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Join Barbara Bray in conversations with exceptional educators, leaders, and influencers as they discuss their passion and purpose for sowing seeds of change. Each person has a link to a related blog post with their podcast.
Go here for the podcast & reflections listed in order of the episodes.
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Dr. Darryl Adams
Episode #37 on Hope, Education, Democracy
Dr. Ilene Winokur Alzaid
Episode #41 on Mentoring Teachers
Reflection #3 Belonging during this Pandemic
Dr. Michelle Ament
Episode #165 on Human Skills in an AI World
Hans Appel
Episode #54 on Award-Winning Culture
Jennifer Appel
Episode #96 on Leading with Kindness and Empathy
Dr. Sara Armstrong
Episode #40 on Questions, Fact vs Fiction, & more
Sean Arnold
Episode #121 on Being Brave in Uncertain Times
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Chip Baker
Episode #110 on Go Get It!
Michelle Baldwin
Episode #18 on Cultivating Creativity
Natalie Reeves Billing
Episode #113 on Be the Change You Wish
Nicole Biscotti
Episode #85 on Bridging Understanding
Reflection #14: Why I Can Learn When I’m Moving
Jason Blair
Episode #175 on Growing Creative Thinkers and Agents of Change
Elisabeth Bostwick
Episode #99 on Sparking Curiosity, Empowering Voice
PJ Brady
Episode #139 on Brave, Smart, and Kind
Andrew Bray
Episode #1 on Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Teaching
Traci Browder
Episode #122 on Advocate for Equity
Trevor Bryan
Episode #72 on Fostering Comprehension and Joy in Visual Texts
Dave Burgess
Episode #56 on Outrageous Teaching Like a Pirate
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Jennifer Casa-Todd
Episode #59 on Moving to Digital Leadership
Jimmy Casas
Episode #58 on Culturize: Whatever It Takes
Johannes Castner
Episode #137 on Human-Centered AI
Patrick Cerria
Episode #173 on Reimagine the Role of Music in Education
Livia Chan
Episode #120 on Many Gifts to Discover
Melanie Ching
Episode #167: The Art of Living in the Question
Sylvester Chisom
Episode #152 on Principles to Unleash Your Potential
Dr. Kapono Ciotti
Episode #164 on Shaping the Future of Education
Qin Coe
Episode #146 on Unlocking Potential & Igniting Changes
Rose Colby
Episode #43 on Competency-Based Education
Ross Cooper
Episode #28 on Why and Way of Inquiry and PBL
Alex Corbitt
Episode #9 on Framing the Path
Jon Corippo
Episode #62 on Infinite Possibilities
George Couros
Episode #94 on Innovating Inside the Box
Dr. Michael Crawford
Episode #98 on Learning + Human Flourishing
Brian Curcio
Episode #158 on Empowering Students through Financial Literacy
Marialice B.F.X. Curran
Episode #76: on Leading by Hand, Heart, Mind
Rich Czyz
Episode #16 on Going Rogue
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Kymberly Dakin-Neal
Episode #178: Heads, Heart, and Hands Listening
Noa Daniel
Episode #7 on Building Wings on the Way
Reflection #17: Becoming the Mentor Kids Deserve
Nell 3D ((Derick DeBevoise Dewey)
Episode #180 on Stop, Drop, and Roll
Dr. Will Deyamport
Episode #13 on Connecting the Connected
Jillian DuBois
Reflection #13: Impart Joy in Uncertain Times
Sylvia Duckworth
Episode #32 on Connect, Collaborate, Create
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Dr. Sheldon Eakins
Episode #133 on Journey to Advocacy
Darren Ellwein
Episode#23 on Inspiring Kids to Greatness
Paul Emerich France
Episode #78 on Reclaiming Personalized Learning
Reflection #11: Humanizing Distance Learning
Celeste Endo
Episode #135 on We Learn From Everyone
Andelee Espinosa
Episode #92 on Empowering Student Agency
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Carolyn Foote
Episode #145 on FReadom Fighters
Abbie Forbus
Episode #27 on Authenticity, Transparency, Culture
Paula Ford
Episode #4 on Collaborative PBL with Kindergarteners
Erik Francis
Episode #156 on The Why of Teaching and Learning
Joshua Freedman
Episode #125 on Growing Empathy to Connect Deeply
Jide Fresh
Episode #170 on How Opportunities are Imagination
Dr. Daniel Fried
Episode #118 on Unlocking the True Potential
Mandy Froehlich
Episode #79 on Leadership, Innovation, and Divergent Teaching
Ted Fujimoto
Episode #39 on Scaling Innovations
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Kerry Gallagher
Episode #51 on Putting Learners First
Patricia Gartland
Episode #91 on Tomorrow’s Leaders
Dr. Jackie Gerstein
Episode #8 on The Framework of Maker Education
Tonya Gilchrist
Episode #71 on Amplifying Inquiry, Honoring Agency
Tanya Gough
Episode#119 on Bringing Stories to Life
Dr. Walter Greason
Episode #128 on Igniting Change
Aidyn Grice
Episode #90 on Controlling Learning
Barbara Gruener
Episode #82 on Connecting By Heart
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Connie Hamilton
Episode #77 on Art of Questions, Making Connections
Evo Hannan
Episode #87 on Agents for Student Agency
Naomi Harm
Episode #30 on Innovation & Human-Centered Design
Jon Harper
Episode #67 on Sharing Vulnerability
Cary Harrod
Episode #74: on Learning in the Modern Classroom
Dr. Michael Harvey
Episode #168: Redefining Education with a Dash of Kiwi Humour
Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson
Episode #126 on Students Feeling Safe, Seen & Stretched
Dr. Rena Hawkins
Episode #45 on Pump the Positive
Melisa Hayes
Episode #138 on Engaging Inclusive Environments
Michael Hernandez
Episode #177 on Changing the Narrative
Bethany Hill
Episode #50 on Being Joyful and Finding your Awesome
Dr. Mark Hines
Episode #149 on Weaving Core Values, Curiosity, and Joy
Dr. Kaylah Holland
Episode #162 on Empowering Educators & Student-Centered Classrooms
Kevin Honeycutt
Episode #157 on Growing Learners in Challenging Times
Stephanie Howell
Episode #169: Empower Students to Overcome Obstacles
Stephen Hurley
Episode #86 on Bringing Imagination to Life
Leigh Hynes
Episode #22 on Collaboration and Creativity in Education
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Linda Inlay
Episode #31 on Awakening Wisdom
Dr. Marc Isseks
Episode #171: Engaging Students in a World of Distractions
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Dan Jackson
Episode #81 on Environments Where Students Thrive
JoAnn Jacobs
Episode #14 on Global Collaboration Projects
Dr. Laura Janusik
Episode #179: Listening to Change by Communicating with Purpose
Meredith Johnson
Episode #68 on Sparking Learning
Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
Episode #105 on Turning Potential into Power
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Dr. Colleen Kelley
Episode #132 on Potpourri of Clues
Jerri Kemble
Episode #174 on EdTech, Design Thinking, and Women’s Empowerment
Joy Kirr
Episode #36 on Shift This! To Make Gradual Change
Jennifer D. Klein
Episode #151 on Educating with Optimism, Hope and Courage
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Tommaso Lana
Episode #109 on Play & Joy through Embodied Learning
Travis Lape
Episode #33 on Making, Creating, and Innovating
Lois Letchford
Episode #95 on Overcoming the Odds
Tamara Letter
Episode #2 on Passion Through Kindness
Julie Lindsay
Episode #29 on Learning with the World
Tara Linney
Episode #75 on Start with the Why
Michaela Loo
Reflection #7: Developing Learner Agency
Dr. Asia Lyons
Episode #153: Just Keep Showing Up and Always Learning
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Bobbi Macdonald
Episode #17 on Imagining Together
Dr. Basil Marin
Reflection #12: Time to Disrupt the Status Quo
Trevor MacKenzie
Episode #48 on Diving Deep into Inquiry Mindset
Angela Maiers
Episode #47 on Why Choose to Matter
Robert Martellacci
Episode #136 on Designing Innovative Spaces
Dr. Katie Martin
Episode #49 on Creating an Innovation Ecosystem
Tara Martin
Episode #66 on Be REAL and Live with your Heart
Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez
Episode #161 on Being a Part of BETTER
Kecia McDonald
Reflection #4 Mental Health Awareness All Year Long
Episode #131 on Schools Places of Wellness
Kevin McLaughlin
Episode #38 on Keeping the Spark Alive
Chris McNutt
Reflection #10: Humanized Pandemic Teaching
Katherine Mengardon
Episode #117 on Love of Learning through Play
Cynthia Merrill and Olivia Van Ledtje (“LivBit”)
Episode #104: on Spark Change
John Miller
Episode #147 on Value Exceeds Circumstance
Mike Mohammad
Episode #25 on Building the Why for Learning
Aaron Moniz
Episode #163 on The Blueprint of Empathy to Impact
Dr. Pam Moran
Episode #64 on Timeless Learning
Krista Moroder
Episode #24 on Video Production for Social Impact
Tom Murray
Episode #12 on Intentionally Designing for Schools
Ramsey Musallam
Episode #89 on Student Curiosity
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Dr. Aditya Nagrath
Episode #181: Dismantling Math Anxiety
Todd Nesloney
Episode #52 on Stories and Sparks in the Dark
Hedreich Nichols
Episode #127 on Amplifying Voices of All Students
Reflection #6 Journey to understanding systemic racism
Jennifer D. Klein
Episode #151 on Educating with Optimism, Hope and Courage
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Tricia Pettis
Reflection #7: Developing Learner Agency
Dr. Lindsay Portnoy
Episode #83 on Demystifying Learning
Rachelle Dené Poth
Episode #70 on Taking Risks
Katherine Prince
Episode #114 on Human-Centered Learning
Chris Pultz
Episode #166 on Fostering Purpose and Belonging
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Chris Quinn
Episode #143 on Servant Leadership
Saadia Qureshi
Episode #176 on Transforming How We Deal with Conflict
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Tisha Richmond
Episode #63: on Magical Learning
Dr. Jim Rickabaugh
Episode #60 on Staying with WHY
Maxwell Roach
Episode #148 on Love It, Learn It, Live It
Evan Robb
Episode #53 on Leadership and why mindset matters
Laura Robb
Episode #100 on Striving Readers and Writers
Stephanie Rothstein
Reflection #16: Learning from Every Opportunity
Lainie Rowell
Episode #116 on Relentlessly Rethink Learning
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Starr Sackstein
Episode #21 on Modeling Behaviors We Want to See
Dr. Winston Sakurai
Episode #65 on Empathy and Innovation
Dr. Michael Salvatore
Episode #88 on Children Matter Most
Erika Sandstrom @GreenScreenGal
Episode #140 on Compassion through Creativity
Priten Shah
Episode #155: Role of AI in the Future of Education
Craig Shapiro
Episode #101 on Making a Difference in Students’ Lives
Dean Shareski
Episode #42 on Embracing a Culture of Joy
Ryan Sheehy
Episode #10 on Being The One
Ken Shelton
Episode #19 on Storytelling and Equity
Eric Sheninger
Episode #26 on Focus on What Ifs for Culture of Yes
Rich Simpson
Episode #112 on Spread the Kindness Ripple
Dr. Cynthia Sistek
Episode #108 on Engaging Learners
Ira Socol
Episode #69 on Closing the Opportunity Gap
Barry Sommer
Episode #102 on Reimagining Personalized Learning
Steve Sostak
Episode #103 on Inspire Citizens: Impact Change
Joshua Stamper
Episode #108 on Aspire to Lead
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Juliana Tafur
Episode #115 on Listening Courageously
Debbie Tannenbaum
Episode #129 on Making Learning Sticky
“JT” Taylor
Reflection #12: Time to Disrupt the Status Quo
Tim Taylor
Episode #144 on Durable Skills & Stackable Credentials
Shelly Sanchez Terrell
Episode #6 on Passionate about Digital Learning
Kendrick Thomas (KTTeeV)
Episode #111 on From Tragedy to Triumph
Dr. Sarah Thomas
Episode #80 on Learning from Others
Sue Thotz
Episode #15 on Digital Citizenship
Naomi Toland
Episode #123: on Empathy as our Superpower
Cate Tolnai
Episode #35 on Finding Why and Telling Stories
Julia Torres
Episode #55 on Reading the World
Josh Tovar
Episode #142 on No More Orange Jumpsuits
David Truss
Episode #34 on Dream • Create • Learn
Dr. Henry Turner
Reflection #15: Fostering an Anti-Racist Culture
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Linda Ullah
Episode #20 on the Sense of Wonderment
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Olivia Van Ledtje (“LivBit”) and Cynthia Merrill
Episode #104: on Spark Change 
Devin Vodicka
Episode #134 on Learner-Centered Leadership
Shelly Vohra
Episode #3 on Her Journey into Inquiry
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Elliot Washor
Episode #150: New Ways, New Forms, New Measures
Janella Watson
Episode #154: Creative, Play, and Experiential Learning
Matthew Weimann
Reflection #8: Discussion on Intersectionality
Nancy WeinsteinNancy Weinstein
Episode #73 on Embracing Learner Variability
Adam Welcome
Episode #5 on Running Because Kids Deserve It
Derek Wenmoth
Episode #106 on Inspiring Next Generation Leaders
Michael Wesely
Episode #172: Ignite Joy, Creativity, and Purpose in Learning
Don Wettrick
Episode #44 on Culture of Innovation
Charles Williams
Episode #141 on Leadership and Equity
Dr. Ilene Winokur Alzaid
Episode #41 on Mentoring Teachers
Reflection #3 Belonging during this Pandemic
Heather Wolpert-Gawron
Episode #57 on Student Engagement
Jennifer Womble
Episode #160 on Shaping the Future of Education Technology
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Joan Young
Reflection #5: Being Intentional to Build Resilience and Hope
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Jan Zanetis
Episode #46 on Global Collaboration
Randy Ziegenfuss
Episode #11 on Shift Your Paradigm
Dr. Z (Leigh Zeitz)
Episode #84 on Meaningful Learning in a Global Society
Cara Zelas
Episode #159 on Nurturing SEL for a Brighter Future
Allison Zmuda
Episode #61 on Learning Personalized