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Feb 10th, 2025
In this episode, we reflect on a powerful thought: "Where you are is not who you are." Drawing inspiration from this statement and a memorable moment from The Lion King, we explore how current circumstances don’t define your identity or potential. It's easy to let discouragement or doubt distract you from your dreams, ...
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Feb 3rd, 2025
Life’s race often mirrors a marathon—long, grueling, and filled with moments where it’s easy to fall in step with those around us. But what happens when going with the flow leads us off course? Drawing from the personal experience of a misstep in the Nashville Marathon, this episode explores the dangers of complacency ...
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Jan 27th, 2025
In a world where everyone has a platform, does the ability to speak equate to wisdom or intelligence? Drawing inspiration from Qui-Gon Jinn’s sharp yet insightful remark to Jar Jar Binks in The Phantom Menace, this episode delves into the importance of thoughtful communication in an age dominated by social media and ra...
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Jan 20th, 2025
In this episode, we explore the importance of critical thinking, unbiased research, and the pursuit of truth in an age of convenience and conformity. Drawing from lessons learned as a history teacher and student, we reflect on how examining evidence, questioning narratives, and understanding multiple perspectives lead ...
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Jan 13th, 2025
Are your dreams gathering dust on a shelf? In this episode, we guide you through a simple process to bring your aspirations to life. From writing down your dreams and creating actionable steps to finding daily inspiration and taking meaningful action, we’ll explore practical ways to move closer to your goals. Whether y...
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Jan 8th, 2025
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the timeless themes of choice, truth, and perception as inspired by The Matrix. Neo's journey to uncover the truth challenges us to reflect on our own daily decisions: Do we accept the status quo, blissfully ignorant, or dare to question and seek the truth, no matter the co...
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Apr 2nd, 2023
Does life have you feeling less like Yoda and more like Vader? Then join us for an inspiring conversation about the importance of mindfulness with Star Wars author Amy Ratcliffe as we discuss her newest book, The Jedi Mind: Secrets from the Force for Balance and Peace and examine how practices inspired by characters fr...
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Apr 2nd, 2023
Author and Ed Tech leader Jesse Lubinsky leads us through an exploration of the benefits ofincorporating augmented and virtual reality into the classroom, as well as explaining the rise inpopularity of bringing eSports into schools to reach a diverse cross-section of students.
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Apr 2nd, 2023
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Family and Consumer Sciences educator Joyce Krebs as she shares how she has “re-imagineered” her hands-on classes during the time of Covid, while modeling valuable skills such as resiliency and grit for her students and fellow teachers alike.
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Apr 1st, 2023
Author and Instructional Designer Angela Stockman joins us for an inspiring conversation about the powerful role of play and creativity within the learning process and how to encourage reluctant writers to develop and express their ideas through a host of non-traditional means.
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Apr 1st, 2023
Join us for a conversation with veteran middle school ELA teacher Craig Dickinson as he explains the importance of teaching with stories and provides examples from some of his most popular lessons, including how he teaches the “Hero’s Journey” with Star Wars.
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Mar 19th, 2023
When middle school STEM teacher Devan Lewis’ principal, Jessica Schenck, announced to the staff that they could design and teach their own elective course, Devan chose a subject near and dear to her heart: the work of Disney’s Imagineers. In this episode, we chat with Devan and Jessica about her Imagineering class, the...
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Mar 18th, 2023
Many years ago, Steven Covey noted that one of the habits of highly effective people was the ability to “begin with the end in mind.” In Part Two of our conversation with middle school principal Jeff Jenkins, we discuss ways in which leaders can leave a powerful legacy for the future through the actions they intentiona...
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Mar 18th, 2023
In Part One of our conversation with veteran middle school principal Jeff Jenkins, we examine how strong leaders impact organizations through setting a vision, empowering others and creating a culture that encourages the success of all.
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Mar 18th, 2023
The stories of Shakespeare and Star Wars take center stage as we explore the similarities foundbetween these timeless tales and others with authors S.T. Bende (Star Wars 5-Minute Stories StrikeBack, Star Wars Galactic Adventures) and Ian Doescher (William Shakespeare’s Star Wars Series).
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Mar 18th, 2023
Ready to get curious? In this episode, we chat with veteran educator and author, Matt Murrie, Executive Director and Chief Curiosity Curator for What If…? Curiosity, about the power of curiosity and how having a curious mindset can unleash the creative potential found within your students and yourself.
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Mar 17th, 2023
In this episode, we catch up with Adam Bray, the USA Today and Amazon Best-Selling author of nearly 20 official Star Wars, Marvel and LEGO books as well as nearly 40 books on travel in Southeast Asia. During our discussion about the importance of stories and their ability to motivate, inspire, and educate, we touch on ...
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Mar 17th, 2023
We continue our conversation with award-winning educators Chris Beyerle and Ken Morrill as they provide examples from their classrooms of ways in which problem-based and community-focused learning experiences can inspire students to grow their creative capacity.
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Mar 17th, 2023
Imagination and creativity are valued mindsets in the workplace and in our lives, but what place does they currently have in our schools? Join us as we chat with innovative educators Chris Beyerle and Ken Morrill on this topic and more for the premier episode of The Imagineering Education Podcast.
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Mar 13th, 2023
Join Thomas and Wes for a trip down memory lane as they reflect on the origins of their innovativeteaching initiative, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and discover how incorporating George Lucas’ groundbreaking series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, into their classrooms not only influenced their careers...
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Mar 12th, 2023
"Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones"Join Thomas and Wes for a trip down memory lane as they reflect on the origins of their innovativeteaching initiative, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and discover how incorporating George Lucas’ groundbreaking series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, into their ...
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Jan 1st, 2023
Join us for inspiring conversations held at the crossroads of learning and design as we provide pertinent commentary on relevant issues and informative interviews with leaders and practitioners from the fields of education, entertainment, technology and more.
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Dec 10th, 2020
Guest: Wes DodgensIt’s time to “Go Rogue” with Thomas and Wes as they continue with a retrospective on their teaching adventures by telling the story of their internationally acclaimed education initiative, Star Wars in the Classroom. Discover the benefits, and challenges, of inspiring students’ learning with connecti...
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Nov 20th, 2020
Join Thomas and Wes for a trip down memory lane as they reflect on the origins of their innovativeteaching initiative, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and discover how incorporating George Lucas’ groundbreaking series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, into their classrooms not only influenced their careers...
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Oct 29th, 2020
Guest: Amy RatcliffeDoes life have you feeling less like Yoda and more like Vader? Then join us for an inspiring conversation about the importance of mindfulness with Star Wars author Amy Ratcliffe as we discuss her newest book, The Jedi Mind: Secrets from the Force for Balance and Peace and examine how practices inspi...
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