Best Barbara Bray Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #172: Ignite Joy, Creativity, and Purpose in Teaching, Learning, and Life with Michael Wesely 56:25

2d ago56:25

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Michael Wesely, an Instructional Technology Specialist, who is passionate about turning classrooms into creative playgrounds where curiosity is sparked, innovation is fueled, and a little fun is always part of the plan. The post Episode #172: Ignite Joy, Creativity, and Purpose in Teaching, Learning, and Life with Michael Wesely first appeared on R…

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Episode #171: Engaging Students in a World of Distractions with Dr. Marc Isseks 45:50

22d ago45:50

45:50

Dr. Marc Isseks believes in the power of learning to engage, inspire, inform, and transform young people so they can become the best versions of themselves. The post Episode #171: Engaging Students in a World of Distractions with Dr. Marc Isseks first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #170: Jide Fresh on How Opportunities are Imagination 57:12

30d ago57:12

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As an artist and illustrator with over 20 years of experience in graphic design and multimedia, Jide Fresh is passionate about using his skills to promote mental health and self-development through art. The post Episode #170: Jide Fresh on How Opportunities are Imagination first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #169: Empowering Students to Overcome Obstacles with Stephanie Howell 47:16

1M ago47:16

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Stephanie Howell’s mission is to create more personalized and differentiated learning experiences that empower every student to overcome obstacles. The post Episode #169: Empowering Students to Overcome Obstacles with Stephanie Howell first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #168 with Dr. Michael Harvey: Redefining Education with Curiosity, Innovation, and a Dash of Kiwi Humour

3M ago

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A passionate advocate for EdTech, curiosity, and integrating indigenous knowledge to find novel solutions, Dr. Michael Harvey is committed to making education more equitable, engaging, and future-ready and is a strong advocate for public education. The post Episode #168 with Dr. Michael Harvey: Redefining Education with Curiosity, Innovation, and a…

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Episode #167: The Art of Living in the Question with Melanie Ching

3M ago

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Melanie Ching is a life-long educator and learner. She is passionate about play, curiosity, and using ed-tech to amplify student voice. The post Episode #167: The Art of Living in the Question with Melanie Ching first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #166: Fostering a Sense of Purpose and Belonging with Chris Pultz

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Chris Pultz loves designing educational experiences that focus on purpose, belonging, and challenging students to thrive in a growingly complex world. The post Episode #166: Fostering a Sense of Purpose and Belonging with Chris Pultz first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #165: Developing Human-Centered Skills in an AI World with Dr. Michelle Ament

7M ago

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Dr. Michelle Ament is an educational pioneer who created the Learning, Experienced (LXP) model as Chief Academic Officer at ProSolve and is co-founder of the Human Intelligence Movement. The post Episode #165: Developing Human-Centered Skills in an AI World with Dr. Michelle Ament first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #6: Polarization Series #2 of 4: How does Polarization occur? 30:38

7M ago30:38

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How does polarization play out in societies, countries, and different periods? What need(s) does it meet? dissent, to belong, safety in groups, belief systems, right vs wrong, fear, misinformation Social Theories - Democracy vs Fascism/Autocracies Examples: First Amendment, Campus protests about Gaza/Israel, Historical Protests such as the Civil Wa…

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Episode #164: Shaping the Future of Education with Dr. Kapono Ciotti

7M ago

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Dr. Kapono Ciotti, a leader in social-constructivist education, directs the PEAK Distinction Model and promotes student-driven impact education globally. The post Episode #164: Shaping the Future of Education with Dr. Kapono Ciotti first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #163: The Blueprint for EMPATHY to IMPACT with Aaron Moniz 48:10

9M ago48:10

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Aaron Moniz is the co-founder, director, and lead facilitator of Inspire Citizens. He focuses on social issues, human rights, anti-racism and anti-homophobia, environmentalism, animal rights, etc. through Punk. The post Episode #163: The Blueprint for EMPATHY to IMPACT with Aaron Moniz first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode 5: Polarization Series #1 of 4 21:04

10M ago21:04

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This is Episode 5 of Real Talk with Barbara Bray and Nicole Biscotti. We share why Polarization is an important topic and why we needed four podcasts to discuss the implications of a polarized society. The podcast “Real Talk with Barbara and Nicole” focuses on Authenticity in a Polarized Society. Our podcast started from conversations we were havin…

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Reflection #19: Power of Gratitude with the Barbaras 30:59

10M ago30:59

30:59

We are Barbara Gruener and Barbara Bray excited to talk about “Gratitude” which is close to our hearts. We discuss why it is important to have gratitude as a daily habit. The post Reflection #19: Power of Gratitude with the Barbaras first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #162: Empowering Educators and Championing Student-Centered Classrooms 51:59

11M ago51:59

51:59

Dr. Kaylah Holland works to restore justice and shares the importance of books over bars, education over incarceration, and her book, Putting Out Fires. The post Episode #162: Empowering Educators and Championing Student-Centered Classrooms first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #161: Being a Part of Better with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez 51:15

1y ago51:15

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Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez is the Director of Special Programs in a public school in Texas. She coordinates multiple programs: Special Education, 504, Homeless, MTSS, and Dyslexia as a part of BETTER. The post Episode #161: Being a Part of Better with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #160: Shaping the Future of Education Technology and Leadership with Jennifer Womble 41:17

1y ago41:17

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Jennifer Womble has been nationally recognized for over 30 years of leadership, for 15 years as conference chair of FETC, and for creating high-quality professional development in education technology. The post Episode #160: Shaping the Future of Education Technology and Leadership with Jennifer Womble first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #159: Nurturing Social-Emotional Learning for a Brighter Future with Cara Zelas

1y ago

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Cara founded Big World of Little Dude, an educational platform that focuses on teaching social and emotional skills to children aged 3-6 through a comprehensive "humanKIND Curriculum." The post Episode #159: Nurturing Social-Emotional Learning for a Brighter Future with Cara Zelas first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #158: Empowering Students through Financial Literacy with Brian Curcio 42:32

1y ago42:32

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Brian Curcio is the visionary behind Rapunzl, an EdTech game-changer reshaping financial education that fosters independent learning and outstanding student outcomes. The post Episode #158: Empowering Students through Financial Literacy with Brian Curcio first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #157: Growing Learners in Challenging Times with Kevin Honeycutt 46:01

1y ago46:01

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Kevin Honeycutt is a technology integrationist, staff developer, musician, and songwriter. He has worked with teachers and students and delivered keynotes to audiences around the world. The post Episode #157: Growing Learners in Challenging Times with Kevin Honeycutt first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #156: Rethinking the Why of Teaching and Learning with Erik Francis 59:50

1y ago59:50

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Erik Francis, Maverik Education owner, provides socially and emotionally supportive teaching and learning experiences. The post Episode #156: Rethinking the Why of Teaching and Learning with Erik Francis first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #155: Role of AI in the Future of Education with Priten Shah 38:39

1y ago38:39

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Priten Shah creates innovative solutions that meet diverse learner needs, leveraging experiences globally ranging from civics education to AI-enhanced classrooms. The post Episode #155: Role of AI in the Future of Education with Priten Shah first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #154: Creativity, Play, and Experiential Learning with Janella Watson 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

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Janella Watson is renowned for creating curricula and play experiences that center equity and spark joy, learning, and whole-family engagement. The post Episode #154: Creativity, Play, and Experiential Learning with Janella Watson first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #153: Just Keep Showing UP and Always Learning with Dr. Asia Lyons

1+ y ago

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Dr. Asia Lyons is the founder of Lyons Educational Consulting LLC that supports schools through equity auditing, culturally responsive programming and curriculum, and job-embedded coaching. The post Episode #153: Just Keep Showing UP and Always Learning with Dr. Asia Lyons first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode 4: Real Talk about Privilege and Authenticity with Evan Whitehead 43:57

1+ y ago43:57

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About Evan Whitehead Evan Whitehead is the Executive Director of Private Therapeutic Day Schools that focus on working with students with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Severe Learning Disabilities. He’s also a national consultant, trainer, and presenter with Dr. Ruby K. Payne’s Aha! Process, Inc., provides local and national training, pres…

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Episode #152: Principles to Unleash Your Potential with Sylvester Chisom 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

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Sylvester Chisom is the CEO and founder of Global CTE Learning, entrepreneur, the author of 4 best-selling books including, "Manifest Greatness,” and hosts the podcast, Global CTE Podcast about unleashing potential. The post Episode #152: Principles to Unleash Your Potential with Sylvester Chisom first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #151: Educating with Hope, Optimism and Courage with Jennifer D. Klein 42:19

1+ y ago42:19

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Jennifer facilitates dynamic, interactive workshops for teachers, leaders, and students, working to amplify student voice, to provide the tools for high-quality project-based learning. The post Episode #151: Educating with Hope, Optimism and Courage with Jennifer D. Klein first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode 3: Being Authentic around Bias with Hedreich Nichols 47:45

1+ y ago47:45

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We invited Hedreich Nichols to join us on Real Talk to have a conversation about authenticity around bias. She is an author, educator, and consultant who helps educators and districts amplify the voices of all students. Hedreich’s YouTube series and podcast, SmallBites, focuses on equity and helping educators to create more culturally responsive le…

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Episode #150: New Ways, New Forms, and New Measures for Learning with Elliot Washor 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

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Elliot Washor is co-founder of Big Picture learning and B-UnBound, and co-author of “Leaving to Learn” and his recent book “Learning to Leave.” The post Episode #150: New Ways, New Forms, and New Measures for Learning with Elliot Washor first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode 2: Real Talk with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez (What is Authenticity?) 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

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We started the last conversation by discussing what authenticity means. Authenticity is the core of our podcast and it is controversial just talking about it. There was more to delve deeper into this discussion so we invited Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez to join us. Dr. Mathews-Perez is an experienced expert, an energetic leader and learner, an aspiring au…

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Episode #149: Weaving Core Values, Curiosity, and Joy with Dr. Mark Hines 50:09

1+ y ago50:09

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Dr. Mark Hines is the Director of Kupu Hou Academy at Mid-Pacific Institute, a professional learning organization that supports deeper learning practices for teachers and school leaders. The post Episode #149: Weaving Core Values, Curiosity, and Joy with Dr. Mark Hines first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode 1: Introducing Real Talk 17:05

1+ y ago17:05

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Introducing our podcast "REAL TALK" Let’s talk about why we want to discuss authenticity in a polarized society in the first place. The first question that came to our minds was, "What is authenticity?" Nicole mentioned being authentic vs being offensive and Barbara mentioned maybe it was being an authentic person vs an authentic perspective. They …

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Episode #148: The “3 L’s”: Love It, Learn It, and Live It with Maxwell Roach

2y ago

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Maxwell Roach is a children’s book author, leads a multi-center child care organization as CEO, and also works as an Operations Director and Consultant for e-commerce tech companies globally. The post Episode #148: The “3 L’s”: Love It, Learn It, and Live It with Maxwell Roach first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #147: Value Exceeds Circumstance with John Miller 59:05

2y ago59:05

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John Miller is head of school of Eton School in Mexico City. His journey started in in LA with detours to Oakland, Rio de Janeiro, and more on the way to his dream school in Mexico. The post Episode #147: Value Exceeds Circumstance with John Miller first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #146: Unlocking Potential and Igniting Positive Changes with Qin Coe 52:05

2y ago52:05

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Qin Coe is a Professional Coach and a martial artist. She is a passionate enabler with 16 years of experience unlocking personal and business potential and igniting lasting positive changes. The post Episode #146: Unlocking Potential and Igniting Positive Changes with Qin Coe first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #145: FReadom Fighters with Carolyn Foote 46:34

2y ago46:34

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Carolyn Foote is an educator/librarian, a White House Champion of Change, provides Library design, is a keynoter, a Lilead Fellow, and the co-founder of #FReadomFighter. The post Episode #145: FReadom Fighters with Carolyn Foote first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #144: Durable Skills and Stackable Credentials with Tim Taylor 44:53

2y ago44:53

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Tim Taylor is president of America Succeeds whose vision is about building public education systems to prepare all students to succeed in the competitive global economy. The post Episode #144: Durable Skills and Stackable Credentials with Tim Taylor first appeared on Rethinking Learning.By Barbara Bray

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Episode #143: Servant Leadership…In Gratitude with Chris Quinn 44:31

2y ago44:31

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Chris Quinn showcases Profiles In Ed Leadership hosted on Twitter and on his web page. He offers #QoftheWeek, #WWEd (Wednesday Wellness or Wednesday Wisdom), #FFP (Friday Follow Party) and through his other Twitter @Gratefuledu64. Chris also hosted his own Kinder L.I.G.H.T.S. podcast. The post Episode #143: Servant Leadership…In Gratitude with Chri…

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Episode #142: No More Orange Jumpsuits with Josh Tovar 48:29

2y ago48:29

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Josh Tovar is a proud Team Member at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland, Texas. Josh is an engaging, inspirational educator who knows Kids DO NOT care how much you know until they know how much you care. The post Episode #142: No More Orange Jumpsuits with Josh Tovar first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #141: Intersection of Education, Leadership and Equity with Charles Williams 43:06

2y ago43:06

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Charles Williams, host of The Counter Narrative Podcast, co-host of Inside the Principal's Office, and co-author of "Inside the Principal's Office,” Charles launched CW Consulting to focus on helping institutions to unlock their potential and delivering results. The post Episode #141: Intersection of Education, Leadership and Equity with Charles Wi…

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Episode #140: Cultivating Compassion through Creativity with Erika Sandstrom 50:11

2y ago50:11

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Dubbed “Green Screen Gal”, Erika shares her creative media and mindfulness passions as a featured speaker at conferences, provides district professional development, hosts online webinars, and co-hosted the Green Screen Summit. The post Episode #140: Cultivating Compassion through Creativity with Erika Sandstrom first appeared on Rethinking Learnin…

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Episode #139: Raising Kids to be Brave, Smart, and Kind with PJ Brady 45:23

2y ago45:23

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PJ Brady does values-based leadership work in organizations. From that work, he started “Brave Smart Kind” as foundational core values to describe how people feel on the inside, something to develop confidence, something they could control. The post Episode #139: Raising Kids to be Brave, Smart, and Kind with PJ Brady first appeared on Rethinking L…

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Episode #138: Engaging Inclusive Environments While Empowering Learners with Melisa Hayes 42:05

2+ y ago42:05

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Melisa Hayes transforms her 2nd grade class into a culture of joy with learner-centered projects. This conversation will empower you to check out the post about Project Runway, Zoomsnaps, and Kindness projects. The post Episode #138: Engaging Inclusive Environments While Empowering Learners with Melisa Hayes first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #137: Collective Intelligence and Human-Centered AI with Johannes Castner 58:09

2+ y ago58:09

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Episode #137 is with Johannes Castner who works for several consultancies in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) and Human-Centered Ethical AI as an important sense of collective intelligence. The post Episode #137: Collective Intelligence and Human-Centered AI with Johannes Castner first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #136: The Art and Science of Designing Inspirational Learning Spaces of the Future with Robert Martellacci 49:29

2+ y ago49:29

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Robert Martellacci is the founder and president of the International award-winning MindShare Learning Technology. He's a champion for igniting student success to help all students thrive through innovative solutions and partnerships in Canadian schools. The post Episode #136: The Art and Science of Designing Inspirational Learning Spaces of the Fut…

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Episode #135: We Learn From Everyone with Celeste Endo 41:49

2+ y ago41:49

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Celeste Endo leads the way in Honolulu, Hawaii with CODE dance parties and Cosplay was the 2020 Kaimuki McKinley Roosevelt Complex Area Teacher of the Year and is a 2022 Hawaii KidsCAN Legislative Champion. The post Episode #135: We Learn From Everyone with Celeste Endo first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #134: Learner-Centered Leadership: Blueprint for Transformational Change with Dr. Devin Vodicka 44:14

3y ago44:14

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Dr. Devin Vodicka is the Chief Executive Officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative. He is the author of "Learner-Centered Leadership" where he shares the power of reimagining schools as centers for the intellectual and social development of lifelong learners prepared for a rapidly changing world. The post Episode #134: Learner-Centered Leadership: …

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Episode #133: Discovering Your Journey to Advocacy with Dr. Sheldon Eakins 50:48

3y ago50:48

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Dr. Sheldon Eakins. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. The post Episode #133: Discovering Your Journey to Advocacy with Dr. Sheldon Eakins first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #132: Potpourri of Clues with Dr. Colleen Kelley 38:16

3y ago38:16

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Dr. Colleen Kelley has graduate-level courses in medicinal chemistry and most recently in her 100-level course at the University of Arizona that led to a series of chemistry mysteries in a comic book format for students ages 8 to 12. The post Episode #132: Potpourri of Clues with Dr. Colleen Kelley first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #131: Making Schools Places of Wellness with Kecia McDonald 45:13

3y ago45:13

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Kecia McDonald from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is the EL Resource Teacher for the West Hawai'i Complex Area. She is one of 49 public school educators chosen to be a 2022 Global Learning Fellow by the NEA Foundation. The post Episode #131: Making Schools Places of Wellness with Kecia McDonald first appeared on Rethinking Learning.…

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Episode #130: Let’s Connect, Level Up, and Then Level Up Others with Vernon Wright 46:03

3y ago46:03

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Episode #130 is with Vernon Wright, an entrepreneur, speaker, life coach, consultant, and leader, is committed to a life of elevating others with a relentless focus on informing minds and touching hearts around the globe. The post Episode #130: Let’s Connect, Level Up, and Then Level Up Others with Vernon Wright first appeared on Rethinking Learnin…

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