Disrupt Education Podcast

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...

In this episode, we speak with the founder of Trade Tools and entrepreneur, Luke Allington.  Luke is a non-traditional student who is bypassing higher education to begin a run at starting a business.  He is also the first PSM-1 High School Certified student in the nation. Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education. ● Website https://www.dis...

On this episode of Disrupt Education, we interview the VP of Strategic Operations at HealthCare.com, Brandon Huang.  Brandon shares his educational journey from California to Cornell.  Along the way he talks about his competitiveness, mentoring, applied learning and more.   Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education. ● Website https://...

In this episode, we interview the innovative eduator, Mr. Craig Podolski.  Mr. "Podo" is a middle school English teacher in the Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102 located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.  Craig created an authentic opportunity for students to participate in service learning during the last day of school: Volunteer Day 2019. Students and teachers served one of the more than 1...

On this episode of Disrupt Education we interview Christopher Ray.  Christopher Ray is a professional photographer while finishing his senior year in high school.  His specialty is photographing abandoned buildings.  He tells his journey to becoming a professional.  Check out his work on Instagram @crayzy.photography.  Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host o...

On this episode of Disrupt Education we interview Jason Gant and Jawaan Jackson.  These two business partners had very different paths in education yet ended up creating a top notch business called Every Single Day 365 Dog Training.  Hear both their journeys to running a successful business and what suggestions they have for young people interested in business. Learn more about Jason and...

On this episode of Disrupt Education we interview Christopher Rim.  Christopher is the Founder and CEO of Command Education. He has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, PEOPLE Magazine’s “Heroes Among Us,” Luce’s Young Global Leaders, and President Obama’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He previously worked at Facebook on their education team to help build inspirED in partnership with the Yale...

Breshawn Wilkerson is seeking to make positive changes in the two communities he grew up in.  As a preacher, hooper, and community organizer, Breshawn is using all his skills to share the Good Word while helping connect learning in the west side of Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois.   Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education. ● Website https...

In this episode, we speak with Real Rap With Reynolds... C.J. Reynolds.  Mr. Reynolds is a high school Literature teacher and public speaker in West Philadelphia. Reynolds uses "real rap" to share teaching tips and strategies and to give an authentic look at what it means to be a teacher in inner city Philadelphia.  Now an teacher, author, speakers, motivator, innovator... the list goes...

The International Mansion of Education and Innovation is set to open September 2019 in Oak Park, Illinois.  We talk with founders Maria Emilia Fermi and Brando Fermi Crawford about how this school is posed to change education for the better.  They take us through the process of founding the International Mansion to offerings and innovative practices. Learn more at www.internationalmansio...

 On this episode of Disrupt Education, we speak with one of the most passionate people fighting for positive change in Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods.  Anthony Clark is a fighter for change and equality for all people.  Anthony is many things including a community activist, a Congressional candidate, an entrepreneur, an a veteran of the Air Force.  In this episode, he sp...

From being homeschooled and on to Praxis, we talk to Emony Anderson and Randi Hill.  These two young professionals are making moves faster than their peers in the business world.  They share their journey and their hints to making bigger moves at a younger age.  Check them out at www.randalynhill.com and www.emonyanderson.com Follow the Disrupt Education journey at www.disrupteducat...