Best Evolve Edtech Podcasts (2025)

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#58 Tiered Support in Virtual and Hybrid Learning with Dr. Lori Wiggins 31:32

5d ago31:32

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How can distance learning meet the vastly different needs of students who are disengaged, displaced, or underserved—and still deliver equity, engagement, and academic excellence? In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Dr. Lori Wiggins, principal of Pasco eSchool, shares how her team runs 12 distinct programs under one virtual roof using a tiered…

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From the Archives: Let's Talk About Grading Practices - E130 26:13

6d ago26:13

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This week, we are starting our book study with chapter 1 of Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms by Joe Feldman. Specifically, we will dive into what makes grading so difficult to talk about and even harder to change. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episo…

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117 | Emotional Intelligence & Human Skills Deep Dive with Renata Sguario - Founder of Maxme 1:10:25

7d ago1:10:25

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A great chat about the importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and how we go about instilling emotional intelligence in young people.

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Building Community Through Movement: A Conversation With Amber Reynolds 18:34

19d ago18:34

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Welcome to another episode of the Active Listener Podcast, where today we dive into a conversation with Amber Reynolds, a dedicated physical education teacher from Summit View Elementary. Learn about her transition from classroom teaching to her passion for PE, and how she nurtures an inclusive environment for all students, especially those with sp…

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#57 Digital PE for the Real World: Physical Wellness Meets Edtech with Joe Titus 43:11

19d ago43:11

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Joe Titus, founder and CEO of Hiveclass, to reimagine what physical education can look like in the digital age. They explore how Hiveclass brings inclusive, skill-based movement instruction to students who are often left out of traditional PE—whe…

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273: Publishing to EdTech: The Unlikely Road to Evolution Labs with Founder Peter Kraft 1:26:53

26d ago1:26:53

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Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 when he spearheaded…

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#56 How We Got Here: Three Stories That Fuel This Podcast 48:43

1M ago48:43

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In this special episode of Why Distance Learning, the hosts become the guests. Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring step out from behind the mic to share their personal journeys into distance learning, their current work in the field, and why this podcast exists. From museum basements to prairie dresses to viral Mets fandom, this e…

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Bringing Both Sides of the Table Together: A Conversation With Leo Brehm 47:43

1M ago47:43

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Welcome back to Season Two of the Active Listener Podcast! Host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay, welcomes Leo Brehm, an experienced leader from the Massachusetts educational landscape. With over two decades in technology, Leo shares insights into his role as a district business administrator and his journey in balancing IT innovation with savvy investmen…

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Fostering Constructive Chaos: A Conversation With Lisa DeLapo 32:25

1M ago32:25

32:25

Welcome to Season 2 of the Active Listener Podcast, hosted by Dominique Johnson-Lindsay. In this enlightening session, Dominique welcomes Lisa DeLapo, the Information and Instructional Technology Director at Union School District, San Jose, California. Join us as Lisa shares her journey from the medical field to education, detailing her path to bec…

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#55 Distance Learning as a Lifeline for Ukrainian Students with Yuliya Kosko 37:03

2M ago37:03

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Yuliya Kosko, founder of Svitlo Education, to explore how live virtual learning becomes a lifeline in the darkest of times. They discuss the founding of Svitlo School during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how distance learning has supported …

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E116 - Australian Edtech OG - Grant Grosser, Co-Founder of SEQTA 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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A cracking chat with Grant Grosser, Co Founder of SEQTA.

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#54 Online Education That Outperforms Traditional Schools—Here’s How with Heather Rhodes 38:14

2M ago38:14

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This is a special crosspost episode of host Seth Fleischauer's other podcast, Make It Mindful: Insights for Global Learning. In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, host Seth Fleischauer welcomes Heather Rhodes, founder of Highgrove Education and former leader of Harrow School Online. Together, they explore how international online schools can f…

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272: From Selling Phones Out of a Van to Leading a 9-Figure Empire | Brett Beveridge of T-ROC 1:13:10

2M ago1:13:10

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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…

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E115 | After Principalship with Andrew Syme, Multi-time Principal 42:53

2M ago42:53

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A great chat with Rev Andrew Syme about his leadership journey and life after the Principalship and what that meant for him.

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#53 Online School for Neurodivergent Kids: Insights from Gaia Learning with Kate Longworth 38:01

3M ago38:01

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Traditional classrooms can be overwhelming for neurodivergent students. Rigid schedules, sensory overload, and one-size-fits-all approaches leave many feeling anxious, disconnected, and unable to thrive. Parents often ask: Is online education a viable alternative? In this episode, we sit down with Kate Longworth, CEO and founder of Gaia Learning, a…

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E114 | Embrace the Discomfort, Shane Smith - Co Founder of Education Perfect 56:28

3M ago56:28

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A great chat with Shane Smith, CoFounder of Education Perfect. Shane takes us on his journey to creating an International software powerhouse.

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#52 Can You Really Learn Music Online? Debunking the Myths of Virtual Music Education with Caleb Smith 31:45

3M ago31:45

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🎵 Can Music Be Taught Effectively Online? Exploring Distance Learning in the Arts Pain Point: Many believe that subjects like music require in-person instruction to be truly effective. Can students really learn to play an instrument, develop musicality, and experience meaningful arts education online? Solution: In this episode, Why Distance Learnin…

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E113 | Nick Johnstone on Regional Leadership - Principal, Bishop Druit College 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

A classic chat with Nick Johnstone on regional leadership and how his sabbatical led to a significant change in his path.

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#51 From Stopgap to Standard: The Rise of Virtual Learning with DLAC's John Watson 46:05

3M ago46:05

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Is distance learning just a pandemic-era stopgap, or does it have lasting potential in education? Virtual learning skeptics often assume that online education was a temporary fix—an emergency response rather than a viable long-term model. Many educators and policymakers still equate today’s online learning with the chaotic transition of 2020, faili…

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271: How to Breathe Life into a Business... Dr. Dan Cohen of Breathe Right Strips 55:39

4M ago55:39

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Dr. Dan Cohen is the former Chairman of CNS, Incorporated. Dr. Cohen was the driving force behind the meteoric rise of Breathe Right nasal strips, acquiring the rights to manufacture and sell the product for the medical equipment company he founded in 1982. In 2006, GlaxoSmithKline acquired CNS, including its Breathe Right nasal strips and FiberCho…

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#50 Virtual Students Feel Disconnected? Fix It with These Strategies from Dr. Breauna Wall 37:56

4M ago37:56

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🚨 “Distance learning isn’t the problem—bad implementation is.” 🚨 Too many virtual students feel disconnected and unseen, struggling in a system that wasn’t designed with them in mind. Educators want to create engaging, inclusive online spaces—but without the right tools, distance learning can feel like a barrier rather than a bridge. 🎧 In this epis…

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E112 | Mat & Luke 2024 Review 49:10

4M ago49:10

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Mat Irving and Luke Callier review the year that was 2024 - Mat's first as Principal at Great Southern Grammar in Albany and Luke's mid year shift to the Director of Business Operations at St Hilda's in Perth. This Episode was brought to you by PrincipalsHQ - checkout PrincipalsHQ.com.au for more details and to sign up to the waitlist.…

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#49 From Isolation to Connection: The Key to Virtual School Success with Alicia Hughes 36:52

4M ago36:52

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🚨 “We don’t care about grades or completion right now. We want every student to feel a connection.” 🚨 Too many virtual schools struggle with student disengagement, teacher burnout, and the overwhelming challenge of building culture in an online environment. Leaders and educators are left wondering—Can we really create a strong, connected school com…

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#48 Why Distance Learning Works for Environmental Education with Kasey Galylord-Opalewski 42:13

5M ago42:13

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome environmental science educator and distance learning pioneer, Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski, to explore the intersection of marine science, education, and the transformative potential of live virtual learning. Kasey shares her journey from North …

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270: Once Again, the Return of the Non-Food Franchise King: Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting 59:52

5M ago59:52

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Jon Ostenson is the Founder of FranBridge Consulting. Jon is a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit ov…

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#47 Virtual School for Gen Alpha Digital Nomads with Noam Gerstein 40:38

5M ago40:38

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Noam Gerstein, CEO of the Bina School and a leading expert in precision education. Noam shares her journey of creating a global, digitally native school that reimagines how education serves young learners, blending emotional connection, cu…

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111 | The Next Word is…. with Matt Esterman 56:19

5M ago56:19

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Matt Estermann, the dynamic Director of Innovation and Partnership at Our Lady of Mercy College. With a career that spans a love for ideas, tech-savvy solutions, and a healthy dose of "let's try this and see if it works," Matt unpacks what it really means to inn…

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#46 Making Music Education Fun, Accessible, and Personalized with Patrick Boylan 39:26

6M ago39:26

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Patrick Boylan, co-founder of Museflow, a groundbreaking music education platform described as the "Duolingo of music education." Patrick shares his journey of rethinking traditional music lessons, combining gamification, flow state learnin…

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110 | School Reputation: Insights from Stephen Holmes, Founder of The 5Rs Partners 44:11

6M ago44:11

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Stephen Holmes, founder of The 5Rs Partnership, a global strategy consultancy for schools and universities. Stephen brings his wealth of experience—from navigating the quirks of school leadership to redefining reputation management in education. They discuss why…

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269: Blowing Minds with Carey Smith: The Big Ass Fans Story! 🫏... 1:12:04

6M ago1:12:04

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Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe. It made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 11 consecutive years — a feat achieved by only 34 others — and expanded from industr…

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#45 Student Engagement and Other Best Practices with DL Veteran Liz Huson of Erie 2 BOCES 42:10

6M ago42:10

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Liz Huson, Distance Learning Specialist at Erie 2 BOCES, for a dynamic discussion on the transformative power of virtual education. Liz shares how her passion for student engagement, differentiated instruction, and equity informs her role i…

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109 | The Ever Evolving Role of a Principal with Chris Duncan, CEO - Australian Heads of Independent Schools Association 1:08:54

6M ago1:08:54

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by Chris Duncan, CEO of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). Chris shares his extensive experience in education leadership, including his pivotal role in transitioning Pulteney Grammar to co-education and serving as principal at Lin…

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Educing Excellence In K-12 Education: A Conversation With Pat O'Connor 30:55

7M ago30:55

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E108 | Principal Conversations with Lorna Beegan 1:09:14

7M ago1:09:14

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Lorna Beegan, the first-year principal at Strathcona Girls Grammar School, to dive into her transformative journey in K-12 education leadership. Lorna shares her extensive experience, from her early passion for teaching in Perth to leadership roles at St. Hilda’…

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#44 The Science of Learning: How Fit Learning Drives Student Success with Kimberly Berens 55:50

7M ago55:50

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring are joined by Dr. Kimberly Berens, founder of Fit Learning and CEO of Fit Learning Online, to discuss the critical role of behavior science in education. Dr. Berens shares her journey from establishing Fit Learning in a small closet to growing it …

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E107 | The Connection Curriculum with Matt Pitman 58:35

7M ago58:35

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, hosts Luke Callier and Mathew Irveng sit down with Matt Pitman, the senior program lead at Global Village Learning and author of The Connection Curriculum, to explore the importance of building strong community ties and fostering relationships in education. Matt shares his journey from teacher to leader, d…

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#43 Earwigs Are Very Good Mothers and the De-Ickification of Invertebrates with the Butterfly Pavilion's Jillian Luciow 33:14

7M ago33:14

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Jillian Luciow from the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver (Jillian from the Pavilion!). They explore how live virtual learning programs bring invertebrates like butterflies, tarantulas, and crabs into classrooms through engaging, curriculum-alig…

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268: Manufacturing Shutters & Company Culture | 🪟 Rick Skidmore of Timberlane Inc. 1:06:53

7M ago1:06:53

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Rick Skidmore is the Founder and CEO at Timberlane, Inc. Having been born an entrepreneur, it should have been clear early on that despite considerable success in the insurance and investment industry, Rick's future was outside the traditional career path. Rick founded his current company, Timberlane Inc., in 1995, based on a passion and a gaping n…

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E106 | Rethinking Digital Wellbeing in Education with Dr. Kristy Goodwin 42:39

8M ago42:39

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Kristy Goodwin, a leading expert in digital well-being and productivity. Together, they explore the profound effects of technology on the brains, stress levels, and overall well-being of both children and adults. Dr. Goodwin shares her journey from teaching to researching th…

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#42 Exploring WWII History in Real Time with Maddie Roach 30:37

8M ago30:37

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Maddie Roach, the Distance Learning Specialist at the National World War II Museum. Maddie shares her experiences building engaging virtual programs that connect learners to history in unique ways, discusses how the museum adapted post-Katr…

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Activating Technology in K-12: A Conversation With Erica Lopez 27:06

8M ago27:06

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By 🎥Lightspeed

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E105 | ScotsX with Dr. Hugh Chilton of The Scots College 1:07:20

8M ago1:07:20

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Dr. Hugh Chilton from The Scots College to explore transformative leadership and innovative strategies in K-12 education. Dr. Chilton shares his remarkable journey from avoiding a teaching career to becoming an influential leader in education. He underscores th…

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#41 BOLD Moves: How Virtual Schools Are Redefining Education in Florida with Mandy Perry 37:46

8M ago37:46

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In this episode of the Why Distance Learning? Podcast, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Mandy Perry, a virtual school principal and president of the Blended and Online Learning Discovery (BOLD) of Florida Executive Board. Mandy shares her journey in virtual education, her leadership role in BOLD, and how virtual s…

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#40 Podcasting Is Distance Learning with the EdSurge Podcast's Jeff Young 41:01

9M ago41:01

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Jeff Young, editor, reporter, and host of the EdSurge podcast, to discuss the intersection of technology, education, and podcasting. Jeff shares his experiences covering education for over 20 years and reflects on how podcasting has emerged…

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E104 | Principal Conversations with Dr. Marie Perry, Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School 1:02:29

9M ago1:02:29

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Marie Perry, the Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School, who brings over 20 years of experience in educational leadership. Dr. Perry shares her inspiring journey into education, reflecting on the early influences and values that shaped her career. Dr. Perry shares her ex…

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Reimagining Sound in the Classroom: A Conversation With Azalea Fauveau Williams 14:01

9M ago14:01

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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡ 1:25:19

9M ago1:25:19

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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…

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#39 Civics, Collaboration, and Ms. Opal Lee: A Constitution Day Special 42:35

9M ago42:35

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome three special guests: Julie Silverbrook from the National Constitution Center, Jocelyn Kho from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, and Andrea (Ang) Reidell from the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics. Together, they discuss an e…

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E103 | The Evolving Role of Community Engagement and Philanthropy in Independent Schools: Insights from Myfanwy Stanfield 1:03:53

9M ago1:03:53

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Myfanwy Stanfield, Director of Community Engagement at Ascham School, to explore the evolving role of community engagement and advancement in independent schools across Australia. Myfanwy shares her unique journey from the arts industry to education, highlighti…

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E102 | Insights from PARED Leadership with Trent Thomas, Principal at Lysterfield Lake College 56:21

9M ago56:21

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving are joined by Trent Thomas, the founding headmaster of Lysterfield Lake College, an all-boys school in Melbourne. Trent shares his unique transition from the corporate world to education, offering valuable insights into school leadership, strategy, and culture. Discover the …

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