionetwork Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools, and a doctoral candidate in Education at George Mason University.

Dr. Sarah-Jane Thomas is currently a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland. Sarah is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world and part-time Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University. Through EduMatch, Sarah has published several collaborative and individual books and serves as President on the Board of Directors for EduMatch Foundation, Inc. Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN, and Dr. Thomas is the host of her own EduMatch Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edumatch-tweet-talk/id1000467296 ). In this episode of Flipboard Edu Podcast ( https://redcircle.com/shows/flipboard-edu-podcast ) , we speak with Dr. Sarah Thomas and examine the impact of EduMatch ( http://www.edumatch.org/ ) personal learning network. Edumatch which started as a conversation has grown into an “edu-preneurial” force over the last five years. From publishing up to 50 books from dedicated rock-star teachers to a growing several podcast hosts of thriving educational shows. Edumatch founded by Dr. Sarah Thomas was instrumental in my growth as a professional as well, as it allows me to collaborate with like-minded educators around the world. Dr. Sarah Thomas is known for welcoming demeanor and passion for teaching-learning with technology with a multicultural approach.