Best Phil Hintz Podcasts (2025)

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Knowing Is Half the Battle... The Other Half Is Cybersecurity Funding for Schools 36:33

12d ago36:33

36:33

Welcome to episode 15 of the Zero Breach Zone podcast, where hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo discuss their experiences at recent conferences, focusing on cybersecurity strategies in K-12 education. They explore the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA), the challenges of session timeouts, and the need for continuous improvement in cybe…

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Tech Tales & Security Talks: A Rural School Adventure with Jason Yaw Osei (Re-Air) 34:08

27d ago34:08

34:08

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo welcome Jason Yaw Osei, Tech Director of Technology and Cybersecurity at Campbell ISD in Texas, for a fun and engaging discussion about cybersecurity in education and innovative training approaches. Yaw's infectious energy and passion for all things te…

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Ransomware Rising: Confronting the K-12 Cybersecurity Crisis 41:39

1M ago41:39

41:39

Welcome to episode 14 of the Zero Breach Zone, in this episode hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo dive into the current state of K-12 cybersecurity, analyzing key findings from the Cisco Talos 2024 report. They explore the concerning rise in ransomware attacks targeting educational institutions, the struggles schools face with limited security budg…

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The Entrepreneur's Learning Curve with Oliver Page, (Re-Air) 33:34

2M ago33:34

33:34

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, we sit down with Oliver Page, CEO and founder of CyberNut, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and cybersecurity in education. Oliver shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, including his experience founding NutKase, a successful K-12 device case manufacturer that …

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Building Strong EdTech Partnerships & Creating a Cybersecurity Culture in Schools with Jeff McCoy | FETC 2025 Series 15:26

2M ago15:26

15:26

Welcome to episode 13 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo speak with Jeff McCoy, Associate Superintendent for Academics in Greenville County, South Carolina. Drawing from his 25+ years in education, Jeff discusses the integration of technology in schools, emphasizing the distinction between vendors and soluti…

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Energizing EdTech with Michelle Krieger: A Dynamic Conversation on School Cybersecurity | FETC 2025 Series 31:19

3M ago31:19

31:19

Welcome to episode 12 of the Zero Breach Zone! Join hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo as they sit down with Michelle Krieger to explore topics top of mind at the intersection of education and cybersecurity recorded at FETC. In this energetic conversation, Michelle shares her unique journey from Special Education Teacher to Education Innovation to …

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From Crisis to Innovation: Lessons in Educational Cybersecurity with Scott Bailey | FETC 2025 Series 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

Welcome to episode 11 of the Zero Breach Zone! Join us for an enlightening conversation with Scott Bailey, former superintendent and educational innovator from Desert Sands School District. Through his engaging storytelling, Bailey shares candid experiences from his work across Nevada's largest school districts, including Clark County School Distri…

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When Disruption Disrupts Itself: Dr. Joe Phillips on AI, Safety, & the Accelerating Pace of EdTech | FETC 2025 Series 30:49

4M ago30:49

30:49

Welcome to episode 10 of Zero Breach Zone! Join us for our continued FETC 2025 coverage featuring Dr. Joe Phillips, CTO of Fulton County Schools. In this insightful conversation recorded live at the conference, Dr. Phillips draws from his unique background in both education and military service to address the complex challenges facing large school …

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Policy, Passion & Purpose: Tales from EdTech Trailblazer Dr. Sheryl Abshire | FETC 2025 Series 30:47

4M ago30:47

30:47

Welcome to episode 9 of Zero Breach Zone! Put on your spurs and join us for our first episode in our special FETC 2025 series! Hosts Andy & Phil kick off our conference coverage with master storyteller Dr. Sheryl R. Abshire, a 40+ year education technology pioneer whose deep understanding of policy and government has shaped educational technology a…

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K-12's Data Security Challenge: Inside the PowerSchool Breach 39:53

5M ago39:53

39:53

Welcome to episode 8 of Zero Breach Zone! 🚨 Special Early Release Episode: Join hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo as they kick off the New Year and break down critical EdTech security news around the PowerSchool data breach and preview what's heating up at the upcoming Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)! In this packed episode, Phil …

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From NASA to K-12: Revolutionizing School Cybersecurity with Frankie Jackson 42:25

5M ago42:25

42:25

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Zero Breach Zone ! Join hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo as they sit down with Frankie Jackson, a cybersecurity expert and former CTO of Cypress Fairbanks ISD, to explore the intersection of education and cybersecurity. From NASA to one of Texas's largest school districts, Frankie shares her journey and insights on dev…

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Meet the Hosts – Why Cybersecurity Matters in K-12 Education, (Re-air) 28:43

5M ago28:43

28:43

As we round out the year 2024, we wanted to reintroduce you to our hosts Andy Lombardo & Phil Hintz and remind you why the Zero Breach Zone is a vital resource for K-12 cybersecurity. Welcome to the debut episode of Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz introduce the podcast, focused on the critical importance of cyb…

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Tech Tales & Security Talks: A Rural School Adventure with Jason Yaw Osei 34:08

6M ago34:08

34:08

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo welcome Jason Yaw Osei, Tech Director of Technology and Cybersecurity at Campbell ISD in Texas, for a fun and engaging discussion about cybersecurity in education and innovative training approaches. Yaw's infectious energy and passion for all things te…

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Conference Banter & the AI Factor 34:26

6M ago34:26

34:26

Welcome to Episode 5 of Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Phil and Andy speak to the core of what this podcast is all about: making cybersecurity accessible and actionable for the entire education technology community. They share key insights from their recent cybersecurity and education technology conference experience at RTM. Phil and Andy…

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The Entrepreneur's Learning Curve with Oliver Page 33:34

7M ago33:34

33:34

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, we sit down with Oliver Page, CEO and founder of CyberNut, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and cybersecurity in education. Oliver shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, including his experience founding NutKase, a successful K-12 device case manufacturer that …

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From AT&T to K12: No Organization is Too Big (or Too Small) to Skip Security 25:51

7M ago25:51

25:51

Welcome to Episode 3 of Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Phil and Andy set the stage for what this podcast is all about: making cybersecurity accessible and actionable for the entire education technology community. Starting with the recent AT&T data breach as a springboard, our hosts demonstrate how cybersecurity vulnerabilities affect ever…

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AI, Cybersecurity, and EdTech Innovation: Transformative Insights from ISTE 2024 42:03

8M ago42:03

42:03

Welcome to Episode 2 of Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz recap the latest from the ISTE conference, where education and technology converge to shape the future of learning. We explore the major announcements, including the launch of EdTechIndex.org, a new resource for educators to find vetted educational apps th…

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Meet the Hosts – Why Cybersecurity Matters in K-12 Education 28:43

8M ago28:43

28:43

Welcome to the debut episode of Zero Breach Zone! In this episode, hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz introduce the podcast, focused on the critical importance of cybersecurity in K-12 education. Drawing from their backgrounds in education and technology, they share their personal experiences with cyber attacks and discuss why striving for a “zero …

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Welcome to the Zero Breach Zone 1:53

8M ago1:53

1:53

Welcome to the Zero Breach Zone—the podcast dedicated to fortifying K-12 schools against digital threats like breaches, phishing attacks, and everything in between. Join hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz for conversations and interviews with top experts in cybersecurity, education, and technology, as they share crucial insights and strategies to k…

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Digging into Data Interoperability: Matthew Gaven 0:48

7y ago0:48

0:48

An interview excerpt with Matthew Gaven, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, & Technology in Mineola Public School District in Long Island, New York, on data interoperability.By Digital Promise

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Digging into Data Interoperability: Phil Hintz 1:02

7y ago1:02

1:02

An interview excerpt with Phil Hintz, Director of Technology for the ?Gurnee School District 56 in Illinois, on data interoperability.By Digital Promise

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Digging into Data Interoperability: Megan Cicconi 0:22

7y ago0:22

0:22

An interview excerpt with Megan Cicconi, the Executive Director of Instructional and Innovative Leadership at the Fox Chapel Area School District in Pittsburgh, on data interoperability.By Digital Promise

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Digging Into Data Interoperability: Phil Hintz 0:21

7y ago0:21

0:21

An interview excerpt with Phil Hintz, Director of Technology for the ?Gurnee School District 56 in Illinois, on data interoperability.By Digital Promise

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Leading Dynamic, Data-informed Teaching with Micro-credentials 14:41

7+ y ago14:41

14:41

In this episode, I chat with Marc Walls, a secondary science teacher in Clarksville, TN. Take a listen and discover how his micro-credential experience helped him hone his data and assessment skills to help all his students, regardless of learning style, grow and engage meaningfully in the classroom.…

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Empowering the Elementary Learner through Micro-credentials 11:54

7+ y ago11:54

11:54

In this episode, I chat with Tisha Greek, a 3rd-grade teacher in Seminole County, Florida. Take a listen and discover how the Creating Flexible Learning Environments micro-credential helped her support her students take ownership of their learning throughout the classroom.By Digital Promise

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Empowering ESL Students through Micro-credentials 15:49

7+ y ago15:49

15:49

In this episode, I chat with Dana Siegel, an elementary ESL teacher in Collierville, TN. Take a listen and discover how the Idea Generating micro-credential helped her push her practice past surface-level engagement with her ESL students to support their creativity in grappling with new content. Here we go –…

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Supporting Students Navigating Trauma with Micro-credentials 14:25

7+ y ago14:25

14:25

In this episode, I chat with Aneka Stewart, a special education reading teacher at West Education Campus in Washington, DC. Take a listen and discover how the Executive Functioning micro-credential helped her deepen her engagement with students who are dealing with various stressors outside school.By Digital Promise

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Unleashing Student Ownership in the Classroom through Micro-credentials 10:40

7+ y ago10:40

10:40

In this episode, I chat with Angie Milliren, a music and multimedia educator at Elizabeth Forward High School in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. Take a listen and discover how the Analyzing Media Impacts micro-credential helped her support her students develop the skill of creative problem-solving and take ownership of real-world projects.…

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Student Empowerment in the ELA Classroom through Micro-credentials 11:19

7+ y ago11:19

11:19

In this episode, I chat with Gwen Szymczak, an English Language Arts teacher at FDR Middle in Bristol Township, PA. Take a listen and discover how the SAMR-modification micro-credential is helping her develop a sense of academic ownership in her students.By Digital Promise

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Micro-credentials Unlocking Student Strengths 13:41

7+ y ago13:41

13:41

In this episode, I chat with Rachel Heaton, an English Language Arts teacher at Robinson Middle in Kingsport City, TN. Take a listen and discover how the Crafting Driving Questions micro-credential helped her recognize strengths she had not noticed in her struggling students.By Digital Promise

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Deepening Student Perseverance with Micro-credentials 13:07

7+ y ago13:07

13:07

In this episode, I chat with Brian Koster, an Algebra teacher at Florida Virtual School. Take a listen and learn how the Growth Mindset micro-credential is supporting him develop the skills of perseverance and initiative in his students to tackle secondary math in a virtual classroom.By Digital Promise

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The Great Thanksgiving Listen - Karen Cator and Dr. Linda Roberts 4:51

7+ y ago4:51

4:51

The Great Thanksgiving Listen - Karen Cator and Dr. Linda Roberts by Digital PromiseBy Digital Promise

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Ask an Educator S1:E8 - Micro-credentials and Learning Risks for Teacher Growth 15:56

7+ y ago15:56

15:56

In this episode, our season 1 finale, I chat with Jennifer Vandivier, a science teacher at Collinwood High School in Tennessee and discover how micro-credentials, helped her build a community of “learning risk-taking” with her students.By Digital Promise

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Ask an Educator - S1:E7 Building a Culture of Validated Learning with Micro-credentials 18:15

7+ y ago18:15

18:15

This episode features Cate Tolnai, academic technology specialist for Santa Clara County Office of Education in California. Take a listen as she describes how micro-credentials are helping improve her district’s culture of validated learning and educator recognition.By Digital Promise

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Ask an Educator - S1:E6 Building a Teacher Community with Micro-credentials 18:33

8y ago18:33

18:33

This episode features Kiera Beddes, one of our Teacher Ambassadors and a secondary English and history teacher at Juab School District in central Utah. Take a listen and see how her micro-credential journey provided the teacher community she needed to take her practice to the next level.By Digital Promise

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