Thinking Difference

In today’s episode, we sit down with Tom Driscoll, CEO of EdTech Teacher, author, and national keynote speaker, to explore how education can embrace innovation and create learning experiences that are engaging, authentic, and future-ready. Tom shares how approaches like gamification, mastery-based feedback, and skills-based credentialing open new pathways for students to grow with confidence and a...

In today's episode, we sit down with Shawn McCusker, Senior Manager at the Bill & Rights Institute and former Senior Director of Professional Learning at EdTechTeacher, to talk about what it really means to prepare students for active citizenship in an AI-driven world. From questioning technology to embracing experiential learning, Shawn shares how civic education and AI education both build t...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Ryan Seely, a former school counselor turned Partner of Industry, to talk about what it really means to prepare students for life after high school. From soft skills to welding certifications, Ryan shares how the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus is helping students take meaningful steps toward both college and career. Together, we explore the role of community pa...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Wendy Merchant, founder and executive director of STEM Blazers, to discuss the importance of representation and inclusion for women in the STEM world. Wendy shares her journey from mechanical consulting engineer to leading an organization dedicated to inspiring young women to enter the STEM fields. Together, we dive deep into the challenges women face, the powe...

Ep. 1 — Reimagining Education with Kellie Lauth  We’re kicking off our brand-new podcast series with a powerhouse guest: Kellie Lauth, CEO of MindSpark Learning! In this inaugural episode, Kellie unpacks how we can flip the script in education by challenging outdated norms, championing educators, and building resilient systems that adapt—not react.   In this episode:  Why teachers matter more than...