Rethinking Learning Podcast

Janella Watson is renowned for creating curricula and play experiences that center equity and spark joy, learning, and whole-family engagement. The post Episode #154: Creativity, Play, and Experiential Learning with Janella Watson first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Dr. Asia Lyons is the founder of Lyons Educational Consulting LLC that supports schools through equity auditing, culturally responsive programming and curriculum, and job-embedded coaching. The post Episode #153: Just Keep Showing UP and Always Learning with Dr. Asia Lyons first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Sylvester Chisom is the CEO and founder of Global CTE Learning, an education technology entrepreneur, the author of 4 best-selling books including, "Manifest Greatness,” and hosts the podcast, Global CTE Podcast,. The post Episode #152: Principles to Unleash Your Potential with Sylvester Chisom first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Jennifer facilitates dynamic, interactive workshops for teachers, leaders, and students, working to amplify student voice, to provide the tools for high-quality project-based learning. The post Episode #151: Educating with Hope, Optimism and Courage with Jennifer D. Klein first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Elliot Washor is co-founder of Big Picture learning and B-UnBound, and co-author of “Leaving to Learn” and his recent book “Learning to Leave.” The post Episode #150: New Ways, New Forms, and New Measures for Learning with Elliot Washor first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Dr. Mark Hines is the Director of Kupu Hou Academy at Mid-Pacific Institute, a professional learning organization that supports deeper learning practices for teachers and school leaders. The post Episode #149: Weaving Core Values, Curiosity, and Joy with Dr. Mark Hines first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Maxwell Roach is a children’s book author, leads a multi-center child care organization as CEO, and also works as an Operations Director and Consultant for e-commerce tech companies globally. The post Episode 148#: The “3 L’s”: Love It, Learn It, and Live It with Maxwell Roach first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

John Miller is head of school of Eton School in Mexico City. His journey started in in LA with detours to Oakland, Rio de Janeiro, and more on the way to his dream school in Mexico. The post Episode #147: Value Exceeds Circumstance with John Miller first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Qin Coe is a Professional Coach and a martial artist. She is a passionate enabler with 16 years of experience unlocking personal and business potential and igniting lasting positive changes. The post Episode #146: Unlocking Potential and Igniting Positive Changes with Qin Coe first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Carolyn Foote is an educator/librarian, a White House Champion of Change, provides Library design, is a keynoter, a Lilead Fellow, and the co-founder of #FReadomFighter. The post Episode #145: FReadom Fighters with Carolyn Foote first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Tim Taylor is president of America Succeeds whose vision is about building public education systems to prepare all students to succeed in the competitive global economy. The post Episode #144: Durable Skills and Stackable Credentials with Tim Taylor first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Chris Quinn showcases Profiles In Ed Leadership hosted on Twitter and on his web page. He offers #QoftheWeek, #WWEd (Wednesday Wellness or Wednesday Wisdom), #FFP (Friday Follow Party) and through his other Twitter @Gratefuledu64. Chris also hosted his own Kinder L.I.G.H.T.S. podcast. The post Episode #143: Servant Leadership…In Gratitude with Chris Quinn first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Josh Tovar is a proud Team Member at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland, Texas. Josh is an engaging, inspirational educator who knows Kids DO NOT care how much you know until they know how much you care. The post Episode #142: No More Orange Jumpsuits with Josh Tovar first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Charles Williams, host of The Counter Narrative Podcast, co-host of Inside the Principal's Office, and co-author of "Inside the Principal's Office,” Charles launched CW Consulting to focus on helping institutions to unlock their potential and delivering results.   The post Episode #141: Intersection of Education, Leadership and Equity with Charles Williams first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Dubbed “Green Screen Gal”, Erika shares her creative media and mindfulness passions as a featured speaker at conferences, provides district professional development, hosts online webinars, and co-hosted the Green Screen Summit. The post Episode #140: Cultivating Compassion through Creativity with Erika Sandstrom first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

PJ Brady does values-based leadership work in organizations. From that work, he started “Brave Smart Kind” as foundational core values to describe how people feel on the inside, something to develop confidence, something they could control. The post Episode #139: Raising Kids to be Brave, Smart, and Kind with PJ Brady first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

Melisa Hayes transforms her 2nd grade class into a culture of joy with learner-centered projects. This conversation will empower you to check out the post about Project Runway, Zoomsnaps, and Kindness projects. The post Episode #138: Engaging Inclusive Environments While Empowering Learners with Melisa Hayes first appeared on Rethinking Learning .

                   Johannes Castner works for several consultancies in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) and Human-Centered Ethical AI as an important sense of collective intelligence. Johannes pivoted CollectiWise as his consultancy around collective intelligence and the Capability Sensitive Design framework for AI.  Your WHY  As a descendant of European Jews as well as Germans,...

           Robert Martellacci is the founder and president of the International award-winning MindShare Learning Technology. He's a champion for igniting student success to help all students thrive through innovative solutions and partnerships in Canadian schools. Often referred to as the ‘connector,' Robert specializes in forging mutually beneficial partnerships between education and technology s...

           Celeste Endo is Computer Science Lead Learner and an HSTE Board Member in  Honolulu, Hawaii. She is a @tinkthinktank coach, leads the way with CODE dance parties and Cosplay was the 2020 Kaimuki McKinley Roosevelt Complex Area Teacher of the Year and is a 2022 Hawaii KidsCAN Legislative Champion. Celeste shared “whenever we get over the rainbow creative in our work and play, we encourag...

           Dr. Devin Vodicka is an award-winning superintendent, educator, speaker, and nine-time White House invitee. Currently, Dr. Vodicka is the Chief Executive Officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative. He is the author of "Learner-Centered Leadership" where he shares the power of reimagining schools as centers for the intellectual and social development of lifelong learners prepared for a ra...

           Dr. Sheldon Eakins. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools.  S...

           Dr. Colleen Kelley embraced the use of case studies in her chemistry courses for the past few decades. She has used these in graduate-level courses in medicinal chemistry and most recently in her 100-level course at the University of Arizona that led to a series of chemistry mysteries in a comic book format for students ages 8 to 12.  Your Why Over the course of my 25-year career teachi...

           Kecia McDonald from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is the EL Resource Teacher for the West Hawai'i Complex Area. She is one of 49 public school educators chosen to be a 2022 Global Learning Fellow by the NEA Foundation. The fellowship includes a two-day professional development workshop in the fall and a ten-day international field study to South Africa, where Kecia lived for 14 years.  She was a...

           Vernon Wright is an entrepreneur, speaker, life coach, consultant, and leader. He has over 2 decades of experience in education working in large, urban school districts and has previously served in the roles of teacher, teacher leader, campus leadership team member, and district-level support, and even impacted educators on a global scale.  Vernon has brought his unique style and combin...