Best Rachelle Dene Poth Podcasts (2025)

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ThriveinEDU Live: Preparing students for the future 18:42

14h ago18:42

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Career-connected learning opportunities for our students and preparing them for the future. Does innovation require technology? Some questions to consider and ideas to explore in our classrooms.

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What the Tech?! Exploring the Future of Learning with Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth 30:29

1h ago30:29

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, hosts Valorie Montgomery and Sue Herrera welcome Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth—a nationally recognized educator, author, and edtech consultant—who helps teachers navigate the evolving landscape of education. Dr. Poth, who teaches Spanish and STEAM in Pennsylvania, shares her insights on emerging t…

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ThriveinEDU Live - Let's talk about AI Literacy, AI and the Law 9:59

10d ago9:59

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A quick episode with some tips about AI literacy, protecting one's data, developing policies, and other considerations when it comes to AI. About Rachelle Educator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, and Author Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter. Check out my ⁠ blog and submit a guest blog. Contact me for speaking & training related to AI, AI and the …

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Jagriti Agrawal, Co-Founder of Kira! 31:43

17d ago31:43

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About Jagriti Jagriti Agrawal is a co-founder of Kira where she’s channeling her background in AI to help teachers unlock student potential. Before starting Kira, she built automation software for the Mars 2020 rover mission at NASA—but it was the pull toward building something with real-world impact in classrooms that brought her to education. She…

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Turning Theory into Action: Competency-Based Learning at Hancock High School with David Williams 40:40

10d ago40:40

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, hosts Valorie Montgomery and Rebecca Kessler sit down with David Williams, principal of Hancock Place High School, to talk about what it really means to reimagine education. David shares how his team is creating a student-centered learning environment through competency-based education, fle…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Dr. Matthew Rhoads, Educator, Author, Instructional Leader 33:56

15d ago33:56

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Dr. Matthew Rhoads is a dynamic EdTech and instructional leader, specializing in AI and technology integration, co-teaching and inclusion strategies, instructional coaching, and data-driven leadership. With extensive experience across TK-20 education, he coaches teachers, manages learning applications, and leads technology initiatives for a consort…

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MU Extension: Missouri’s Best-Kept Secret for Early Childhood Success 20:29

23d ago20:29

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformEd with StepUp, hosts Valorie Montgomery and Shauna Stephanchick sit down with Sarah Kennedy, a public health professional and community development field specialist at the University of Missouri Extension. With over 15 years of experience in data, evaluation, and systems change, Sarah shares how MU Extens…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guests Ronel Schodt & Bruce Jackson, Co-Founders of Kai's Education! 40:51

1M ago40:51

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Bruce Jackson — Tech Innovator with a Mission for Inclusion As CTO and Co-Founder of Kai’s Education, I’ve dedicated my career to making technology an open door, not a barrier. Growing up with ADHD and partial blindness, I know firsthand how traditional learning can leave students behind. That experience drives my mission to create tools that make …

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ThriveinEDU Live with Thomas Hummel and Thomas Thompson, Co-Founders of Eduaide 36:24

29d ago36:24

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Always enjoy having Thomas and Thomas on the show! Great work they are doing with Eduaide for educators! Hope you enjoy this episode and sign up to use Eduaide. Then share it with other educators! Thomas Hummel is a middle school science teacher and soccer coach. He is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Eduaide. Thomas Thompson is the co-f…

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Leveraging AI and Empowering Design Thinking to improve learning with Dr. Sabba Quidwai 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, Dr. Sabba Quidwai (author of How Design Thinking Makes You Irreplaceable in a World with AI) joins us to explore how schools can embrace AI without losing the human connection that makes learning powerful. Dr. Quidwai shares why innovation begins with empathy, not technology, and how design…

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ThriveinEDU live with guest Dr. Will! 40:52

2M ago40:52

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About Dr. Will Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D., aka Dr. Will, is a District Instructional Technologist, edupreneur, and host of The Dr. Will Show Podcast. Featured on Forbes.com, EdSurge, and more, he helps K–12 educators go digital through coaching, PD, and online learning. He’s also the director of the documentary The Edupreneur: Making the Impact and…

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Revisiting Curriculum Systems: Jay McTighe’s Ideas on Modern Learning 35:36

2M ago35:36

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with one of the most influential thinkers in modern education—Jay McTighe, co-author of the landmark Understanding by Design framework. With more than 5 decades in the field, Jay has shaped the way educators around the globe think about curriculum, instruction, and assessment. From his early work in gifte…

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ThriveinEDU: Upcoming webinar on Wednesday, September 10th about AI Literacy! 6:59

2M ago6:59

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Sign up for the webinar: bit.ly/kiraweb Moderator: Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth Panelists: Jeff Bradbury: Author: Impact Standards: Designing District Systems that Power K12 Learning and Founder of the TeacherCast Educational Network Rick Gaston, Head of Teacher Professional Development at Kira Courtney Morgan, Teacher Professional Development Manager at…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Michelle Manning, an Instructional Tech Integration Specialist! 26:07

3M ago26:07

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About Michelle Michelle Manning is an Instructional Technology Integration Specialist with over 30 years of experience in education. She is passionate about using technology to enhance the curriculum, making personalized lessons accessible for all students to learn and demonstrate their knowledge. As a presenter and featured speaker at internationa…

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Dr. Mike Schmoker on Simplifying School Improvement: Curriculum, Instruction, & Literacy 32:36

3M ago32:36

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformEd with StepUp, we sit down with Dr. Mike Schmoker — former teacher, administrator, and nationally recognized author of Focus and Results Now. Dr. Schmoker shares the disconnect he saw early in his career between teacher preparation programs and the actual needs of classrooms. He outlines three essential e…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Valerie Brock, Curriculum Director at Day of AI 39:28

3M ago39:28

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About Valerie Valerie Brock is the Curriculum Director at Day of AI, where she leads the development of engaging, age-appropriate AI literacy resources for educators and students. Before joining Day of AI, she served as a Computer Science Education Manager with NYC Public Schools, supporting teachers in integrating computer science across classroom…

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Jan Richardson on Literacy Leadership: Transforming Schools Through Reading Reform 29:32

3M ago29:32

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformEd with StepUp, we sit down with Jan Richardson, the Guided Reading guru and author of the Next Step Forward in Guided Reading series, whose work has shaped how educators approach reading instruction across the globe. Jan shares her proven framework for small-group reading that integrates phonics, comprehe…

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Building the Instructional Leader Ecosystem: Lessons from the Missouri Curriculum & Instruction Summit 2025 42:51

4M ago42:51

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Send us a text In this episode, the StepUp team reflects on their first-ever Missouri Curriculum & Instruction Summit (MOCIS)—a conference designed to uplift, connect, and empower Missouri educators. Valorie is joined by StepUp consultants Jessica Gray, Lindsey Bond, and Sara Rayl to share key takeaways, favorite moments, and what shifted their thi…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Frederick "Rick" Ballew 35:21

4M ago35:21

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Learn more about Frederick: Frederick "Rick" is an ISTE Certified Educator, Trainer, and ISTE Certified Instructional Leader, a Google for Education Champion that is a member of the Certified Innovator (#NYC19 cohort), Trainer, and Coach communities, the founder and leader of GEG Minnesota Metro Area, a GEG Mentor, a co-president of CSTA-MN, a Micr…

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Human-Centered AI: Supporting Educators with NeuLight 23:08

4M ago23:08

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, we sit down with Jose Moreno—tech innovator and founder of NeuLight—to explore how AI and thoughtful design can transform the educator experience. Drawing from his work at Microsoft and Netflix, Jose brings a unique perspective to education, focusing on tools that are both effective and use…

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ThriveinEDU Live with Educator Kelli Chavez & her experience with Socrait 34:46

4M ago34:46

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Kelli Chavez is an educator at Beehive Science and Technology Academy who is passionate about student learning and exploring new ideas in her classroom. We talk about her use of Socrait. Socrait is a voice-enabled class assistant designed by a teacher who understands the demands of the job.Socrait helps with this by automating some of the time-cons…

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ThriveinEDU Live w/ guests Farmer Faubs & Jessica Faubion! 32:09

5M ago32:09

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Bio: Alyssa Faubion, known as Farmer Faubs, is a passionate educator, innovator, and advocate for creativity in the classroom. As District Growth Manager at Book Creator, she brings over a decade of experience transforming teaching and learning through cutting-edge technologies. Alyssa has presented at leading conferences, including FETC, AIR Show,…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Mati Barbero, Co-Founder and COO of School In One 26:25

5M ago26:25

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About Mati Mati is currently Co-Founder & COO at School In One, an EdTech App (Endeavor ScaleUp 2025 Miami-based) operating in the USA as a SaaS or "SIS" (Student Information System) for K12 schools (kindergarten to 12th grade). The platform also operates back in LatAm, with +700,000 users, 40 full-time employees, $2.5M ARR, and +800 schools in 120…

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Reimaging KC Schools: Startland Edu Leads the Way 29:52

5M ago29:52

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of TransformED with StepUp, we sit down with Christina Hocker, Director of Education at Startland, to explore how design thinking and entrepreneurial mindsets can reinvigorate classrooms and empower both students and teachers. With two decades of experience and a passion for innovation, Christina shares her …

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ThriveinEDU Live - Let's Talk About Some AI Ideas to Explore! 14:26

5M ago14:26

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In this pop-up episode, I share some tools to explore for educators. Almanack Diffit Eduaide Snorkl TeachShare And School In One, an all-in-one platform! Schedule a meeting with Mati Barbero to learn more and tell him that Rachelle recommended School In One: https://calendar.app.google/GKBeBXAzJ4U8RRX37 About Rachelle Educator, Keynote Speaker, Con…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Vernon Wright, @TheWrightLeader! 44:41

5M ago44:41

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About Vernon Vernon Wright, also known as @TheWrightLeader, is a multifaceted professional whose work spans across speaking, mentoring, serving on boards, authoring, leading, and educating. He has shared insights gleaned from his diverse experiences with audiences at various levels, from regional to national, and has been featured on over 50 podcas…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Maria Andersen, CEO of Socrait 33:07

6M ago33:07

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About Maria Maria is the CEO of Socrait, PBC, bringing 30 years of experience in education, including classroom teaching, online learning design, and EdTech innovation. After the sale of Coursetune, where she was co-founder and CEO, Maria just wanted to go back to teaching and embarked on an “adventure” into K-12 education as a teacher at Beehive A…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Ronil Dubal, student and creator of Studysnap! 26:25

6M ago26:25

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Ronil Dubal is an 11th-grade student in San Jose, California. He is the founder of Studysnap, a free AI-powered app that helps students study productively. Description of Studysnap: Studysnap turns pictures of textbook pages and handwritten notes into interactive practice quizzes and flashcards. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronildubal/Lear…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Javier Aguilar, Bilingual Technology and CS Teacher & Robotics Coach 29:06

6M ago29:06

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We had a great conversation about coding, STEM, and CodeMonkey! Our students love using CodeMonkey, and it is fun to get started with. You will definitely enjoy this conversation with Javier! Be sure to connect with Javier to learn more! About Javier Javier Aguilar is in his eleventh year of working at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy as a biling…

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Teaching with Purpose: Lindsey Bond on Transforming Young Lives 27:47

6M ago27:47

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Lindsey Bond, StepUp Consultant and passionate Missouri educator, to explore what it means to lead with curiosity, flexibility, and heart. Lindsey shares how her journey—from teaching multiple grade levels to mentoring colleagues and developing curriculum—has shaped her belief that learning should be…

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Beyond the DOK Wheel: Rethinking Rigor with Erik M. Francis 42:09

6M ago42:09

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Send us a text In this episode, we chat with internationally recognized author and educator Erik M. Francis (founder of Maverik Education) and a leading voice on cognitive rigor and depth of knowledge (DOK). Erik unpacks why cognitive rigor is more than just a buzzword—it’s about the level and depth of thinking students are asked to demonstrate. Dr…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Senior Researcher, at TERC, Author, and Former Luminary 34:51

6M ago34:51

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About Jodi Jodi’s academic background includes an MA in Math, an MSc in Astrophysics, and a PhD in Education. Early in her career, Jodi dreamed of being an astronaut and went to Houston, where she was an onboard software verification analyst for IBM during the first 25 missions of the space shuttle. Later, Jodi taught Physics and Astrophysics to so…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guests Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper, Educators, Consultants, and Authors 35:18

6M ago35:18

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Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional d…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Stephanie Wössner, a freelance consultant, speaker , and author! 35:41

7M ago35:41

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About Stephanie Stephanie Wössner is a freelance consultant and speaker specializing in future-oriented learning, with a focus on extended reality, game-based learning, AI, design, futures thinking, the metaverse, and learning environments. Until 2019, she worked full-time as a foreign language teacher and is currently head of the Future of Learnin…

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The Power of Purposeful Leadership in Education with Mindy Hampton 31:57

7M ago31:57

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, we are joined by Mindy Hampton, Superintendent of Oak Grove School District and a seasoned leader with over 20 years in public education. Mindy shares insights into her journey in special education and her commitment to fostering a positive, high-expectation environment for both students an…

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ThriveinEDU Live with co-authors, Rick Butterworth and Tisha Poncio! 1:01:08

7M ago1:01:08

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I loved this conversation with Rick and Tisha! I recommend their book and connecting with them! About Rick Rick Butterworth is a founder, product designer, and developer who has dedicated just under two decades to revolutionizing user interactions and learning experiences in online applications. With a strong background in UX/UI, front-end developm…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies 27:36

7M ago27:36

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Kelli’s Bio: Kelli Campbell has been at the forefront of the digital revolution in K-12 education throughout her career. A distinguished leader in the education sector, Kelli joined Acceleration Academies as Chief Executive Officer in 2023 with a passion for transforming the way education is delivered and a commitment to giving at-risk and disengag…

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Streamlined Teaching, Stronger Outcomes: How StepUp Tools Are Transforming Classrooms with Amanda Sheets 23:58

7M ago23:58

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, we’re excited to welcome Amanda Sheets, Director of Assessment for Farmington School District in Farmington, Missouri. Under Amanda’s leadership, the district has made impressive progress in aligning teaching practices and student learning outcomes with priority standards using StepUp’s too…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Khalia Tarver, Founder of Ms. Murray's Corner and Senior Community Manager at EVERFI. 27:52

8M ago27:52

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About Khalia Khalia Tarver is a former elementary educator and the Founder of Ms. Murray's Corner, an online tutoring service. Ms. Murray's Corner provides Math & Literacy support to students in Pre-Kindergarten to Second Grade. She made the transition out of the classroom and currently serves as Senior Community Manager at EVERFI. Khalia is prepar…

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Behind the Why: Diane DeLaTorre’s Journey to Transforming Education 24:02

8M ago24:02

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Send us a text In the latest episode of TransformED with StepUp, part of our Meet the Mind series, we sit down with our incredible teammate, Diane, to explore the personal drive behind her work in education. Diane opens up about her "why," sharing how her own struggles with learning standards inspired her to ensure students today have the tools the…

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ThriveinEDU live with guest Dr. Sarah Thomas, Founder of EduMatch 31:08

8M ago31:08

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About Dr. Thomas Sarah 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…

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ThriveinEDU Live with my friend Aman Sahota, co-founder of Factors Education 32:18

8M ago32:18

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Aman is co-founder of Factors Education, an award-winning Canadian Edtech Startup. He is also a Director at The Canadian Council of Black Elder Trailblazers, the Education Co-Lead for the Region of Peel for Anti-Racism, and an early founding member of the Human Intelligence Movement. Aman is focused on helping students prepare for a world of AI thr…

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From Classroom Gaps to Knowledge Gains: Natalie Wexler on Education Reform 40:12

8M ago40:12

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, we’re excited to welcome Natalie Wexler, a prominent education author known for her groundbreaking insights into education reform. Natalie’s acclaimed book, The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System—And How to Fix It, along with her works on effective writing …

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ThriveinEDU Bonus: Explore CoSpaces Edu as we head into spring! 11:52

8M ago11:52

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Looking to bring Augmented and Virtual Reality, Coding, and more into your Classroom? Give CoSpaces Edu a try! There are so many great examples in the Gallery of what to create, and they come with lesson plans and activity ideas, so getting started is easy! Create your account and use my code: COSRACHELLED or COSPromoRDP24. Check out all of the gre…

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ThriveinEDU Live w/guest Mike Washburn, educator, community builder, and the Director of Learning Experiences at Logics Academy. 35:49

9M ago35:49

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Mike Washburn is an educator, community builder, and the Director of Learning Experiences at Logics Academy. In this role, he leads teams in designing innovative educational content and collaborates with schools and districts to refine their goals and vision for technology integration. A recognized leader in education technology, Mike was the co-ho…

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The Skill, The Will, The Thrill: Building a Culture of Excellence in Education with Dr. Mitch Hiser 33:45

9M ago33:45

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, we’re joined by Dr. Mitch Hiser, Principal of Lewis and Clark Elementary (Liberty Public Schools) and Regional President of the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP). Known for his dedication to fostering a learner-centered culture, Dr. Hiser leads his school with a c…

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ThriveinEDU Live w/guest Kyle Niemis, Head of Community @Quizizz 43:24

9M ago43:24

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About Kyle Niemis Kyleis a friend and a great person to get to know. He keeps quite busy in his role with Quizizz, where he serves as the Head of Community. He spent many years in the classroom, and he is also an Ed-Tech Innovator & advocate for not making fish climb trees. Kyle was also the Co-Founder of @ClassroomQ. We had a great conversation, a…

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Supporting Those Who Change Lives: Sara’s Story 26:58

9M ago26:58

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Send us a text In this TransformED with StepUp episode, part of our Meet the Mind series, we introduce you to Sara, a dedicated member of our StepUp Consulting team. Sara shares her passion for education and her "why" — the motivation that drives her commitment to supporting educators who make a profound impact on students' lives. Sara highlights h…

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ThriveinEDU Live w/ Gina Ligouri & Dr. Eric Sparkenbaugh, BEE READY KIDS creators! 31:17

9M ago31:17

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I had a great conversation learning more about BEE READY KIDS with my guests Ms. Gina M. Ligouri and Dr. Eric Sparkenbaugh. Safety in our schools is such an important topic and Gina and Dr. Spark share their ideas, their story behind BEE READY and more! About Gina M. Ligouri Ms. Gina M. Ligouri is a well-respected, trailblazing educator. She has ea…

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Rethinking Writing Instruction: April Smith’s Simplified Approach 29:32

9M ago29:32

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Send us a text In this episode of TransformED with StepUp, we sit down with April Smith, accomplished author and creator of the popular Simplify Writing curriculum. April shares her transformative approach to teaching writing, designed to make instruction accessible and effective for students. Her curriculum focuses on bite-sized, differentiated le…

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