Digical Education

Jim Knight is a life-long educator who has been a teacher, coach, union leader, and school founder. In this episode he shares a story that caused him to look behind the behavior.

Jacob Kantor has become a great friend and we chat it up after his attendance at ASU+GSV, which I had never heard of until he shared it with me. Check it out: https://www.asugsvsummit.com/ And I thought I'd publish it on his birthday. Happy Birthday Jacob!!!

Luciano Cid is a former classroom teacher who is now a Professor of Education at Biola University. In this episode he shares about his education in moving from Argentina to the US, his early years in the classroom, and what he has discovered in the two decades since he started.

Mitch Weathers is CEO/Founder of Organized Binder ( https://organizedbinder.com/ ), has been a classroom teacher, and is currently an online teacher. In this conversation Mitch shares his story, the work of Organized Binder, the importance of practicing Executive Functioning skills in the development of learning, and how an physical paper product can help students innovate, create, and be curious.

Evan Willis is a pastor and educational researcher who shares what he has discovered through his work and research and how that is impacting who he is.

I had the opportunity to meet a long-time educator and school leader, Becky Midboe, in Northwest Washington. We got to talking about the podcast, how she shares it with others, and the things she's learned from it. This podcast is some of her reflections from those learnings. Enjoy!

This is our monthly conversation with an educator as we hear their stories as inspired by my friend Dennis Eastman. This month's conversation is with Samantha Navarro of New Millennium Secondary School.

Dr. Doron Zinger is Director of CalTeach Science and Math Program at UC Irvine and has been a teacher and administrator. In this conversation we begin to scratch the surface of what Ungrading is, why it makes a difference in the learning community, and how to get started in thinking different about our work.

In this conversation, I get to talk to Andrew Campanella about National School Choice Week, and how to "Celebrate Schools and Engage Parents" as we support and develop educational opportunities for each student that best meets their needs, hopes, and dreams. Andrew Campanella is the president of National School Choice Week , the largest public awareness effort in the U.S. focusing on opportunity i...

Aleishia Lewis is an educational and school leader in England who shares a story about a conversation with her son in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder and how that pushed her work further and deeper in her context.

Doron Zinger is Director of CalTeach Science and Math Program at UC Irvine's School of Education. 

Dr. Rob Loe has been on the podcast before, but this is the first time since his move to Australia. Rob is a Senior Fellow at Chartered College of Teaching and the Relationships Foundation, Founder of Relational Schools, and now Executive Officer at Christian Schools Australia.

Jessica DeWit shares a connection from Season 1 about leading with curiosity to Season 2 and what happens with Coach Nate.

In this podcast we talk about Justin's book "The Inclusive Mindset" and his work around the country. Justin Jones-Fosu is a full-time husband and daddy who also happens to be an international speaker, young-award winning entrepreneur, and author. He is the President/Chief Inspirational Officer of Justin Inspires International, LLC ( www.justininspires.com ) where he speaks 50-60 times a year for p...

My friend Drew Snelgrove shares some of what he's discovered about mentoring in his coaching career that resonates with the show.

Ginger Merritt-Paul started her education career in the juvenile corrections system and traces her story to more traditional schools and now as principal of a PBL school. I think you'll enjoy hearing her reflections on authenticity and choosing joy in the work.

This is a return to the short series conversation with friends on Leadership Lessons we've taken from the show Ted Lasso. My great friend, Lynn Swaner, shares a quick take from Season 1 that most people would have missed.

This summer I had the opportunity to read "A Church Called Tov" that challenges us to rethink leadership, power, and the creation of culture in churches. What I didn't realize at the time was that a college classmate and fellow educator, Laura Barringer, was the coauthor. Therefore, in this conversation I wanted to delve into a conversation with Laura about where this book came from, what she lear...

Mike Chen is an incredible friend, selfless educator, and servant-leader, but in this episode he shares about an encounter with a former student that reminded him that learning success and joy can coexist in a classroom and a school. Check out Mike's work as leader of Pacific Bay Christian School: https://www.pacbay.org/

Adam Carter is Executive Director of Marshall Street Initiatives ( https://www.marshall.org/who-we-are/ ) and has been Chief Academic Officer, Professional Development Director, and English Teacher at Summit Public Schools. In this episode, Adam and I talk about his experiences as a young teacher and what led him to being part of a start-up charter school like Summit, but then we reflect on lesson...

Dan Daly is a Special Education teacher in Chicago, a former student of mine, and a great friend. Dan shares a number of anecdotes about how he has changed because of his work. At one point, Dan states, "Just Show Up" which sums up who he is as a person and why he has been committed to this work and school for the past 9 years.

We enter a new school year, and I am going to do a monthly series with friends entitled "Becoming More Human." This series was inspired by my first guest, Dennis Eastman, when we were having a conversation about how interactions with certain students made a difference in our life making us better professionals, but more importantly more fully human. We do our work as educators to make a difference...

Had a great conversation with Athletic Director Matt Coleman in this continued short series on "Lessons from Lasso" as the 2nd season begins. Matt points through a number of anecdotes how Ted engages with the person before the work.

As we get closer to the Season 2 premier of "Ted Lass," I continue to ask old and new friends in education about a Leadership Lesson they derived from watching the show.  In today's conversation, my new friend Katie Ahmadzai shares about what she learned personally and professionally from Ted's interaction with Sam and why it is good to be a goldfish!

Ben Dykhouse, principal of Ontario Christian High School shares wisdom he took from Season 1 of "Ted Lasso" as he seeks to make the work personal and not to take it personally.