What the World Needs Now

In this episode, we talk with Trevor Todd, a 3rd grade teacher from Wilmington, North Carolina about his AMAZING collection of Bow Ties. We also talk about why teaching with your hair on fire is important, but also how you need to have a fire extinguisher on What the World Needs Now!! Huge thanks to Harmony Academy, from National University, for empowering Tom and Josh to continue sharing the insp...

In this episode of 'What the World Needs Now', hosts Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe speak with Allie Robb, a two-time Teacher of the Year and current Dean of Academics at Sonoran Science Academy. Allie shares her journey into education, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and empathy in teaching. She discusses her teaching philosophy, the significance of empowering students, and the...

In this episode of "What the World Needs Now", Josh and Tom talk with Dr. Joe Mtika, founder of Norfolk Schools in Malawi,  about how he persevered through MANY difficult trials and tribulations while trying to create his vision of an American Education in Africa. Dr. Joe shares how he established, and then leveraged community relationships to establish a college prep school for students...

In this episode of "What the World Needs Now" sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University, Tom and Josh talk with Anderson Manuel, about his journey in education, emphasizing the importance of finding one's purpose, building relationships with students, and the need for compassion in teaching as well as how AI can enhance the teaching experience. This episode highlights th...

In this episode, from the "What the World Needs Now" vault, Josh and Tom learn from Kathryn Starke, a Reading Specialist,  about how she inspired her students to love reading and how she continues to inspire students from all over the country to #Tackle Reading!  This year Kathryn's company, Creative MindsPublications, is celebrating 20 years!  (Recorded 2021) Huge thanks to Harmony...

On this episode of What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe, sponsored by Harmony Academy, from National University, Connie Michael shares her journey in education, highlighting her experiences teaching at Crow Agency Public School and her innovative teaching methods that incorporate community resources and student interests. She discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-...

This episode takes Tom and Josh to Minnesota (virtually), to talk with Fletcher Nelson (a.k.a.- thirdgradeswag on YouTube) about how educators need to share what they know and the importance of finding a genuine mentor early in your teaching career! Huge thanks to Harmony Academy, from National University, for empowering Tom and Josh to continue sharing the inspirational stories from educators all...

In this episode, hosts Josh Monroe and Tom Whisinnand reflect on their summer experiences and discuss the importance of setting up a successful school year. They emphasize the need to support the whole child, balancing academic demands with emotional needs, and share innovative teaching strategies for the new year. The conversation also touches on the pressures teachers face and the importance of...

Welcome to What the World Needs Now sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University.  In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk about the last semester of What the World Needs Now and what each guest taught them about educational greatness!  Huge thanks to Harmony Academy, from National University, for empowering Tom and Josh to continue sharing the inspirational stories from educa...

Tom and Josh continue to ask some of the worlds most inspirational teachers on  "What the World Needs Now," Sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University. In this episode, Dr. Woodrow Price, a truly inspirational educator and author, shares some of his motivational journey and talks about a number of ways he puts relationships, those of students and the greater community, at the...

Welcome to What the World Needs Now sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University. In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Lucy, an amazing and inspirational learning support specialist in the pre school special education space.  In her spare time, Lucy creates inspirational social media content that challenges the status quo of education under the handle "Thealterner...

This was the VERY FIRST INTERVIEW of What the World Needs Now. In this episode of What the World Needs Now, Josh and Tom discuss educational issues with Award Winning Educator and Author, Paul Solarz! Huge thanks to Harmony Academy, from National University, for empowering Tom and Josh to continue sharing the inspirational stories from educators all around the world. https://harmony-academy.org/

On this episode of "What the World Needs Now," sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University, Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Dr. Deb Bergeron,  the deputy director for community engagement and innovation at the National Head Start Association. Dr. Bergeron shares the power of authentically involving the community in the educational process. Dr. Bergeron has served in a...

In this episode, Tom and Josh talk to the Nebraska State Teacher of the year for 2023! Renee Jones is a secondary Language Arts Teacher who believes in "WORKING WITH" students and expanding restorative care to better serve BOTH students and teachers. If you are enjoying What the World Needs Now, please like, share, subscribe and be sure to spread the word about the positives happening in...

In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Olivia Leone,  an inspirational 5th grade teacher who has taught all over New York and now teaches in New Jersey. Olivia is a member of the Harmony Academy Educator Advisory Group and is a staunch advocate for providing students with strategies to grow both the academic and emotional skills they need to reach their full potential.  Huge than...

Tom and Josh continue their journey of discovering inspirational teachers from around the world by interviewing Hari Krishna Patcharu, an AMAZING teacher from India. He tells us about how he has inspired and continued to educate his entire region of India through the Covid-19 pandemic!!  Hari has continued to connect his students with teachers from around the globe and was a 2021 Fulbright Teacher...

In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Emily Gasca, an assistant director for multilingual learners, from Chicago, and a member of the Harmony Academy Educator Advisory Group. Ms. Gasca shares the importance and power of being curious when building relationships with both students and the adults in their lives. Ms. Gasca also talks about the importance of providing students with...

On this episode, Josh and Tom visit with Dr. Patrick Kiernan, National Keynote Speaker, Executive Directer and Superintendent of Brookeffield  Shcools. His belief in "Meaningful Coincidences" and the power of relationships has made a HUGE impact on the entire culture of Brookefield Schools. Huge thanks to Harmony Academy, from National University, for empowering Tom and Josh to continue...

Welcome to What the World Needs Now sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University! In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Kara Burnett, an amazing educator from Connecticut, about how she stays inspired and is purposeful about being sure each student feels seen, heard and valued. Kara is also a member of the Harmony Educator Advisory Group and presents at conferences abou...

In this episode, Tom and Josh interview a Multi Award Winning English Language(EL) teacher from Massachusetts and Author of "Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education". Jessica Landers is on a mission to reimagine what  English Language education means in today's world. The conversation covers stories of immigrant students fro...

In this episode of "What the World Needs Now" sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University. Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Lee Perez, Autumn Rivera and Ramon Benavides Jr, an inspirational group of Latinx educators who share their personal connections to immigrant students and talk about a chapter they co authored in "Hispanic Perspectives on student support and c...

In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Megg Thompson, a behavioral consultant, family coach and presenter about the importance of restructuring classroom management away from fear-based systems, such as clip charts, tokens, and stickers.  Hopefully “What the World Needs Now” is helping you to sustain your inspiration as we journey through this school year. If it is, go ahead and hit that subscrib...

In this episode of "What the World Needs Now", Tom and Josh talk with Melissa Mule, a special education language arts teacher and member of the Harmony Academy Educator Advisory  Group. Melissa shares the importance of connecting with students around things that are important to them. We also discus how she seeks to surround herself with positive people. Huge thanks to Harmony Academy, f...

Tom and Josh continue to interview some of the MOST Inspirational Teachers in the World about "What the World Needs Now"! In this episode, they talk with Brooke Rogers (a.k.a- That New Teacher on Instagram and YouTube) about how she has maintained her positivity for education while being a NEW Teacher AND teaching through a pandemic!  If you like what you learn, please "Like, Follow...

Welcome to What the World Needs Now sponsored by National University’s Harmony Academy. In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with multi award winning teacher and author, Doctor Melissa Collins, about the power of inspirational learning activities, the importance of finding mentors in your teacher leadership journey and her amazing collaboration with Michael Dunlea that transformed b...