Amplifying Optimism in Education

Alex Inman has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, school technology director and leader in the field of education. In this episode of Amplifying Optimism in Education, we get into the trenches of what it is like for school and district leaders around the country who are rapidly trying to roll out technology programs to accommodate Online Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We ho...

This week we bring you an energizing and engaging conversation with Dr. Karla Manning! Dr. Manning is a professor, entrepreneur, film maker, consultant, podcaster and leader in the diversity & equity space. Check out the Amplifying Optimism in Education to learn more about our conversation with Dr. Manning and listen to Episode 6 of the podcast!  Blog Post about this episode with Dr. Karl...

In this episode we talk with Danna Thomas, who is the founder of the Happy Teacher Revolution is a Baltimore-born, international movement with the mission to support the mental health and wellness of teachers through community support groups and teacher training! Curious? Danna's energy is electric and you'll learn, laugh and have a blast enjoying our conversation! Interested in reading a bit more...

In this episode we interview Michelle Korenfeld who is an international educator, author and artist based in Israel. She teaches educators how to bring learning to life with creativity and interdisciplinary art! Michelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-korenfeld-03a54aaa/ Michelle's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Children-Like-Animals-World-ebook/dp/B01874RT72/ref=sr_1_1?ie...

In this episode we talk with Jen Lara about how powerful coaching skills can be incorporated into teaching (and life through self-coaching). Jen co-created a coaching certification program, Engagement Coaching, open to anyway with a special focus for teachers. A number of public school systems, for example, in Maryland have trained cohorts of teachers through Jen's program as coaches and the resul...

In this episode we interview Nicole Weston, Director of Admissions and Outreach at Templeton Academy in Washington, DC. Nicole discusses her innovative approach to student development through positive psychology as well as her experience and approach as an educator as a high school psychology teacher. Learn more about Nicole:  Episode Blog Post: www.amplifyingoptimism.com/blog/oum9alz1gg...

Allison is a Founding Member of the Capital Experience Lab in Washington, DC. In this episode Allison shares her experience education students in Washington, DC through her work with Project Based Learning, Social Emotional & Identity Learning, Community Based Learning and Parent Engagement.