Wired Educator

This is the Wired Educator podcast Episode 239, my interview with Donnie, Sorah titled "Publishing Students Through Creative Collaborations." Donnie is a   musician, educator, composer, and an associate professor of music at The University of Virginia's College at Wise. He's amazing and he's going to share his story as well as inspire us all to publish students' work in powerful and unique ways to...

This is the Wired Educator Podcast Episode 238 my interview with Michael Hernandez, Apple Distinguished Educator, and author of the new education bestseller Storytelling with Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity . Acclaimed documentary film director Ken Burns says this about  Michael's book , "Teaching is the most important profession in any democracy. Michael Hernandez has writte...

This is the Wired Educator Podcast Episode 237, Teach Like a Pirate Revisited, my interview with Dave Burgess. I had the good fortune of interviewing Dave on episode 10, 227 episodes ago! Dave is the author of Teach Like a Pirate and the president and found of DBC with over 200 EDU speakers and authors. Amazing!   I worked for Dave for 4 years doing website design, maintenance, marketing, narratio...

The Wired Educator Podcast kicks off 2024 with an interview with Meghan Lawson, author of the new EDU best seller, Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact . My colleague at Port Clinton City Schools, Joe Miller, an amazing high school English teacher and Ohio Teacher of the Year Finalist, joins me on this episode as cohost. We talk with Megan about her book, social, emotional learning, str...

Happy New Year! This episode is not an interview with an educational leader. This episode is me reflecting on my year, the impact I made, the setbacks and success I experienced, and the lessons I learned.  One year ago I sat down with my  Moleskine Journal and set a bunch of goals for 2023. One of the goals was to keep myself accountable by posting a podcast of me breaking down each goal on how I...

This is the Wired Educator Podcast Episode 234, an  interview with West Virginia Educator of the Year and Apple Distinguished Educator, Brian Casto. We focus on making class time and content engaging as well as the opportunities and challenges that arise in being recognized for our work in education. Brian Casto is an amazing educator whom I had the pleasure to meet. He is so humble and kind, but...

This is the Wired Educator Podcast episode 233, my interview with Kristen Brooks. Kristin is an Apple Distinguished Educator and an education leader that's making a difference in the lives of others. She helps me and my district with adding creation to our learning, especially with iPads. I'm excited to share her story and message with you and the impact that she's making around the world. You're...

WEP 232: Recalibrate Your Culture, An Interview with Jimmy Casas Focus: Building a Positive School Culture: Insights from Jimmy Casas' New Book As the Wired Educator podcast reaches its 232nd episode, host Kelly Croy welcomes a special guest, Jimmy Casas, a renowned educator, speaker, and author of the newly-released book, Recalibrate the Culture . In their conversation, Jimmy discusses the import...

This is the Wired Educator Podcast episode 231. My interview with the authors of the book, 7 Mindshifts for School Leaders, authors Connie Hamilton, Dr. Joseph Jones, and Dr. TJ Vari. This episode will challenge your thinking and provide you with the tools you need to look at challenges in education in new ways and find better solutions. Buckle up. You are going to love this episode. Connie Hamilt...

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast Episode, I interview Mike Johnston, educator, author, and poet. Mike is the author of You Are Poetry: How to See and Grow the Poet in Your Students and Yourself . This is an enchanting, beautiful and helpful conversation for all educators in any grade and in any content area to take students learning and work to the highest level of understanding and e...

In this 229th episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing an amazing educational leader named Chris Jones. Chris is the author of a really powerful, leadership book titled Seeing to Lead . I had so much fun talking with Christ and I learned a ton. He delivers actionable steps to help anyone improve and I love his authenticity and fun spirit. This is a great interview...

This is Episode 228 of The Wired Educator Podcast. I interview Zac Bauermaster about leadership, serving in every level of education, and his new book, Leading with a Humble Heart . This is a great interview for all. Enjoy Click here to listen to Episode 228 of The Wired Educator Podcast. Zac Bauermaster is an educational leader and author passionate about people. Zac's mission field is public edu...

In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast I interview Dominic Helmstetter. He shares how he connects with students, makes his class relevant and engaging, and how EduProtocols helps him to make a difference as educator. This is a fun episode. You can hear and feel Dominic's passion for teaching. You will also leave with actionable takeaways you could put to use immediately in your classroom. C...

Welcome to the eighth season of The Wired Educator Podcast! In this 226th episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Karen Robey. Karen is an amazing educational leader and innovator. She is one of my immediate go-to's when I need help, inspiration, an innovative perspective or honest feedback. She is a brilliant and kind. I am so excited to share her message with you! In this episode Kare...

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview school psychologist, and SEL expert, Jillian McFarlan.  You are going to love and laugh at the backstory of how this interview came about. It's hilarious.  Click here to listen to my interview with Jillian McFarlan.  We talk about: What really is SEL? Is it real? How do we do it? Why? What in the world is 'trauma informed education'? Why d...

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast I talk with the legend Ken Williams about Equity, What makes a successful PLC, the misconceptions and dangers of ability groupings, reaching the disengaged, and his new book Ruthless Equity. I love this interview and you will too. Kenneth C. Williams shares his experience and expertise as a nationally recognized trainer, speaker, coach and consultant i...

In this 223rd episode of The Wired Educator Podcast I interview Dawn Harris about her new book, Plan Like a Pirate . I absolutely love our conversation on designing meaningful experience for students, curriculum, fitting everything needed into education, what CRT is and isn't, and most importantly how to impact the lives of students. Dawn is brilliant and this episode will inspire and enchant you...

In this episode Rich Czyz and I talk about getting creative with professional learning opportunities, how to make professional learning not be too much on teacher's plates, and most importantly how to be a Rogue Leader in your district. Rich is amazing and I am so proud of all that we discuss to keep education fun and meaningful. Rich's insight to professional learning is second to none. This is a...

In this 221st episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Bryon Carpenter, an amazing educator, podcaster and thinker. I love Bryon's positivity and intentional reflection on what he is learning. His ability to reflect, apply and share fascinates me. I am enchanted by his ability to wake early, get walking, learn from podcasts, reflect and share with the world. You will love Bryon too. He i...

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Is your district enduring initiative fatigue? My two guests today are from Hawaii and the Netherlands, and they co-authored a book titled The Minimalist Teacher which can help all of us create a better work environment no matter what our role is an education may be. You are going to love We talk about: Why minimalism is needed in our educational lives and s...

This is the wired educator podcast episode 219. My interview with Amanda Fox and her books Teachingland: A Teachers Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse and MarkerTown, an awesome children's book. We talk about Canva, virtual reality, augmented reality,  book publishing, creation in the classroom and her amazing story of becoming an educator and more. Get ready to be inspired and learn in th...

WEP 218 Safe, Seen and Stretched in the Classroom an Interview with Julie Schmidt Hasson In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast I interview Julie Schmidt Hasson about her new book Safe, Seen and Stretched in the Classroom . It is all about her research on the impact of teachers. I first interviewed Julie a few years ago for episode 98, and now she is back. What a fun interview. You are goin...

WEP 217: Creation in Every Classroom, Interview with Scott Nunes This is the Wired Educator Podcast Episode 217, my interview with Scott Nunes. Scott is an energetic ELA teacher turned and EDU tech coach consultant and now a district engagement advocate for Canva! I love Scott's work in education and especially in the areas of design, project based learning and all the creative work he's doing wit...

In this 216th episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I talk about the four relationships that we must strengthen in education.  I love the magic of a new year and any chance to start fresh. I journal. I make resolutions. I set goals.  Helping students, teachers and educational leaders become their best is my passion and mission in life. I love it. I see educators working hard to build strong conne...

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Keven Rinaman about his new book, 3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom published by Wired Educator. Keven is an educator, administrator, podcaster, blogger, author and an important voice in education.  You're going to love this episode.  Keven Rinaman is an educator and author. He has taught history, math, and technology at middl...