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A high-powered personality in the fashion industry decides she wants to move into the education space. And she is successful in her first attempt to create a beautiful space for parents to work and children to learn. But, what happens when our education entrepreneur - Keltse Bilbao - decides she wants to take her concept from California to New York and beyond. In this episode of Breaking the Grade...

Eric Nelson has made a habit out of turning setbacks into silver linings. Having grown up in a family of educators, Eric was taught early on to prioritize how to, “learn like a champion”.  This lesson served him well as he faced his own hurdles personally and professionally that led to the development of Fanschool; the platform that promotes trust, connection, and growth between students, parents,...

Alberto Rossi always dreamed of being an airplane pilot or even an astronaut. A boy can dream all he wants, but this was a tall order for a young man who couldn’t even drive due to visual impairment.  But Rossi, the son of parents from Italy and the Canary Islands, never saw a challenge or an opportunity in life that he didn’t want to drink up and dominate. By listening to our show today, you&apos...

Lisa Friedlander is that family member, friend, colleague, and mentor that we all want in our lives. She is strong, smart, and super driven, and that has been evident throughout her personal and professional life. But, sharing all of these essential qualities with other people has come at a cost at times for Lisa because she has not always put herself first. By listening to our show today about Li...

Oliver Knott excelled in school from childhood through university. No surprise there because Knott was lucky enough to attend one of the UK’s prestigious grammar schools, which set him on a path to success.  But – his brother, who did not attend the same school and struggled as a student, had a very different educational experience growing up. UNTIL – he was diagnosed with dyslexia which changed h...

Brian Zapf has always been good at math. And the strategic CFO has taken those number skills from his start at a community bank to investment banking, to M+A advising, and his strategic CFO business today.  But – it wasn’t until an accounting course at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University that Zapf fully grasped how financial statements for a business tell an important story that an...

Growing up in California in the 1970's, Mike Lawrence was surrounded by technology. He was a fan of Jobs, Woz, and Apple before they had fans around the world. His love for tech was just a hobby - at first - and once he got older, he stayed in Cali and became an English teacher.   But --  Mr. Lawrence - as the cool kids called him in English class - quickly learned that tech - specifically he...

Virtual Reality allows learners to experience an immersive environment where they can play, engage, and explore with real-time feedback. In this episode of Breaking The Grade, we will have an exciting and grade-breaking discussion with Malcolm Lee, CEO and Founder of Gabb Global, on games and VR tech in language learning. He will share with us: How to take advantage of current technologies availab...

With the rise of disinformation and biased media and content, how can we raise a generation that can sift through and process information in a healthy way?  Join us with Daniel Stedman. Founder and CEO of  Pressto. And let’s dive into The importance of learning how we can break the  manipulations of social media and what it means for the future generation Including media literacy in every writing...

Every child should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential regardless of their uniqueness with their own path. But what happens if neurodivergent children's only option to learn is the same as the norm - a thing that is working against them? Join us with Dr. Celest Austin. Founder and CEO of  GoManda. And let's address this and dive into: How the trajectory of her life chang...

In the era of advanced technology and rapid change, what is the role of the leaders in the education space in responding to the challenges it entails? The Breaking the Grade crew, had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dr. Quintin Shepherd to talk leadership as a Superintendent and his new book “The Secret to Transformational Leadership.” Breaking the Grade is produced by Cascade Communic...

College students invest thousands of dollars in their education and the other things that come with it, not to mention the time and energy they put into providing for themselves only to come out making less than $35K a year. In this episode of Breaking The Grade, we will be joined by Nancy Soni, CEO, and Founder of PathMatch in discussing: The realities freshly graduated students are facing today...

🎥 GoManda is on camera! Often an entrepreneur is inspired by an experience or maybe even a family member. In the case of Celest Austin, MD, PhD Austin, it was both.  She founded GoManda after watching her sister’s amazing way of thinking – as an autistic person. The name of the company comes from her family’s time celebrating whenever her sister Amanda accomplished anything. They would cheer, &qu...

Our students deserve to know they belong. But equality isn’t always placed as the priority it deserves to be. Alexa Escobedo discovered this as she was teaching elementary, and immediately switched gears to create an impact. She knew she could affect far more than her group of 35. She moved out of the classroom and into larger education organizations. She put her effort toward expanding student eq...

We know social-emotional learning is essential. But we haven’t all figured out how to teach it effectively. Nicole Lipkin, Clinical Psychologist and founder of HeyKiddo, is breaking traditional methods with her unique curriculum. Join us today as she shares: Why social, emotional, and leadership skills are so important for kids in current times. Why typical SEL isn’t as effective as we’d hoped. Ho...

Schools are at the forefront of learning, but they don’t always feel up to par. Kevin Chavous is an education activist, lawyer, author, and podcast host with innovative ideas on how to fix this. Join us to hear how: The education system is breaking, but we as a culture can build it back better. Education isn’t an end-goal, but a lifelong process. Virtual learning will change not only classrooms, b...

In the first episode of Breaking the Grade, we interview our very own John Gamba, Entrepreneur in Residence & Director of Innovative Programs at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Join us as we dive in to see the grade-breaking changes and initiatives that John is actively pursuing and what else can listeners expect in the next episodes of BTG. Connect with Josh Chern...

Breaking the Grade is a thought-provoking podcast that follows entrepreneurs as they transform learning and advance equity and impact in the global education space. Tune in for stories about breaking norms, introducing new ideas, and shaping our future through every lesson learned.  Breaking the Grade hosts Josh Chernikoff and John Gamba have been education entrepreneurs for most of their professi...

The future of the world’s classroom is falling into our hands. How can we help shape the next generation to learn more and live better than we do today? This type of change won’t come from repetition. We need to BREAK the education industry if we want its EVOLUTION to take place. That's why we’re working to Break the Grade .  Connect with Josh Chernikoff Founder, Edsales Elevation Experience...