Matt is an author, teacher, and speaker that has a passion to equip teachers to thrive in this new era of education and think differently about the craft of teaching. He has spent more than a decade in the classroom, creating unique learning ex

S4 E6: Dave Burgess (Teach Like a Pirate)

Apr 6th, 2023 40m 53s

Dave Burgess is the New York Times Best-Selling author of Teach Like A PIRATE and co-author of P is for PIRATE. He is also president of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. which delivers powerful, inspirational, and innovative books, keynotes, and pr

S4 E5: Dr. Catlin Tucker- Blended Learning Specialist (audio version)

Mar 29th, 2023 37m 36s

Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catlin earned her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdi

S4 E4: Stacey Roshan- Author, Consultant, Educator (video version)

Nov 23rd, 2022 54m 27s

This episode features a conversation with educator, author (Tech with Heart), speaker, and edtech/innovative teaching consultant, Stacey Roshan.

S4 E4: Stacey Roshan- Author, Consultant, Educator (audio version)

Nov 23rd, 2022 54m 52s

This episode features a conversation with educator, author (Tech with Heart), speaker, and edtech/innovative teaching consultant, Stacey Roshan.

S4 E2: Stevenson Demorcy- CEO STEAMed Drones

Nov 11th, 2022 51m 15s

This episode features a fantastic discussion with Stevenson Demorcy, founder of SteamED Drones. Stevenson Demorcy believes high expectations trump all obstacles. As a young learner, Stevenson participated in STEAM programs to help him transitio

S4 E1: Mandy Froehlich- Author & Consultant

Jul 21st, 2022 1h 2m

This episode features a conversation about educator mental health with author and consultant, Mandy Froehlich.Mandy passionately encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. An experienced Director of Innovation and Te

S3 E13 Brian Aspinall, Teacher, Author, Speaker, and Founder of Code Breaker, Inc.

May 14th, 2022 1h 4m

Brian Aspinall is an educator and best selling author and is considered one of the brightest STEM innovators in education. He is the founder of Code Breaker Inc., an organization whose mission is to engage students and amplify voices of passion

S3 E12 Jennie Mathesen, Director of Special Education, Temple ISD

May 12th, 2022 45m 32s

This episode features a conversation on special education with Jenny Mathesen, Director of Special Education, Temple ISD.

S3 E11 Nikki Murphy, Principal, Meredith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

May 6th, 2022 33m 50s

This episode features a conversation with Nikki Murphy, Principal, Meredith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy.

S3 E10 Dr. Catlin Tucker, Professor, Pepperdine University, Blended Learning Specialist

May 6th, 2022 1h 5m

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Catlin Tucker. Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catli

S3 E9 Denise Ayres- CTE Coordinator, Temple ISD

Apr 26th, 2022 35m 11s

This episode features a conversation with Denise Ayers, CTE Coordinator, Temple ISD.

S3 E8: Kayleigh Verett, French Teacher and IB Coordinator at Temple High School

Apr 21st, 2022 39m 52s

This episode features a conversation with Kayleigh Verett, French Teacher and IB Coordinator at Temple High School.

S3 E7 Connie Sisneros, Dir. Bilingual/ESL

Apr 12th, 2022 33m 28s

This episode features a conversation with Connie Sisneros, Director of Bilingual/ESL, Temple ISDApr 11 • 00:00

S3 E6: Jim Knight, Instructional Coaching Group

Apr 9th, 2022 46m 24s

This episode features a conversation with Jim Knight.

S3 E5: Natalie Arias, Uvalde CISD

Mar 29th, 2022 42m 3s

This episode features a conversation with Natalie Arias, Secondary Digital Learning and Innovation Specialist with Uvalde CISD.

S3 E4: Brittany Land, SEL Specialist

Feb 23rd, 2022 25m 18s

This episode features a conversation with Brittany Land, SEL Specialist at Travis Science Academy.

S3 EP3: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, Supt., Fall Creek, WI

Feb 12th, 2022 37m 50s

In this episode John interviews Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. Dr. Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International

S3 EP2: TCEA 22 Preview

Feb 4th, 2022 12m 54s

John Woodward previews the team's upcoming trip to TCEA 22 in Dallas. This is the first time TCEA has been in person since the 2020 February convention in Austin.

S3 E1: Risk-Taking

Jan 29th, 2022 35m 41s

In this episode John has a great conversation with secondary ICs (Instructional Coaches) in Temple ISD about risk-taking among teachers. His guests are Misty Andersen, Amy Maldonado, and Katy Waller. Please send any feedback to [email protected]

S2 EP3: Hannah Ketteman, HS DLC

Feb 7th, 2021 13m 53s

John visits with new high school DLC (Digital Learning Coach) Hannah Ketteman.

S1 EP2: Hugh Burke, Elementary DLC

Feb 6th, 2021 18m 1s

Getting to know new elementary DLC (Digital Learning Coach) Hugh Burke.

S2 EP1: What is a DLC?

Feb 6th, 2021 11m 47s

What is a DLC or Digital Learning Coach? In this episode John explains what a DLC is and how it helps students and teachers.

S1 EP8: Dr. Lisa Adams

Apr 16th, 2020 35m 1s

Talking with Dr. Lisa Adams, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum for Temple ISD, about how the recent transition to remote learning has gone and how the blended learning experience Temple ISD has played a factor in the switch.Dr. Adams ha

S1 EP 7: Nayibe Sula

Apr 16th, 2020 25m 23s

Nayibe Sula is a 5th Grade bilingual teacher at Hector P. Garcia Elementary Temple. Nayibe demonstrates her passion for building relationships with her students and describes the impact blending learning has had on her bilingual students.