Episodes

Under the Hat is back with Season three! Listen in as Steve and Sophie chat about the upcoming guest lineup, potential topics, and what is top of mind as we get into the 2025-2026 school year.

On this episode of Under the Hat, we have the AMAZING Katie Novak chatting about UDL, cooking, and what students really need right now. Katie Novak, Ed.D., is a force of nature - part educational powerhouse, part motivational...

On this episode of Under the Hat, Steve and Sophie hear from Scott Azar as he discusses his recent findings on AI as well as his insights on AR, VR, Edtech, and the science classroom! Scott Azar is an Earth and Space Science ...

On this episode of Under the Hat, we get to talk about Competency Based Education with Aman Sahota. Aman shares his work in this area with AI learner profiles, and the research he has done Toronto. Aman Sahota is the co-found...

On this episode of Under the Hat, Steve sits down with AJ Melanson to discuss his experiences as an educator and insight on how we grade with equity in mind. AJ takes pride in his work with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and B...

On this episode of Under the Hat, we have math expert/author Lisa M Nowakowski to chat all things math, MathReps, Eduprotocols, and number sense! Lisa is passionate about helping people understand how to use technology in the...

On this episode of Under the Hat, we have founder of Short Answer Adam Sparks! Adam unpacks the need for writing solutions in the classroom and the journey he took to get his platform off the ground. Truly, an amazing story! ...

On this episode of Under the Hat, we have the pleasure of having Jon Laven of Snorkl! Jon and Steve chat about AI in the classroom, cognitive overload, and Snork. Jon is a teacher, instructional coach, and co-founder of Snork...

On this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Starr Sackstein. Starr brings a tremendous amount of insight on various topics but one of her passions is changing the mindset around grading and assessing. Starr Sackstei...

On this episode of Under the Hat, we are chatting School Culture with Brian Kulak. Listen in as we breakdown the importance and implementation of a sustainable school culture....and yes, this includes staff! Brian Kulak is in...

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...

On this episode, Steve and Sophie reflect on 2025 and chat about goals for 2026six and 2027.

Welcome back Tisha Richmond to the show as she discusses her new book The Magical CTE Classroom: Bringing Play, Innovation, and Joy! Come learning Tisha's perspective and experiences in the amazing world of CTE. Tisha is an i...

On this episode, we’re chatting with Derek Oldfield about his educational journey and how we developed Sound Pedagogy. This tool is like a magic wand that captures everything in a classroom, giving us a deeper understanding o...

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...

🎙️ Episode Title: Navigating Education with Mantha CamachoIn this episode of Under That Hat, we're thrilled to sit down with the dynamic Mantha Camacho! As a passionate educator with years of experience, Mantha infuses her lo...

In this episode, the Steve and Sophie explore the theme of unlocking growth in education entrepreneurship with guest Ildi Laczko-Kerr. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the field, focusing on personalized coach...

In this special bonus episode, Steve and Sophie take you behind the scenes of their unforgettable in-person adventure at FETC! Tune in as they dive into the vibrant sense of community, share their exhilarating Keynote experie...

Play is a powerful tool. Hands-on projects develop skills. Make learning relevant to students. Focus on durable skills, not content. Encourage collaboration and perseverance. Create an environment for discovery. Engagement is active participation. Adapt to meet students' needs. Build connections wi…

On this episode of Under the Hat, we are thrilled to drip an episode from Modern Classroom Project Podcast that featured the amazing Margie Tiner. To make this even better, we did a short intro interview with Margie to give u...

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 signific…

In this episode, the Steve and Sophie discuss the upcoming Eduprotocols March Madness event and the importance of shifting from compliance-driven routines to fostering student agency in education. They are joined by Robert Mayfield, who shares insights on the systemic barriers in education, the rol…

Keywordsstudent agency, education, teaching strategies, educational leadership, classroom management, AI in education, teacher empowerment, educational reformKey TopicsUnderstanding student agency and its importanceBarriers to implementing student agency in classroomsStrategies to m…