Disrupt Education Podcast

In the latest episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, co-hosts Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt reflect on their conversation with Patrick Kowalczyk, a recent high school graduate from the Class of 2023. They delve into the energy and palpable enthusiasm that comes from young individuals in high school and college. Patrick's episode highlighted the transformative power of finding one's purpose...

In the next episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, cohosts Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt dive deep into the foundations of Disrupt Education by engaging in a conversation with recent high school graduate Patrick Kowalczyk. They explore Patrick's unique experiences and perspectives on learning within the school system. Patrick shares his initial struggles as a "check boxer" during his high s...

In this episode of the podcast, Alli and Peter recap their conversation with Ken Midgett, focusing on tangible learning, credentials, and skills. They highlight Ken's emphasis on maximizing every learning moment and making education hands-on and practical. Ken shares examples of how he incorporates tangible learning, such as parking lot geometry lessons, into his teaching. They discuss the limitat...

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Peter and Alli interview Ken Midgett, Plumbing Market Director at Interplay Learning. Ken shares his journey from being a successful business owner to becoming a dedicated and passionate CTE educator. He talks about his transition into teaching and the challenges he faced, as well as the rewarding experience of working with his students. Ken also discusses the...

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Peter and Alli dive into a discussion inspired by their previous guest, Elliot Mack of Daigon Esports. They explore the world of esports and its impact on gaming culture. The conversation begins with a playful exchange as Peter asks Alli about her gaming preferences, highlighting the generation gap between them. They reminisce about classic games like Pokemon,...

Join us on the latest episode of the Disrupt Education podcast as we dive into the exciting world of esports and its impact on education with this week's guest, Elliot Mack. Elliot, co-founder and CEO of Daigon Esports, is on a mission to empower students in international schools by equipping them with essential future-proof skills through the realm of esports and video games. With a strong backgr...

In this podcast episode, Ali and Peter discuss the concept of "full summer mode" and its implications for education. They reflect on their own experiences of enjoying freedom and autonomy during summer and how it contrasts with the structured nature of teaching and learning in the classroom. They explore the idea of waffle and spaghetti personalities in teaching, with waffle representing...

In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, co-hosts Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt interview Amanda Bratten, VP of Content Creation at Propello. With over 10 years of classroom experience, Amanda shares her journey from teaching to joining Propello, a platform that combines curriculum, pedagogy, and technology to improve student outcomes. They discuss the challenges teachers face in find...

In this episode, the Alli Privitt and Peter Hostrawser engage in a reflective conversation about the past school year and their podcasting journey. They discuss the challenges and chaos of the school system, the need for a pause and reboot, and the importance of embracing change in education. They explore the themes of human-centered learning, authentic learning, and the value of boredom and self-...

In this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast, co-hosts Alli Privitt and Peter Hostrawser delve into the fascinating conversation they had with Derrick Cameron, the Blue Collar Media Creator and Champion for The Trades. They reflect on Derrick's visionary approach to connecting trades with exciting opportunities and debunking misconceptions around the trades industry. The discussion ignites a f...

Join co-hosts Alli Privett and Peter Hostrawser on this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast as they welcome guest Derek Cameron, the Blue Collar Media Creator and Champion for The Trades, and co-host of the Inside the Trades podcast. Derrick dives into the impending shortage of tradespeople and discusses how the education system, and even innovative companies like SpaceX, can contribute to ad...

In this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast, co-hosts Alli and Peter engage in a deep discussion about the willingness of schools to embrace conflict in order to drive meaningful changes and foster innovation. They reflect on their previous guests who are actively working towards bridging the gap between secondary and post-secondary education systems, while also exploring strategies to better...

On this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast, we welcome Jackie Tiermini, a higher education innovator who is reimagining the relationship between K-12 and higher education. Jackie shares her journey of pursuing a PhD to better connect high school educators and stakeholders to college educators and stakeholders, with the goal of helping students make a smoother transition from one level to the...

Alli and Peter rehash the last episode with Gwen Hill and go deeper into the Conflict many don't see in education. A lot is revealed behind the curtain here and also some strategies to help understanding within conflict. Opportunity arises in this conflict if we all look deeper into it. Connect with Alli and Peter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT US BY SHOPPING DISRUPT EDUCATION MERCH - https://disrupt-education-2...

Speaker, Trainer, Author Gwen Hill takes her audiences to the place where Skill & Knowledge meet, then provides that extra Push to steer them toward success!  She is a captivating speaker, focused trainer, and acclaimed author.  Her infectious personality and creativity connects with audiences and makes her platform presentations informative and enjoyable.  Gwen believes that the learning does...

These days, skills, CTE, and academics are becoming one. The demand for parents, learners, and business is no longer interested in only certifications, diplomas and degrees. The skills based economy is here and education is beginning to change. In this episode, Alli and Peter discuss what they learned from the past two guests Jonaed and Stephanie and add their own experiences to this conversation....

Research has proven that Durable Skills - like critical thinking, leadership, collaboration and communication - are in demand across the workforce. However, all too often, meaningful opportunities for students to develop these skills happen outside of today’s classrooms. This isn’t just an equity issue, it’s an economic one. Building toward a more inclusive future means expanding opportunities in...

In this episode of Disrupt Education, co-hosts Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt are joined by Jonaed Iqbal, the founder of nodegree.com They discuss the current state of education and the importance of developing durable skills to succeed in today's rapidly changing world. Jonaed shares his own experiences and insights into innovative education solutions, such as apprenticeships and self-directed...

In this episode, we take a step back and reflect on our recent series on AI in the classroom. Alli and Peter sit down to share their thoughts and interactions with AI in both secondary and post-secondary education systems. We revisit some of the key insights from our previous episodes with Dan Bevan and Uzair and Adam of Veloce AI. Alli and Peter share their personal experiences with AI in educati...

Welcome to the latest episode of Disrupt Education, where we explore the latest innovations in education and how they are transforming the way we learn. In this episode, we continue our series on AI in the classroom and talk to Uzair Hussain and Adam Kozel, the founders of Veloce AI, a revolutionary new platform that is helping students solve descriptive problems in the classroom and in their lear...

In the latest episode of the Disrupt Education podcast, hosts Alli and Peter interview AI expert Daniel Bevan. Bevan shares insights on how AI will require schools to level up their curriculum, likening its impact to that of the calculator. He also discusses how AI can serve as a personal assistant to students and how teachers are transitioning to become mentors rather than knowledge holders. Beva...

In this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast, hosts Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt recap their insightful conversations with Caden Ketchman, a high-achieving senior in high school. Throughout the two-part series, Caden shared his thoughts on the limitations of traditional education and how students can take ownership of their learning.  Peter and Alli reflect on Caden's perspectives on the...

In this second part of the series with Caden Ketchman, a high-achieving senior in high school, hosts Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt delve into the limitations of traditional education and how students can take ownership of their learning. Caden shares his insights on how the focus on grades and standardized tests can lead to a "checking the box" mentality, where students are more focused on get...

In this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast, hosts Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt sit down with Caden Ketchman, a high-achieving senior in high school, to discuss the power of reflective thought and writing in education. Caden shares his insights on how the lack of reflection and self-awareness in traditional learning environments can hinder students' personal and academic growth. Listener...

In this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast, hosts Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt discuss the importance of meaningful learning and the impact it has on students. They share the stories of two outstanding Chicago public school teachers, Olga Payne ( episode 264 ) and Kareem Price ( episode 265 ) who are taking an innovative approach to education and are breaking the mold of traditional lea...