Adam Watson: How to Use Role-Play to Increase Rigor (Not Just Engagement) in Learning
In this episode, I speak with Adam Watson about role-playing and gamification as serious instructional tools , not motivational add-ons. We explore how well-designed role-play: Shifts students from passive responders to activ...
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Adam Watson: How to Use Role-Play to Increase Rigor (Not Just Engagem…
In this episode, I speak with Adam Watson about role-playing and gamification as serious instructional tools , not motivational add-ons. We explore how well-designed role-play: Shifts students from passive responders to activ...
Darrin Peppard: How to Build Staff Morale by Running a School Well (N…
As we return to the second half of the school year, and exhaustion starts to set in, morale often becomes fragile—for teachers, students, and leaders alike. In this episode, John is joined by Dr. Darrin Peppard, former Wyomin...
Corey Gordon: How to Build a Vision That Actually Drives School Impro…
What does it really mean to communicate a vision—and why does it matter so much for school culture? In this episode, John Schembari is joined by Corey Gordon , CEO of DeliverEd, to explore how schools and districts can move b...
Nick Jackson and Amy Wallace: How and Why Student Voice Must Reshape …
In this episode, John Schembari is joined by student author Amy Wallace and education researcher Dr. Nick Jackson to explore AI in education—from the learner’s perspective. Key Topics Covered How students actually use AI to t...
Alfie Kohn: How to Motivate Students Without Rewards, Grades, or Prai…
Chronic absenteeism still hovers around 25% nationwide—and one root cause keeps surfacing: student disengagement. In this episode, we sit down with Alfie Kohn, author of Punished by Rewards , to unpack a hard truth many of us...
How Teachers and Leaders Can Build the Bridge to Student Ownership (T…
In 2025, great teaching isn’t about delivering content — it’s about curating it, unleashing student curiosity, and building true student efficacy.But here’s the twist: teachers can’t foster efficacy if leaders are still ferry...
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