Disrupt Education Podcast

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...

 With Episode 11 guest Danny Cola, Peter Hostrawser takes a look back at the second 10 Disrupt Education videos and discuss common themes of ways guests suggest how education can and should be improved.      Episode 11 - Donny & The Machine https://youtu.be/ssHr0KGAHFg   Episode 12 - Stephen Jackson https://youtu.be/4Rrr8575Dac   Episode 13 - Luke Gawne https://youtu.be/ZT14rAPouTI   Episode 1...

Darius Grissom has pivoted though his educational journey.  He landed on Mind Over Tutors.  Find out how Darius has been working at changing education since the 90s and what is next for this educational entrepreneur.  Learn more at www.mindovertutors.org Follow the Disrupt Education journey at www.disrupteducation.co Instagram @disrupteducation Facebook @disrupteducation1 Twitter @p...

We take a look back to the beginning of our Disrupt Education journey.  Peter Hostrawser and guest Daniel Bevan review each of the first 10 episodes and find common themes among them.  A clear view of how education needs to change is discovered.    Follow the Disrupt Education journey at  www.disrupteducation.co  Instagram @disrupteducation  Facebook @disrupteducation1  Twitter @peterhostrawser 

Isaac Morehouse knows that careers aren't found, they're made.  Isaac is the founder of Praxis and CEO of Crash, a career launch platform built around the idea that you don't need credentials to launch an awesome career.  At Crash, Isaac and his team lead Career Crashers to discover their talents and key personality traits, build marketable project portfolios, and leverage the Crash netw...

Iowa Big is a game changer when it comes to high school.  The school is build around one mission... to unleash student potential.  We meet with Co-founder Trace Pickering and Media Intern and Iowa Big Graduate Kyle Kazimour and talk about this monumental paradigm shift in education. Learn more at www.iowabig.org Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Dis...

 The importance of tangible learning outcomes is important to Udit Agarwal and Desmond Martin of NextWaveSTEM.  We sit down with the CEO (Udit) and Program Coordinator (Desmond) or NextWaveSTEM and talk about the future of education and technology.  Learn more at www.nextwavestem.com   Follow the journey at www.disrupteducation.co  Instagram @disrupteducation  Faceboo...

After stepping down as one of the youngest Vice Presidents for Home Depot at age 29, she became a college professor teaching personal branding and social media marketing.  Audrey is currently a Professor at Forbes Business School and Robert Morris University. She loves applying the classroom concepts in real life applications and helping students learn.  Learn more about her at www.audre...

Data collection is more than just a student number with UpMetrics.   We interview Vinay Mullick, UpMetrics Executive Director of the Midwest Region.  Vinay discusses his path through education to land at a startup.  For more information on Up Metrics visit www.upmetrics.com   Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education. ● Webs...

Co-founder of BitsBox, Aidan Chopra, talks about the importance of combining technology and the arts to make a great educational experience.  Check out more at www.bitsbox.com .   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 https://bit.ly/2By9onS ● Facebook...

 I interview the guy who told me not to become a teacher.  My father, John Hostrawser, tells it like it is as a high school math teacher for over 35 years.     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 https://bit.ly/2By9onS ● Facebook https...

His mission is to give every kid in America the opportunity to stand up in their classroom if they choose. Derek Lopez started a movement called #StandUpOurKids and is committed to exposing why kids should have this choice in the classroom. Humans have not accomplished much by sitting on their butts.  This is his interview on Disrupt Education.  Learn more at www.standupourkids.com Hello...

In this episode, Lambda School co-founder and CEO Austen Allred talks about his journey in education and the creation of the innovative Lambda School.   Check out www.lambdaschool.com to find out more about this 30 week immersive program. Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Disrupt Education. ● Website https://www.disrupteducation.co ● Email phostraws...

In this episode, Matt Hutson talks about his journey in education from the United States to Indonesia.  Matt founded Bookmattic and consults, speaks, and teaches across the world.  Check out www.bookmattic.com or @bookmattic across social media and YouTube to find out more about this true disruptor of education. Hello, my name is Peter Hostrawser and I am the host of a podcast called Dis...

In this episode, Sylvain Kalache talks about his educational journey and co-founding Holberton School.  Holberton School is an alternative to college training full stack software engineers.  Learn more at www.holbertonschool.com 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.c...