In this episode, I speak with Namya Joshi, an impressive young lady who is the recipient of the 2021 Diana Award, UN Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador and a Minecraft EDU expert who has in-serviced thousands of teachers and created count

Episode 33: An interview with Global Educational Student Chat Leader

Jul 29th, 2021 11m 47s

In this episode, Anahit Hakobyan shares how the Global Educational Student Chat has impacted her. Find out more about the chat at globaledsschat.com and connect with Anahit on Twitter @AnahitH03

Episode 32: Connection, Community & Kindness On and Offline with Melisa Hayes

Jul 15th, 2021 14m 14s

This episode is full of ideas for building community, kindness, technology, authentic audiences & teachable moments. Connect with Melisa on Twitter @Melisa_Hayes

Episode 31: Living Hyphen

Jun 21st, 2021 10m 24s

In this episode I interview Justine Abigail Yu, founder of Living Hyphen, a community that explores the experiences of hyphenated Canadians (and Americans). It is a magazine which amplifies the rich inner lives of diverse communities Living Hy

Episode 30: Student Created Organization --> Bleed the North

May 27th, 2021 11m 38s

These students are passionate about a topic that many people consider taboo. Check out my conversation with Mia and Evelyn from Bleed the North. The event they reference can be found here and takes place on Friday, May 28th, 2021.Instagram: @b

Episode 29: A Conversation with Valerie Lewis about Pros In Training (P.I.T.)

Jan 3rd, 2021 16m 23s

Valerie Lewis is an administrator, founder of Pass the Scope EDU, and a new initiative called Pros In Training which empowers youth by offering mentorship opportunities in the Entertainment Industry. Check out Pros In Training online.

Episode 28: Impact Without Contact

Oct 18th, 2020 15m 46s

In this episode I speak with an inspiring group of high school students who have created an opportunity for volunteers to support people impacted by Covid19. Learn more and volunteer by checking out their website here and listen to their podca

Episode 27: A conversation with Trevor MacKenzie about Inquiry provocations on Instagram

Jul 31st, 2020 11m 19s

So many of our students (and parents and educators) have moved to Instagram for some of the great features it presents. Trevor talks about how he uses this platform for podcasting and Inquiry provocations. Follow him at @tntmackenzie

Episode 26: Life in Quarantine with Liv McNeil

Jul 9th, 2020 13m 9s

In this episode, I speak to the grade 9 student who created the film, Numb about Life in Quarantine. You can find her on Instagram @livmcneil_ and Twitter at @libbyyliv Here is a link to her powerful film.

Episode 25: With Amber Coleman Morley (LetsK12Better)

Jun 15th, 2020 15m 48s

Amber Coleman Morley is the director of social engagement at iCivics, a former teacher, a mom, and the future author of Fearless in the Face of Race published by DBC. Find her at @MomofallCapes Listen to her podcast with her children @LetsK12Be

Episode 24: Stay in Touch Initiative

May 17th, 2020 12m 29s

In this episode, I speak with Mila and Matthew, two University of Western students who created a program to help seniors feel connected. They look for submissions of videos, letters, postcards, etc... Check out their website here and check them

Episode 23: Talk About Real Things (for Teens)

Mar 29th, 2020 14m 4s

In this episode, I interview psychotherapist, Lauren Muriello, founder of The Well being Therapy Center. She shares about a unique daily live stream support for teens, Talk About Real Things. We talk anxiety, teens, and parenting.

Episode 22: Carter Compliments

Mar 1st, 2020 15m 46s

Such a great conversation with a student who has created an Instagram account to compliment the students at his school. Please note that this account is not officially affiliated with the school or District.

Episode 21 : Photography and Empathy

Feb 19th, 2020 17m

In this episode I interview Michael Hernandez, an Apple Distinguished Educator and PBS Lead Digital Innovator, and three of his students: Vanessa Lulla, Jennifer Kerr, and Sarah Harati and talk about a project in which students interviewed som

Episode 20: Ethan Duncan

Jan 20th, 2020 7m 52s

Loved my conversation with 15 year old Ethan Duncan who is trying to push up against stereotypes of male dancers with his YouTube channel. You can find him on Twitter (@Glitcher1313) and check out his YouTube channel here.

Episode 19: Adam Hill & Media By Example

Dec 22nd, 2019 11m

In this episode I talk with Adam Hill (@AdamHillEDU), a PYP educator and award-winning education blogger from the UK, now working in Hong Kong. Media By Example is his Google Certified Innovator project that was born at the Sydney Innovator Aca

Episode 18: A Passion for Kindness

Nov 13th, 2019 15m 50s

Author Tamara Letter shares about the kindness Passion projects and her ideas for building a culture of kindness in time for World Kindness day (and every day). Check her out on Instagram & Twitter (@TamaraLetter) or Join her Facebook group, A

Episode 17: Wonder Ananya's journey to self-publishing

Oct 19th, 2019 7m 45s

Most of us dream of writing a book. This 11 year old made it happen. Connect with her on Twitter @WonderAnanya and check out her book Save our Planet, on Amazon.

Episode 16: This Club Saves Lives

Sep 22nd, 2019 11m 28s

My conversation with the past and current president of ThisClubSavesLives from Carmel High School is awesome. You can find them at ThisClubSavesLives.org on Twitter at @ThisClubSavesLives on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Connect with them t

Episode 15: Keeley Aird & STEM Kids Rock

Aug 18th, 2019 17m 28s

Keeley Aird is the co-founder of @StemKidsRock (with her brother Aidan who you might remember from Social LEADia) and an advocate for women in STEM. Here are a few of her recommendations for awesome women in STEM:@heysciencesam@BMSchmidt@Cyl

Episode 14: Artfulouie

Jul 31st, 2019 16m 19s

In this episode I chat with Louie DaCosta (@artfulouie)and his mom Diana (@dmdacosta13) who speak about Louie's YouTube channel, Saturday Sketches and his mom's mentoring role. You can find his YouTube channel here.