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99: Inside the Leadership Lab: Unlocking the Secrets of L&D Leadership with Rachel Schell

Sept. 28, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Rachel Schell, founder of Emerging Leaders in Learning and Development (L&D). Schell shares her journey from teaching in higher …

98: From Passion to Impact: Literacy Learning with Learning A-Z President Lisa O'Masta

Sept. 26, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode, we chat with the president of Learning A-Z , Lisa O'Masta. Lisa shares her journey in the EdTech industry, emphasizing her passion for education and her commitment to supporting students and…

Mental Health Higher Education K-12

97: Mental Health Talks, A Special EdUp EdTech LIVE with NBA's Kenny Thomas & Neolth's CEO Katherine Grill

Sept. 22, 2023

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, we went LIVE with Kenny Thomas and Katherine Grill. Kenny Thomas , an NBA player, and NBC Sportscaster, fearlessly shared his personal journey, shedding light on the mental health challenges …

Where Are They Now? K-12

96: Empowering Education: Safeguarding Student Well-Being with Linewize - An Interview with Harrison Parker, EVP of Linewize North America

Sept. 21, 2023

Overview In this episode of Edup EdTech, we interviewed Harrison Parker, the Executive Vice President of Linewize 's North America. Parker shares his unique journey into the EdTech space, which began with his interest in wor…

Higher Education K-12

95: From Stanford to Start-Up- Audrey Wisch CEO, on Igniting Passion in Education with Curious Cardinals

Sept. 20, 2023

Overview In this episode of EdUo EdTech, we had the pleasure of interviewing Audrey Wisch , co-founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals . Audrey shares her journey from being a history major at Stanford with aspirations of becom…

Guest: Audrey Wisch
Online Learning Ed Tech Higher Education K-12

94: Engage to Excel: Unleashing the Power of Engageli in Education with Academic Engagement Specialist, Nisha Abraham

Sept. 14, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode of EdUp EdTech Host Holly Owens interviews Nisha Abraham Academic Engagement Specialist at Engageli. We dive into the comprehensive learning environment that Engageli provides through its inn…

Guest: Nisha Abraham
Ed Tech

93: TranscribED: Breaking Down Barriers to Accessible Education with Speechcloud, Insights from Co-Founder Cameron Stoker

Sept. 12, 2023

Episode Overview We often hear about how technology can sometimes feel like a barrier to teaching, but what if it could actually make the learning experience more accessible? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of t…

Online Learning Where Are They Now? Higher Education

92: Breaking the Lecture Mold: Innovations in Teaching and Learning with Barbi Honeycutt, Speaker, Consultant & Podcast Host Lecture Breakers

Sept. 7, 2023

Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview returning guest, Barbi Honeycutt . Honeycutt is an expert in breaking up lectures to create more engaging and effective learning experie…

Online Learning International Ed Tech

91: Transforming Education through People-Centric EdTech: A Conversation with Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool

Sept. 5, 2023

Overview In this episode of EdUp EdTech, we interviewed Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool . De Rossi shares his journey into the EdTech space, which began when he was a dissatisfied student who wanted to study computer science…

90: Playing Your Way to a Fulfilling Career with Pitch Play Co., Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose

Aug. 30, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose at Pitch Play Co. We explored how Pitch Play Co. uses gamification to help job seekers gamify their careers. Pitch Play Co. is …

Ed Tech Higher Education K-12

89: Unveiling Financial Freedom and Scholarship Opportunities - An Insightful Conversation with Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl

Aug. 29, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode, we had the pleasure of being joined by Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl . We explored how simulated investing allowed individuals to earn as they learned. We learned about the inspiration…

Guest: Brian Curcio

88: From Classroom to Courseware: Navigating the Path to Higher Ed Instructional Design, Mariah Okoye, Instructional Designer at University of South Florida

Aug. 24, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with transitioned teacher Mariah Okoye, Learning Designer at the University of South Florida. Mariah is an inspirational individual who put her fears aside and took a leap…

Where Are They Now?

87: Leading the Flock & Improving Innovation, Catching Up on Goosechase's Journey with Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder

Aug. 22, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up an old friend of ours, Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder of Goosechase . This is Goosechase’s third appearance on EdUp Edtech and Andrew did not disappoint with dropping fabul…

Guest: Andrew Cross
Where Are They Now?

86: Catching Up with Everboarding Evangelist and Transitioned Educator, A.J. Ferrill, Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Litmus

Aug. 15, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with A.J. Ferrill, Enterprise Customer Success Manager, at Litmus . A.J. was back on the show back in July of 2021 , so be sure to check out this episode too! A.J. gives u…

Instructional Design

85: Transitioning from Teacher to Freelance Instructional Designer, A Conversation with DaNadia Johnson, Freelance ID

July 25, 2023

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing DaNdia “Nadia” Johnson.Nadia is a remarkable individual who has taken a leap of faith and successfully transitioned from the world of teaching to becoming a thriving f…

84: Can A.I. Save Writing? A Special Collaborative Episode with Eric James Stephens, Writing Sensei & Business Intelligence Developer

June 13, 2023

In 2022, Open AI launched ChatGPT. Overnight, the company started a global conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. The emergence of AI has turned learning on its head. It has forced us to ask major question…

Online Learning

83: Finding the BEST Tools that Work for Our Learners, Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager, Edpuzzle

April 27, 2023

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the fabulous Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager at Edpuzzle . Marybeth has close to a quarter of a century in the education sector and shares her journey from ed…

Ed Tech

82: Leveraging Deep Expertise to Design Education - First Solution for Today's Learning Environments, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead, Logitech

April 11, 2023

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with Madeleine “Maddy” Mortimore Global Education Innovation and Research for Logitech. As you know, Logitech is an international leader in providing peripheral devices to improve the …

81: Catalyzing Transformation in Individuals and in Communities and Being an Agent of Change, A.M. Bhatt, CEO and Founder of DAE

April 6, 2023

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the CEO and Founder of DAE, A.M. Bhatt . You get to hear A.M’s inspiring story about immigrating to the U.S. at a young age and how his learning experiences help shaped him into t…

Guest: a.m. bhatt

80: Instructional Design Insights from a true IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent, CEO, Founder, and President of IDOL Courses & IDOL Courses Academy

March 30, 2023

In this episode, I got to catch up with a real-life IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent , Founder and CEO of IDOL courses , and President of IDOL Courses Academy . Robin is one of the most down-to-earth, innovative, and fun humans I’ve …

Mental Health

79: Where are They Now? A special catching up episode with Dr. Katherine Grill, CEO and Co-Founder, Neolth

March 22, 2023

Overview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend, Dr. Katherine Grill , CEO & Co-Founder of Neolth . Katherine was back on the show back in April of 2022 , and her episode is the most downloaded episode of all time…

Ed Tech

78: Hire this Person, My Conversation with Stephen Schaeffer, Education Disturber, Design Thinker, Educator, Advisor, App Developer and Future UX Designer

March 15, 2023

Overview On this special episode of EdUp EdTech called "Hire this Person", I got to interview Professional Journey Community Member, Stephen Schaeffer. Stephen is a veteran educator and has helped hundreds of students reach …

International

77: Part II - Creating the Next Generation of Innovators, A Two-Part Conversation with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of the Media & Innovation Lab at the University of Miami

March 12, 2023

Overview In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Seixas and I talk about the future of tech and how we're going to be bold and strive for excellence. Enjoy the second part of this episode. More About Dr. Azizi Seixa…

International

77: Part I - Creating the Next Generation of Innovators, A Two-Part Conversation with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of the Media & Innovation Lab at the University of Miami

March 7, 2023

Overview In the first part of this two-part episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of The Media and Innovation Lab (MIL) at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine , and the …