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Teacher Transition Educator Series In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh sits down with Jeremy Babb , a former educator who successfully transitioned from the classroom into product management . Jeremy's journey proves there isn't one "right" path into tech, and that the skills teachers develop every day are more valuable than they often realize. Jeremy shares how networking, curios...

Teacher Transition Educator Series In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh sits down with Erique Berry , a former educator who successfully transitioned into the tech world and now works in customer success and technical support. Erique’s journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when teachers leverage their skills in new and unexpected ways. He shares how he made the leap out of the classroom,...

In this episode of the Teacher Transition Expert Series, Leena Marie Saleh (AKA The EdTech Guru) sits down with Tommy Messinger, a former educator who successfully transitioned into a thriving corporate career. Tommy brings honesty, clarity, and heart as he shares what it really looks like to step out of the classroom and into a new professional path. Tommy’s journey is one many teachers will reco...

In this episode of the Teacher Transition Expert Series, Leena Marie Saleh (AKA The EdTech Guru) sits down with Jessica Maddry and Claire Smizer Muldoon, the co founders of BrightMinds, an AI powered platform built to elevate teaching and support personalized learning for every student. Jessica and Claire share how BrightMinds was designed with educators at the center. They break down the real opp...

In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh (The EdTech Guru) chats with Kelsie Marks , Director of Career Transformations at Educated Exit , about what it really takes to leave the classroom and land your next dream role. Kelsie shares her journey from teacher to career coach and breaks down how educators can identify transferable skills, optimize their LinkedIn profiles, and confidently navigate today’s...

Episode 102 In this episode of the Teacher Transition Expert Series , Leena Marie Saleh (AKA The Edtech Guru) sits down with Ali Parrish , a former educator and founder of Teacher Transition, to talk about the journey from classroom teacher to thriving entrepreneur and coach. Ali shares her powerful transition story—how she went from burnout and confusion to finding purpose and passion in helping...

Episode 101 In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh sits down with Kelsey Huson , a former high school English teacher turned full-time marketing professional, to explore the emotional and strategic steps behind her powerful career shift. Kelsey opens up about the mental and physical toll of the classroom, how she tapped into overlooked skills like running a school Instagram and yearbook, and why takin...

Episode 100!!!! In this milestone episode of The EdTech Disruptor Series , Leena Marie Saleh sits down with Matt Dalio , CEO and Co-founder of Endless Studios , to explore how game development, AI, and creative collaboration are reshaping education. Matt shares his passion for empowering students to become creators not just consumers, of technology and why traditional classrooms need to evolve to...

Episode 99 In this episode of the Teacher Transition Expert Series , Leena Marie Saleh sits down with Tyrina Lassiter , a career transition coach who specializes in helping educators confidently explore life beyond the classroom. Tyrina shares her expert insight on the biggest hurdles teachers face when changing careers, how to identify and articulate transferable skills, and the practical steps n...

In this special crossover episode, Leena Marie Saleh teams up with Chris Nesi , host of the House of #EdTech podcast, to break down everything educators need to know from Canva Create 2025 . From exciting updates like Canva Sheets, Magic Studio, and Canva Code to AI-powered classroom tools, this conversation is filled with practical insights to help teachers work smarter—not harder. Whether you’re...

Episode 97 In this episode of The EdTech Disruptor Series , Leena Marie Saleh sits down with Amir Nathoo, co-founder and CEO of @Outschool, to discuss the evolving landscape of education, the rise of alternative learning models, and the role of AI in shaping the future of personalized education. Amir shares his journey of founding Outschool, a platform that has revolutionized how students learn by...

In this episode of the Teacher Transition Expert Series , Leena Marie Saleh sits down with Ben Erwin , an instructional designer and former educator, to discuss the realities of transitioning from teaching to instructional design. Ben shares his personal journey, the challenges of switching careers, and the strategies that helped him land his first ID role. This conversation is packed with real ta...

In this episode of the Edtech Disruptor Series , Leena Marie Saleh sits down with Chris Hull , CEO and President of Otus , to explore how AI-powered insights and student data are transforming education. Chris shares his journey from seventh-grade social studies teacher to leading an edtech platform that’s reshaping how educators: ✅ Use AI-driven insights to make data-informed decisions ✅ Streaml...

In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh, also known as the Edtech Guru, interviews Mike Yates from Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab. Mike is passionate about using artificial intelligence and innovative school models like Alpha and Unbound Academy to transform education. What to Expect: Mike’s background and journey as an educator and innovator The inspiration and mission behind Alpha and Unbound Ac...

Episode 93: In this episode of the Edtech Disruptor Series , Leena Marie Saleh, the Edtech Guru, sits down with Katherine Hamilton, Vice President of Programs at Ensemble Learning, to explore how equity and innovation are transforming education for multilingual learners. Katherine shares her journey in education, the mission of Ensemble Learning, and practical strategies to support educators, stud...

In this insightful episode, Leena Marie Saleh, AKA The Edtech Guru, sits down with Stephanie Yesil , founder of Elevated Careers, to uncover the secrets behind a successful teacher transition. Stephanie shares her journey from the classroom to a six-figure corporate career and her mission to empower educators to break through the barriers of career change. Join Leena and Stephanie as they dive int...

In this heartfelt episode, Leena Marie Saleh, AKA The Edtech Guru, returns after 1.5 years with a raw and real life update. Sit down with Leena as she shares the journey that’s been unfolding behind the scenes—the highs, the lows, and the insights that have shaped her path as an educator and Edtech advocate. Join Leena for an intimate chat where she dives into her experiences over the past year an...

In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh, also known as the Edtech Guru, interviews Patrick Boylan, co-founder of MuseFlow.ai. Patrick is passionate about transforming music education through innovative technology, making it more engaging and accessible for learners. What to Expect: Patrick’s background and journey in music and EdTech The inspiration behind MuseFlow and its unique approach How MuseFlow...

In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh, also known as the Edtech Guru, interviews Rachel Bodily, a former educator who successfully transitioned out of the classroom. Rachel is the founder of MYP Math Tutor and currently serves as the Associate Director of Learning & Engagement at Toddle. What to Expect: Rachel’s background and journey from teaching to tech The decision-making process behind her c...

Episode 88 In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh, AKA the Edtech Guru sits down with none other than Elisabeth (Lis) Bostwick. Lis is an author, podcaster, former educator and currently a Canva Learning Consultant. Leena and Lis sit down to talk about how you can empower students with choice in your classroom, tools to get started with in to integrate edtech in your classroom and why building a commu...

Episode 87 In this installment of the Teacher Transition Expert series, Leena Marie Saleh, the Edtech Guru, sits down with Jascelyn Gause. Jascelyn is a Teacher Transition Expert and a current Content Designer at Brainpop. In this interview, Leena and Jascelyn sit down to discuss: How you she where she is today? Why she transitioned out of the classroom? What steps she took to leave the classroom?...

Episode 86 In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh (AKA the Edtech Guru) has the pleasure to sit down with Christopher Nesi, podcaster, educator, edtech enthusiast, professor, and founder of the Education Podcast Network, to discuss the power of podcasting in the classroom and beyond. Leena has been a superfan of Chris for a VERY long time, and it's his first time on the show. Leena and Chris discu...

Episode 84: In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh (AKA the Edtech Guru) sits down with Tim Lo, Founder of @yournextjump9818 a career coach and resume services provider. Tim has an extensive background in helping others transition to new career pathways. In this interview, Leena and Tim discuss: Who Tim is, and how he got to where he is today? What a day in the life looks like Tim as a resume and prof...

Episode 84 In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh (The Edtech Guru), sits down with Tisha Richmond, an education consultant and author who has made a name for herself in the world of Edtech. Tisha shares her journey of how she got started in education and eventually found herself drawn to the world of Edtech. Tisha talks about her passion for creating content and how she uses her platform to amplify t...

Episode 83 In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh (AKA the Edtech Guru) sits down with Fonz Mendoza an Instructional Technologist, Podcaster and Current Doctoral students to dive into Fonz's journey into education and edtech, as well as his podcast and work in amplifying the voices of those in the edtech community. In this interview, we discuss: How Fonz got started in Education How Fonz found you...