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THRIVEinEDU by Rachelle Dene Poth

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Welcome to the THRIVEinEDU podcast where learning happens and other random thoughts are shared.

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Episodes

  1. ThriveinEDU Live: Thinking About Student AI Use and Developing Policy

    My thoughts about current conversations around AI in schools and student use. Sharing ideas for developing policies and also reflections from working with 12 districts across the U.S. this past year as a grant coach for an initiative with ISTE+ASCD and Pinterest. I sat with students, worked with...

  2. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Jennifer Pieratt, CraftED Founder and PBL Expert

    About JenniferCraftED founder Dr. Jennifer Pieratt began her career as a classroom teacher. Her insight into the challenges modern teachers face, combined with her years of expertise as a School Development Coach, have led her to be a leading international voice in PBL implementation. Highly...

  3. ThriveinEDU Live with Akshay Ganesh and Daniel Troshin, Founders of Deskpad.

    Akshay Ganesh and Daniel Troshin are rising high school seniors from the Bay Area. After being in the same English class their sophomore year and seeing how their teachers struggled to adapt to the fast-paced evolution of AI, they founded Deskpad to give their teachers a solution. Deskpad now has...

  4. ThriveinEDU Live with guests David Berner and Jeremy Mikla, co-hosts of the Integrate This! podcast

    About DavidDavid Berner is the Technology Integration Program Coordinator at the SWWC Service Cooperative in Marshall, MN. He directs SWWC’s A.I.D.E. (Artificial Intelligence Development in Education) program, coordinates newsletter content, leads AI trainings for school districts, and consults...

  5. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Matt Jubelirer, General Manager of Education at Microsoft

    About Matt Matt Jubelirer is General Manager of Education at Microsoft, where he leads the worldwide industry marketing team. He works with schools and institutions as they pursue their mission in a time of profound change, helping leaders harness AI and modern technology to improve teaching,...

  6. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Adrian Martinez, Founder of Infinilearn and Entrepreneur

    About Adrian Adrian Martinez is a student, soon to be enrolled at the University of Toronto, where he will study Computer Science with a Focus in Human-Computer Interaction. Adrian was homeschooled for most of his life, became involved in creating games, and has worked with a variety of companies...

  7. ThriveinEDU: Leading Forward in AI

    Sharing my experiences from working with districts across the country. Focus on digital citizenship, digital wellness, and AI. Subscribe to my newsletter on LinkedIn.Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7098388531961614336

  8. Thrivein EDU Live with Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Educator, Author, Podcaster

    I had a great conversation with Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Author, Educator, and Founder of the Purposeful Teaching Academy and Host of the Leading Equity PodcastSheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D., is an experienced educational leader with over 15 years of experience in K–12 and higher education. He has served...

  9. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Olivia Odileke, Educator, Keynote Speaker, Founder of Kampus Insights

    About Olivia Olivia Odileke is the founder of Kampus Insights CC and a leading voice in curiosity-driven learning, helping educators spark student thinking before instruction begins. She has trained thousands of teachers and school leaders to design engaging, high-impact learning experiences that...

  10. ThriveinEDU Live with Dr. Rod Berger, Author and Strategic Storyteller

    I absolutely loved this conversation with Rod. I have known him for about seven years and have followed his work. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did and that you will grab a copy of his book, The Narrative Edge. It is a tremendous book that I highly recommend. Linked below.About…

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  11. ThriveinEDU Live with Dr. Jacie Maslyk, Educator, Author, Consultant

    About JacieAn educator for the last 29 years, Dr. Jacie Maslyk, has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, elementary principal, and assistant superintendent. Under her leadership, her district became recognized for innovative practices in STEAM and Maker Education. Dr. Maslyk also...

  12. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Robert Cobbs, CEO and Founder of Tech My School

    Robert Cobbs, M.Ed., is an EdTech executive, author, and keynote speaker recognized for turning complex technology challenges into clear, fundable strategies that schools can execute. As the CEO and Founder of Tech My School, he has guided schools worldwide—supporting leaders across Puerto Rico,...

  13. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Misbah Gedal, Head of Business Development for Wakelet!

    About MisbahMisbah leads Business Development at Wakelet, a visual curation and collaboration platform. He is passionate about helping educators and students turn ideas into meaningful, shareable learning experiences that drive real impact. Learn more about Wakelet: www.wakelet.comRead about...

  14. ThriveinEDU Live: Let's Talk About Screen Time, Digital Wellness, AI and more!

    Join me in this bonus episode to think about screen time, digital wellness, AI, and how to support students and families. I share some insights from across the country on these topics and also pose some questions for you to consider. Hope you subscribe to the podcast!About RachelleEducator, AI...

  15. ThriveinEDU Live: Let's talk about Digital Wellness and Cellphones and more!

    In this episode, I share ideas about Digital Wellness and activities for students and educators. I also share some insights about cellphone policies, the conversations I have been involved in, and classroom observations. About RachelleEducator, AI Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant…

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  16. ThriveinEDU Live with Dr. Suzanne Weekes and Dr. Christopher Musco, discussing the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge!

    About my guestsDr. Suzanne L. Weekes, Ph.D., is Chief Executive Officer of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and Professor Emerita of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She leads SIAM, an international professional society dedicated to advancing applied mathematics and...

  17. ThriveinEDU Live with Weston Kieschnick, Educator, Author, Keynote Speaker

    Always great to talk with Weston, and I had just finished reading his latest book and enjoyed asking him to talk through some of the things that really resonated with me. About WestonWeston Kieschnick is considered one of the world’s most recognizable and sought-after speakers and educational...

  18. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Matt Hamilton, Educator and Community and Social Lead at Diffit for Teachers!

    Matt Hamilton is an educator and facilitator who is currently leading community and social at Diffit for Teachers. I enjoyed having this conversation with Matt about the work he is doing with educators and all of the exciting new things we can expect from Diffit.I have used Diffit for a few years...

  19. ThriveinEDU Live with guests Deirdre Quarnstrom, Vice President, Education for Microsoft and Trey Davis, Chief Information Officer for Browa

    Deirdre Quarnstrom: Deirdre Quarnstrom is VP, Engineering for Education and leads Microsoft’s AI-enhanced learning product portfolio and strategy. She started her work in education, bringing Minecraft Education to students and educators around the world. Deirdre also serves as a Director on the...

  20. ThriveinEDU Live: Importance of Reflection

    In this episode of the ThriveinEDU podcast, I share the importance of reflection in personal and professional growth. Reflection is essential for understanding our experiences and improving our practices. Rachelle shares practical strategies for incorporating reflection into daily routines,...

  21. ThriveinEDU Live: Preparing students for the future

    Career-connected learning opportunities for our students and preparing them for the future. Does innovation require technology?Some questions to consider and ideas to explore in our classrooms.

  22. ThriveinEDU Live - Let's talk about AI Literacy, AI and the Law

    A quick episode with some tips about AI literacy, protecting one's data, developing policies, and other considerations when it comes to AI. About RachelleEducator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, and AuthorSubscribe to my ⁠newsletter.Check out my ⁠ blog and submit a guest blog.Contact me…

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  23. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Jagriti Agrawal, Co-Founder of Kira!

    About JagritiJagriti Agrawal is a co-founder of Kira where she’s channeling her background in AI to help teachers unlock student potential. Before starting Kira, she built automation software for the Mars 2020 rover mission at NASA—but it was the pull toward building something with real-world...

  24. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Dr. Matthew Rhoads, Educator, Author, Instructional Leader

    Dr. Matthew Rhoads is a dynamic EdTech and instructional leader, specializing in AI and technology integration, co-teaching and inclusion strategies, instructional coaching, and data-driven leadership. With extensive experience across TK-20 education, he coaches teachers, manages learning...

  25. ThriveinEDU Live with guests Ronel Schodt & Bruce Jackson, Co-Founders of Kai's Education!

    Bruce Jackson — Tech Innovator with a Mission for InclusionAs CTO and Co-Founder of Kai’s Education, I’ve dedicated my career to making technology an open door, not a barrier. Growing up with ADHD and partial blindness, I know firsthand how traditional learning can leave students behind. That...

  26. ThriveinEDU Live with Thomas Hummel and Thomas Thompson, Co-Founders of Eduaide

    Always enjoy having Thomas and Thomas on the show! Great work they are doing with Eduaide for educators! Hope you enjoy this episode and sign up to use Eduaide. Then share it with other educators! Thomas Hummel is a middle school science teacher and soccer coach. He is the Chief Product Officer…

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  27. ThriveinEDU live with guest Dr. Will!

    About Dr. Will Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D., aka Dr. Will, is a District Instructional Technologist, edupreneur, and host of The Dr. Will Show Podcast. Featured on Forbes.com, EdSurge, and more, he helps K–12 educators go digital through coaching, PD, and online learning. He’s also the director of...

  28. ThriveinEDU: Upcoming webinar on Wednesday, September 10th about AI Literacy!

    Sign up for the webinar: bit.ly/kiraweb Moderator: Dr. Rachelle Dené PothPanelists: Jeff Bradbury: Author: Impact Standards: Designing District Systems that Power K12 Learning and Founder of the TeacherCast Educational NetworkRick Gaston, Head of Teacher Professional Development at KiraCourtney...

  29. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Michelle Manning, an Instructional Tech Integration Specialist!

    About MichelleMichelle Manning is an Instructional Technology Integration Specialist with over 30 years of experience in education. She is passionate about using technology to enhance the curriculum, making personalized lessons accessible for all students to learn and demonstrate their knowledge....

  30. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Valerie Brock, Curriculum Director at Day of AI

    About ValerieValerie Brock is the Curriculum Director at Day of AI, where she leads the development of engaging, age-appropriate AI literacy resources for educators and students. Before joining Day of AI, she served as a Computer Science Education Manager with NYC Public Schools, supporting...

  31. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Frederick "Rick" Ballew

    Learn more about Frederick: Frederick "Rick" is an ISTE Certified Educator, Trainer, and ISTE Certified Instructional Leader, a Google for Education Champion that is a member of the Certified Innovator (#NYC19 cohort), Trainer, and Coach communities, the founder and leader of GEG Minnesota Metro...

  32. ThriveinEDU Live with Educator Kelli Chavez & her experience with Socrait

    Kelli Chavez is an educator at Beehive Science and Technology Academy who is passionate about student learning and exploring new ideas in her classroom. We talk about her use of Socrait.Socrait is a voice-enabled class assistant designed by a teacher who understands the demands of the job.Socrait...

  33. ThriveinEDU Live w/ guests Farmer Faubs & Jessica Faubion!

    Bio: Alyssa Faubion, known as Farmer Faubs, is a passionate educator, innovator, and advocate for creativity in the classroom. As District Growth Manager at Book Creator, she brings over a decade of experience transforming teaching and learning through cutting-edge technologies. Alyssa has...

  34. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Mati Barbero, Co-Founder and COO of School In One

    About MatiMati is currently Co-Founder & COO at School In One, an EdTech App (Endeavor ScaleUp 2025 Miami-based) operating in the USA as a SaaS or "SIS" (Student Information System) for K12 schools (kindergarten to 12th grade). The platform also operates back in LatAm, with +700,000 users, 40...

  35. ThriveinEDU Live - Let's Talk About Some AI Ideas to Explore!

    In this pop-up episode, I share some tools to explore for educators. AlmanackDiffitEduaideSnorklTeachShare And School In One, an all-in-one platform! Schedule a meeting with Mati Barbero to learn more and tell him that Rachelle recommended School In One:...

  36. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Vernon Wright, @TheWrightLeader!

    About VernonVernon Wright, also known as @TheWrightLeader, is a multifaceted professional whose work spans across speaking, mentoring, serving on boards, authoring, leading, and educating. He has shared insights gleaned from his diverse experiences with audiences at various levels, from regional…

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  37. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Maria Andersen, CEO of Socrait

    About MariaMaria is the CEO of Socrait, PBC, bringing 30 years of experience in education, including classroom teaching, online learning design, and EdTech innovation. After the sale of Coursetune, where she was co-founder and CEO, Maria just wanted to go back to teaching and embarked on an...

  38. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Ronil Dubal, student and creator of Studysnap!

    Ronil Dubal is an 11th-grade student in San Jose, California. He is the founder of Studysnap, a free AI-powered app that helps students study productively. Description of Studysnap: Studysnap turns pictures of textbook pages and handwritten notes into interactive practice quizzes and flashcards....

  39. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Javier Aguilar, Bilingual Technology and CS Teacher & Robotics Coach

    We had a great conversation about coding, STEM, and CodeMonkey! Our students love using CodeMonkey, and it is fun to get started with. You will definitely enjoy this conversation with Javier! Be sure to connect with Javier to learn more!About JavierJavier Aguilar is in his eleventh year of…

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  40. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Senior Researcher, at TERC, Author, and Former Luminary

    About JodiJodi’s academic background includes an MA in Math, an MSc in Astrophysics, and a PhD in Education. Early in her career, Jodi dreamed of being an astronaut and went to Houston, where she was an onboard software verification analyst for IBM during the first 25 missions of the space…

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  41. ThriveinEDU Live with guests Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper, Educators, Consultants, and Authors

    Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope…

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  42. ThriveinEDU Live w/ guests Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper, Educators, Consultants, and Authors

    About Charle:Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful...

  43. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Stephanie Wössner, a freelance consultant, speaker , and author!

    About StephanieStephanie Wössner is a freelance consultant and speaker specializing in future-oriented learning, with a focus on extended reality, game-based learning, AI, design, futures thinking, the metaverse, and learning environments. Until 2019, she worked full-time as a foreign language...

  44. ThriveinEDU Live with co-authors, Rick Butterworth and Tisha Poncio!

    I loved this conversation with Rick and Tisha! I recommend their book and connecting with them!About RickRick Butterworth is a founder, product designer, and developer who has dedicated just under two decades to revolutionizing user interactions and learning experiences in online applications.…

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  45. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies

    Kelli’s Bio:Kelli Campbell has been at the forefront of the digital revolution in K-12 education throughout her career.A distinguished leader in the education sector, Kelli joined Acceleration Academies as Chief Executive Officer in 2023 with a passion for transforming the way education is...

  46. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Khalia Tarver, Founder of Ms. Murray's Corner and Senior Community Manager at EVERFI.

    About Khalia Khalia Tarver is a former elementary educator and the Founder of Ms. Murray's Corner, an online tutoring service. Ms. Murray's Corner provides Math & Literacy support to students in Pre-Kindergarten to Second Grade. She made the transition out of the classroom and currently serves as...

  47. ThriveinEDU live with guest Dr. Sarah Thomas, Founder of EduMatch

    About Dr. ThomasSarah Thomas, PhD is the founder of EduMatch, an organization that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for...

  48. ThriveinEDU Live with my friend Aman Sahota, co-founder of Factors Education

    Aman is co-founder of Factors Education, an award-winning Canadian Edtech Startup. He is also a Director at The Canadian Council of Black Elder Trailblazers, the Education Co-Lead for the Region of Peel for Anti-Racism, and an early founding member of the Human Intelligence Movement. Aman is...

  49. ThriveinEDU Bonus: Explore CoSpaces Edu as we head into spring!

    Looking to bring Augmented and Virtual Reality, Coding, and more into your Classroom? Give CoSpaces Edu a try!There are so many great examples in the Gallery of what to create, and they come with lesson plans and activity ideas, so getting started is easy! Create your account and use my code:...

  50. ThriveinEDU Live w/guest Mike Washburn, educator, community builder, and the Director of Learning Experiences at Logics Academy.

    Mike Washburn is an educator, community builder, and the Director of Learning Experiences at Logics Academy. In this role, he leads teams in designing innovative educational content and collaborates with schools and districts to refine their goals and vision for technology integration. A…

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