EdTech Elevated

AI is moving quickly into schools, and reactions range from cautious to enthusiastic. What does it mean to teach AI before it teaches us? In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Lisa March, president and founder of Partner in Publishing, sits down with Jeff Riley, Executive Director of Day of AI, to explore how schools can approach artificial intelligence with intention and responsibility.  Jeff...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Lisa March, President and Founder of Partner in Publishing, sits down with Kim Canning, Vice President of University Partnerships at Kaplan, for a timely conversation about access, affordability, and what it really means to be student-centered in admissions preparation. Kim shares how Kaplan's mission of leveling the playing field through access shows up in...

What if the most powerful chemistry lessons were the ones students couldn't see, but could feel in their everyday lives? In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Elaine Villanueva Bernal, Ph. D. Chemist of the University of California, Long Beach, is joined by Dr. Ashley Evanoski-Cole, Ph. D. Chemist of Westfield State University, who believes that tiny, invisible interactions can spark big learni...

Chemistry can feel like an intimidating subject for college students. So, how do chemistry professors make their courses feel designed for every learner?  In this episode of EdTech Elevated, PIP's president and founder, Lisa March, sits down with Dr. Amy Burkert, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives and chemistry professor of Carnegie Mellon University. Together with the REAL CHEM team, sh...

Chemistry sticks when students can feel it. So, how do we make the subject truly tangible?  In this episode of EdTech Elevated, PIP's president and founder, Lisa March, sits down with Dr. Gizelle Sherwood, a passionate chemistry educator and innovator at Carnegie Mellon University. With 17 years of teaching experience and her current role as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Chemistry, Dr. Sher...

What if students graduated seeing themselves as future CEOs, not just future employees?  In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Partner in Publishing (PIP) President and Founder Lisa March sits down with Alfredo Mathew III, founder and CEO of SPCC.1 and co-founder of ESO Ventures, to explore how schools can better prepare students to thrive in the real-world economy. From developing an entrepreneuria...

Both can be true: AI is the new frontier—and in business, humans connect with humans.  In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Partner in Publishing (PIP) President and Founder Lisa March and CEO Kevin O'Sullivan pull back the curtain on what it takes to build a company from the ground up. From finding your niche and getting your business off the ground to helping others do the same (as true partners)...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Partner in Publishing (PIP) President and Founder, Lisa March, sits down with CEO Kevin O'Sullivan for a candid conversation that goes back to where it all began. Together, they reflect on how PIP started with relationships, reputation, and insider knowledge (and inside jokes), and how those early priorities shaped the company's values and growth over the last s...

What happens when marketing leads with empathy, deep listening, and a genuine commitment to student outcomes? In this episode, Lisa March sits down with Nicole Dingley, VP of Marketing at Ad Astra, to explore how customer advocacy can fuel pipeline growth, shape marketing efforts, and build lasting partnerships in higher ed. From uncovering real challenges facing institutions to translating those...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Lisa March sits down with Mike Hale, Ph. D., Chief Learning Officer at VitalSource, to explore the evolving role of AI in education. Mike shares how VitalSource is leveraging AI to accelerate learning, support faculty, and scale evidence-based practices grounded in learning science. From intelligent tutoring systems to real-time decision-making data, he explains...

https://www.nu.edu/ In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Lisa March speaks with Dr. Federica Fornaciari, Academic Program Director at National University, about the ethical implications of AI in education. Dr. Fornaciari explains how AI tools not only solve problems but often redefine them, shifting the focus from critical thinking and creativity to engagement metrics and measurable outcomes. She h...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Jeff Rucker, Vice President of Content Marketing at Partner in Publishing, sits down with Lindsay Semevolos, a video content strategist and senior project manager, and Renée Kennedy, a video marketing strategist at PIP, to discuss the power of video in EdTech. They explore the evolution of video production, from tutorials and testimonials to high-profile video s...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Lisa March, President and Founder of Partner in Publishing, sits down with Leigh Newsome, Partner at Hoola Hoop and adjunct professor at NYU. They discuss how EdTech companies can navigate the complexities of technology leadership and scale successfully. Leigh shares his journey from Silicon Valley engineer to CEO and advisor, offering valuable insights on optim...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Lisa March, President and Founder of Partner in Publishing, interviews Jonathan Abrams, Managing Director and Senior Search Partner, to discuss current trends and challenges in the EdTech hiring landscape. They explore the post-COVID shift in funding, emphasizing the need for mission-critical solutions for companies to thrive. Jonathan shares insights on effecti...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Allison Langley speaks with Marsha Gordon and MJ O'Leary, co-founders of SHATTR, a network and immersive leadership experience designed to support and elevate women into executive roles. They discuss the unique challenges and systemic barriers women face in leadership, introducing SHATTR's approach, which combines skill-building, mentorship, and a strong co...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Dr. Mike Moore interviews Allison Langley, a marketing manager and content strategist at Partner in Publishing. They discuss the importance of aligning sales and marketing teams to drive business growth, emphasizing clear communication and shared goals. Allison draws from her background in content strategy and the investment industry to highlight how breaki...

In this episode of the EdTech Elevated, host Dr. Mike Moore interviews Dr. Brad Piazza, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Waukesha County Technical College. Dr. Piazza discusses WCTC's transition to an 8-week academic calendar, which has led to improved student completion rates. He also shares how WCTC is leveraging educational technology and data analytics to make data-driven deci...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Dr. Mike Moore engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jonathan Gyurko, President and Founder of the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), about the transformative power of quality teaching in higher education. Dr. Gyurko underscores the critical need for a national movement focused on enhancing teaching practices, highlighting that while...

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, guest host Dr. Mike Moore chats with J.T. Allen, Founder, President, and CEO of myFootpath, a leading EdTech company that is redefining higher education. J.T., who originally co-founded the company with his mother, reveals how myFootpath is tackling the challenge of re-engaging the 50 million Americans with some college experience but an incomplete degree. Addit...

Join Mike Moore, seasoned Academic Researcher and Senior Project Manager at Partner in Publishing, as he sits down with Lisa March, the visionary Founder and President of the company. In this enlightening episode, they tackle the complexities of marketing in the EdTech sphere and dissect the critical components of an effective go-to-market strategy. Lisa delves into the crucial need to integrate s...