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Reimagine Schools

by Dr. Greg Goins

Hosted by Dr. Greg Goins, the Reimagine Schools Podcast features many of the nation's top educators, authors and innovators in K-12 education with an emphasis on leadership development, scaling innovation and transforming our public school system. Guest have included some of the world's most prolific thought leaders on education, including Ted Dintersmith, Ted Fujimoto, Ian Jukes, Alfie Kohn, Grant Lichtman, Marc Prensky and Dr. Tony Wagner. The Reimagine Schools Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network (EPN). Be sure to join the conversation with #ReimagineSchools. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greg-goins/support

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Episodes

  1. Online Learning with Kentucky Virtual Academy

    In this episode, school administrators with the Kentucky Virtual Academy (KYVA) reflect on their first year of operation as the very first tuition-free online public school serving K-12 students in all 120 Kentucky counties. KYVA, a program of Cloverport Independent School District, empowers...

  2. Leading with Parents with Dr. Ted Huff

    In this episode, Dr. Ted Huff, an award-winning principal from Missouri, shares tips to help school leaders enhance parent engagement and build community support during the school year. Follow Dr. Huff on X at @TedHiff. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. Learn more about...

  3. RSP 113 - Tom Murray

    Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 1113 Thomas C. Murray is the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools. He is also a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and former school district administrator. Follow Thomas C. Murray on X Thomas C. Murray Website Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg…

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  4. RSP 112 - Liz Kolb

    Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 1112 Dr. Liz Kolb, Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Michigan, ISTE author and creator of the Triple E Framework. Follow Liz Kolb on X Triple E Framework Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher,...

  5. RSP 111 - David Jakes

    Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 111 David Jakes, author, speaker, and educational designer. Follow David Jakes on X David Jakes Designs LLC Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and podcaster with more than 25 years of experience...

  6. RSP 110 - Will Richardson

    Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 110 Will Richardson, author, speaker, and co-founder of the Big Questions Institute. Will Richardson's website Follow Will Richardson on X Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and podcaster with…

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  7. RSP 109 - Brad Gustafson

    Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 109: Dr. Brad Gustafson, author, speaker, podcaster, and 2016 Minnesota Principal of the Year. Dr. Brad Gustafson Website Follow Dr. Brad Gustafson on X Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and...

  8. RSP 108 - Travis Lape

    Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 108: Travis Lape, Director of Innovative Programs at Harrisburg School District 41-2, Harrisburg, South Dakota. Harrisburg School District Follow Travis Lape on X Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author…

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  9. (Simulcast) Transformative Principal with Jethro Jones

    In this episode, the Reimagine Schools Podcast joins forces with Jethro Jones, the founder/host of the popular Transformative Principal Podcast, to launch our very first simulcast. Named as a 2017 National Digital Principal of the Year, Jethro Jones is currently leading the design process to…

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  10. Connecting The Dots with Joe Erpelding

    In this episode, Joe Erpelding, Principal at the Design 39 Campus near San Diego, CA., shares insights on an innovative school model that is learner-centered with a Design Thinking approach that creates multiple pathways for kids to "build bridges" to their own future through collaboration,...

  11. Design Thinking with Alyssa Gallagher

    In this episode, Alyssa Gallagher, co-author of Design Thinking for School Leaders: Five Roles and Mindsets That Ignite Positive Change, describes Design Thinking as a "problem-solving process that can really help you reimagine what's possible for kids" while also inspiring educators to think...

  12. Pure Genius with Don Wettrick

    In this episode, Innovation Specialist Don Wettrick shares insights from his nationally-recognized Innovation Class at Noblesville High School near Indianapolis, IN and reflects on why his students are "enterprising, creative and opportunity driven" as they learn real-world skills through the…

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  13. Code Breaker with Brian Aspinall

    In this episode, Brian Aspinall shares insights on his passion to empower educators to achieve more in the classroom using modern teaching tools and technology. He also discusses his two book projects, Code Breaker: Increase Creativity, Remix Assessment, and Develop a Class of Coder Ninjas from...

  14. Future Ready Schools with Tom Murray

    In this episode, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools (FRS), talks about efforts to maximize digital learning opportunities to help school districts move quickly toward preparing students for success in college, a career, and citizenship. The conversation includes…

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  15. Reclaiming Our Calling with Dr. Brad Gustafson

    In this episode, Dr. Brad Gustafson, talks about his new book, Reclaiming Our Calling: Hold on to the Heart, Mind, and Hope of Education, and why it’s important to support educators who may be feeling tension and conflict within the daily pressures of education accountability. Embedded within the...

  16. Global Competence with Dr. Yong Zhao

    In this episode, Dr. Yong Zhao, a leading voice in the globalization of education, talks about his new book, What Works May Hurt - Side Effects in Education, and why we must stop searching for the panacea to education reform. From his new book, Dr. Zhao says that policymakers often overprescribe...

  17. Leading School Change with Dr. Todd Whitaker

    In this episode, Dr. Todd Whitaker, one of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, shares proven strategies that can be utilized to lead positive change within our schools. Among the topics discussed are how to influence others, the...

  18. Closing The Attitude Gap with Baruti Kafele

    In this episode, Baruti Kafele (Principal Kafele) shares his thoughts on school leadership and explains why the role of the school principal is often the most challenging and misunderstood position in education. Principal Kafele also shares his thoughts on creating a positive school culture,...

  19. The Path To PBL with Bob Lenz

    In this episode, Bob Lenz, Director of the Buck Institute for Education, provides a clear path to high quality project-based learning opportunities that focus on “success skills” and deeper learning outcomes for students at all grade levels. Lenz also offers insight from his book, Transforming...

  20. Deep Change with Dr. Robert Quinn

    In this episode, Dr. Robert Quinn, author of the best-selling book, Deep Change: Discovering the Leader Within, explains why most organizations have a resistance to change and how choosing the status quo is often the path of least resistance in organizations that value conformity and maintaining...

  21. The Leadership Challenge with Jim Kouzes

    In this episode, leadership expert Jim Kouzes shares insights on his best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, and encourages leaders to be "forward-thinking" with the ability to anticipate future trends in both business and education. The Leadership Challenge, which includes the Five…

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  22. Progressive Education with Alfie Kohn

    In this episode, best-selling author Alfie Kohn shares his research on education, human behavior and parenting and why we must challenge "traditionalism" with a more "progressive" model of education that eliminates letter grades, home work, standardized testing and an unhealthy focus on…

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  23. Join The Reimagine Schools Podcast Community

    Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/groups/reimagineschools --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greg-goins/support We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. Learn more about Renaissance: As a global leader in education technology operating in more...

  24. Be The Revolution with Kim Bearden

    In this episode, award-winning educator and author Kim Bearden talks about her new book, Talk to Me: Find the Right Words to Inspire, Encourage and Get Things Done, and reflects on the success of the Ron Clark Academy, a highly-acclaimed middle school and teacher training facility in Atlanta, GA...

  25. Bold School with Weston Kieschnick

    In this episode, Weston Kieschnick, one of the nation's leading experts on Blended Learning, shares insights from his best-selling book, Bold School: Old School Wisdom + New School Innovation = Blending Learning That Works. Wes also shares his thoughts on when to bring technology tools into the...

  26. Empowerment Education with Marc Prensky

    In this episode, Marc Prensky, who coined the terms "Digital Native" and "Digital Immigrant”, shares new perspectives on how Empowerment Education and Real-World Learning could be the tipping point for reimagining our school systems. Prensky advocates for creating two separate tracks in education…

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  27. Designing Dream Schools with Ted Fujimoto

    In this episode, entrepreneur and education transformer Ted Fujimoto offers insights on how to create sustainable change in schools through the replication of deeper learning design models with an emphasis on technology integration and intrinsic motivation. Ted serves as the co-founder of the…

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  28. Upper Limits with Danny "Sunshine" Bauer

    In this episode, Danny "Sunshine" Bauer shares his thoughts on leadership development and how casting the right vision is the key to building betters teams. He also talks about his podcast and new book, The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap and how his leadership community, The Mastermind…

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  29. Moving The Rock with Grant Lichtman

    In this episode, internationally recognized thought leader and change agent Grant Lichtman shares his passion for transforming education as we discuss his book, Moving The Rock: Seven Levers WE Can Press to Transform Education, and how "Deeper Learning" can lead to a path of engagement and...

  30. Herding Tigers with Todd Henry

    In this episode, author, speaker and consultant Todd Henry shares insights from his new book, Herding Tigers: Be The Leader That Creative People Need, and talks about how we can teach kids to "connect the dots" as part of the creative process in our schools. From his book, he also talks about the...

  31. LeaderShift with Ian Jukes

    In this episode, Educational Futurist Ian Jukes reflects on his more than 20 years as a speaker and educational thought leader that has included more than 13,000 presentations in over 80 countries. The best-selling author also provides insight on his two most recent books, LeaderShift 2020:...

  32. Reinvent Education with Dr. Tony Wagner

    In this episode, Dr. Tony Wagner, a global voice in education, shares insights from his best-selling books, The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World, and highlights the importance of seven survival skills for the 21st century that...

  33. The Pepper Effect with Sean Gaillard

    In this episode, Sean Gaillard, a middle school principal from North Carolina, discusses his book, The Pepper Effect: Tap Into the Magic of Creativity, Collaboration and Innovation, and how the power of music can stir passions and provide opportunities to create your very own masterpiece.…

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  34. Shake Up Learning with Kasey Bell

    In this episode, Kasey Bell shares insights from her book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic. Among the topics discussed are how to use personalized learning to create "student playlists", why Google Slides is the "swiss army knife" of the G-Suite tools…

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  35. Connected Leadership with Dr. Jeff Zoul

    In this episode, Dr. Jeff Zoul reflects on a 35 year career in public education and gives listeners an inside look into his writing process that has produced numerous books on school leadership, including What Connected Educators Do Differently and Start Right Now: Teach and Lead for Excellence,...

  36. EdTech Solutions with Dr. Mark Wagner

    In this episode, Dr. Mark Wagner, CEO of EdTechTeam, Inc., discusses his new book, More Now: A Message from The Future for the Educators of Today, and shares his thoughts on the state of educational technology in our schools. Among the topics discussed are the EdTechTeam Summits, EdTechTeam…

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  37. Culture of Learning - Jon Corippo

    In this episode, Jon Corippo, Executive Director of CUE, a non-profit organization that specializes in professional development for educators, discusses "seamless technology" in the classroom that will create a culture of learning through the four C's of communication, creativity, collaboration…

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  38. Timeless Learning - Dr. Pam Moran

    In this episode, Dr. Pam Moran reflects on a 43 year career in public education that included 13 years as the Superintendent of the Albemarle Public School District in Virginia. Selected as the 2016 Virginia Superintendent of the Year, Pam is a long time advocate of an educational model that...

  39. Leading Digital Natives - Dr. Denver Fowler

    In this episode, Dr. Denver Fowler shares insights from his new book, The 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today’s World and cites evidence to support the use of digital tools in the classroom to meet the needs of a new generation of digital learners. As an international speaker and...

  40. Reimagine PD - Rich Czyz

    Are you frustrated with traditional models of professional development? Are you ready to take PD at your school to the next level? In this episode, special guest Rich Czyz, an elementary school principal from New Jersey, discusses his book, The Four O'Clock Faculty: A Rouge Guide to Revolutionary...

  41. Personalized Learning - Travis Lape

    Are you ready to eliminate grade levels and create better learning opportunities for kids? In this episode, Travis Lape, Innovative Programs Director of the Harrisburg School District in South Dakota, shares an innovative new model that includes design thinking, personalized learning and school...

  42. KY Go Digital With Heather Warrell

    In this episode, Heather Warrell, a Digital Learning Coach at the Kentucky Department of Education, shares her thoughts on Digital Leadership, Purple Cows and the #KYGoDigital movement that continues to gain momentum as innovative school leaders throughout Kentucky have embraced a new approach to...

  43. Future Driven - Dr. David Geurin

    In this episode, Dr. David Geurin shares his thoughts on Digital Leadership and provides an overview of his book, Future Driven: Will Students Thrive in an Unpredictable World? Dr. Geurin serves as the principal at Bolivar High School (MO), a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School, and was selected by...

  44. Reimagine Schools - Ted Dintersmith

    In this inaugural episode of the Reimagine Schools podcast, Dr. Greg Goins interviews special guest Ted Dintersmith about his new book, What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers across America. Be sure to follow Ted Dintersmith at @dintersmith and buy the book at...

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Hosted by Dr. Greg Goins, the Reimagine Schools Podcast features many of the nation's top educators, authors and innovators in K-12 education with an emphasis on leadership development, scaling innovation and transforming our public school system. Guest have included some of the world's most prolific thought leaders on education, including Ted Dintersmith, Ted Fujimoto, Ian Jukes, Alfie Kohn, Grant Lichtman, Marc Prensky and Dr. Tony Wagner. The Reimagine Schools Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network (EPN). Be sure to join the conversation with #ReimagineSchools. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greg-goins/support

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