EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 47 MIN
388 Why School Felt Childish—and What Isaac Palmer Did Instead
from Disrupt Education Podcast · host Disrupt Education Podcast
Seven years after first appearing on Disrupt Education as a driven 17-year-old music producer, Isaac Palmer returns to share his journey from teen DJ to Billboard-charting artist. In this full-circle episode, Peter and Alli reconnect with Isaac to unpack how his nontraditional education, online learning path, and early passion for music shaped his thriving career. Isaac dives into the importance of durable skills like communication and adaptability, and how real-world mentorship and experiences outpaced traditional classroom lessons. He challenges the current education model, advocates for social media literacy and tech education, and emphasizes letting students learn at their own pace. It’s an inspiring look at growth, grit, and the future of learning—from a disruptor who’s stayed true to his path.Hear Isaac 7 years ago on podcast #7 - https://youtu.be/dkMspLRRROM Connect with Isaac Palmer on IG -https://www.instagram.com/isaacpalmer/Check 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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Seven years after first appearing on Disrupt Education as a driven 17-year-old music producer, Isaac Palmer returns to share his journey from teen DJ to Billboard-charting artist. In this full-circle episode, Peter and Alli reconnect with Isaac to unpack how his nontraditional education, online learning path, and early passion for music shaped his thriving career. Isaac dives into the importance of durable skills like communication and adaptability, and how real-world mentorship and experiences outpaced traditional classroom lessons. He challenges the current education model, advocates for social media literacy and tech education, and emphasizes letting students learn at their own pace. It’s an inspiring look at growth, grit, and the future of learning—from a disruptor who’s stayed true to his path.Hear Isaac 7 years ago on podcast #7 - https://youtu.be/dkMspLRRROM Connect with Isaac Palmer on IG -https://www.instagram.com/isaacpalmer/Check 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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