The Big E.D idea Podcast

Bradley Lands is the author of the book Knowledge-ABLE , owner of UpLearn LLC, the Director of Technology and Innovation at The Langley School, a Google Certified Innovator, a Google Certified Trainer, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and a National Board Certified Teacher. You can reach Bradley on Twitter @mrlands or his website www.uplearnllc.com ! 

We all know our educators are struggling. With the demands/stresses of the world coming into our schools each day, the importance of our work couldn't be any more important!  If want our kids to be successful, we must FIRST take care of our staff.  We MUST find ways to help our educators claim their joy!  Join us as Kim gives us several concrete steps to improving our own happiness...

Joe Brummer is a trauma-survivor having lived through early exposure to violence, child abuse and neglect, and 2 separate violent anti-LGBTQ hate crimes a decade apart.  Joe has turned his healing journey into a career in peacebuilding, restorative justice, and consulting in trauma-informed education.  He has appeared on dozens of podcasts, webinars, and presented at national conferences...

Don Berg is an author, researcher, alternative education practitioner, and leader. As the Executive Director of Deeper Learning Advocates he is on a mission to embed the psychology of learning in policy so policy stops undermining learning. He presents at conferences internationally. Peer-reviewed journals have published his research. He has over 20 years of experience leading children in self-dir...

You might have heard about the program Chatgpt. It is quickly changing the landscape of English classes all around the country!  Join Eric and I as we discuss why AI isn't all bad. He gives us (10) tips for using Chatgpt within your classroom that doesn't involve plagiarism!  Eric Sinclair is a ten-year teacher and three-year administrator, including two years working in curriculum and o...

Erin Lewis joined the Center for Innovation & Change in June 2015 as a program director, became interim director in 2019, and was appointed executive director in 2021. Prior to joining the Center, she served as former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's Director of Outreach at iCivics, directing its national field networks, communications and partnerships. She also served...

Jeff is currently an educator, author and speaker in Northern California. Having taught for ten years as an elementary school teacher in grades 4, 5, and 6, and am now serving in his 10th year as an administrator as an Elementary School VP, in Elk Grove.   Jeff has always looked at education from a different lens: from someone who hated school and struggled with the typical educational m...

Dr. Lori Desautels, has been an Assistant Professor at Butler University since 2016 where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education.  Lori  founded the Educational Neuroscience Symposium which has now reached thousands of educators and is in its 10th year.  Lori’s passion is engaging her students through the social and relational neurosciences...

Becky Schnekser is an elementary teacher, explorer, field scientist and author of Expedition Science: Empowering learners through exploration. You can follow Becky on Twitter @schnekser.  

Jessica is the author of Leading with a Lens of Inquiry.  With a professional teaching background in both the private and public international schools, Jessica Vance, brings a unique perspective to her role as author and school leader. Her passion for student centered learning, collaboration, and coaching stems from the students themselves, finding inspiration in their natural curiosity as th...

Dr. Christopher Jochum is the chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. With an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students, his department offers virtual and on-campus degree programs in PK-12 teacher preparation. Chris began his career as a public school Spanish and ESL teacher and has been preparing future teachers for 15 years. His research focu...

Brian LaDuca is the founding Executive Director of the Institute of Applied Creativity for Transformation (IACT) at the University of Dayton. His research is focused on the relationship between necessary 21st Century skills in the workforce and competency-based curriculum in post-secondary education.   He has been with Dayton for ten years where he leads the ongoing evolution of all micro-cre...

Allyson Apsey is an educational leader focused on creating need-satisfying school environments for students and staff where they feel seen and valued. She has taught grades three through eight and has been a principal for all levels K-12. Recognizing the significant impact trauma has had on many of our students, staff and families, Allyson became a Certified Trauma Practitioner in Education. The s...

Nick Mann is a former Marine Captain, creator of the popular Advocate Daily Wellness Program and Student/Teacher Fit app.  He also runs a wilderness therapy program in Northern Georgia!  He is convinced that schools must find ways to be proactive with the mental health of its students AND staff.  https://studentfit.fit 

Melissa Wright is a passionate educator that is driven to help schools create a place where students belong and everyone feels like they matter.  By sharing ideas that work in her school, she helps educators and students see they can improve their culture and climate.   She is known for her passion and desire to see students succeed, and to help them find their inner leader. Melissa...

Dan Wolfe has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator. He is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. He was selected as Pasco County’s District Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012 school year. He is a part of the district’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee that recently...

Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson is a researcher, author, and speaker who helps educators stay longer, grow stronger, and make a bigger impact. Julie is a professor in Leadership and Educational Studies at Appalachian State University. When she's not teaching graduate students, she is conducting research and working with school districts around the country. Julie is also the founder of the Chalk and Chanc...

Dr. Lindsey Jensen was the 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year, the 2020 NEA Foundation for Teaching Excellence Illinois Awardee, a Teach Plus Policy Alum, and Vice-President of the Illinois Teachers of the Year. She recently made Brightbeam's list of Top 21 Rising Women in Education in 2021. She has delivered over 100 keynotes across the country, and her work has been featured in IL-ASCD, Teach Plu...

Jamie is a champion of Social-Emotional care and Character Education. His passion for promoting student-driven leadership led to the development of the 1st District-Wide PEER Leadership program in NJ Public School education. Jamie earned a National Promising Practice from Character.org for ACCEPT University, a three-tiered SEL assembly series promoting inclusion, acceptance, empathy and citizenshi...

Jillian is a repurposed elementary educator from Clearwater, FL. She currently serves as a Professional Learning Guide and Social Media Culture Contact for Forward Edge/Edge•U in Ohio. Her distinct passion is to infuse joy in those in educational leadership by focusing efforts on listening, serving, and growing. She uses her voice to foster hope by celebrating equity and empathy. She is a children...

Dr. Toni Hull is currently the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instructional Innovation for Hatch Valley Public Schools in Hatch, New Mexico. She has 30 years of experience as an educator serving in NY and NM as a teacher, instructional coach, trainer, college instructor, district consultant, speaker, principal, state principal mentor, and now as a part of the district leadership team. She be...

An educator for 14 years, Brian has experience as an English teacher and principal of both secondary and elementary schools. Early on, Brian lived and taught for five years in China. Father of five kiddos, writer, and current principal of Chief Joseph Elementary School. Brian is also a successful blogger through his website www.millerbrian.com .  You can reach him on Twitter @Miller_brian_. &...

Darrin Peppard is a leadership expert focused on organizational culture and climate, and coaching growing emerging leaders. Darrin is the author of the book Road to Awesome: Empower, Lead, Change the Game. He is the host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a ‘recovering high school principal’, Darrin shares strategies and lessons learned and effective from over 25 years in public education...

Dr. Michael Gaskell is the Principal at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick, NJ. He models the pursuit of lifelong learning as he serves to mentor new principals through the New Jersey Leaders to Leaders program. An NJPSA Stars recipient, he has been published in over 2 dozen articles in education journals and blogs, including Education Post, eSchoolNews, NASSP, Edtech, and ASCD Smartbrie...

Andrew Marotta is an energetic and enthusiastic leader who has put his positive imprint on his beloved Port Jervis HS, in Port Jervis, NY. With the release of his first book, The School Leader: Surviving and Thriving, Andrew is expanding his impact on the educational leadership community.  His 2nd book, The Partnership, Surviving & Thriving, is a guide for parents to better assist their c...