The EdisonOS Podcast

Edwige Simon has worked in the field of education for over 20 years. She is the Director ofOnline Learning and Instructional Technology at the International Center for Language Studiesand the founding editor of FLTMAG, a magazine dedicated to technology integration in thelanguage classroom. Prior to joining ICLS, Edwige ran a fully online graduate certificateprogram in language teaching with techn...

Carissa (Handrinos) Godvin has been an academic tutor and consultant since 2006. She has aBA in both English and psychology and a MA in English, focusing on rhetoric and composition. Carissa strives to build upon each student's strengths while teaching techniques to enrich anyweaknesses s/he may have. She works to build confident, independent learners and thinkers ofall ages and has experience in...

Alyssa Petrone, founder of Top Tier Test Prep, has dedicated over 35,000 hours to tutoring andcoaching more than 1,600 students, guiding them to success at top-tier universities likeHarvard, MIT, and Yale. With dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and International Affairs,Alyssa brings a strong clinical and cross-cultural communication background to her work. Herexpertise in the Reading, English,...

Dr. Hopewell is the Dean of Online Education and Provost at The Master’s University. Aftergraduating from The Master’s College, he and his wife Angela moved to Flagstaff, AZ to attendNorthern Arizona University, where he completed a Master of Education in EducationalTechnology and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, while teaching elementaryschool and courses at NAU. Upon completi...

Steven D'Agustino, with over a decade of experience as the Director of Online Learning atFordham University, is dedicated to enhancing the quality and accessibility of online educationfor diverse learners. He collaborates with academic leaders to shape the university's onlinelearning strategy, guided by emerging trends and best practices. A QM-certified professional,Steven oversees the design and...

Rolin Moe is an education administrator with over a decade of experience in advancing equityand justice in distance and digital education. He has collaborated with diverse learninginstitutions, both formal and non-formal, to conceptualize and implement programs that enhance learning and teaching. Rolin's expertise lies in leading educational innovation and fostering inclusive learning environments...

Alan Wesley Kinsey is an experienced Instructional Design Specialist with a strong background in K12 and higher education. Skilled in lesson planning, educational technology, training delivery, and professional development, he is proficient in using Canvas LMS, Office365, Google, and Articulate Rise. Alan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Design and Technology from...

Dr. Samuel Jay is a seasoned professional in higher education administration with over a decade of experience in online learning, teaching enhancements, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making. His expertise lies in creating inclusive educational environments and driving educational innovation. With an academic background in Rhetoric and Digital Media Studies, combined with entrepreneu...

Brian Duggan is the Executive Director of Top Score, overseeing all operations to ensure the mission of "Deep Learning Through Deep Relationships" is fulfilled. Prior to this role, he was Head of School at Fusion Academy Alexandria and served as a public school teacher, administrator, and leadership development coach through Teach For America. A first-generation college graduate, Brian holds a Bac...

Torie graduated cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and a minor in Museum Studies. They began peer tutoring in STEM subjects as a high school sophomore and have not spent more than a month away from math and science tutoring since then. Torie is passionate about the intersection of STEM and artistic subjects and deconstructing the "math person" vs "English...

Ned Johnson is the president and founder of PrepMatters. A professional tutor-geek since 1993, Mr. Johnson has devoted in excess of 35,000 hours in one-on-one test prep for nearly the entire alphabet of tests. His experience includes work with all ages and abilities in preparation for SSAT and ISEE to ACT and SAT to GMAT, GRE and LSAT.

Achmad Yudi Wahyudin is an Assistant Professor of English Instruction and Educational Technology with eight years of experience. He specializes in Curriculum Design, Instructional Media, and English Teaching Assessment. Currently the Vice Rector of Academic Affairs at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, he has also held roles as Vice Dean and Vice Rector of Global Engagement.

Daniel Koffler, BS, is the President of New Frontiers, an executive functioning coaching organization that offers academic, social, transitional, and career support to individuals of all ages and abilities. New Frontiers empowers clients to maximize their potential and develop into independent, self-advocating members of society. Inspired by his family's special education business, Daniel founded...

Whitney Armstrong graduated early from her university experience after planning ahead and completing a full semester’s worth of college credits while in high school. She played varsity soccer and was the starting goalkeeper for her high school team all four years. A bit of a socialite, she also worked two jobs, participated in many extracurricular activities, including marching band and student co...

Jason Bock is an instructional design and technology enthusiast specializing in higher education. As the founder of StuPath, he develops innovative software solutions for education, including Simuprof—a GenAI Tutor built on Microsoft Azure and MongoDB, designed to support students without providing direct answers. Simuprof is LLM-agnostic, integrating with tools like ChatGPT to help create and man...

Jason Breitkopf is an education professional with extensive experience in curriculum development and student success. He has held key roles at Ivy West Educational Services, Sylvan Learning Center, Chyten Educational Services, and Livius Tutoring, including Director of Education and Director of Academics. As the former Owner/Operator of Tutoring Club of Danvers, Jason specialized in private and sm...

Dr. Jeremy Bond is a career educator, innovative leader, and e-learning technology professional with a background in instructional and information technology dating back to 1997. A three-time graduate of Central Michigan University, he currently serves as the Director of Online Learning at Alliant International University and holds adjunct faculty appointments at CMU and Alliant. Dr. Bond's teachi...

Jai Flicker, founder of LifeWorks Learning Center, is a master educator, thought leader, and lecturer. His work with youth began in 1999 through The Homework Club, where he developed a unique tutoring approach that combines academic support with personal coaching and mentoring, focusing on the whole person. In 2004, he founded LifeWorks to further this integrated vision of education. Over the past...

Michael Mityok, holding a BA in English Literature and a BEd in Secondary Education from UBC, is a BCTF-certified teacher with over 25 years of experience. In 2014, he founded ACE Education Group, a private academy offering reading, writing classes, and elite university admissions consulting, now serving over 300 students. Before ACE, Michael spent five years at A+ Academic Writing Workshops, help...

Dr. Kizito Mukuni, with extensive experience as an instructional designer at public universities, holds a Ph. D. in Instructional Design and Technology from Virginia Tech. As the Director of Online Education at FSU, he oversees online programs, support, and services for faculty and students, ensuring they align with FSU's mission. Dr. Mukuni is committed to expanding current offerings, identifying...

Dr. Derk Riechers is a dynamic leader in higher education, blending expertise in academic affairs with a passion for the transformative power of AI. His leadership is marked by transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to student success. At the community college level, he fosters innovation and growth, preparing students and faculty for future challenges. An expert in AI, Dr. Riechers integra...

Bobby Nicholson is a dedicated student development professional with over twelve years of experience in mentorship, leadership, organization building, student life, event planning, recruitment, and motivation. His career is highlighted by numerous achievements, including winning the 2010 International Student Excellence Award from Southwestern and being named one of the 25 members of Tennessee's U...

Sanjay Fuloria brings 24 years of experience in both academia and the corporate sector. He has expertise in marketing, sales, market research, analytics, business research, team management, and the application of various analytics and machine learning tools. Currently, he serves as the Professor and Director at the Center for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) at IFHE University, Hyderabad.

Raju Ganesh Sunder is a seasoned professional with over 34 years of experience in the education and industry sectors. He is currently the Director of the Center for Distance and Online Education at Sharda University, Greater Noida. His career is marked by significant leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management at Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research...

Aakash is a founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wyndly. As CEO, Aakash oversees every aspect of Wyndly, including marketing, engineering, customer support, and medical operations. He's led Wyndly through early conception, to first product, fundraising, and established the culture. He continues to lead the company's overall strategy. Aakash is a regular speaker on topics including healthca...