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Amplifying Optimism in Education
by AmplifyOptimism
The Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast connects you to people from across the globe who are creating a better future for learning and educating by implementing bold ideas and fostering a sense of curiosity, creativity and possibility in their work. We hope you are as inspired as we are!
Episodes
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Lindy Hockenbary - AI in Education
We are thrilled to be back with episode one of season 3 for our Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast! Join us for this delightful conversation with David Bondurant (Assistant Vice President of Information Technology) and Samantha (Sam) Charnes (Associate Vice Provost, Education Operations,...
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Samantha Charnes & David Bondurant-Interlochen Center for the Arts: Technology, Creativity, the Arts
We are thrilled to be back with episode one of season 3 for our Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast! Join us for this delightful conversation with David Bondurant (Assistant Vice President of Information Technology) and Samantha (Sam) Charnes (Associate Vice Provost, Education Operations,...
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Kimberlee Williams- How Adults can have difficult conversations about DEI so our Students can, as well!
In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Kimberlee Williams, author of Dear White Woman, Please Come Home: Hand Me Your Bias and I'll Show You Our Connection, and the Director of Intercultural Affairs at The Bush School in Seattle, Washington. Kimberlee shares her message of hope around how...
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The Evolving Role of Technology in Schools - Jennifer Baselice & Susan Davis
In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Baselice, who is the Director of Technology at Lake Highland Preparatory School in Central Florida, and Susan Davis from the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS). We discuss emerging trends in technology from the evolving role…
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A Teacher's Guide to Online Learning - Lindy Hockenbary
We return in Season 2 with a wonderful guest that you heard from in Season 1 - Lindy Hockenbary! Lindy has put together an incredible resource for teachers of all grades on how to reach students effectively with technology through online learning as well as in the classroom. This is truly a one…
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The Power of the Crowd: Making Room for Retreat & Reflection (LIVE @ ATLIS 2021)
We had such a blast traveling to and zooming into the ATLIS (Association of Technology Leaders in Schools) Undaunted Retreat in Seattle this past July. The experience was incredibly immersive and well crafted by the ATLIS Staff. You'll get to hear a whole lot more about just how immersive, unique...
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BONUS: Mindfulness is a Technology
The human body and its interconnected systems, such as the nervous system, communicate and operate much like a modern computer network. We can learn how to use mindfulness as a "systems diagnostic & repair" tool for our own internal systems to increase productivity, reduce stress and boost…
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Episode 25 - Erin Baldecchi & Sara Corckran of Happy YOUniversity
Join us this week as we talk with Erin and Sara from Happy YOUniversity! Happy YOUniversity has a number of offerings for educators and schools: Joy Drop: a free offering to build community and connection in schools. https://www.hyouniversity.com/joydrop Positive Relationships: their newest…
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Episode 24- Constantine Bayz (Confidence Building)
Episode 24 is an exciting one because it features Constantine, who is a student that Josh has worked with for over a dozen years! Constantine is the real life Agamemnon from Josh's new book, The Confidence Project, a.k.a. the inspiration for chapter 7-- for those who have already read it!...
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Episode 23- Dr. Laura Potter - Pandemic Experiences in Schools
In this episode Dr. Laura Potter joins us from the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Potter is a school psychologist and research associate and worked in schools prior to her recent move into Higher Education. CAREI recently completed a...
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Episode 22 - Kimberlee Williams (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
This week we interview Kimberlee Williams of the Bush School in Seattle, WA! Kimberlee is the Director of Intercultural Affairs at the Bush School and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion. This is Part I of a two part...
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Episode 21 - Frankee Fernandes M.Ed. "The Spelling Tree"
Frankee Fernandez joins us this week to discuss her experiences inspiring students to find new ways of supporting their own learning needs through mindfulness, techniques grounded in brain-based learning and so much more! You can learn more about Frankee and her work at Positive Space Consulting...
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Episode 20 - Dr. Scott McLeod & Mike Daugherty - Pandemic Leadership & Communication in Schools
This is episode 5 in our 5-Part "Like No Other School Year" series, based on the book by the same title by Pamela Livingston Gaudet! In this episode, Dr. Scott McLeod and Michael Daugherty share their insights from helping educators adjust to the COVID-19 Pandemic. An Associate Professor of...
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Episode 19: Megan Hallam & Daniel Cruz "Online Learning & Teachers"
In this episode of our Like No Other School Year series we talk with Megan and Daniel from the Leeman Manhattan School about how teachers across the country succeeded, struggled and adapted through 2020. We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the final episode in this series with Dr....
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Episode 18 - Lindy Hockenbary (Online Learning, Hybrid/Blended Learning, Teacher Tech Preparedness)
Welcome to Episode 3 of our 5-Part Series based on the book Like No Other School Year! We had a blast interviewing the knowledgeable and experienced Lindy Hockenbary on her mission to help teachers succeed and excel with online and blended learning. You can read more about Lindy and this podcast...
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Episode 17: Episode 17: Christina Lewellen & Susan Davis (ATLIS)
Welcome to the second episode of our 2021 Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast! We are thrilled for episode 17 because it is also episode 2 of our 5 part series with the amazing co-authors in Pamela Livingston Gaudet’s book Like No Other School Year. In this interview we spoke with the...
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Episode 16: Ethan Delavan (Social Emotional Learning Programs, Differentiation, SEL Curriculum Implementation)
Welcome to the beginning of our 2021 Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast! We are thrilled for episode 16 because it is also episode 1 of our 5 part series with the amazing co-authors in Pamela Livingston Gaudet’s book Like No Other School Year. In this interview we spoke with the brilliant...
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Episode 15: Amanda S. Muhammad (Mindfulness, Compassion, Personal Growth, Wellness)
This week Josh and I had the pleasure of interviewing the amazing, positive, fun and brilliant Amanda Muhammad! Amanda is a joy to talk to and learn from - you don't want to miss this episode. Head on over to our Blog or start listening to the episode now to learn more about Amanda and this...
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Episode 14: Caroline Hill (Race, Equity & Justice in Education)
Episode 14 of the Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast features the amazing Caroline Hill, founder of 228Accelerator in Washington, D.C. Caroline spoke about her work at the intersection of race, equity, and justice in education. Our conversation was profound, insightful, and incredibly…
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Episode 13: Pamela Livingston Gaudet - Like No Other School Year
In this episode of Amplifying Optimism we interview Pamela Gaudet. To read more about Pam and this episode, check out this week's blog post. Her book, Like No Other School Year, has recommendations, insights and suggestions for helping your school succeed. We discuss Pam's book, work and how to...
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Episode 12: Confidence Building & Mindfulness Q&A w/ Josh & Curious
Curious to learn more about how Confidence Building and Mindful Learning can help you achieve goals in your school and/or classroom? Check out this week's episode of Amplifying Optimism in Education where you can learn more about each topic and gain insight into how you might begin use each in…
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Episode 11 - Kelsey Payne (Student Centered Learning, Choice, Learning Profiles, Dismantling Systems)
Episode 11 of our Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast series welcomed Kelsey Payne from Altitude Learning. We had a terrific conversation about how to shift education from a more traditional model where the teacher is viewed as the “sage on the stage,” to a student centered model that…
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Episode 10- Building Student Confidence w/Joshua Faden
In this episode, co-host Joshua Faden talks about his work building student confidence. He offers an activity that educators can use at the beginning of the school year (or all throughout the year) to get to know their students better and to begin building the foundation for a strong…
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Episode 9 - Mindfulness Matters w/ Michael
This week we bring you something different. With the start of school upon us, we decided to release several shorter episodes packed with tips, information and tools to help you succeed in starting off the school year right! In this episode, Michael teaches you a bit about how mindfulness can help...
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Episode 8 - Janet Iris Sussman (Intuition, Visualization, Imagination, Creativity, Student Empowerment)
Perhaps you are wondering, what does intuition have to do with learning and children? This week we talk with Janet Sussman, who, among many things, is a coach, educator, musician, entrepreneur and author. Janet explains how children can easily be taught how to tap in to their innate and natural...
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Episode 7 - In Conversation w/ Alex Inman (Pandemic Instructional Tech, Instructional Design, Educational Technology Leadership, Online Distance Learning, Design Thinking)
Alex Inman has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, school technology director and leader in the field of education. In this episode of Amplifying Optimism in Education, we get into the trenches of what it is like for school and district leaders around the country who are rapidly trying to...
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Episode 6 - Karla Manning (Humanity, Equity, Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Open Heart)
This week we bring you an energizing and engaging conversation with Dr. Karla Manning! Dr. Manning is a professor, entrepreneur, film maker, consultant, podcaster and leader in the diversity & equity space. Check out the Amplifying Optimism in Education to learn more about our conversation with…
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Episode 5 - Danna Thomas and The Happy Teacher Revolution (Teacher Self-Care, Mental Health, Community, Leadership, Adult SEL)
In this episode we talk with Danna Thomas, who is the founder of the Happy Teacher Revolution is a Baltimore-born, international movement with the mission to support the mental health and wellness of teachers through community support groups and teacher training! Curious? Danna's energy is…
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Episode 4 - Michelle Korenfeld (Creativity, Art, Storytelling)
In this episode we interview Michelle Korenfeld who is an international educator, author and artist based in Israel. She teaches educators how to bring learning to life with creativity and interdisciplinary art! Michelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-korenfeld-03a54aaa/...
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Episode 3 - Jen Lara (Coaching & Teaching, Powerful Questions, Saboteur Voices, Metaphor)
In this episode we talk with Jen Lara about how powerful coaching skills can be incorporated into teaching (and life through self-coaching). Jen co-created a coaching certification program, Engagement Coaching, open to anyway with a special focus for teachers. A number of public school systems…
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Episode 2 - Nicole Weston (Student Voice & Choice, Positive Psychology, Learning from Global Experts, Passion)
In this episode we interview Nicole Weston, Director of Admissions and Outreach at Templeton Academy in Washington, DC. Nicole discusses her innovative approach to student development through positive psychology as well as her experience and approach as an educator as a high school psychology...
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Episode 1 - Alison Gillmeister (PBL, Community Learning, SEL, Identity)
Allison is a Founding Member of the Capital Experience Lab in Washington, DC. In this episode Allison shares her experience education students in Washington, DC through her work with Project Based Learning, Social Emotional & Identity Learning, Community Based Learning and Parent Engagement.
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The Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast connects you to people from across the globe who are creating a better future for learning and educating by implementing bold ideas and fostering a sense of curiosity, creativity and possibility in their work. We hope you are as inspired as we are!
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