Disrupt Education Podcast

Eddie Hartmann started working at age 14.  His educational journey is definitely not typical.  Eddie shares his pivots in traditional systems and beyond in this podcast.  Now beginning his career in Cyber Security, Eddie offers his take on how schools can provide more options to youth before they graduate. The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcas...

Andrew Groves had a choice after high school to follow the path of baseball or choose college AND baseball.  He chose the college degree before the MLB.  Andrew shares his story growing up in a small town in Indiana and attending the same high school as host Peter Hostrawser (John Glenn High School). The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #...

Craig Randall's experience as a school counselor, coach, teacher, and principal in schools across the world has led him to develop a model of teacher observation focused on building trusting relationships that spark teaching and learning growth.  He discusses his journey and the book Trust Based Observations - Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth. Learn more at www.trustbased.com The Disru...

Roger Osorio shares his journey of learning and coaching on Disrupt Education.  Roger helps people who want more from life or want to reinvent themselves by unleashing them to define and pursue their unique version of success. He empowers people to own who they are and where they are in their journey so that they can take the meaningful and strategic steps to go from where they are to where t...

Jonaed Iqbal is the founder of NoDegree.com.  For job seekers who are seeking employment or looking to transition, NoDegree provides customized career strategy assistance.  Jonaed talks about his educational path and how he is helping people become the best versions of themselves.     Learn more at www. NoDegree.com The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The Ed...

On this episode, Michaela Foster Marsh is our guest. Michaela is author of the book Starchild, a memoir about Michaela’s life with her adopted brother Frankie and Michaela’s journey to learn more about Frankie after his tragic death by finding his birth family in Uganda. We talk about human centered education and building and learning from schools in Uganda.   Check out more at www.starchildc...

Joel Bein is the Business Development lead, CX and Content at Crash.  From being an educator to launching people on the job hunt with the innovative Crash platform.  Crash helps job seekers find the best roles and win the job hunt with beautiful video pitches and skills profiles instead of boring resumes and cover letters.   Check out more at Crash.co The Disrupt Education Podcast i...

Karl Millsom was not a great student in school... now he teaches teachers.  He is also the founder of the #RebelTeacherNetwork.  Follow his educational journey and the future of the Rebel Teacher Network on the podcast. The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below eLearning Partners Need help star...

Jody Aberdeen's path to being a ghostwriter was definitely not a linear path.  Peter Hostrawser interviews Jody about his educational path and journey to becoming a ghostwriter.  Jody also shares some great advice for young creatives and writers. The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below eLearn...

An amazing new innovative school is launching in the Fall of 2021.  The New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) will open its doors and start a new era of innovative education.  Peter Hostrawser had a chance to speak with NEIA's Founding Head of School Tom Woelper and NEIAs Innovation Advisor and Trustee Matt Kressy.   Learn more at https://www.neiacademy.org/ The Disrupt Education Po...

Emmanuel Thompson (ET) the 18 year old CEO of Strength Together talks about his experiences in education and building coding skills.  ET is self taught and building amazing programs to help others while taking some college courses and winning pitch competitions.   Learn more at www.disrupteducation.co Head to HallPass Education to find more opportunities to level up your life.

Seelan Karthi speaks with us from Malaysia about Design Thinking in education.  Hear Seelan's thoughts and efforts to break down barriers in education and bring curiosity, problem solving and more to youth.   The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below eLearning Partners Need help starting your e...

Natasha Price is an Oakland-based product designer with a background in visual design and management experience. Specializing in rapid prototyping, organized and thorough UX research, and branding. She is interested in immersive world-building through digital products, visual art, music, interactive art spaces, cartoons, and video games. Currently she is the Product Designer with District 0. ...

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...