Teaching Learning Leading K-12

Shaunak Roy - Founder & CEO - Yellowdig: A Community Driven Active Learning Platform. This is episode 482 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Shaunak is the founder and CEO of Yellowdig. Yellowdig is a community-driven active learning platform adopted by over 130 colleges and universities, K12 schools, and corporate training clients. Yellowdig’s mission is to transform every classroom into an active, social, and experiential learning community. Shaunak graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from IIT Bombay and completed his graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to founding Yellowdig, Shaunak spent a decade advising global companies on technology, strategy, and growth. So much to learn! Thanks for listening! But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to s

John Schembari, EdD - improvement coach - talks with me about using best practices in the classroom and supporting teachers. This is episode 481 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Dr. John Schembari is an Improvement coach supporting teachers and school leaders in the implementation of best- in-class curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.  Currently, he works with the Center for Educational Innovation, FACTS Education Solutions, Fordham University, and NWEA. He also has advised the Ministries of Education of the U.A.E. and East Timor. Today, we are focused on best instructional practices and supporting teachers. Great conversation! So much to learn! Thanks for listening! But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with the

Kristin Martinez - Clinical Director for PresenceLearning - Teletherapy: Providing Services Nationwide. This is episode 480 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Kristin Martinez received her M.A. in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and has been a speech-language pathologist for over 20 years.  Kristin provided speech-language services to children in her local school district and in private practice before starting as a teletherapist with PresenceLearning in 2013.  Kristin has supported teletherapy services for hundreds of school districts and has presented on the topic of teletherapy nationwide, and currently serves as the Clinical Director for PresenceLearning. PresenceLearning was founded in 2009, based upon the belief that remote working structures can allow more clinicians to remain in the workforce, serving students and schools that need them. In building the teletherapy platform, PresenceLearning focused on the idea that technology cannot

Michael Paolucci - Slooh: The Online Telescope. This is episode 479 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Michael Paolucci is an internet entrepreneur and a pioneer of online advertising, as well as online video editing, online labor marketplaces, and social astronomy.  Michael is currently the founder and CEO of Slooh, a digital education platform teaching students to explore space via a network of online telescopes. He holds a patent for live astronomy.  Michael founded one of the first advertising network companies called Interactive Imaginations, Inc., which became 24/7 Real Media, Inc. 24/7 Real Media, Inc. was sold to WPP Group. Today we are focused on talking about Slooh: The Online Telescope. Lots to learn! Thanks for listening! But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to start your own podc

Frances Valintine - Founder & CEO of the MindLab and the Tech Futures Lab - Impact of Emerging Technologies and Embracing Change. This is episode 478 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Frances Valintine Founder and CEO of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab A well regarded and recognised technologist and educator, Frances has been focused on the future of work and the development of human capability for the duration of her career. She has a life mission to uncover the potential in anyone she meets -  if you have a conversation with Frances you’ll come away buzzing with inspiration, confidence and optimism for what lies ahead. Every day, no matter whether it's a keynote speech to corporate, government, education or social impact audiences; designing new future focused learning programmes; advising the boards and not-for-profit organizations she’s involved with; or supporting staff around Aotearoa New Zealand, Frances is always thinking about how to create impact. Not for herself but to en

Dave Koetje: Leading By Design, Leading, and Addressing Challenges. This is episode 477 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Dave Koetje served as superintendent of Grand Rapids Christian Schools and president of Christian Schools International over his 40-year career in education leadership. Dave was among K-12 and private sector business executives who completed a yearlong journey during the COVID pandemic in which they immersed themselves in one another’s leadership roles. Rodger Price – founder of Leading by DESIGN in Grand Rapids, Mich. – offered the framework that led to the creation of the program. Lots to learn! Thanks for listening! But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with them since 2013. Go to https://www.podbean.co

Anita Newman talks with me about her children's book - Clark the Colorblind Chameleon. This is episode 476 of Teaching Learning Leading K12. Anita Newman has taught in Massachusetts and Rome, as a Kindergarten, First Grade, Bilingual and all-levels Vocal Music teacher.  As a teacher of young children she had the opportunity to closely observe students with special needs struggle to come to terms with physical and academic limitations. She understands learning disabilities and how they are overcome (not eradicated).  As a School Psychologist she has tested for disabilities, written educational plans and practical strategies for students’ help in learning.  Clark the Colorblind Chameleon is one of the stories she wrote for her students to help them better understand themselves and their classmates.  She has a Masters Degree in School Psychology and is a Labor Law Attorney using her skills as President/ Grievance Chair and Negotiator of local Teachers Unions in both Sutton and Bridgewater/Raynham Schools.  Sh

Kathryn Brewster Haueisen - Mayflower Chronicles: The Tale of Two Cultures. Episode 475 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Kathryn Brewster Haueisen is a professional journalist. She is the author of fiction and non-fiction books as well as articles in faith-based & popular culture magazines (print & online).  Kathryn is a church capital campaign consultant and a former executive director of a non-profit. She also is a retired Lutheran pastor. She notes that in her childhood her brothers nicknamed her “Chatty Kathy.” She likes to talk and this has done well for her as she has spoken at conferences, retreats, workshops, and classes and would be happy to schedule a talk with your group or organization. Today we are going to focus on her book Mayflower Chronicles: The Tale of Two Cultures. So much to learn today! Thanks for listening! But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to

Adam Geller - Founder & CEO of Edthena - AI Coach Platform: Coaching Teachers to Coach Themselves. This is episode 474 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Adam Geller is the founder and CEO of Edthena.  He started his career in education as a science teacher in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2011, Adam has overseen the evolution of Edthena from a paper-based prototype into a research-informed and patented platform used by schools, districts, teacher training programs, and professional development providers. Adam has written on education technology topics for various publications including Education Week, Forbes, and edSurge, and he has been an invited speaker about education technology and teacher training for conferences at home and abroad. Adam is the author of  Evidence of Practice: Playbook for Video-Powered Professional Learning written with Annie Lewis O’Donnell. You can catch Adam’s original interview with me on episode 279 and the follow-up on episode 387. After leaving the classroom

Dawna Mosburg - Being an Elementary School Principal, Changing School Cultures, and Addressing the needs of "At-Risk" Students. This is episode 473 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Dawna Mosburg joined Broken Arrow Public Schools in 2007. She has held the positions of Ex. Director of Professional Development, Ex. Director of Ancillary Instructional services and the principal at Rhoades Elementary School. Ms. Mosburg is a graduate of the University of Houston earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in special education and a master’s degree in administration from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.  She has completed fifteen post Master’s degree hours and received her superintendent’s certification in 2003. Ms. Mosburg has served as a teacher in Houston, Texas and Clinton, Oklahoma. She was also an assistant principal and a building principal in Clinton for 10 years prior to coming to Broken Arrow Public Schools. Ms. Mosburg was named CCOSA District 10 Administr

Udit Agarwal: NextWaveSTEM - Powering STEM Education Through Emerging Technologies. This is episode 472 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Udit Agarwal has brought an innovative idea to life for the future of education! With a background in working with Public Schools, Udit quickly recognized a gap in learning elements, STEM education.  Leveraging his network in the education space and partnering with accredited curriculum developers, Udit developed a hands-on STEM education curriculum to bring to students, both in-school and after-school.  Recognizing the concern about teaching shortages, Udit took his idea one step further and brought on a team of certified Mentors to help schools teach the curriculum. What was once an idea has now grown into the future of learning,  NextWaveSTEM. Lots to learn today! Thanks for listening! But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would

Dr. Hanine Salem: Equipping Students to be Leaders in Cyber Citizenship. This is episode 471 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Dr. Hanine Salem of Novus Consulting Group has spent the past 25 years working with education systems worldwide to help school districts prepare their students for life after graduation. She has shifted her focus to cybersecurity due to the ever-growing globalized society and economy. She is now making it her mission to ensure that districts equip students to be leaders in Cyber Citizenship.  Dr. Salem has over 20 years of executive level experience in education and human capital development.  As part of her affiliation with large international organizations, she led major educational reform initiatives in the Middle East region. Her interest is concerned with improving leadership' decision making process through rigorous policy analysis combined with results-oriented public management methods such as strategic planning and program evaluation. While serving as the

Sheila Thelen talks about Spinning to Improve the Brain's Ability to Balance and Improve Cognitive Processes. This is episode 470 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Sheila Thelen, President of Vestibular Training Services and Master Rated Figure Skating Coach applies world-class vestibular training tools (patent pending) to improve the brain’s ability to balance and improve cognitive processes. In addition, Sheila speaks worldwide about using world-class athletic training tools to the general population.  Lots to learn today! Sheila is an awesome interview! You will love her energy! Thanks for listening! But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with them since 2013. Go to https://www.podbean.com/TLLK12 to get 1 month free of unli

Daniel Jackson - Work Less Teach More: How to be an effective teacher and live a life you love. This is episode 469 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Dan has been teaching since 2006 in Sydney, Australia. He has had many different roles including: classroom teacher, stage advisor, headteacher, deputy principal, and acting principal. He is currently an education consultant and presenter. Dan is the founder of TeachersPD, host of the Effective Teaching podcast, author of the number 1 best seller on Amazon - Work Less Teach More, a husband, and the father of two children. Lots to learn today! Thanks for listening! But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with them since 2013. Go to https://www.podbean.com/TLLK12 to get 1 month fre

Zander Sprague - EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward: How To Plan, Achieve, and Enjoy The Journey. This is episode 468 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Zander Sprague is the author of three books, including his most recent, EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward: Plan, Achieve and Enjoy the Journey.  He has a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Psychology from Pitzer College. He is a member of the National Speakers Association, American Counseling Association, and the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors. Zander loves speaking to audiences around the world. He is nicknamed the “God of Enthusiasm” because of his contagious energy and passion, he is a popular speaker, trainer, and podcast host. He is here today to help you plan, achieve, and enjoy the journey! Thanks for listening. But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open th

Scott Novis - the founder of Bravous - Helping Businesses Increase Retention By Facilitating Highly Dynamic Live & Virtual Video Game Events. This is episode 467 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. After spending decades in the video game industry, even working with Disney for a time, Scott is an expert on all things gaming and the best way to harness their power for good.  Awesome conversation! Great energy! Cool topic! Thanks for listening. But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with them since 2013. Go to https://www.podbean.com/TLLK12 to get 1 month free of unlimited hosting for your new podcast.  Don't forget to go to my other affiliate sponsor Boone's Titanium Rings at www.boonerings.com. When you order a ring use my c

Ran D. Anbar, MD, FAAP, is board certified in both pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics, offering hypnosis and counseling services at Center Point Medicine in La Jolla, California, and Syracuse, New York. Dr. Anbar is also a past president, fellow and approved consultant of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.  Dr. Anbar is a leader in clinical hypnosis, and his 25 years of experience have allowed him to successfully treat over 7,000 children. He also served as a professor of pediatrics and medicine and the director of pediatric pulmonology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, for 21 years. Dr. Anbar also worked as a guest editor and advisory editor for the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. His experience has offered him the opportunity to direct and co-direct more than 20 clinical workshops on the subject of pediatric hypnosis. Additionally, he has trained more than a thousand healthcare providers and lectured all over the world.  In addition to his teaching and lect

Dr. Roger Parrot - President - Belhaven University - A Christian Education, The College Debt Myth, And His Latest Book - Opportunity Leadership. This is episode 465 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. With me today is Dr. Roger Parrott, the president of Belhaven University - Jackson, Mississippi. He was named among the 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021 by The Education Magazine. As one of the longest serving college presidents in America, Dr. Parrott is a fountain of knowledge for Christian parents and business leaders alike. He is the author of The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders and he has a new book Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results released in February 2022. Thanks for listening. But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to start your own

Tyce Miller, CEO of MobileMind, The Modern Professional Learning Hub for Schools. This is episode 464 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Awesome conversation! With over twenty years of experience in the software industry, Tyce Miller’s career spans sales and sales leadership roles with companies such as SAS, IBM, and AirWatch(VMware).  While at AirWatch, he led the Education Division, where he discovered traditional professional development for teachers was falling short with the pace of change and complexity of new mobile and cloud technologies.  This led to the creation of MobileMind, The Modern Professional Learning Hub for Schools.  Tyce leads the company’s mission of providing personalized learning opportunities that empower educators to transform learning with technology, ensuring positive student outcomes. Thanks for listening. But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on

Lee Matthew Goldberg shares his thriller - Stalker Stalked. Awesome book! Incredible conversation! This is episode 463 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Lee Matthew Goldberg is the author of the novels THE ANCESTOR which you can hear us talk about on episode 325 of this podcast,  SLOW DOWN, THE MENTOR, THE DESIRE CARD, ORANGE CITY which you can hear us talk about on episode 363 and the Young Adult series RUNAWAY TRAIN and GRENADE BOUQUETS. His books are in various stages of development for film/TV. He has been published in multiple languages and nominated for the 2018 Prix du Polar. He is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of Fringe, dedicated to publishing fiction that’s outside-of-the-box. After graduating with an MFA from the New School, his writing has also appeared in The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Millions, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, LitReactor, Monkeybicycle, Fiction Writers Review, Cagibi, Necessary Fiction, Hypertext, If My Book, Past Ten, the anthology Dirty Boulevard, The Montreal R