Leadership Episodes

Season 4 kicks off with Steve Sherman, Chief Imagination Officer at Living Maths, for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, technology, and restoring the joy of learning.Steve joins us from Cape Town to share his unconventional journey into education and his work inspiring students around the world through mathematics, problem-solving, space education, and playful learning. Together, we explore declining literacy and attention spans, the opportunities and risks of AI, and why technology ...

In this episode, co-hosts Steve and Sophie engage with Chuck Moss, an experienced educator and assistant principal, discussing his journey in education, the importance of building relationships, and the philosophy of 'Don't Be Afraid to Be Awesome.' Chuck shares insights on leadership, the significance of teacher support, and the impact of social media in connecting with educators. The conversation emphasizes the need for visibility, vulnerability, and intentionality in leadership roles, ultimately highlighting the importance of empowering teachers and fostering a positive school culture.

In this exciting episode of Under the Hat, we get to hear from Ariella Racco, Co-Founder and CEO of CoLab Education. Listen as she weaves through the nuances of teacher isolationism, professional development, and the need for meaningful collaboration. Ariella Racco is an Ontario-based educator turned EdTech entrepreneur who founded CoLab Education after experiencing firsthand the challenges of teacher isolation and collaboration barriers. With several years of classroom experience and a de...

On this exciting episode of Under the Hat, we have Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman to chat about The Business of You: a fresh, human-first framework that reimagines college and career readiness. Listen in as we dig into the conversation about better preparing ourselves to shift the mindset of positioning success in a different light. Check out the website: https://www.thebusinessofyou.ai/

In this episode of Under the Hat, Cammie Kannekens and Steve discuss innovation in education, AI, EdTech, and Professional Learning. Interesting to hear how innovation takes on different shapes depending on a given community, challenges, and geography. Want to learn more from Cammie? Here are the links: Website Podcast Twitter/X Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn

Stephanie Howell has a powerful message behind her experience and perspective on Education. Listen as she discusses how she got into teaching, how she experienced school earlier in life, and how she collaborated globally to support other educators! What to learn more from Stephanie? Here are the links: Website Twitter/X Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn

Teachers are in the trenches of Apps, Apps, and MORE Apps! Fonz from Edtechlife helps us understand how to keep things simple with countless amount of technology to use in the classroom. Alfonso Mendoza Jr. is a distinguished figure in educational technology. As an Instructional Software Specialist at Sharyland ISD, he excels in advocating for digital literacy and the seamless integration of technology into education. Alfonso's 'My EdTech Life Podcast' has become a pivotal platform for hig...