Kelly Croy: Speaker, Author, Artist, Educator

Wired Educator

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The Wired Educator Podcast: Becoming a Better Educator Now So You Can Make a Greater Impact and Enjoy a Higher Quality Lifestyle. The Host, Kelly Croy, is an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified teacher. He has been teaching in the classroom for over 24 years. Kelly is a speaker, artist, author and educator. The Wired Educator Podcast will deliver content to help educators make a greater impact, be more productive, increase their efficiency, and improve their lifestyles. In this podcast I really want to emphasize my love and passion for learning and teaching. I truly want to make...

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Kelly Croy: Speaker, Author, Artist, Educator

Episodes

WEP 189: Thrive in the Five, an Interview with Dr. Jill Siler 09.02.2021 48:08

In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Dr. Jill Siler, Texas superintendent, and author of Thrive Through the Five: Practical Truths to Powerfully Lead Through Challenging Times. In her first months as a superintendent, Jill faced financial crisis along with many other challenges that leadership brings. In 2015, her school board was named a TASA Honor Board as one of the top 5...

WEP 188: Reinvent Education, an Interview with Mike Yates 02.02.2021 1:04:23

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Mike Yates. Mike is without a doubt one of the most innovative Educators I believe I have ever interviewed. He has an unbelievably unique perspective on education that you absolutely need to hear. This is not a typical wired educator podcast. Mike and I have an incredible authentic discussion on the challenges and opportunities for educati...

WEP 187: Discomfort by Design, an Interview with Chad LeDune 24.01.2021 55:32

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast I interviewed Chad lagoon about his new book Discomfort by Design and why educators should be getting excited about getting uncomfortable. Chad and I have an awesome conversation about his book, being part of a Personal Learning Community or an EDU team, how to engage students, and so much more. You are going to love this episode of The Wired Educator...

WEP 186: 3D Printing An Interview with Rick Pollack 18.01.2021 46:55

In this episode the Wired Educator Podcast I talk 3D printing in education with the founder of MakerGear, Rick Pollack. You're going to love it regardless of what grade or content you teach. 3D printing is fun, engaging, and brings creation to ANY classroom. Rick Pollack is the founder and owner of MakerGear LLC. MakerGear designs, engineers and manufactures desktop and benchtop 3d printers. Ri...

WEP 185: Inside The Staff Room Podcast, an Interview with Chey and Pav 11.01.2021 1:01:17

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Chey and Pav, two energetic and fun educators who host one of my favorite podcasts, The Staff Room Podcast. You're going to love listening to this interview. I encourage you to subscribe to their podcast and follow them on Twitter and Instagram. They are amazing. Chey and Pav, two experienced middle school teachers from the Greater Toront...

WEP 184: Deliberate Homework, an Interview with Dr. Erik Youngman 30.12.2020 56:38

This episode of The Wired Educator Podcast is an awesome interview with Erik Youngman on homework, assessment and growth mindset. Erik is brilliant. I am so proud to share his story and work with you! Erik Youngman is an education leader who is passionate about topics such as homework, grading, leadership, and growth mindset. He recently began his twentieth year in educational leadership. Erik i...

WEP 183: Thrive in Education, an Interview with Rachelle Dene Poth 14.12.2020 56:24

In this 183rd episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Rachelle Dene Poth. Rachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instruct...

WEP 182: Award Winning Culture, An Interview with Hans Appel 13.11.2020 1:00:40

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Hans Appel. Hans Appel is an educator, speaker, and writer deeply committed to inspiring the whole child. He's the author of, Award Winning Culture: Building School-Wide Intentionality and Action Through Character, Excellence, and Community . Additionally, he's the Director of Culture for the Teach Better Team , Co-host of the Award Win...

WEP 181: Trauma Informed and Restorative Practices, an Interview with Josh Stamper 02.11.2020 59:23

In this interview with Josh Stamper, Josh and I talk about trained trauma-informed practices as well as restorative practices. We also talked a great deal about student choice. I explore Josh's work with The Teach Better Team, his Aspire Podcast, and leadership. You are going to love this episode. Joshua Stamper is a middle school Assistant Principal for a North Texas School District, where he's h...

WEP 180: Personalized Professional Learning, an Interview with Knikole Taylor 24.10.2020 55:10

In this episode Knikole Taylor and I talk about personalized professional learning, giving teachers a voice, meeting with every teacher, becoming a barrier remover for teachers, and getting excited about the lessons that you're planning and how you will teach it! Nichole Taylor encourages the use of badging for professional learning and we have some powerful conversations about the state of educat...

WEP 179: Balance With Blended Learning, an Interview with Catlin Tucker 28.09.2020 1:00:09

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Educator, International Trainer, Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author, Ca In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Educator, International Trainer, Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author, Catlin Tucker. Catlin Tucker is amazing. We have a wonderful conversation about how to help teachers right now in education's greatest ch...

WEP 178: Teachers on Fire, an Interview with Tim Cavey 23.09.2020 51:32

In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Tim Cavey. Tim is the host of an amazing podcast titled, Teachers on Fire. If you are a listener of my podcast, you will love Tim's. It is awesome. Tim is an educator and educational leader from Vancouver Canada. The two of us have an amazing conversation about content creation, podcasting, the future of education, leadership, and instruct...

WEP 177: Changing Hearts, Minds, and Lives, an Interview with Traci Browder 14.09.2020 59:57

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Traci Browder. Traci is an amazing educator that can help all of us make the greatest impact on students' lives through the challenges of teaching in a pandemic. She is an expert in remote instruction, creating and curating incredibly helpful content for teachers in this time of need. She was named teacher of the year her first year teachi...

WEP 177: Changing Hearts, Minds, and Lives, an Interview with Traci Browder 14.09.2020 59:57

WEP 176 Leader of Learning, an interview with Dan Kreiness 07.09.2020 1:00:28

In this 176th episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Dan Kreiness, host of the Leader of Learning podcast, an extraordinary educational leader and instructional coach in Connecticut. Dan just finished his doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on the topic of growth mindset. I enjoy Dan's podcast, and I'm excited to have him on the show. We talk about the return to school in...

WEP 175 Anything is Possible in a Remote Classrooms, an Interview with Jon Jarc 31.08.2020 1:01:32

WEP 175 Anything is Possible in a Remote Classrooms, an Interview with Jon Jarc In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast I have an amazing conversation with Apple Distinguished Educator and STEM/Art teacher, Jon Jarc about teaching in a remote environment. How can you teach an essential class with so many hands-on tools and supplies like STEM and Art while completely remote? Well, Jon did, am...

WEP 174: Serendipity, An Interview with Allyson Apsey 24.08.2020 53:16

In this 174th episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview an amazing educational leader, author of four best selling educational books, and difference-maker, Allyson Apsey. Allyson Apsey is passionate about students and staff and leads others through their strengths. In her role as an elementary principal, she tries to be transparent, vulnerable, and supportive. She is an author, national s...

WEP 173: Inquiry Mindset, an Interview with Trevor MacKenzie 31.07.2020 48:21

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Trevor MacKenzie. Trevor is brilliant and has much to offer us as we prepare for this new school year. His knowledge and creative ideas on how to bring inquiry into any learning environment, whether it be remote, hybrid, or traditional is just the instructional practice we need. Trevor MacKenzie is an award-winning English teacher at Oak...

WEP 172: Minecraft, Podcasting, Equity and More, an Interview with Mike Washburn 30.06.2020 53:35

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I have the pleasure to interview with Mike Washburn. Mike is the official Minecraft: Education Edition podcast, host of the insanely popular educational podcast OnEducation, and the Director of Engagement for Participate. I love this conversation with Mike; we go everywhere every educator needs to be right now! I learned a ton about Minecraft, podcast...

WEP 171: Pressing Pause on My Podcast 06.06.2020 4:22

I just wanted to take a minute (4 minutes and 22 seconds actually) to explain why I feel the need to press pause on my Wired Educator Podcast. I hope you will take a few minutes to listen, reflect, and offer me some advice. In short, I have been feeling the need to step back from publishing episodes of The Wired Educator Podcast in order to reflect on all that is going on in the world around me a...

WEP 170 Teach Better with Jeff Gargas 15.05.2020 1:00:31

This episode of The Wired Educator Podcast is an awesome interview with Jeff Gargas. Jeff Gargas is the COO and Co-founder of the Teach Better Team and co-author of Teach Better. He works with educators to increase student engagement and improve student success. He also offers 1-on-1 coaching for teachers who have a product or idea they want to share with others to better education. Jeff Gargas is...

WEP 169: Education is Over, an Interview with Bill Rankin 07.05.2020 1:05:30

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Bill Rankin. He is an amazing educator, and someone I deeply respect and admire. Dr. Rankin was the worldwide Director of Learning at Apple from 2013 through 2016. He is an academic with more than 25 years of classroom experience, and interviews with Rankin have appeared in Wired , The Guardian , The Times of London , Businessweek. He has...

WEP 168: The Teacher and The Admin: Making Schools Better for Kids, an Interview with Kris Felicello 01.05.2020 56:24

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Kris Felicello, co-author of The Teacher and The Admin: Making Schools Better for Kids. Kris has such rich and diverse experiences in educational leadership experiences. He is brilliant and a lot of fun. You will love our conversation. Dr. Kris Felicello has been in the field of education for over 25 years as a Teacher, Coach, Athletic Di...

WEP 167: Teach Better with The Grid Method, An Interview with Chad Ostrowski 24.04.2020 47:32

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Chad Ostrowski. Chad is the co-author of an awesome new book titled Teach Better , he is the creator of an amazing system to help you become a better educator, called The Grid Method, and he is a member of the Teach Better Team, they create awesome resources for educators. Chad and I really connect in this interview. It's a lot of fun an...

WEP 166: Building A Culture of Leadership, An Interview with Pat Adkins 19.04.2020 1:04:09

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Pat Adkins, a veteran superintendent whose leadership, culture work, and views on education are sought out by educational leaders across the nation. Pat and I talk about leading a school district in a time of crisis, such as this pandemic, the importance of building a maintaining a dynamic culture and coaching others to become better leade...