Best Brandon Hassler Podcasts (2024)

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Empathy and Education: Hidden Barriers in Generational Poverty with Food Bank CEO Michael Coleman 40:39

1d ago40:39

40:39

Discover the untold challenges of generational poverty and how it shapes the educational journey of countless children. I'm Dr. Lisa Hassler, and in a heartfelt conversation with Michael Coleman, CEO of Heart of Alabama Food Bank, we peel back the layers of societal norms and hidden barriers that dictate the success or failure of our youth in the c…

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The Essence of Montessori Classrooms with Educator Michaela Kucera 26:58

15d ago26:58

26:58

Discover the transformative power of Montessori and project-based learning as we journey with Michaela Cucera, a veteran Montessori educator from the Roots Nature and Leadership Academy, through the captivating terrain of individualized education. Prepare to be inspired as we unravel the secrets behind sensory-rich classrooms and mixed-age learning…

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Crafting Bright Futures: Author Autumn McKay on Enriching Early Learning Experiences 17:31

30d ago17:31

17:31

Realize the full potential of your child's early education journey with guidance from Autumn McKay, a former teacher turned author whose passion for hands-on learning shines through every page of her work. Autumn details how parents can support their child's academic journey by creating intentional learning experiences at home. Even the simplest ac…

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Nature's Classroom: Justine Wilson on the Wonders of Forest School Education 26:30

1M ago26:30

26:30

Embark on an educational adventure where the whispers of the forest merge with the laughter of learning. Justine Wilson, the innovative mind behind Curious and Kind Education, welcomes us into a world where classrooms have no walls, and the sky's the limit for curiosity. She's not your average educator; her story of transitioning from traditional s…

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AI and the Future of Personalized Education with Edupreneur Amanda Bickerstaff 25:31

2M ago25:31

25:31

Explore the educational revolution where AI becomes the teacher's ally, not the adversary. Unlock the promise of a tailored learning journey as we unpack the integration of artificial intelligence into the classroom setting. With insights from the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Educator Confidence Report and the expert knowledge of Amanda Bickerstaff, a…

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Unlocking Literacy: Guiding Non-Readers to Success with Dr. Joseph Lockavitch 39:10

2M ago39:10

39:10

Imagine a classroom where every child reads confidently, their eyes alight with understanding. Today literacy sage, Dr. Joseph Lockavitch, unveils the blueprint to literacy success for non-readers. We tackle the daunting educational crisis head-on, discussing Dr. Lockavitch's revolutionary Failure-Free Reading Program, dissecting the unique challen…

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The Poet's Heart: Sarika Singh on the Power of Poetry in Education 28:24

3M ago28:24

28:24

Have you ever felt a poem tug at your heartstrings, or stumbled upon lines of verse that perfectly captured your emotions? Today's podcast is a treasure for anyone who’s ever been moved by the power of poetry. We’re joined by the poet Sarika Singh, whose insights into the transformative impact of poetry on education are nothing short of inspiration…

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Healing Classrooms: Embracing Trauma-Informed Yoga in Education with Yoga Guide Kim Louria 27:20

3M ago27:20

27:20

Discover how the gentle art of trauma-informed yoga can impact our approach to mental health and education. Join me and my inspiring guest, Kim Louria, from Roots, Nature and Leadership Academy, as we unpack the profound effects this practice can have on alleviating the impact of trauma on learning. You'll hear heartfelt stories and gain expert ins…

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Creative Roots: Weaving Together Art, Nature, and Education with Researcher and Art Teacher Jenna Saulo 20:02

4M ago20:02

20:02

Unlock the secrets of fostering a deep, enduring connection between children and the environment through the power of art and nature. Join me, Dr. Lisa Richardson-Hassler, as I talk with Jenna Saulo, researcher and art educator from Roots Nature and Leadership Academy. Together, we explore the integration of natural elements into art education, tra…

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In Step with Success: The Impact of Dance in Education with Professor of Dance Dr. Stephanie Milling 27:59

4M ago27:59

27:59

Step into the world of dance with professor of dance and head of dance education at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Stephanie Milling, and uncover the magnificent role it plays in education. Can you imagine how dance can lead to higher test scores, pro-social behavior, and increased school and community engagement? This episode reveals the co…

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Transformative Tunes: Shaping Early Learning with Music Specialist Nicholaus Young 41:28

5M ago41:28

41:28

Ever wonder about the magic that happens when little toes tap and small voices hum along to catchy tunes? We guarantee you'll begin to see pre-school music and movement in a transformative light in our chat with specialist Nick Young, who's been instrumental in music curriculum design for early childhood classrooms. He shares his inspiring journey …

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Drawing Thought: A Discussion on Art and Cognition with Artist Dr. Andrea Kantrowitz 26:59

5M ago26:59

26:59

Ever thought about the profound role art plays in education? Get ready to be enlightened as we join Dr. Andrea Kantrowitz, an artist, researcher, and educator, in an enriching conversation on the impact of art on cognition. Taking us through her significant research findings, we delve into the surprising correlation between an integrated art curric…

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Stage and Classroom: The Interplay of Theater and Education with Actor Brad Wages 37:28

6M ago37:28

37:28

Looking to create a lasting impact on your students? Tune in as we turn the spotlight on the power of theater education. We're joined by Brad Wages, actor and seasoned theater education maestro from Venice Theater's Education and Community Engagement Department. We dive deep into a discussion about his journey in the world of theater and how he use…

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Charting the Course: Looking Ahead to a Brighter Season 2 3:19

7M ago3:19

3:19

Season 1 of The Brighter Side of Education was a remarkable journey! Together, we laughed, we learned, and we sparked conversation on how to transform classrooms, one discussion at a time. We've heard about the challenges educators, parents, and students face, and the innovative solutions that various communities have implemented. It's been a fanta…

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Education Illuminated: Reflecting on a Year of Bright Ideas and Emerging Trends with Drs Hassler 27:34

7M ago27:34

27:34

In today's episode, we have a special guest joining me as co-host - my husband, Dr. Gregg Hassler, Jr. He's not only a dentist but also a former school board president and, as he always likes to say, my biggest advocate. We are thrilled to celebrate The Brighter Side of Education's one-year anniversary! A big thank you goes out to all our listeners…

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Why Distance Education Needs Digital Communities with Visionary Katy Kappler 24:38

8M ago24:38

24:38

In this episode, I focus on digital communities with Katy Kappler. Why do we need them and how can it increase student completion rates in distance education? The potential of technology in education is so great that there is a steady increase in the number of online courses available in higher education every year. Distance education is an effecti…

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Timeless Echoes: Embracing the Power of History with Historian Dr. Christopher Berg 36:50

8M ago36:50

36:50

In this episode, I focus on history in education. Why study history? Joining me to discuss these intriguing facets of the study of history is historian of education, Dr. Christopher Berg. He is a history professor specializing in pre-modern World history with research and writing focused on creating a "usable" past that meets the needs of an educat…

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Unlocking the Power of Bilingual Education with Founder Eric Franzen 26:26

9M ago26:26

26:26

In this episode, I discuss the benefits of bilingual immersion programs. How can a dual language education impact student achievement? Joining me today to discuss bilingual education, is educator and administrator Eric Franzen (www.idealschool.education). He is the founder of Ideal School, a Cognia-accredited dual language international online scho…

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College Crunch: Navigating the New Frontier with College Admissions Advisor Julie Kelsheimer 36:05

9M ago36:05

36:05

What are the current trends as well as the academic steps needed to help students reach their college goals? In this episode, we discuss the changing landscape for college admissions with College Admissions Advisor, Julie Keisheimer. Julie works with Great Minds Advising, which is the remotely-based college advising wing of the tutoring company Wes…

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Working Memory and Memory Superpowers with Psychologist Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway 24:09

10M ago24:09

24:09

In this episode, I explore the fascinating findings on working memory, its impact on academic attainment, and the promising avenues for intervention and support. How does working memory determine student success and how can it be improved? Over the years, studies conducted by Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway (www.tracypackiam.com) have provided growing ev…

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Current School Building Trends and Safety Measures with Architect Mary Ruppenthal 35:04

10M ago35:04

35:04

In this episode, I focus on school facilities design. How does the design of school buildings and classrooms impact student learning? Mary Ruppenthal discusses future trends in school design. She is a registered architect and an Associate Principal at HED, one of the oldest and largest architecture and engineering firms in the country (www.hed.desi…

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Improve Teacher Retention by Boosting Morale and Creating Positive Work Environments with Chief People Development Officer Dr. Christie McMullen 35:21

11M ago35:21

35:21

In this episode, I focus on teacher attrition. What can administrators do to retain teachers? In 2021, The National Education Association (NEA) recommended districts make significant changes to reduce stress and improve morale in schools to avoid a "Great Resignation." It's 2023, and I don't think many school districts listened. Teacher burnout is …

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Husband Interviews Host About Her Research and Book: Drs Hassler Have a Convo 37:42

11M ago37:42

37:42

In today’s episode, I continue with my personal background in education to discuss the research I conducted and how it led me to podcasting. Dr. Gregg Hassler, Jr. DMD joins me as a co-host. He was a school board president, is a dentist, but most importantly, is my husband. He's always said that it’s important that my audience gets to know who I am…

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Help for Middle and High School Readers with Adolescent-literacy Expert Matt Bardin 24:54

11M ago24:54

24:54

In this episode, I focus on struggling readers in middle and high school. Failing student reading scores have been splashed across the news and made into major academic debates, especially since the pandemic. The low reading levels of our students are frightening. It appears that adolescent student reading proficiency is spiraling down and out of c…

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Teens Rediscover the Joy of Reading with High School Teacher Beth Donofrio 37:16

12M ago37:16

37:16

In this episode, I focus on the reading habits of teenagers with high school English teacher, Beth Donofrio. Beth has her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education for English and her master’s degree in Children and Adolescents at Risk from Harvard. She is a conference speaker, editor, and author of the book, Champions Way: Inspiring Stories from th…

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Getting Personal With Your Host Dr. Lisa Hassler 23:02

1y ago23:02

23:02

In this episode, I talk about my path in education and what brought me to podcasting. I took a temporary detour in my regular guest show structure to give you the back story to what brought me to this table. The story is long, twisty, and raw. It's a personal tale of my journey. Here are the beginning cliff notes highlights: pregnant at 18, 11 year…

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The Strengths of Using a Classical Curriculum with Headmaster Josh Longenecker 35:00

1y ago35:00

35:00

Today, I focus on a classical curriculum. Can using a classical curriculum approach to teaching students in pre-school through grade12 increase student reading and overall academic achievement? Reading and math rates across the nation are spiraling down with no end in sight. It begs the question; how did we get here as a nation and what can we do t…

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Discover the Hidden Segregation in Inclusion Classrooms for Students with Intellectual Disabilities with Filmmaker Olivier Bernier 21:58

1y ago21:58

21:58

In this episode, I focus on inclusive classrooms for students with intellectual disabilities with filmmaker Olivier Bernier. How does inclusivity impact student success? There are an estimated 7.3 million children with disabilities, accounting for 14% of the students enrolled in our public school system. According to The Individuals with Disabiliti…

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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Helps ADHD Students with Therapist JoAnn Tomer 30:37

1y ago30:37

30:37

How can we improve children’s mental health to increase academic success? In this episode, JoAnn Tomer discusses her experience as a mental health therapist and her work with children and horses as we focus on children’s mental health and its effects in the classroom. According to the CDC in 2022 on the state of Children's Mental Health, ADHD, anxi…

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School Board Members Should Be Trained! The How & Why with Education Reform Advocate and Author AJ Crabill 36:28

1y ago36:28

36:28

In this episode, I focus on school boards and their effect on student achievement. What makes a school board effective? Research over the past 20 years clearly links the beliefs, actions, and relationships of school board members with student outcomes. Scholars compared districts with similar levels of poverty and disadvantage to determine factors …

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Transition Support for Your High Schooler to Increase College Success with Life Coach Pam Burke 21:33

1y ago21:33

21:33

In this episode, I focus on life coaching for young adults with Pam Burke. How can a life coach help your child through the transitional college years to increase their odds of success? Every year, over a million college students drop out of school. The majority are first-year students with an average dropout rate at 24.3%. Younger students are mor…

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Students with Disabilities Are Thriving in Virtual School with Founder Barb Southwick 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

29:56

In this episode, I focus on virtual school in special education as a variable with Barbara Southwick. She discusses how virtual school in special education is an untapped resource that opens up possibilities in students with disabilities. In 2021, I published a study comparing third grade reading proficiency levels in virtual schools and face-to-fa…

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How Using a Knowledge-Based Curriculum & Cognitive Science Increases Reading Success with Author Natalie Wexler 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

31:34

In this episode, I focus on curriculum as a variable for student success with education writer and author Natalie Wexler. She discusses the importance of using a knowledge-based curriculum in schools and explains how cognitive science plays a vital role in how we teach it. This is important because the American nation's report card (NAEP) showed th…

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The History and Future of Teaching Online with the Father of Distance Education Theorist Dr. Michael Grahame Moore 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

42:10

In this episode, I focus on theory as a variable. How can theory affect positive change in education? Here to discuss theory in education is Dr. Michael Grahame Moore. He first defined distance education in his Theory of Transactional Distance in 1972 and then expanded on that in 1997. He was named as “one of the 128 most important, influential, in…

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Effective Strategies To Better Meet the Black Girl Needs For Success with Expert Dr. Hyacinth Dyer 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

30:50

In this episode, I focus on culture as a variable. Educating the young Black girl is becoming an increasing problem for American educators. The Black girl is characterized as sassy, aggressive, bossy, and disrespectful. Because of these perceptions, they often are subjected to more frequent and harsher disciplinary actions. From kindergarten throug…

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Finally! Testing and Support for Students with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia with Specialist Dr. Livia Pailer-Duller 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

26:39

In this episode, I focus on the student as a variable. What happens when a child struggles in reading, writing, and math and how can we as teachers and parents meet their needs? With 1 out of 5 people estimated to have dyslexia, it is surprising that there is not more action in education to address this large area of concern. In the average classro…

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Shaping Resonant Educational Leaders Who Lead With Their Hearts and Minds with Professor Dr. Carla Sparks 31:17

1+ y ago31:17

31:17

In this episode, I focus on the professor as a variable. How can a professor create great educational leaders for school communities? Dr. Carla Sparks is on today’s show to discuss how her positive leadership approach is helping shape environments across school communities. She is the Educational Leadership Program Director at the Florida Regional …

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The Importance of School Policy & How to Reform it with School Board Member Eric Robinson 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

32:32

In this episode, I focus on the educational leader as a variable. How can an educational leader make a positive difference in the school community? Former school board member, Eric Robinson, joins Dr. Lisa Hassler to discuss the educational leader variable in the education system and the importance of policy. He is an U.S. Navy veteran, managing pa…

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Increase Reading Achievement Using An Online Platform with Teacher Erin Phillips 23:55

1+ y ago23:55

23:55

To start the series, I focus on the teacher as an independent variable. I am a teacher and in today’s episode, I welcome another teacher, Erin Phillips, to the show. Third-grade reading proficiency is an indicator of future student success in middle school and ninth grade, on-time graduation rates, and career success; however, 47% of third- grade s…

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The Brighter Side of Education Introduction 1:41

1+ y ago1:41

1:41

Are you a concerned teacher or parent about the state of the current educational system? Do you want to hear stories about how people are using research and sound theory in their schools that are resulting in real solutions? Then The Brighter Side of Education podcast is for you. In this introduction episode, Dr. Lisa Richardson Hassler sets the po…

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#10 - What Alternatives Do We Have to the Notch? 38:36

5y ago38:36

38:36

Smartphone manufacturers are continuing to battle for the completely bezeless and notch-free phone, but will it actually happen with flagship phones this year? We discuss, right here, on the Tech Audit TV Podcast.

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#9 - Jack Black's YouTube Debut & YouTube's Terrible Trending Feed 35:12

5+ y ago35:12

35:12

In this episode we discuss Jack Black's new gaming channel on YouTube, what we think about celebrities joining the YouTube platform, as well as why YouTube's Trending tab sucks so bad.

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#8 - Is Google Planning on Replacing Android and Chrome OS? (Plus, reactions to the new iPhones) 1:00:19

5+ y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

In this episode Brandon and his brother Matt sit down to dig into the theory that Google is actively working (in the background) to eventually replace or move far away from Android, as well as Chrome OS. Plus, the guys react to the latest Apple September Event with their take on the new iPhones and Apple Watch updates.…

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#7 - YouTube VR, Hypocrisy of Google, and Google Maps Creepy Tracking 57:42

5+ y ago57:42

57:42

In this episode Brandon and Matt chat about the future of VR, specifically how live "watch parties" with platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook could have a huge shift with VR. They also chat about the heated smartphone competition, specifically between Samsung, Google, and Apple and give big props to Samsung. Last but not least, a new "batte…

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#6 - Android Messages for Web, IGTV, and Google Pixel 3 Rumors 1:03:42

6y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

In this episode, Brandon and Matt talk about Android Messages finally allowing users to send text messages via the web on desktop, Instagram's new YouTube competitor (IGTV) and the latest rumors about the upcoming Pixel 3 phone from Google. They also answer some questions submitted via Instagram!

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#5 - Biggest Takeaways From the Google I/O 2018 Conference 59:07

6y ago59:07

59:07

In this episode Brandon and Matt talk about some of the most interesting things that happened at the Google I/O 2018 Conference.

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#4 - Big YouTube Updates & the First Chrome OS Tablet 50:47

6y ago50:47

50:47

In this episode Brandon and Matt talk about some big YouTube updates, including a new/easier way to live stream as well as revamped milestone plaques for creators. They also chat about the new Chrome OS tablet for education that is set to compete with the new iPad. The episode ends with a super weird trend hitting Instagram right now.…

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#3 - iOS vs Android Loyalty & the Fitbit Versa 43:28

6y ago43:28

43:28

In this episode Brandon and Matt talk about the new Fitbit Versa watch that will debut in 2018, a new study showing the loyalty between iOS and Android users, as well as some interesting news around the new Android P Developer Update. Check it out!

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#2 - Is Google Going to Take on iMessages? 31:20

6y ago31:20

31:20

In this episode Brandon and Matt answer some feedback from listeners and also dig into whether or not Google is getting ready to roll out their own competitor to iMessages. Come join us!