EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 51 MIN
385 Rethinking Education with Agile Mindsets with Simon Holzapfel and Jeff Burstein
from Disrupt Education Podcast · host Disrupt Education Podcast
In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl dive into a bold conversation with Simon and Jeff, the minds behind the Learning Educational Agile Framework (LEAF). From Jeff’s dramatic exit from a traditional master’s program to Simon’s deep roots as a teacher and head of school, this episode explores how Agile thinking can revolutionize education. Alli brings real-time insight from guest teaching across schools, spotlighting how leadership and mindset—not just tech—drive real change. The group unpacks the difference between factory-model education and knowledge work, showing how sticky notes and team-based learning can outperform expensive systems. It’s a passionate, practical look at disrupting education from the inside out with human-centered, student-focused design. Whether you're an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode will challenge your assumptions and leave you inspired to lead differently. Subscribe and join the movement to rethink what school can be.Learn more at www.L-EAFLab.orgCheck out www.disrupteducationpodcast.com for more!Connect with Alli and PeterPeter HostrawserLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhostrawser/IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhostrawser/FB: https://www.facebook.com/disrupteducation1/X: x.com/PeterHostrawserWebsite: https://www.peterhostrawser.comAlli DahlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allidahl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallidahl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theallidahl
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In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl dive into a bold conversation with Simon and Jeff, the minds behind the Learning Educational Agile Framework (LEAF). From Jeff’s dramatic exit from a traditional master’s program to Simon’s deep roots as a teacher and head of school, this episode explores how Agile thinking can revolutionize education. Alli brings real-time insight from guest teaching across schools, spotlighting how leadership and mindset—not just tech—drive real change. The group unpacks the difference between factory-model education and knowledge work, showing how sticky notes and team-based learning can outperform expensive systems. It’s a passionate, practical look at disrupting education from the inside out with human-centered, student-focused design. Whether you're an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode will challenge your assumptions and leave you inspired to lead differently. Subscribe and join the movement to rethink what school can be.Learn more at www.L-EAFLab.orgCheck out www.disrupteducationpodcast.com for more!Connect with Alli and PeterPeter HostrawserLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhostrawser/IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhostrawser/FB: https://www.facebook.com/disrupteducation1/X: x.com/PeterHostrawserWebsite: https://www.peterhostrawser.comAlli DahlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allidahl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallidahl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theallidahl
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