Evolution Stories

In this episode, Joel Thompson, principal of Mt. Lebanon High School, shares his insights on leadership and change in schools. The conversation emphasizes Thompson's fifteen years as an educator and his commitment to leveraging innovative practices to enhance learning and create impactful experiences for students. Thompson's leadership has earned him a nomination for the Public School Wo...

In this episode, Amanda Bickerstaff, founder of AI for Education, shares her evolution from a public school educator in the South Bronx to a leader in the ed-tech space. Bickerstaff discusses her experience as the founding CEO of an Australian data analytics company and her subsequent founding of AI for Education in November 2022, following the release of ChatGPT 3.5.   The conversation highlights...

In this episode, Tom Arnett, Senior Fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute, discusses the barriers to change in schools and systems. Arnett's interest in this topic stems from his experience as a middle school math teacher, where he observed the limitations of a system designed to standardize interactions.   The conversation explores the need to move away from a "batch processing&qu...

This episode features Jose Vilson, an educator, and activist, in a discussion about the evolution of education. Vilson shares his origin story, from aspiring to be a video game programmer to becoming a Math teacher. The conversation delves into  understanding student engagement and the shortcomings in educational practices.   Vilson also emphasizes the significance of activism in education, highli...