My EdTech Life

In this episode, I sit down with Elise Victor , an AI expert, to explore her journey and experiences in the world of AI. From a career in banking and healthcare to pursuing a Ph. D. in Information Science, Elise shares her path to discovering her true passion. As a part-time professor at the University of North Texas and an AI speaker series host, Elise is dedicated to educating the next generatio...

🎙️ Dive into this exciting episode of My EdTech Life, where we chat with the inspiring Daniel Lopez, a passionate educator on a mission to revolutionize postsecondary outcomes for marginalized students. As the Managing Director at OneGoal Massachusetts, Daniel works tirelessly to empower students to achieve their highest aspirations.🚀 But that's not all! Daniel is also the host of the though...

Join me as I welcome Amanda Fox , an award-winning educator and author, as she shares her magical journey through innovative education, AI conversations, and augmented reality! This episode dives into how she harnesses technology to transform classrooms and inspires young minds with whimsical stories. Get ready to learn about her popular books, like The Canva Classroom, The A to Z to Field Guide t...

Meet Nicole Rennie , a Kami Teacher, Coach, and Mom passionate about technology's transformative power in education. With over 15 years of teaching and authoring content, she now champions Kami, an all-in-one classroom sidekick that supports teachers' unique teaching styles and makes learning accessible. As a Kami Teacher Success Champion, Nicole helps educators simplify their digital pa...

In this episode, I will be joined by Alex Kotran, founder of the AI Education Project , to discuss the importance of preparing students for the age of artificial intelligence. We dive into the startling reality that the vast majority of students in the US complete their K-12 education without any exposure to AI education, and the impact this can have on their future success. Tune in to learn how a...

Join me as I explore the fascinating world of generative artificial intelligence and its educational applications with Stefan Bauschard , an experienced Debate Coach and nonprofit leader. Stefan recently co-edited a 650-page volume featuring 32 authors with expertise in education, technology, and the law on generative AI. Tune in to learn more about Stefan's insights on how AI can transform e...

Discover the transformative power of gratitude in education with Lainie Rowell , an educator, keynote speaker, and author with over 25 years of experience in the field. In this interview, Lainie shares her insights on how gratitude can foster a positive learning environment and help students thrive. You'll learn practical strategies for cultivating gratitude in the classroom, celebrating prog...

Join me for an exciting chat with Tim Belmont , a high school Technology Specialist and Language Arts Teacher from Rutherford, New Jersey. Discover how he integrates podcasting into his Public Speaking curriculum, empowers students with technology, and supports fellow educators as an ISTE Certified Educator and Google Certified Trainer. In this episode, we explore Tim's passion for coding and...

Join me as I welcome, Logan Greenhaw , 8th Grade English Language Arts teacher, and innovative mind behind Auto Classmate. He shares his inspiring journey from thru-hiker and freelance web developer to full-time teacher and creator of a cutting-edge AI-powered platform for educators. Discover how Logan merges technology with a life-giving approach to learning in this can't-miss interview. ---...

Join us in this eye-opening episode as we dive into the world of AI and education with William Grube , a Computer Science master's student at North Dakota State University. William has been on a mission to explore the impact of AI on teaching and learning, gathering insights from educators across all levels. In this conversation, we'll discuss the challenges teachers face in the rapidly...

In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Stein , the Head of Teacher Success at Kami and a former English teacher with experience teaching high school in Louisiana, USA. With over ten years of experience as an education consultant, Marcus is passionate about effective technology integration and holds an M.Ed. in education technology leadership.  But that's not all - Marcus is also a former Wh...

Join us in this episode as we chat with Melissa Summerford , a Google Certified Trainer & Innovator and Teacher Success Champion at Kami, about overcoming imposter syndrome and staying determined in the education industry. With over 16 years of experience, Melissa shares her experiences and tips for success, including the importance of building a supportive network and staying connected. Don&a...

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Adam Juarez , a dedicated Technology Integration Consultant for Tulare County Office of Education. With 17 years of experience as a middle and high school US and World History Teacher and Technology Integration Coach, Adam has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless teachers and students. He is also a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, CUE Bo...

Looking to transform your teaching and learning experience through effective tech integration? Look no further than tonight's podcast episode featuring Jed Stefanowicz , Digital Learning Coach, in Walpole, Massachusetts. With over 25 years of experience in elementary education and a passion for building staff and student digital learning capacity, Jed shares his expertise in creating engaging...

Join me on this inspiring episode of My EdTech Life as I chat with Brandarius , a suicide survivor who shares his deeply moving story of hope and resilience. Discover how his personal mantra, "Everyday Is Day 1," is helping him and thousands of others live life to the fullest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support Support the show

In this episode, we are joined by Stevie Frank , a Digital Learning Coach from Zionsville, Indiana. With over 14 years of experience in education and a Masters degree in Literacy Education, Stevie is passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all of her students.  During our conversation, we'll explore Stevie's experiences and insights as an educator,...

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring James O'Neal Jr. , a highly experienced middle school math teacher with a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. With 15 years of experience in the field, James has been recognized for his exceptional work, receiving numerous accolades including National Board-Certification, Teacher of the Year, and being named a finalist for the...

Join me as I welcome Jen Manly , a passionate educator, as she shares her insights on creating meaningful and fun learning experiences for students. With years of experience as a teacher, curriculum developer, and college instructor, Jen knows how to help educators maximize their planning time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from her experience in the field. --- Support this podc...

Get inspired by Joshua Stamper's journey from graphic designer to education leader! As a past student who faced adversity, he found his passion in turning struggles into successes. Now he uses his skills as the Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team, an author of Aspire to Lead, podcaster, leadership coach, and education presenter to create a positive impact on the educ...

In this episode, we catch up with Tania Gonzalez , a Bilingual Educator MAEd from the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. Tania shares her experiences teaching creativity and technology in the classroom and how she motivates her students to break barriers and become productive members of society. We also talk about Tania's travels with Adobe Express #AdobeEduCreative, where she spreads the love...

Get ready for an incredible episode of My EdTech Life! Today, we have a true trailblazer in the field of education technology, Märt Lume, joining us to share his insights and experience. With over 15 years of work in educational and gaming software development, Märt is the founder of Futuclass , an innovative company delivering natural science lessons to secondary school students through purpose-b...

Are you ready to take on the challenge of teaching? Join me as I welcome Dr. Matthew Rhoads and Dr. Samantha Fecich to the podcast. Together we'll explore the unexpected challenges that new teachers face - from managing a classroom to utilizing technology for instruction. Dr. Rhoads and  Dr. Fecich will equip you with their invaluable knowledge of the teaching field with Crush it From the Sta...

Join me as I welcome Brandon Lambert , a multi-disciplinary fourth-generation educator, and entrepreneur, as he shares his mission to accelerate the transformation of teaching and learning! With experience in K-12, higher education, and corporate training, Brandon has navigated diverse educational systems, cultures, and communities. Now he's building PartnerEd.tech to help next-gen educators...

Join Leena Marie Saleh , the Edtech Guru, on the My EdTech Life Podcast. Leena is a former educator with 10+ years of classroom experience and has always been passionate about the modern world of technology and how it transfers into the classroom to make students #workforce ready.   Leena firmly believes that providing students with the critical skills needed for our future is absolutely vital in...

I'm excited to welcome Jaclyn Gochoco from ClassHero .  ClassHero is a rapidly growing EdTech Company with a mission to 'Add Language to the Equation' and make school more accessible for multilingual students. They provide narrated K-8 core math curriculum in 37 languages delivered through an engaging student app.  Their cutting-edge technology, combined with native speakers, create...