Dr. Fonz Mendoza

My EdTech Life

My EdTech Life is where education meets innovation with clarity, caution, and purpose. Hosted by Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza Jr., this podcast features real conversations with educators, founders, researchers, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of learning. From classroom-tested tools to emerging AI trends, we cut through the noise to spotlight what truly works in K–12 and higher education. As a leading voice in responsible AI adoption, Fonz challenges the hype and elevates voices that often go unheard, bringing practical, ethical, and future-forward insights to every episode. Whether y...

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Dr. Fonz Mendoza

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Education

Podcast website

www.myedtech.life

Latest episode

Oct 24, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 104: What’s Your Story? The Power of Personal Branding for Educators. 08.04.2022

What's your story? In this episode, I talk with Vernon Wright about the importance of personal branding for educators. Your story is what makes you unique and it's what will set you apart from other educators. Vernon will share tips for creating a powerful personal brand and how to use it to make a difference in your career!   Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit th...

Episode 103: Life on the Border and Bilingual Education 23.12.2021

Dr. Edith Treviño, also known as “Dr. ET” is a professional education consultant. Dr. ET is also a dynamic storyteller, collector of stories, author, advocate of language, wife, mother, and passionate educator who lives and teaches in La Frontera. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

Episode 102:The Future of Learning With Augmented Reality 21.12.2021

Steve Grubbs is the founder of VictoryXR, an education metaverse company. Working with higher education and K-12, VXR is creating synchronous learning classrooms in all subject areas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

Episode 101: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming An Instructional Designer 20.12.2021

Dr. Luke Hobson is a Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT, an Online Instructor for SNHU, and the Founder of Instructional Design Institute. I’m also the author of the book, What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer. It’s safe to say that his life is online learning and he loves sharing his experiences with others to help them learn about instructional design...

Reflecting on 100 Episodes 16.12.2021

Thanks to the support of my #PLF (Personal Learning Family), I have reached a podcasting milestone. It is an honor to be able to share with you some of my reflections and most memorable moments from the show. In addition, I am thrilled to have a great friend as the guest host. Join us for a fun conversation about the first 100 episodes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

Episode 100: How To Create Meaningful Change? 09.12.2021

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. In his 20 plus years in the field of education, he has worked at all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is currently an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at...

Episode 99: Universal Design for Learning & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support 02.12.2021

Katie Novak, Ed. D., is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. With 19 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and ten published books, Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and intern...

Bonus Episode: Feedback Builds Community 26.11.2021

Josh is a Title I Specialist in Mesa, Arizona. He is also the  CRO (Chief Riffin' Officer) and co-host of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast. Josh believes that the punk rock mindset is perfect for education and the ideas of PASSION, UNITY, & DIY found in punk rock can create classrooms and schools where students and staff are engaged, are ALL part of the culture and learning, and have owne...

Episode 98: Building Community 20.11.2021

Ryan Scott hails from beautiful Western Ky! Most importantly, Ryan is a husband and dad. Professionally, he has been in education for 15 years within the elementary/high school levels. He’s been a classroom teacher, RTI specialist, elementary principal and currently serves as the Assistant Principal at Webster County High School in Dixon,Kentucky. Ryan is a staunch proponent of connectionsB4conten...

Episode 97: Lessons Learned 19.11.2021

Hunter is a 3rd-year 7th-grade science teacher, mentor teacher, and creator of the education platform Ed Essentials. He hosts "The Ed Essentials Podcast" where he interviews education experts and reflects on his teaching experiences with the hopes of equipping educators to be their best. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the sh...

Episode 96: Inside the Principal's Office 12.11.2021

Charles Williams has served in urban education for 15 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal while working with students in grades PK - 12. He has developed innovative programs and structures that have resulted in successful schools in both Indiana and Illinois. He has also presented and spoken at numerous events. Charles is the founder of CW Consulting, an Educational Consulting G...

Episode 95: Engaging Students Through the Power of Coding 11.11.2021

Daphne McMenemy is an educator, author, and speaker.  Her first book, Gracie, is based on her personal experiences in the classroom. Gracie is a young girl whose learning is brought to life when her teacher introduces her to coding and a new way of thinking. Daphne is committed to building relationships, meeting students where they are, appreciating each individual, and finding opportunities to en...

Episode 94: ARVR: Are You Ready for a New Reality? 06.11.2021

Bobby Carlton has dedicated his professional career to exploring how XR technology can be used to reshape how any industry could approach education, training, and engagement. Bobby is an AR/VR influencer and has been a speaking guest in VR environments such as AltspaceVR, Engage, Rec Room, and Mozilla Hubs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Supp...

Episode 93: Innovation & Leadership 23.10.2021

We will be joined by Derek Tranchina Ed. D who is passionate about influencing schools and organizations by leveraging engaging, innovative, and empowering technology. He is also deeply committed to raising future leaders through targeted training, inventive professional development, tailored coaching, and 1:1 mentorship. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechli...

Episode 92: Why Do I Have to Learn This? 14.10.2021

In this episode we are joined by Beau Neal who grew up in a small town with no aspirations of being an educator. However, he later founded an online school to help answer the age-old question, "Why do I have to learn this?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

Episode 91: Saturday Is for VR! 09.10.2021

Turning a classroom that was once in person into an online classroom was hard enough but turning that online classroom into a virtual reality classroom was another milestone imagined and realized by 4 professors at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. In order to elevate the minds and hearts of scholars thwarted from the school they had called home, the “Ultimate Team” which they have been monikered...

Episode 90: Workplace Relationships 07.10.2021

In this show, Natalie Conway and Ashely White talk about the importance of workplace relationships. Workplace relationships can help improve collaboration, individual productivity and improve employee morale. Join us for a great conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

Episode 89: Coding to Kindness 02.10.2021

Valerie Sousa is a Kindergarten teacher at Meadow Brook School in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She began coding with her students three years ago and loved what she saw throughout the process. One thing Valerie noticed during coding time, in particular, was how much kindness her students showed toward one another. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/su...

Episode 88: Leadership: Transform Classroom Culture and School Culture 25.09.2021

I will be joined by Mike Earnshaw who is a principal and the author of The EduCulture Cookbook. We will talk about how important school culture is for Mike, his team of teachers, and students. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

Episode 87: Leadership-Inspire Your Community 18.09.2021

Josh Tovar will join me and share how the use of social media (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Periscope/Snapchat), allowed for the school’s report card to increase from a D- to B- in three years and earning state distinctions. The graduation rate increased by 8% and it could be seen that the campus Familia culture had increased as reflected by the last climate survey where 80 out of 88 items increased...

Episode 86: Augmenting The Reality of Learning in Higher Education 11.09.2021

Dr. Morris is the Morehouse College’s 2021 Winner of the Vulcan Teaching Award of Excellence who launched her Advanced Inorganic Chemistry course in Virtual Reality in Spring of 2021 in the digital twin campus created by VictoryXR on the Engage Platform. She is a pioneer in this space as the chemistry content in VR is limited to non-existent. She most recently became the Project Manager of the VR...

Episode 85: Maximizing Imagination 04.09.2021

Dennis Mathew is a husband, father, elementary school speech pathologist, singer-songwriter, and author. For over 20 years Dennis has had the joy and honor of working with children in public schools. His published works so far are “Bello the Cello”, “My Wild First Day of School”, and “How Grizzly Found Gratitude”. He is also a singer-songwriter with a published music album for schools called, “The...

Episode 84: Passion, Unity & The DIY Classroom 28.08.2021

Mike and Josh are cohosts of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast. Mike is an elementary teacher in Lansing, IL and Josh is a title I specialist in Mesa, AZ. Together they are working to share the punk rock mindset of passion, unity, and DIY with educators! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

Episode 83: Navigating EdTech & Personal Growth 21.08.2021

We are joined by my great friend Matt Rhoads Ed. D. who has released his second book Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. He will also share what has happened professionally since his last appearance on our show. Please join us for this great show with great insight from a wonderful and passionate educator. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

Episode 82: EdTech, Podcasting & Family 14.08.2021

Jake Miller is an Edtech and learning enthusiast who hosts the Educational Duct Tape podcast and shares #EduGIFs at @JakeMillerTech and on JakeMiller.net. He works as a science teacher for the Orange City School District in Ohio and previously spent 5 years as a technology integration specialist and an additional 12 years in the classroom teaching math, science & STEM at various grade levels....

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