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 165: It's Okay to Say They, an Interview with Christina Whittlesey 17.04.2020 1:02:40

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Christy Whittlesey, author of the Dave Burgess Publishing book, I t's Ok to Say "They": Tips for Educator Allies of Transgender and Non-Binary Students. This is a powerful conversation between two educators about doing whatever you can to teach, care and help every student. What is a gender-friendly school? What changes should school distr...

WEP 164: What I Learned About Remote Learning After Ten Weeks, an Interview with Stephanie Castle 10.04.2020 1:14:43

In this episode of the Wired Educator podcast, I interview Stephanie Castle and share her amazing experience as an educator in Shanghai during the initial COVID-19 outbreak, her ability to adapt and innovate with remote learning, and her adventurous travel from location to location amidst this pandemic. We also discuss her successful return to China, where she was just released from a 14-day quara...

WEP 163: Take the LEAP, an Interview with Elisabeth Bostwick 07.04.2020 1:00:34

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast I interview Elisabeth Bostwick, author of T ake the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation and co-author of Education Write Now, Volume II: Top Strategies for Improving Relationships and Culture. This is a wonderful conversation about remote instruction & remote learning and all of the amazing work Elisabeth does to help educators level-up and make a...

WEP 162: Teach Better, An Interview with Rae Hughart 02.04.2020 56:24

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Rae Hughart. Rae is a member of the Teach Better Team; they create awesome resources for educators. Rae is the co-author of the brand new, best-selling book, Teach Better and she co-hosts the Teach Better Talk Podcast. How are you, friends? You okay? I have some words of hope and inspiration for you, your schools and your families in my i...

WEP 161: The Most Important Ingredient of Remote Learning 23.03.2020 26:26

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I do want to discuss the single most important ingredient in remote learning, but first and foremost, I want to check in with you! How are you doing? I hope this episode can bring you some comfort and hope. I am so proud of educators around the world helping their students, community and colleagues. Like you, I have been working extra hours with teac...

WEP 160: Reading is Rocket Science an Interview with Louisa Moats 09.03.2020 1:08:47

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I had the pleasure and honor to interview Dr. Louisa Moats. She pioneered the science of reading and is the leading authority on the planet on how to teach students to read. It was not only my honor and pleasure to interview her, I was able to connect Louisa with three of our educators, Stephanie Kieffer, Amy Quillen, Morgan Siefke, and our primary pr...

WEP 159: Bold School, My Interview with Weston Kieschnick 02.03.2020 53:11

In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Weston Kieschnick. Wes is The author of the phenomena, best-selling, educational book titled Bold School: Old School Wisdom + New School Innovation = Blended Learning That Works . Bold School is awesome! Wes is a gifted educator, speaker, and author that will inspire all listeners of the Wild Educator Podcast. I had so much fun talking wit...

WEP 158: Creating Collaborative Schools, an Interview with Dr. Matthew Joseph 22.02.2020 55:55

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Matthew Joseph, author of Power of Us: Creating Collaborative Schools and co-author of Modern Mentoring, Reimagining Teacher Mentorship. This is a powerful conversation about Innovative Leadership, Mentoring, Collaboration and so much more! I love this interview! Matthew and I talk about so many important areas of education! You will leav...

WEP 157: Quiet Kids Count! An Interview with Chrissy Romano Arrabito 14.02.2020 1:03:06

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Chrissy Romano Arrabito. She is an amazing educator and author of a wonderful book, Quiet Kids Count . I love this interview for many reasons, but primarily for the incredible conversation Chrissy and I have about so many important areas in education. This discussion is rich and yields some incredible takeaways. Chrissy is brilliant and ge...

WEP 156: The Coach ADVenture, an Interview with Amy Illingworth 04.02.2020 48:02

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Amy Illingworth, the author of an awesome book from Dave Burgess Consulting, titled The Coach Adventure: Building Powerful Instructional Leadership Skills that Impact Learning . You're going to need two brains to take in and absorb all of the awesomeness that Amy shares with us in this interview. Amy Illingworth, EdD, is a lifelong educato...

WEP 155: EdTech Stories, an Interview with Richard Colosi 28.01.2020 58:50

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Richard Colosi about his awesome new podcast titled EdTech Stories . It is an educational, narrative podcast that he is launching on February 10th. I talk with Rich about his work in education as an instructional technology specialist, being a consultant with the United States Department of Education, Office of Innovation in Improvement, a...

WEP 154: Balance Like a Pirate and Lead with Faith, an Interview with Sarah Johnson 23.01.2020 50:10

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast , I share my amazing interview with Sarah Johnson. Sarah is the author of two incredible books, Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator (which she co-authored with Jessica Cabeen and Jessica Johnson) and Sarah just published a new book titled, Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So Y...

WEP 153: The Future of Education, An Interview Jakob Ebsen Hanson 13.01.2020 1:07:29

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Jakob Hansen. Jakob has more than ten years in education as an innovative educator and leader. He has now turned his attention to the future of education. He is an educational consultant helping schools now prepare students for the future. This is an amazing interview and conversation that will really get you thinking. Jakob was one of th...

WEP 152: Class Tech Tips, An Interview with Monica Burns 06.01.2020 51:15

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Monica Burns, the founder of Class Tech Tips! Monica was guest back on episode 72. It was great catching up with Monica and seeing the wonderful resources she creates for educators. You are going to love this episode. Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. Mon...

WEP 151: Resolutions Every Educator Should Make for 2020 02.01.2020 16:05

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I share 20 resolutions for 2020 that I believe will help every educator, administrator, and school district to level-up and impact lives. This episode is based on a blog post I share every year on www. WiredEducator.com on New Year's Day. I hope you enjoy it. I would love to read your EDU Resolutions for 2020. Educators are my favorite species. They n...

WEP 150: Top 20 Things I Have Learned Publishing 150 Podcast Episodes and Interviewing Amazing Educators From Around the Globe! 31.12.2019 23:22

In this 150th Episode of The Wired Educator Podcast I share the Top Twenty Things I Have Learned Publishing 150 Podcast Episodes and Interviewing Amazing Educators! I am so happy I started the Wired Educator Podcast, and it is amazing to me to see it now at 150 episodes. I have no intention of stopping now. In fact, I am looking to growing the podcast in new ways. I am thankful that you listen to...

WEP 149: Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. an Interview with LaVonna Roth 29.12.2019 55:06

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview LaVonna Roth. We talk about the neuroscience connected with teaching and learning. LaVonna shares her message of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. and it will seriously make a difference in how you teach and how your students learn. She breaks down the Acronym of SHINE for us and so much more. This is a great interview. LaVonna Roth is the lead ill...

WEP 148: Make Math Moments That Matter, An Interview with Kyle Pearce 18.12.2019 51:43

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Kyle Pearce about making math moments that matter. Kyle is an amazing resource and inspiration in education. This is an awesome interview for all educators because Kyle is so inspiring. Regardless of what you teach, I know Kyle has something for you to help you level up. Yes, he is that inspiring! This is a super-cool interview with a bril...

WEP 147: So You Want to Help the Underdog, An Interview with Mat Pullen 10.12.2019 55:16

In this episode, I interview Mat Pullen, an Apple Distinguished Educator from South Wales, and the creator of the popular 'So You Want To...' eBook Series. He will enchant you with his accent and blow you away with his brilliance of all things EDU. He is truly the embodiment of the everyone can create movement in education. I am excited to share my interview with Mat with you! Mat is an Apple Dist...

WEP 146: Kids Deserve It! An Interview with Adam Welcome 05.12.2019 45:44

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Adam Welcome, the author of Kids Deserve It! Run Like a Pirate! and Empower Our Girls! Adam is a powerful writer, a gifted speaker and an impactful educator. He has been a teacher, a principal, vice principal, Director of Innovation and now he travels the world to speak and share his important message with educators and work with schools. ...

WEP 145: Women in Leadership, An Interview with Dr. Courtney Orzel 27.11.2019 53:16

In this 145th episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Dr. Courtney Orzel. Courtney is an amazing educational leader and speaker. It was an honor to present at the same What Great Educators Do Differently Conference in Houston, Texas this past October. One of my favorite lines of the podcast is when Courtney tells me, "the most important job of a superintendent is to create spaces for pe...

WEP 144: Impossible to Possible, an Interview with Ray Zahab 20.11.2019 28:07

In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I had the privilege to sit down in person with Ray Zahab after his keynote at the Leadership and Learning Academy 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. Ray is one of my heroes. I love how he connects with educators and students. You are going to love this episode. Than you for listening! Ray Zahab is a Canadian Adventurer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non...

WEP 143: Improving Your School's Culture, An Interview with Dawn Sayre 13.11.2019 1:03:26

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast I interview Dawn Sayre about Improving School Culture. Learn about E+R=O, putting people first, BCD, Discipline over Default, and the 10/80/10 rule. Dawn emphasizes that we should create positive events for others. Before joining Focus 3, a team that helps organizations achieve their goals by building dynamic cultures, in July 2019, Dawn spent 23 yea...

WEP 142: Free Audio Book of My "What Everyone Needs to Know About Bullying" Read by Me! 06.11.2019 47:58

In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast I read my eBook What Everyone Needs to Know About Bullying and make it an audible book, and more! I wanted this to be available so students, parents, educators and anyone could listen to it on the bus, in the car, at lunch, on a walk, workout, or doing chores with their headphones on. This is deeply personal but can really save lives. What is your sch...

WEP 141: Build Relationships with Your Students, An Interview with Bianca Woodard 27.10.2019 48:15

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Bianca Woodard, Apple Distinguished Educator and awesome educator. We talk about building connections, rapport, and relationships with students. She shares her amazing story of becoming a teacher. Bianca emphasizes the importance of being intentional about building relationships with students over anything else. This is a great interview f...