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Active Listener, a Lightspeed Podcast
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Hosted by Dominique Johnson-Lindsay, The Active Listener Podcast by Lightspeed amplifies the voices shaping K-12 education. Each episode features conversations with district leaders, educators or K-12 stakeholders working to improve schools and classrooms alongside evolving echnology and teaching methods evolve.Whether you’re an educator seeking inspiration, an administrator navigating change, or simply passionate about the future of learning, The Active Listener podcast is for you.
Episodes
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Prepared, Not Afraid: A Conversation on School Safety with Pat Hamilton
In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with Pat Hamilton, Alliance Director at the I Love U Guys Foundation, to explore what it truly means to create safe school communities. Together, they discuss why effective school safety extends far beyond emergency response,...
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Preparing Students for a World We Can't Predict: A Conversation With Dr. Annalies Corbin
What does it mean to prepare students for a world we can't predict? In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with Dr. Annalies Corbin, Founder and CEO of the PAST Foundation, to explore why curiosity, confidence, communication, and real-world problem solving matter...
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Purposeful Technology In Schools: A Conversation With Jesse Lubinsky
As technology continues to evolve, how can schools ensure innovation serves learning rather than distracting from it? In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with Jesse Lubinsky, Principal Education Evangelist at Adobe, former educator, administrator, and author to...
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Teaching With Heart, Leading With Backbone: A Conversation With Alex Schmitt and Nicole Schmitt
In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with married educators Alex and Nicole Schmitt for a heartfelt conversation about what it takes to keep showing up for students with both heart and backbone. Together, they reflect on the realities of teaching, the importance...
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True Classroom Management Is Relationship Management: A Conversation With Dena McNeal
In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Dena McNeal, a middle school assistant principal with over 20 years of experience, to explore how relationships, routines, and consistency shape effective classroom management. Dena shares practical strategies for setting expectations,...
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Music, Listening, and The Brain: A Conversation With Jessica Phillips-Silver
What does listening actually require, and what can music teach us about how the brain learns? In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver, a music neuroscientist, speaker, and artistic creator whose work explores how rhythm shapes attention…
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The Impact of Career and Technical Education: A Conversation With Dr. Joe Jones and Dr. TJ Vari
In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Dr. TJ Vari and Joe Jones, co-founders of TheSchoolHouse302 and experienced education leaders, to discuss how schools can rethink student success through skills, career and technical education (CTE), and real-world learning. Together,...
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Inclusion In Action: A Conversation With Brittany Hebert and Amy Salera
On this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Brittany Hebert, Director of Pupil Services at Provident Charter School, and Amy Salera, parent of a Provident student and Community Engagement Manager at Apraxia Kids. They explore how Provident supports students with dyslexia through...
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Listening Beyond the Classroom: A Conversation With Tiffany Jordan
What does it take to keep great teachers in the classroom, and what happens when we widen the lens beyond school walls? In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Tiffany Jordan, a former recruitment and retention leader and Teach For America alumna whose work spans education,...
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A New Definition of Student Success: A Conversation With Dr. Andrea Trotter
What does student success really look like in today's classrooms? On this episode of Active Listener, Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with Dr. Andrea Trotter, assistant principal at Monticello High School, to explore a new definition of student achievement. Dr. Trotter makes the case for...
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From Insight To Action: Season 3 Intro With Host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay
Season 3 kicks off with host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay reflecting on why The Active Listener exists, what Season 2 taught us, and why communication and connection sit at the heart of education. From students feeling heard to leaders leading with compassion and understanding, the themes were clear...
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Experiencing Aha Moments As An Education Leader: A Conversation With Sharyn D'Eon
In this episode of Active Listener, host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with Sharyn D'Eon, principal of Chesterfield Elementary School in rural New Hampshire. Sharyn shares how her community-driven K–8 school uses shared leadership, outdoor learning, and Lightspeed classroom audio to reduce...
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Enhancing Instructional Strategy with Technology: A conversation with Dr. Matthew Woods
In this episode of The Active Listener by Lightspeed, Dominique speaks with Dr. Matthew Woods - deputy superintendent, lifelong educator, and podcaster- about the powerful relationship between strong instructional strategy and the technology that supports it. Dr. Woods shares how his early...
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Grounding School Culture in Student Voice: A Conversation With Dr. Lisa Dailey
Host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with Dr. Lisa Dailey, an Oregon middle school principal with 17 years in education, to explore what it really takes to support students during the most overlooked years in K–12. Dr. Dailey shares her path from math teacher to school leader, her doctoral...
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Connecting Trust to School Safety: A Conversation With Craig Straw
In this episode of the Active Listener Podcast, host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay speaks with Craig Straw, Director of Safety and Emergency Management at Houston ISD, the eighth-largest school district in the nation. With over 30 years of military and emergency management experience, Craig shares…
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Challenging The Safety-Education Landscape: A Conversation With John McDonald
Join host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay as she sits down with school safety expert John McDonald, COO of the Council for School Safety Leadership, to explore how schools can create safer environments through trusted relationships, proactive culture, and effective technology. From his “Stop the Prop”...
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Learning With An Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Conversation With Katy Kollasch
In this inspiring episode of The Active Listener Podcast, host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with Katy Kollasch, Chief Entrepreneur and Change Agent at the Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship (VALE) in Parker, Colorado. With over two decades in education and an international...
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Teaching Like They're Yours: A Conversation With Regina Johnson
In this episode of the Active Listener Podcast, host Dominique Johnson-Lindsey welcomes a special guest—her mother, Regina Johnson, a first-grade teacher and Navy veteran. Regina shares her journey from military service to teaching and how she balances discipline and fun in her classroom. Drawing...
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Building Community Through Movement: A Conversation With Amber Reynolds
Welcome to another episode of the Active Listener Podcast, where today we dive into a conversation with Amber Reynolds, a dedicated physical education teacher from Summit View Elementary. Learn about her transition from classroom teaching to her passion for PE, and how she nurtures an inclusive...
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Bringing Both Sides of the Table Together: A Conversation With Leo Brehm
Welcome back to Season Two of the Active Listener Podcast! Host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay, welcomes Leo Brehm, an experienced leader from the Massachusetts educational landscape. With over two decades in technology, Leo shares insights into his role as a district business administrator and his...
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Fostering Constructive Chaos: A Conversation With Lisa DeLapo
Welcome to Season 2 of the Active Listener Podcast, hosted by Dominique Johnson-Lindsay. In this enlightening session, Dominique welcomes Lisa DeLapo, the Information and Instructional Technology Director at Union School District, San Jose, California. Join us as Lisa shares her journey from the...
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Supporting Students and Teachers With Audiology: A Conversation With Stephanie Meyer
Episode 3: Supporting Students and Teachers With Audiology
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Building A District-Wide Technology Ecosystem: A Conversation With Ed Hilton
In this episode, Ed Hilton, Chief Technology Officer at Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District joins us to discuss building the technology infrastructure in his rural district and his unique approach to technology adoption.
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Embracing Technology in Education: A Conversation with Bob Fishtrom
Bob Fishtrom shares his 29-year journey from classroom teacher to technology director in Silicon Valley. He discusses post-COVID challenges, technology's role in education, and the game-changing impact of instructional audio systems for both teachers and students.
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Hosted by Dominique Johnson-Lindsay, The Active Listener Podcast by Lightspeed amplifies the voices shaping K-12 education. Each episode features conversations with district leaders, educators or K-12 stakeholders working to improve schools and classrooms alongside evolving echnology and teaching methods evolve.Whether you’re an educator seeking inspiration, an administrator navigating change, or simply passionate about the future of learning, The Active Listener podcast is for you.
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