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UnDisrupted with Adam & Carl

Future Ready tech leaders are used to handling all sorts of disruptions, but the global pandemic of 2020 has created a new set of challenges that will take our collective minds to tackle. Brought to you by Dr. Adam Phyall and Carl Hooker, UnDisrupted, a Future Ready Schools podcast for school and district technology leaders, will breakdown many of the challenges facing district-level leaders today. Tune in to listen to some of the nation’s top technology leaders and how they discuss how they are finding opportunities in the midst of uncertainty.

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  1. 124

    Becoming AI Warriors

    Remember that snack you loved as a kid… but tried as an adult and immediately questioned your life choices? Yeah… that’s where this episode kicks off. But don’t get it twisted… what starts as Kool-Aid and Twinkies quickly turns into a real conversation about something way bigger: how we’re showing up for AI in schools right now. Joining the crew is Winston Roberts, and he doesn’t just talk about AI… he puts people in it. From turning hesitant educators into songwriters in 15 minutes to breaking down the “AI = cheating” mindset, this episode challenges what we think learning should look like in this moment. Because here’s the real question: Are we preparing students for the world they’re walking into… or holding them back because we’re still trying to figure it out ourselves? It’s funny. It’s real. And it might just shift how you think about teaching in the age of AI. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  2. 123

    Not All Screen Time is Created Equal

    This episode opens the only way Undisrupted knows how… with a story that somehow involves losing the tip of a tongue and immediately spirals into a full-blown, life-or-death condiment debate. (Yes, desert island rules apply. Choose wisely.) But once the laughs settle in, the conversation with Suzan Brandt takes a turn into something deeper and way more meaningful. This episode is about leadership that actually connects. The kind that doesn’t just check boxes but shows up, builds trust, and moves people forward. Suzan brings a perspective that feels equal parts practical and real, the kind of insight you can take back to your team tomorrow and actually use. It’s one of those episodes where you come for the laughs… and leave with something that sticks. And fair warning… you might rethink your condiment strategy for life Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  3. 122

    I Got FOMO, But Curriculum Has the Keys

    Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  4. 121

    Impactful Cyber Academy Insights

    What do The Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale, Above the Rim, virtual learning, and AI have in common? Apparently... this episode. This conversation starts with a soundtrack showdown and quickly turns into something bigger: a sharp, honest look at what it means to lead learning when “school” no longer has to mean four walls, fluorescent lights, and somebody sprinting down a hallway with one shoe half on. In this episode, Ahoba Arthur of Georgia Cyber Academy brings a real-world perspective on virtual education, student engagement, family connection, and the messy, necessary evolution of teaching in a digital world. From on-camera policies and family engagement liaisons to AI, career pathways, and building human connections through screens, this conversation goes way beyond the usual talking points. It’s thoughtful. It’s practical. It’s real. And yes, it also confirms that some soundtracks were, in fact, elite. This one is for the educators, leaders, and big-picture thinkers trying to build learning environments that actually fit the world students are living in now. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  5. 120

    We Don’t Have To Have It All Figured Out

    Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  6. 119

    From Classroom to Tech Specialist

    Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  7. 118

    Paving The Way for Digital Dreamers

    What do airline loyalty points, bungee-corded airplane seats, MetaRay-Bans, Target therapy walks, and AI governance have in common? Absolutely everything. And somehow… it all makes sense. In this episode, we’re live in DeKalb County, Georgia, with Terri Webb, a former parent volunteer turned instructional tech leader supporting 89,000 students. Yes. Eighty-nine thousand. With a team of thirteen. Let that sink in. Terri shares how DeKalb’s “Digital Dreamers” program is empowering students to lead the AI conversation instead of being labeled as cheaters in it. From second graders asking “Are you recording me?” to high schoolers calling out misinformation, this episode dives into what digital literacy actually looks like in 2026. If you’ve ever wondered how to move from AI panic to AI purpose, this one’s for you. Hit play. Learn to earn. Stay undisrupted. Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  8. 117

    Widening the Runway

    What if we stopped pretending there is only one “right” path after high school? This episode leans into a bold, overdue conversation about the space between K–12 and higher education and what happens when those worlds finally start talking to each other. Sam Brooks joins Adam and Carl to unpack why community colleges, technical programs, and non-traditional pathways are not a backup plan. They are often the smartest plan. The conversation moves fast and stays honest. From rethinking what readiness really means to why hands-on experiences can change a student’s entire trajectory, this episode challenges long-held assumptions about success, prestige, and preparation. It’s not about lowering expectations. It’s about widening the runway. Thoughtful. Candid. Forward-thinking. This is Undisrupted doing what it does best. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  9. 116

    Granny Hobbies, AI, and Why Relationships Still Win

    Split pants. Karaoke trauma. Lip sync battles as a serious professional learning proposal. And then it goes somewhere important. Ainsley Hill joins the conversation to talk about the thing educators are craving most right now. Humanity. Not louder tools. Not longer app lists. Real connection. This episode dives into why AI should amplify your voice, not erase it. Why coaching starts with listening, not fixing. Why relationships matter more than workflows. And why sometimes the most powerful response to doom scrolling is a needle, thread, and an analog bag. It’s funny. It’s honest. It’s deeply human. And it’s a reminder that the best tech decisions always start with people. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  10. 115

    “When am I ever going to use this?”

    Dr. Matthew Friedman joins the conversation to break down how schools can stop “playing school” and start helping students actually understand who they are, what they are good at, and where their passions can take them. From career awareness in kindergarten to voice and choice in high school, this is about making learning matter now, not someday. It’s a conversation about relevance. About student voice. About moving from memorization to mastery. And about what happens when schools speak a common language that students, families, and communities all understand. There’s humor. There’s honesty. There’s Pearl Jam. And there’s a powerful reminder that education works best when students see themselves in it. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  11. 114

    AI With a Heart

    Dr. Andrew Taylor, Director of Technology and Innovation, joins Adam and Carl for one of the most important discussions of the season. Not about devices. Not about dashboards. About student mental wellness and why schools can no longer afford to treat it as an “add-on.”This episode explores:Why student mental health is the most urgent issue facing schools todayHow AI can be used to support emotional regulation rather than replace human connectionWhat an “emotional management system” could look like in K-12How teachers can get meaningful, usable insight without drowning in dataWhy emotional regulation, resilience, and kindness may matter more than another test scoreThere is humor. There are moments that hit hard. And there is a powerful reframe of AI not as a time-saver, but as a tool to help educators know where their time matters most.If you care about student wellness, responsible AI, or keeping school human in a rapidly changing world, this episode is a must-listen. Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  12. 113

    UnDisrupted On the Road, Season 10 kicks off live and unscripted

    In this episode, Adam and Carl are joined by Dr. Amy Del Corvo, Executive Director of NYSCATE, for a real talk conversation from the conference floor. They unpack what educators are actually wrestling with right now. AI without the hype. Policy versus practice. Why conferences still matter. And how the community keeps leaders sane when everything feels loud.You’ll hear:Why AI should be embedded, not shouted from the rooftopsWhat conference organizers never say out loud but always text each otherHow leadership stays human in an era of constant disruptionThe surprising wellness strategy involving pickleball and an 80-year-old named BettyIt’s funny. It’s honest. It’s the kind of conversation that only happens when the mic is hot and the clock is ticking.Additional Links: https://www.nyscate.org/ Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

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    It’s the 100th-ish Episode

    Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  14. 111

    Packing Power Banks and Poetry Slams

    Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  15. 110

    No Child Left Offline

    Guest: Joseph “Joey” Wender Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-wender-076b8515b/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.socialInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  16. 109

    Triangulating Learning - Between AI, Teacher, Student

    Guest: Wes Kriesel Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/weskriesel/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  17. 108

    Continuous Partial Attention

    Guest: AJ Juliani Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajjuliani/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.socialInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  18. 107

    Engagement Crisis in our Schools

    Guest: Joseph South Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/southjoseph/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  19. 106

    Education Needs More Risk-Takers

    Guest: Scott McLeod Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmcleod/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  20. 105

    Are Chatbots Friends?

    Guest: Sue ThotzGuest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-thotz/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  21. 104

    We Don’t Pretend We Practice

    Guest: Dr. Mark Covelle Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelle/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  22. 103

    We are in the trouble business…and business is good!

    Guest: Chris Lockhart Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjlockhart/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  23. 102

    Life is About Living

    Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  24. 101

    AI in All Aspects of Life

    Guest: Christine Fox Guest Social Media Handle(s): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-fox-a268729/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  25. 100

    The Comeback of Digital Literacy

    Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptEDBluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.socialInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptEDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  26. 99

    Fantasy Ed Tech Football Draft (Season Finale)

    Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptEDInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptEDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  27. 98

    AI-Enhanced Peanut Butter

    This week, Adam and Carl welcome Matthew Winters, the AI Specialist (“Czar”) of the Utah State Board of Education, to the UnDisrupted Podcast.Matthew breaks down what it actually means to be an AI Specialist in education and why it matters now more than ever. They dive into the world of the "never-AI'ers"—those hesitant to embrace AI—and explore how to effectively manage this resistance. Plus, they discuss the unique challenges and exciting opportunities schools face when implementing AI.Get ready for an episode that’s both enlightening and essential as we navigate the future of education with a tech twist. Don’t miss out on the UnDisrupted Podcast—where we make the complex simple and the future just a bit less daunting. 🎧🔍 Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  28. 97

    Teaching Digital Kindness

    Additional Links: https://a.co/d/iTSaCbo Guest: Andrew Marcinek Guest Social Media Handle(s): @Andycinek Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  29. 96

    Moving the Needle to Equity

    Additional Links: http://www.discoveringtheremarkable.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-bongiorno/ Guest: Martha Bongiorno Guest Social Media Handle(s): @MrsBongiornoEdu Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

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    District data coordinator and data privacy officer at Ulster BOCES

    Additional Links: https://www.bulbapp.com/jrosskleinmann/portfolio Guest: Dr. Juli Ross Kleinmann Guest Social Media Handle(s): @JBR_Kleinmann Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  31. 94

    You Fear What You Don’t Know

    Additional Links: https://www.greenfield.k12.ca.us Guest: Dr. Zandra Jo Galvan Guest Social Media Handle(s): @zjgalvan Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  32. 93

    You Do You and Own IT!

    Guest: Jackie Patanio Guest Social Media Handle(s):  @JPatanio Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  33. 92

    The CIA of Education

    Additional Links: https://linktr.ee/kimzajac Guest: Kim Zajac Guest Social Media Handle(s): @ZajacSLP Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  34. 91

    Wrapping Up ISTE Live 2024: Insights, Innovations, and Inspiration

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  35. 90

    State of Ed Tech

    Additional Links: https://www.cosn.org/tools-and-resources/resource/2024-state-of-edtech-district-leadership-survey/ Guest: Keith Krueger Guest Social Media Handle(s): @KeithKrueger https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-krueger-40836/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  36. 89

    AI Experts?

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  37. 88

    Disneyland for Educators

    Additional Links: https://conference.iste.org/2024/ Guest: Jennifer Ragan-Fore Guest Social Media Handle(s): linkedin.com/in/raganfore @raganfore @ISTEofficial #ISTELive Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  38. 87

    Season Finale with Jenn Ellis

    Guest: Jennifer Ellis, Director of State Government Relations All4Ed Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ellis-7a115411/ Additional Links: State Policy Center https://all4ed.org/statepolicycenter/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  39. 86

    I Just Don’t Do Technology

    Guest: Nikki Schafer, Director User Support - Omaha Public Schools Social Media: @RedHeadinEdTech Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-schafer-7374918a/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  40. 85

    Professional Development Mindset

    Guest: Zareen Pooneen Levien, Director of Digital Learning at San Francisco USD Guest Social Media Handle(s): @MsZareen Additional Links: https://www.sfusd.edu/learning/new-approaches-learning/digital-learning/getting-started-guides https://www.sfusd.edu/learning/new-approaches-learning/digital-learning/digital-agency Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  41. 84

    Don’t be Monolithic

    Guest: Patricia Brown, the Director of Educational Technology in Ladue School District and a board member of ISTE.Additional Links:Twitter: @msEdtechiehttps://www.msedtechie.com/ https://www.ladueschools.net/domain/28Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  42. 83

    Moving the Needle to Equity

    Additional Links: Newton North High  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-turner-8729b86/Book- Change the Narrative: How to Foster an Antiracist Culture in Your School Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  43. 82

    Nonpartisan Education

    Guest: Rebeca Shackleford, Director of Federal Government Relations at All4Edhttps://all4ed.org/our-team/rebeca-shackleford/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHookerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptEDFacebook: @FutureReadySchoolshttps://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.  #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  44. 81

    You Fear What You Don’t Know

    Guest: Dr. Jenith Mishne, Director of Education Technology - Newport-Mesa Unified School District (Costa mesa, CA) Guest Social Media Handle(s): @Jenith  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  45. 80

    Beware of Rulers

    Guests:Sean Arnold:NYCDOE Director of School Pathways, Computer Science@seanmarnoldAdditional Links:News literacy project: https://newslit.org/ NYC CS4All- https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/cs4allnyc/home Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  46. 79

    Making the Move with Ed Tech

    Guests:  Dr. Jennifer Parker - Instructional Technology/School Data Consultant Macomb ISDJennifer Parker Twitter:@drjennparkerKate Grunow - Instruction technology Consultant - Macomb ISDKate Grunow twitter: @k_grunow Additional links: Book:Making the Move With Ed Tech https://www.solutiontree.com/making-the-move-with-ed-tech.htmlwww.kategrunow.comwww.Drjenniferparker.com   Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  47. 78

    I’m a Teacher First

    Georgia Department of Education’s very own Deputy Superintendent of Technology Services, Dr. Keith Osburn chat with Adam and Carl this week. Dr. Osburn shares what Georgia is doing to get students connected and safe in a 21st Century classroom by leading with compassion over compliance. Guest: Keith Osburn, Ed.D twitter.com/kosburn0408 linkedin.com/in/keithosburn/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  48. 77

    Whiz is for Tourists

    This week Adam and Carl are joined by Chris Lehmann, the founding principal, and CEO of the Science Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia. They discuss the joys of having ISTE Live in your hometown and how AI will impact teaching and learning. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

  49. 76

    UnDisrupted from ISTE Live 2023

    Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHookerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptEDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

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    Songs For Tech Leaders

    Episode Title: Songs For Tech LeadersEpisode Summary: In this season-ending edition of the UnDisruptEd podcast, Adam and Carl dish on all the latest around AI, Elon’s latest request and we wrap the season by playing some tunes that tech leaders can relate too. From Milli Vanilli to Pink Floyd, the guys try to cover every related genre, from network outages to choosing between this…and that.Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHookerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptEDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools  Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

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Future Ready tech leaders are used to handling all sorts of disruptions, but the global pandemic of 2020 has created a new set of challenges that will take our collective minds to tackle. Brought to you by Dr. Adam Phyall and Carl Hooker, UnDisrupted, a Future Ready Schools podcast for school and district technology leaders, will breakdown many of the challenges facing district-level leaders today. Tune in to listen to some of the nation’s top technology leaders and how they discuss how they are finding opportunities in the midst of uncertainty.

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