Best Jose Mendoza Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 354: Classic Episode Replay – “Wooly Booger” (ep 161, Sept. 14, 2021) 1:31:35

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Ep 354- Hello Weirdsville! This week’s classic replay is a creepy cryptid episode from September 14, 2021. Joining us this week from our home state of Oklahoma is Bigfoot Researcher & Enthusiast, Steve Sparks. Recounts a life changing tale from his youth, Steve also brings some of his experiences in the field. Sasquatch, Wooly Booger, Dog Men, a Ra…

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Episode 324: Charlie Meyer 1:04:21

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Episode 324 – Charlie Meyer: The AI Hype, EdTech Snake Oil & What Teachers Actually Want In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Charlie Meyer, small business owner and creator of Pickcode, to unpack the growing wave of AI solutionism in education. From being shouted at over not using AI to asking hard questions like, “Would you trust a …

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Ep 353: Classic Episode Replay – “Alien Version of the Ouija Board” (ep 159, Aug. 31, 2021) 1:26:30

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Ep 353- Hello Weirdsville! This week we are representing the classic August 31st, 2021 episode “Alien Version of the Ouija Board.” It’s a special twofer episode, two guest sharing some really cool stories. First is Andrew and his eerie tale of ghosts in the deserts of Israel! (Andrew has a couple of podcast too, check below for links) Then Special …

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Ep 352: Classic Episode Replay – “I was a Little A-Hole Kid” (ep 8, Oct. 10, 2018) 1:10:26

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ep 352- Hello Weirdsville! After 6 and a half years, we are taking a break; a short hiatus from dropping new episodes. FEAR NOT!!! We aren’t leaving! We aren’t leaving you without episodes to listen to while you wait. Join us for a classic episode all the way back from our first year. Episode 8: “I was a Little A-hole Kid” with Bucky. Bucky has som…

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Episode 323: Jen Manly 54:33

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AI Ethics, Overreliance & Honest Talk with Jen Manly In this episode of My EdTech Life, Fonz sits down with returning guest Jen Manly, a computer science educator, TikTok powerhouse, and advocate for ethical tech use, to unpack the complex relationship between AI, teaching, and critical thinking. From data privacy concerns to AI detectors that fail…

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Ep 351- “Walkie Talkie Demons” 1:31:35

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Ep 351- We are back in spooky territory in this week’s episode with our guest Angel. From a young age, Angel has experienced the world of the supernatural. Raised by religious Mexican American grandparents and instructed to avoid the darker corners, darkness still found him and his family. get ready for some creeps and shivers. Shadow beings, Old M…

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350th Episode Spectacular: Hotel California 1:46:05

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Ep 350- Holy Moly, Weirdsville! 350 episodes! Three! Five! Zero! Join us this week, along with Special Correspondents Tilly (Queen of Lists) and Bobbi (Weirdo for Hire) to celebrate! And to celebrate, we are doing things a little differently. We are doing a research-and-report episode on one of the most mysterious and well know songs of all time, H…

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Episode 322: Dr. José R. Ferrer López 1:05:25

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Episode 322: ¿Instrucciones o experiencias? El nuevo rol del educador en tiempos de IA | Dr. José R. Ferrer ¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de My EdTech Life! Hoy tengo el honor de conversar con el Dr. José R. Ferrer López sobre su libro Cómo Diseñar Experiencias de Aprendizaje en la Era de la Inteligencia Artificial. Hablamos de pensamiento críti…

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Ep 349- “Mysticism, Strange Happenings, Medicine Men, and Healing” with Jose Mendoza 1:20:15

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Ep 349- Joining us this week n the podcast is Jose Mendoza. After studying and practicing Western medicine for years, Jose began a journey to discover the teaching and wisdom of Eastern traditional medicine. Often called “Chinese medicine, ” the practice involves finding balance and harmony in the body and spirit, using a number of ancient methods.…

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Episode 321: Micah Shippee 49:07

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Episode 321: 2059 and the Future of Education with Micah Shippee What if we stopped reacting to every new tech tool and started preparing with intention? In this bold conversation, I sit down with educator, futurist, and Samsung’s Director of Education Solutions, Micah Shippee, to explore his new book 2059: The Future of Education. We dive deep int…

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Ep 348- “Hope is an Ember” 1:22:57

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Ep 348- Trigger warning: discussions on suicide. Joining us this week on the podcast is ayurveda life and wellness coach, Sivani Ishaya. Tragedy struck her family home when Sivani was only 12 years and her older sister took her life. This life changing event seemed to open Sivani up to the other side. A slow process that eventually led to becoming …

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Episode 320: Zachary Stier & Tom Rendon 1:07:38

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Episode 320: Creativity in Young Children: What Science Tells Us and Our Hearts Know with Dr. Zachary Stier & Tom Rendon In this episode of My EdTech Life, I’m joined by returning guest Dr. Zachary Stier and first-time guest Tom Rendon to explore their new book Creativity in Young Children: What Science Tells Us and Our Hearts Know. We dive deep in…

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Ep 347- “The Way of the Universe” with Tilly (our Pod-Daughter) 1:34:47

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Ep 347- This week we are joined by Special Correspondent, Queen of List, and our pod-daughter, Tilly! As always, Tilly has a handful of stories to share from her life embracing high strangeness. From creating a SOUR JAR, using a voodoo doll for self defense, using magic and the way of the universe, Tilly never fails to bring the bizarre. Plus we re…

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Episode 319: Rob Nelson 47:42

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Episode 319: AI, Education, and Moving at Human Speed with Rob Nelson In this powerful episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with educator, writer, and higher ed tech veteran Rob Nelson to explore the real story behind AI in education. Rob challenges the “move fast and break things” mentality and calls for a more human-paced, thoughtful approach to…

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Ep 346- “What Any Good Panic Does” with Brandon Morgan 1:06:46

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Ep 346- Joining us this week is Brandon Morgan, creator and host of the EVIL WITHIN podcast. Brandon brings a truly terrifying story from his hometown. Just down the street, 14 year old Tommy Sullivan murdered his mother, then took his own life. Nobody knows exactly what happened or why, but clues left by Tommy point to sinister, arcane magick. The…

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Episode 318: Paul Matthews & Jason Gulya 59:30

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Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy – Evidence-Based Practices in Action Join me on this engaging episode of My EdTech Life as I sit down with Paul Matthews and Jason Gulya to dive into their book titled Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy: A Practical Guide to Using AI For Evidence-Based Literacy Practices in Education and explore how AI is …

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Ep 345- “Dead Body Stuff” 1:26:26

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Ep 345- This week we are joined by Ali Lauderdale; author, comic book creator and host of the AliSanguis Youtube channel. Ali has some truly terrifying stories to share about two encounters with potential serial killers. Why does she think this? Tune in to find out. Plus, Ali shares stories of her unusual and wild childhood, living in meth houses a…

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Episode 317: Amber Ivey 49:10

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Episode 317: Why Ethics Must Lead Our AI Conversations with Amber Ivey In this powerful episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Amber Ivey—data expert and host of the AI for Kids podcast—to unpack one of the most urgent topics in the world of AI: ethics. Amber shares how her journey in government data and policy led her to become a passionate ad…

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Ep 344- “Green Day’s Not Classic Rock” 1:03:28

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Ep 344- Joining us this week is author and podcaster Gina Ramsey. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Gina is another return guest to these here Weirdsville parts. Gina has write a sequel to her humorous anthology Burnt Gloveboxes book as well as starting the podcast Laugh Lines and Turbulence. Someone has been opening doors in Gina‘s new ho…

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Ep 343- “They Come Find Me” 1:13:52

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Ep 343- Joining us this week is author and podcaster, Remington Keyes. Since his youth, Remi has been surrounded by strange, paranormal experiences. Unlike a lot of paranormal enthusiast, Remi doesn’t go out of his way to find spirits and ghosts… they find him! It could be in his bloodline too, as his family contains shaman, priest, and even skinwa…

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Episode 316: Ken Patterson 53:58

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Why Transparency Matters Now More Than Ever with Ken Patterson In this hard-hitting episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Ken Patterson, a former principal turned AI consultant, who pulls no punches on how AI is really being used in schools. Ken saw firsthand how AI transformed a struggling school into a top performer, but the system pushed ba…

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Ep 342- “The One and Only Barnaby Jones” 1:00:36

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Ep 342- This week we welcome back the one and only Barnaby Jones, researcher at CAPS (the Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) as well as hosting the podcasts Whispers from the Dark and Untold Radio Network. Barnaby shares with us stories from his cryptid and paranormal research, including learning from the Turtle Man! Live Action! Plus…

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Episode 315: Katie Fielding 46:18

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Unlock Creativity & Accessibility with Book Creator and Katie Fielding In this special episode of My EdTech Life, we celebrate 100,000 downloads with an incredible guest—Katie Fielding! 🎉 Katie, an educator-turned-EdTech leader, joins us to dive into the power of Book Creator, the most inclusive tool for creativity and demonstrating learning in K-1…

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Ep 341- “Shadow Man in the Window” 1:19:56

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Ep 341- Sometimes those shadows dancing on your bedroom wall in the night are just shadows. But sometimes, as our guest Gabriella (host of the NEXUS OF NARRATIVES podcast) rediscovered from childhood memories, they are something more terrifying. For years she wrote off these childhood memories as just kid stuff, until she discovered a podcast about…

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Episode 314: Arturo Guajardo 49:31

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Breaking Language Barriers in Education with Pocketalk with Arturo Guajardo 🎧 Welcome to another exciting episode of My EdTech Life! This week, I'm joined by Arturo Guajardo from Pocketalk, where we explore how their groundbreaking translation device is helping break down language barriers in classrooms, school districts, and beyond! 🌍 Pocketalk is…

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Episode 313: Angeline Corvaglia 48:09

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AI Safety, Ethics, and the SHIELD Conference with Angeline Corvaglia The future of AI safety is unfolding fast—and we need to be ready. In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Angeline Corvaglia, a global leader in online safety, AI ethics, and digital literacy. We dive into some of the most pressing issues in AI today, including: 🛑 AI-p…

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Ep 340- “He Didn’t Have a Face” 55:14

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Ep 340- Joining us this week from down on the Texas coast is Bonnie. Bringing back the spooky, Bonnie has a goose bump inducing story of a scary night from her youth. Plus, Bonnie also talks about what it is to be a mediator. Sure, we have heard that term, but what does a mediator do exactly? Join us and found out on this week’s back to basics spoo…

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Episode 312: Robby Cobbs 58:33

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Episode 312: I Used My Boat Money to Start Tech My School with Robby Cobbs What would you do if you saw an entire generation of students being left behind? Robby Cobbs saw the need for better technology, teacher training, and modern resources in Puerto Rican schools—and he took action. Instead of buying a boat, he used his savings to launch Tech My…

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Episode 311: Harmony Jiroudek 46:35

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Episode 311: Transforming Audio with Adobe Podcast with Harmony Jiroudek What if creating professional-grade audio was just a few clicks away? In this episode, I sit down with Harmony Jiroudek, Customer Education and Success Lead at Adobe Podcast, to explore how this AI-powered platform is transforming the world of audio creation! 🔹 What You’ll Lea…

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Ep 339- “3 AM Vibe” with Todd Warner of Dead Halos 1:39:37

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Ep 339- Joining us this week is friend of the pod and the driving musical force behind band DEAD HALOS, Todd Warner. Todd share a story of a magical Christmas Eve in Dublin, Ireland. A Christmas miracle that made both Barry and Adam more than a little bit jealous. We also talk about the new EP from DEAD HALOS, “19.8” and have a great discussion on …

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Episode 310: Caryn Sever 53:16

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Episode 310: AI, Feedback, and Student Success with Caryn Sever In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Caryn Sever, a passionate instructional designer with a mission to revolutionize digital learning. Caryn shares her unique journey into instructional design, her experiences in higher education, and how Generative AI is reshaping the w…

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Ep 338- “It’s Gonna End Weird” 1:07:36

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Ep 338- Our guest this week is Bree, who was a guest in the early days of the podcast. All the way back in episode 72 “Your Friend’s Cold Heart,” Bree shared some freakin’ spooky stories from when she was living in her friend’s haunted house. Now she is back with follow ups to those stories and more supernatural activities. Oh! it’s a spine tinglin…

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Ep 337- “Oh No, Mister Bill!” 1:23:30

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Ep 337- This week’s guest, Mark, joins us from Barry’s old stomping grounds, Enid, Oklahoma. Mark is a man of many interest and hobbies: chemistry to botany to mechanics and how things work. He’s also a self admitted former skydiving addict! Join us as we jump out of perfectly good planes back in the early 1980’s. It’s time for high flying adventur…

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Episode 309: Stacy Kratochvil 45:33

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Practical Insights on AI, Equity, and Education with Stacy Kratochvil In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Stacy Kratochvil to share actionable insights into using AI in education. Stacy discusses her journey from teaching PE and dance to becoming a leader in AI education and how her work is making a direct impact in classrooms. You’l…

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Episode 308: Jim & Maurie Beasley 55:33

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Episode 308: Jim & Maurie Beasley AI Insights from an Engineer-Educator Duo In this exciting episode of My EdTech Life, we welcome Maurie and Jim Beasley, an incredible husband-and-wife team blazing trails in AI for K-12 education! Maurie, an experienced educator and counselor, and Jim, a former engineer turned CTO, share their journey of integrati…

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Ep 366- “Death & Murder & Beauty & Grace” with Melissa Kim Corter 1:21:56

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ep 366- What kind of little kid brings a newspaper clipping about a serial killer to show-and-tell? This week’s guest, that’s who! Melissa Kim Corter is an author, podcaster, psychologist and one time little true crime weirdo. (Our kind of people.) Melissa brings her story of synchronicities with serial killers, the beauty of New Jersey, and her jo…

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Ep 335- “Gray Mouse Work” with Olivia James 1:24:22

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Ep 355- Continuing from last week’s episode, we are joined once again by author Olivia James. Picking up the conversation from where we left off, this episode focusing on the training Olivia received in psionics and spy craft on the moon. From there she ends up on Mars working in admin and fighting in an arena. Throw in some of her other work as an…

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Ep 334-“MK Ultra, Monarch Programing, & the Secret Space Program” with Olivia James 1:19:28

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Ep 334- Happy New Year, Weirdsville! We are kicking off 2025 in a big way, with the first of a two part series with guest Olivia James! Prepare yourself for one of the wildest, jaw droppingest, mind blowingest stories you have ever heard! From a young age, Olivia was taken by shadowy government agencies and trained in various esoteric and above cla…

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Ep 333- Weird News Round-Up 2024 1:08:12

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Ep 333- It’s time once again to close the door on the old year and open one into the new! 2024 was a fantastic year for guest here in Weirdsville, but the weirdness continued on in the rest of the world. From the Drones of New Jersey, scientific discoveries, incredible animals, true crime and more, we have curated some of these more unusual headlin…

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Episode 307: Dagan Bernstein 54:16

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Episode 307: AI in Education: Disruption, Challenges, and Opportunities In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Dagan Berenstein, an innovative educator and digital content expert, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on education and how it’s reshaping the learning landscape. Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT are empowering stude…

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Episode 306: Eirik Berre & Frikk Fossan 48:48

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Episode 306: Unlocking Engagement in Education with Curipod In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Eirik Berre and Frikk Fossan, co-founders of Curipod, an innovative AI-powered platform transforming classrooms by fostering collaboration, engagement, and 100% participation. Discover how Curipod helps educators create dynamic lessons, sp…

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Ep 332- Happy Holidays 2024 Xmas Special 1:25:39

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Ep 332- Happy Holidays, Weirdsville! It’s time for our annual holiday special and sharing the celebration with Barry and Adam is Special Correspondent, Queen of Lists, and their adopted pod-daughter, Tilly! Grab some eggnog and some cookies and settle down by the fire, as we discuss some Christmastime traditions from around the world! Weird Christm…

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Episode 305: Bill Brady 41:35

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In this episode of My EdTech Life, we dive into a crucial topic for parents and educators: creating safer digital spaces for kids. Fonz Mendoza sits down with Bill Brady, CEO of Troomi, to discuss how their innovative phone technology is empowering parents to navigate the challenges of screen time, social media, and digital safety. Tune in for valu…

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Episode 304: Bonnie Nieves 52:58

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Episode 304: Amplifying Student Voices with Bonnie Nieves In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with my great friend, Bonnie Nieves, to discuss the power of amplifying student voices, fostering engagement, and embracing new challenges in the classroom. Bonnie shares her experience transitioning from high school to 6th-grade science, creatin…

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Ep 331- “If You Put To It” 1:00:27

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Ep 331- This week’s guest, TJ Moon, had it rough from the start. Born with cerebral palsy, abandoned at a McDonald’s at age 7, and lost in the foster system for years. Fortune began to change as he and his half brother were adopted into the same family. Encouraged to follow his dreams and told he can do anything he put his mind to, TJ graduated col…

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Episode 303: Manuel Herrera 49:33

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Blending Creativity, Education, and Technology with Manuel Herrera Welcome to another inspiring episode of My EdTech Life! Today, we sit down with the multi-talented Manuel Herrera, an illustrator, educator, and consultant, to discuss his journey through education, creativity, and EdTech. Manuel shares how his passion for drawing and creativity has…

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Ep 330- “Shhh… Something’s Here” 1:20:39

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Ep 330- Returning from episode 323 is Rachel Dalton! As you may recall, Rachel is the host of the podcast Wine, Dine, and 69. Last time, Rachel shared some very interesting, racy stories. This time, however, she’s come to scare your socks off! Spooky shadows, feelings of dread, a very unnerving stranger and more on this week’s classic spooky episod…

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Ep 329- My Guy on the 9th Floor with Kevin Russell 1:27:48

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Ep 329- This week we are joined by speaker and author Kevin Russell. When he and his wife took their young daughter, the diagnosis the doctor gave was for them to fix their problems. Thus began a journey of healing and self exploration moments of enlightenment, paths which Kevin says we all can share. A fascinating and truly enlightening conversati…

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Episode 302: Mike Kentz & Nick Potkalitsky, PhD. 59:56

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Episode 302: A Practical Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education with Mike Kentz & Nick Potkalitsky, PhD In this episode of My EdTech Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Kentz and Nick Potkalitsky, PhD, to discuss their new book, AI in Education: The K-12 Roadmap to Teacher-Led Transformation. We dive into the transformative power of AI in educa…

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Ep 328- Quiz Time Holiday Special 2:06:28

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Ep 328- It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S.A. That means lots of time on the road, in the air or even on the rail, traveling to spend time with friends and family. So to help you pass that time, and to get to know us a little better, we are providing an extra long episode for you. Joining us is Special Correspondent, Master of List, Queen of Qu…

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