The Make Learning Magical Podcast

In this episode, I chat with educator and co-founder of Wowza Learning, Nikki Eddy. In our conversation we discuss the importance of bringing humanity into tech, equity, game-based learning, Ai, and SO much more! You are going to love learning from Nikki and hearing her story! Connect with Nikki Twitter @mseteach Facebook: @NikkiEddy Instagram: @NikkiEddy76

In this episode I share a phrase that I am going to be focusing on in 2023: No Risk, No Magic! I hope that my story challenges and inspires you to take risks in the new year! You never know what magic is waiting on the other side! No Risk, No Magic blog post Twitter: @tishrich Instagram: @tishrichmond LinkedIn: @tisharichmond

In this episode, I chat with Jeni Long and Sallee Clark, known on the socials as Jenallee. We discuss how to use strength building to develop synergy among colleagues and in classrooms, building relationships, strategies to empower students, The Microsoft Teams Playbook, game-based learning, ISTE, Canva, and more!! You will be so inspired by this dynamic duo!! Follow Jenallee: bit.ly/jenallee Find...

In this episode, educator and author, Dawn Harris, shares about her journey into gamification, designing extraordinary learning journeys for every student, antiracism education, her newly released book Plan Like a Pirate, and so much more! You will be so inspired and empowered by all that Dawn has to share! Purchase her book, Plan Like a Pirate HERE! Website: http://www.educationundone.com/ Twitte...

In this episode I chat with accomplished educator and author, Jeffery Pflaum. As an inner-city educator with 34 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education, Jeffrey considers himself a “teacher-developer-researcher-experimentalist” in the classroom. He produced many original, innovative, progressive projects in EI, SEL, identity, creativity, imagination, poetry, writing (prose...

In this episode I chat with Lindy Hockenbary about all things edtech. You will love our conversation about how to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning. Come away with lots of ideas and advice as you head into a new school year! Lindy is an educator whose strength is helping other educators utilize technology to enhance learning experiences. She has spent her career in variou...

In this episode I chat with the amazing, Sean Gaillard. Sean is a father, husband, and principal in North Carolina. He wrote the amazing book The Pepper Effect, published by Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc, is the founder of #CelebrateMonday, is the host of the Principal Liner Notes Podcast, and has a love for music. Our conversation is framed around 3 albums I found in my record collection in honor...

In this episode I chat with Debbie Tannenbaum. Debbie works as an Elementary School Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, VA. An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum supports both staff and students to integrate technology tools into instruction through both co teaching sessions and weekly technology classes. Debbie emphasizes working collaboratively with other educa...

In this episode I chat with Todd Nesloney. You will love hearing Todd share his story and his passion for amplifying the voices of others so they can share their story too! Listen and be encouraged and inspired by all he has to share and... learn why this episode was a full circle moment for me!! Todd is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Super...

In this episode, I chat with Gregory Keele. Greg is an entrepreneurship teacher from Canyon Lake, California and the founder of Virtual Startup Academy. He has degrees from Claremont McKenna College, has launched multiple startups in the last decade and a half, and coaches high school football. His professional interests include entrepreneurial programs, project-based learning in physical and virt...

In this episode I chat with educator and author of Tech with Heart, Stacey Roshan. We discuss ways that she has flipped her classroom and used tech to empower student voice, ease anxiety, and create a compassionate classroom for students. Her passion and heart for students and education shines through in this episode. You will love hearing her story and will no doubt come away inspired and ready t...

In this episode, I chat with high school Ceramics teacher extraordinaire (aka my amazing hubby), Russell Richmond. Russ has been a dual language primary teacher, dean, assistant principal, and currently a high school ceramics teacher in Southern Oregon. We reflect on the positive takeaways from this tumultuous year and the hope we have for the school year to come. You will love hearing Russ' persp...

In this episode, I chat with Kerry Graham. Kerry lives, teaches, writes, and kayaks in Baltimore, MD, USA. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Education, Kerry prioritizes laughter, compassion, and self-expression in her English classroom. She's grateful for and humbled by her ten years as a public school teacher. You will love learning how Kerry builds relationships, community, and t...

In this episode, I chat with the creator of the PIC-RAT Technology Integration Matrix, Dr. Royce Kimmons. I loved our conversation about how to effectively integrate technology to create meaningful transformative learning experiences for our students. You will be so inspired by all that Royce has to share. Royce is an assistant professor of Instructional Psychology & Technology at Brigham Young Un...

In this episode, I chat with the magical Ann Kozma. Ann is one of those people that brings the sunshine into any room she enters with her tangible joy, kindness, passion, and enthusiasm. Ann loves to explore, share, and contribute and has spent more than 19 years dedicated to transforming education as a classroom teacher, Innovation & Instructional Support TOSA, and as an Educator Innovation Lead...

In this episode, I chat with Marshall Escamilla. After spending 17 years in classrooms, Marshall started podcasting full time in 2020. Starting as a math teacher and migrating to a music teacher, he has taught nearly every academic subject in between--except science! In 2015, he started co-hosting the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids with his brilliant and talented science journalist wife Lindsay P...

In this episode I chat with one of my favorite people on the planet, the amazing Ann Brucker. Ann answered what she refers to as the “sharp jab to her heart” to return to teaching after nearly a decade of experience as a tech integration specialist, Google Certified Innovator, and Director of Creative Design and User Outreach at BreakoutEDU. Prior, she spent 12 years as a 4th and 5th grade teacher...

In this episode I chat with Barbara Scully, an innovative Family and Consumer Science Educator from the state of Washington. She is passionate about boldly celebrating family and careers by providing inspiration, support, and resources for teachers, students, and families. She is the creator of the ConnectFCSEd website and podcast and is on a mission to let the world know that Family and Consumer...

In this episode I chat with Christopher Younggren. Chris is a middle school ELA teacher in Tucson, Arizona who loves to find new and innovative ways to create classroom magic. He has a long background as a theater teacher and creator of the youtube channel: Classroom Confidential . You will be so inspired and come away with new and exciting ways to bring magic to your own classroom. Connect with C...

In this episode I chat with Isabella Liu, an incredible high school chemistry and math teacher from Toronto, Canada. Isabella is passionate about emerging educational technologies to enhance student learning. She is also an Apple Distinguished educator, a Google for Education certified trainer, and has worked with National Geographic to implement professional development for educators around the w...

In this episode I chat with Jeff Bradbury. Jeff is a globally-recognized educator, educational broadcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur whose powerful message has inspired thousands of educators through the TeacherCast Educational Network. I loved our discussion about everything from digital learning, being a tech coach, horizontal learning, resources for blog writing, podcasting, web design,...

In this episode I chat with an incredible DBC, Inc sister and fellow Oregonian, Dr. Rachael George. Rachael is a member of the ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2015 and currently serves as the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District. Over the past seven years, Sandy Grade School has moved from being one of the lowest-ranked elementary schools in the state of Oregon to per...

In this episode I chat with educator, tech coach, blogger, and podcaster extraordinaire, Scott Nunes! We discuss everything from turning challenges into opportunities, tips and strategies for making the most of your time, ideation, sandcastles, and bringing games into learning! Listen and be filled with hope and inspiration for the year ahead! Connect with Scott: Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube: @M...

In this episode I chat with Dr. Brandon Beck about his incredible educational experience teaching in a dual-language program, connecting to your why, goal setting, how he has adapted to teaching in a pandemic, and his new book: Unlocking Unlimited Potential. You will be so inspired by all that Brandon has to share! Bio:  Brandon is a National Board Certified teacher, speaker, consultant, prof...

In this episode I chat with an incredible educator and friend, Monica Spillman. Monica is a teacher and edtech enthusiast with experience teaching pre-k and middle and high school special education in Georgia and Tennessee. She is also a Google certified trainer and an incredible sketchnoter and co-creator of the annual Pass the Sketchnote global sketchnoting collaboration. Loved our conversation...