Disrupt Education Podcast

Pam Roy describes herself as a Meaningful Education Advocate. She is a co-founder of the Viktor Frankl Institute of America and co-author of  The Inspiring Wisdom of Viktor Frankl: A 21-Day Reflection Book about Meaning ( coming out in August ). She writes an education blog for parents called Pam Roy Blog and co-hosts a podcast called Q-Ed UP with Ziz and Pam: Powerful conversations abou...

He was PSM-1 Certified as a 15 year old.  Jake Weinberg is now going into his senior year at Oak Park and River Forest High School. He taught middle school students SCRUM and is now a co-owner of On The Dock Designs .  He talks about his journey and how he would change education. Learn more at https://on-the-dock-design.square.site/

One of Dallas’ top custom suit tailors, speaker and social media marketer JC Scott in on #137 of Disrupt Education.  JC talks about his journey in education and entrepreneurship and how he would change things in the education system. Listen carefully as JC drops many valuable tips to become successful in life and learning.

He was named as one of 100 Most Influential Young Africans in 2019.  Julio Maria Muhorro is a driving force in bettering the lives of others in Mozambique and worldwide.  Peter Hostrawser had a chance to discuss his journey and how he helps hundreds of people find their life, business, and career fulfillment.

Tray-Sean Ben Salmi aka I'm That KID is not your average 15yr old. Tray-Sean Ben Salmi is a 15yr old Amazon #1 Best Seller & Award Winning Author, Stock & Shares Trader, Property Mentor & Investor, Award winning Public Speaker (Virgin, The Beat You Expo 15,000 attendees) and Child Advocate. Sponsored by Luster Products. He speaks about his educational path and his passion of turning le...

Jamal Maatuka is the Curriculum Advisory Chair of TheBlackTeacher.com .  He is also a father, husband, activist, coach, mentor, educator, lifelong learner and a CTE teacher at Champaign Central High School in Champaign, Illinois.   Head to Disrupt Education for more!

Christopher C. King, MPA, MBA is an activist entrepreneur, educator, and consultant recognized by Black Enterprise, Village Capital, the DC Mayor's Office of Greater Economic Opportunity, the National Institute of Health, and the Howard University Trustees for impact and innovation achievements.   Learn more about Christopher at www.king-talks.com Learn more about Disrupt Education  #dis...

This episode features international educational professional and cultural trainer Jordyn Hawkins-Rippie.  A Fulbright Scholar and higher edcation enthusiast, Jordyn talks about the international landscape in education.  Check Jordyn out on IG @Jordyn_HR Learn more at www.disrupteducation.co

In this episode we interview Billy Bross.  Billy left a promising career in the renewable energy industry to go full-time on a side project he had been quietly working on -- an online home beer brewing school. Other course creators started asking Billy for help, and he’s now sold online courses in over 50 different niches, generating millions of dollars in revenue for his clients. He is passi...

It must be a struggle to be an elementary school P.E. Teacher during the pandemic... right?  With a few adjustments and some learning of technology, we speak with Brad Clark who has found a way to engage with his elementary P.E. students.  Brad is a Physical Education teacher at Forest Road Elementary School in La Grange Park, Illinois.  He shares his journey to becoming an educator...

Devon Alexander was born and raised in the Northwest suburban area of Chicago, Illinois. Given his lived experience of race within American society and the American educational system, it’s fitting that Devon grew up in the suburban Chicagoland area immortalized in John Hughes films like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club, and Sixteen Candles. Devon came of age as a young male of color i...

Blake Boles is the founder and director of Unschool Adventures and the author of Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?, The Art of Self-Directed Learning, Better Than College, and College Without High School. He hosts the Off-Trail Learning podcast and has delivered over 75 presentations for education conferences, alternative schools, and parent groups. Blake and his work have appeared on...

Brando Fermi Crawford talks about the Acting For A Cause movement raising money for families affected by COVID-19.  Award wining actors such as Florence Pugh, Auli'i Cravalho, Alex Wolff, Justice Smith, Jessica Frances Dukes, Odessa Young, Jessica Carlson, Sarah Ramos and many more to come read a script every Friday live at 4PM CST all for helping out others.   Check out www.actingforaca...

We interview Elisabeth Bostwick on this episode of Disrupt Education.  Elisabeth is a multi-award-winning educator who is passionate about creating the conditions to spark curiosity and unleash creativity to empower learning. She is the author of Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation and co-author of Education Write Now, Volume II: Top Strategies for Improving Relationships and Cu...

Corne' van Straten and Jeremy Chevallier of Crash.co speak about their educational pasts and how Crash.co is changing the game from paper awards and diplomas to real value based credentials.  Take a look at Crash.co for more on this excellent tool to enhance your job hunt! Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education.  ● Website https://www.disrupteduc...

Insomniac Studios is on the Podcast today with Owner / Producer Marlon King @nsomniacstudios along with Brian Sykes @7Metrix1 and two artists/interns Sam Geralds @mixedbyunstable and Gabrielle Malone @lotus_flies .   Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education. ● Website https://www.disrupteducation.co ● Email phostrawser@gmail.com ● Instagram ht...

Northern Illinois University Senior, Professional Photographer, Model and being involved in the fashion industry is a lot for Alina Gofman to juggle.  Add being from the Ukraine and moving from Brooklyn to Chicago, she has quite the unique path in education.  Alina tells about her journey in education along with the trials and tribulations along the way.  Learn more about Alina Gofman on Instagram...

D'zaire (pronounced DESIRE) traveled to Miami and teamed up with another artist as a 16 year old to compete in a rap contest.  He won it.  He hasn't stopped since.  On this episode, D'zaire shares that experience and connects it with his learning journey.   Check out more from D'zaire on Instagram @dzaire_ Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called...

We chat with the Co-Founder of Guide and lead Guide at Alpha, Mike Yates.  Mike shares his insight on new ways to do education and the entrepreneur look in learning.  He also discusses his upcoming TEDx talk.  Find out more at www.linkedin.com/in/mike-yates/  See Mike's TEDx talk at https://youtu.be/t2-RvClIZdE  Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a pod...

Known as the "Educational Pyromaniac," Marc Isseks lights fires under educators who work; setting fire to systemic conventions that do not.  Marc is a building administrator at a 7-12 public school on Long Island, New York and author of Forward Fast: Making Sense of Education in an Era of Rapid Change.  For nearly 25 years, Marc has served as a teacher, staff developer, content specialis...

Dagmar Kauffman founded On Balance Parenting to support parents in raising joyful, competent and resilient children who live whole-hearted and balanced lives.  Dagmar shares her educational journey as well as ways she provides parenting resources, speaking engagements and Heart Talk Conversation Series.   Check out more at www.onbalanceparenting.org Twitter: BalanceParentg Facebook: OnBa...

Sam Long (he/him) and River Suh (they/them or he/him) are science teachers in Colorado and San Francisco respectively.  They have a unique focus on gender-inclusive biology content. This means teaching topics like genetics, reproduction, and evolution in ways that affirm rather than omit or marginalize LGBTQ+ identities. The are a part of a group with one other trans science teacher who have...

In this episode, we speak with Praxis content strategist Lolita Allgyer.  Lolita takes us through her traditional educational and homeschool paths and on to Praxis first as a student there and now as a team member.  She shares her unique experiences and what she would do to help individuals learn. Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education....

In this episode, we speak with Mary Blankemeier.  Mary runs track for the University of Virginia and is also the Co-founder and CEO of Run Charlottesville.  She talks about her path as a Division 1 athlete and running a non-profit running organization.  Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education. ● Website https://www.disrupteducation....

In this episode, we speak with Coach Pabon.  Coach Pabon has seen it all!  From being in the military to education to the corporate world, Pabon has always coached people to be better.  He brings his lens on education and life in this interview.   Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education. ● Website https://www.disrupteducation.c...