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Download EpisodeDans le cadre de son balado Source, la CTF/FCE organise un panel pancanadien sur la question de la violence à l’école pour mieux comprendre l’ampleur du problème, ses différentes manifestations, les facteurs qui aggravent le problème et les solutions pour rendre nos écoles plus sûres pour les élèves et le personnel.Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour assister à « La violence à l’école : À quand un vrai remède? » en direct sur Zoom le mardi 14 avril à 17 h, heure de l’Est.https://www.ctf-fce.ca/fr/events/la-violence-a-lecole-a-quand-un-vrai-remede/La participation...
Download EpisodeOn Tuesday, April 14 at 17:00 (ET), tune in for “Violence in Schools: Beyond Quick Fixes”: a livestreamed, national panel discussion presented by the CTF/FCE’s Source Podcast.This discussion will explore what violence in schools looks like, why it’s a growing problem, and the solutions needed to make schools safer for educators and students alike.Register to attend virtually via Zoom: https://www.ctf-fce.ca/events/violence-in-schools-beyond-quick-fixes/ Tickets are free!Share your feedback | partagez vos commentairesThe Source podcast is produced by the CTF/FCE in Ottawa, on the traditional unceded territory of...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Carrying On A Legacy–How the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada continues the work of Dr. Jane Goodall.
Dr. Jane Goodall passed on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91. She was and still is Anitha’s hero. To honour her, Anitha is dedicating the month of April (Dr. Goodall was born on April 3rd) to showcase folks who are helping the animals Dr. Jane loved.
We start off with Bella Lam, the CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada. Bella shares memories...
Download EpisodeFrom the halls of Parliament to the front of the classroom, the CTF/FCE’s Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator, Mark Garcia, discusses our advocacy, the state of federal politics, and what’s ahead for the 2026 legislative calendar. This episode also addresses:
Ministerial office meetings – violence in schools and AI
Petition on the Notwithstanding Clause
CTF/FCE’s panel discussion on violence in schools
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness update
Musical chairs? What’s to come in federal politics
This episode was recorded on March 20, 2026. Learn more
Petition on the Notwithstanding Clause,...
Download EpisodeThis episode explores various angles of climate change: from Canadians’ perceptions and the shifting realities of teaching and learning, to advocating for improved working conditions and mitigating its impacts. Featuring:
Jenn Stevens, President and CEO of Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) and survey co-author
Dr. Karen Acton, LSF Research Consultant and survey co-author; Assistant professor in Educational Leadership and Policy at OISE
Clint Johnston, CTF/FCE President
Sarah Lowes, Chair of the CTF/FCE Work Group on Climate Change and member of ETFO
Selina Pellerin, PEITF Director Economic Welfare and...
Download EpisodeKindness Is From Fauna—Spreading awareness about cultivated meat.
Sixteen-year-old Shimoi Kalra started working with From Fauna when she was 11 years old. She joins Anitha to talk about why she joined this non-profit that shares information about cultivated meats in a way everyone can understand. Apparently, the is a lot of technical jargon behind the science of creating cultivated meats and one of Shiomoi’s jobs is to take in all this information and share it in a way that is much simpler to understand.
Shimoi...
Download EpisodeThe Leadership Talks Podcast welcomes Nicole Aloise, based in the Toronto District School Board. This session explores targeted interventions of a Scarborough high school that supports the learning and excellence of Black students, centered around anti-oppression and anti-racism.
Learning how a whole school journey with a focus on a critical discourse on the impact of race in education, increased the development of a progressive teaching & learning culture, based on critical reflection and anti-racist discourse.
Through leadership capacity building school, school staff fuse theory into...
Download EpisodeWhat if taking time off wasn’t a setback, but the smartest move you could make? In this episode, Michelle Dittmer of the Canadian Gap Year Association sits down with Danica Nelson, founder of Liberty Leave, to talk about adult gap years, career breaks, and why intentional pauses matter at every stage of life. Danica shares how burnout led her to negotiate six months away from work, travel through Southeast Asia, and completely rethink her path. Together, they explore financial planning, mindset, navigating hard...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Food Empowerment—How the power of one’s food choices can create a just & sustainable world.
Lauren Ornelas, the founder of The Food Empowerment Project (FEP) joins Anitha to talk about all the amazing work this organization does. From encouraging healthy, vegan food choices to spotlighting the abuse of farm animals to raising awareness about the unfair working conditions for produce workers and the lack of healthy foods in low-income areas and so much more!
Lauren believes we have great power to bring about...
Download EpisodeMeet authors & educators Dr. Bill Truesdale & Vinni M. Hall--authors of Question Power: How they can change and influence instruction practices. Both are lifelong educators serving in the Chicago area--Bill is a retired Principal and now a leadership coach and consultant--Vinni is an adjunct professor and instructional coach.Join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast tomorrow, March 17th, 2026 at 415 EST, 3:15 CTLearn more about Bill at https://www.drbilltcoaching.com/This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1...
Download EpisodeAfter six years and more than 180 episodes, I've decided that it's time to put the Better Me Podcast to bed. Three of my favourite people, who were also guests on previous episodes, joined me to say farewell. My dear friend Jennifer Diehr, who was a guest multiple times to talk about books, and author Kelly S. Thompson, whom I met because she was a guest in 2023 joined me. Also, my daughter Sydney Burns joined us for this special episode.
Thank you for...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 70 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook hosts Dr. Aaron Teo is a Singaporean Chinese first generation migrant settler living on unceded Jagera and Turrbal lands. He currently works as a sociologist of education at the University of Southern Queensland. Our conversation centers on his research into the racialized and gendered subjectivities of migrant teachers and students from Asia within the Australian context, and the enduring legacies of White Australia in contemporary schooling and teacher education. Dr. Teo reflects on his journey from international student...
Download EpisodeSpring Break is Upon Us - FAAF 255In this 255th episode, I share my reflections from March 9-13, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E255FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 10th: Teach Happier S3E22 “Treat Your Family like Colleagues”; The Inspired Athlete E3 “Your Thoughts Do Matter”11th: Evolving With Gratitude E150 “George Couros on Forward, Together”12th: The Digital Learning Podcast E61 “Embedding AI Literacy into Class”----------------------------Bumper: Podcast PD with AJ BiancoIntro and Transition Track: New Day - Patrick...
Download EpisodeWhen a College student realized that College wasn’t the right fit, she went in search of something else. She found a program through CanGap that incorporated her passion for exploration and pushing herself outside of her comfort zone. Listen to her experience with the Round the World Encounter and how she found parts of herself on her journey. Relevant links: https://www.planmygapyear.com/volunteer-around-the-world/ultimate-round-the-world-encounterhttps://www.cangap.ca/quizhttps://www.gapyearassociation.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXmPWruvhKQhttps://www.miniretirementsummit.com/
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Download EpisodeGettin' Air with Robin DeRosa and David Ernst. The Open Education Network is transitioning its leadership from one legend to the next as David Ernst ends 12 years of unsung heroics as executive director and the one and only Robin DeRosa takes over. Dave and Robin discuss the past present and future of the OEN. Is there a goat scream in there somewhere? Let's find out!
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Download EpisodeKindness Is The Caregivers Journey—A podcast helping caregivers of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan join Anitha to talk about their podcast, The Caregivers Journey. Both Nancy and Sue share their personal stories of caring for someone with dementia and how that not only brought them together but inspired them to create a platform for others who are facing the difficult and often lonely ordeal of being a caregiver. Their goal is to help folks who feel overwhelmed caring for a...
Download EpisodeJoin me LIVE on the #ELB podcast tonight as I check in during March Madness--and introduce concepts from my newest book--The Magic Acronyms, Formulas, and impactful Stories of leadership--ABRACADABRA! This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL
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Download EpisodeGoing beyond the traditional English lecture, this episode explores Dr. Sarah Bull's course Cultures of the Book, where students explore the technology behind the text. From working with oak gall inks to creating new visions of what a book can be, Sarah shares how she uses experiential learning to engage her students in an exploration of the written word. Dr. Sarah Bull is an Associate Professor in Toronto Metropolitan University's English Department. Her research focuses on print culture and the...
Download EpisodeSpring Break Eve - FAAF 254In this 254th episode, I share my reflections from March 2-7, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> https://bit.ly/E254FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< Fitness Blender: Free 5 Day Workout Challenge for Busy People2nd: Teachers On Fire “Are classroom AI tools doing more harm than good? with David Cutler”; The EdTech Throwdown E209 “10 Fun AI Tools to Try in 2026”; The Inspired Athlete S3E2 “Embrace Struggle”4th: The Digital Learning Podcast E60 “Doing Better...
Download EpisodeThe Leadership Talks Podcast welcomes France Thibault, former Superintendent with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, for a conversation where she shares her experience leading teachers through the experience of the "Lesson Study". France found the strategies transformative for her professional practice, for the teachers' cross- and interdepartmental collaboration, for the development of profoundly creative differentiated instruction to reach all students, and to build a learning community which embraced critical thinking among both the students and the teachers.
France also mentions her experience with Cooperative...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Blink Now—How a gap year turned into a life dedicated to empowering children & women in Nepal
Humanitarian and CNN Hero of the Year, Maggie Doyne joins Anitha to talk about the incredible initiative she co-founded called BlinkNow Foundation. What started as a gap year for 19-year-old Maggie grew into a love story between her and the children of Nepal. In the past 20 years, she has helped build a children’s home, a school, and a women’s centre.
Maggie shares the many joys...
Download EpisodeHumanity is our Identity with AI - FAAF 253In this 253rd episode, I share my reflections from Feb 23-27, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E253FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< Fitness Blender: Free 5 Day Workout Challenge for Busy People23rd: EdTech Bites E289 “Will AI Kill Critical Thinking? Carl Hooker’s 6 Predictions For 2026”24th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E359 “AI Coaching Strategies for K12 EdTech Integration”; Teach Happier S6E20 “There is No Work to be Done”; Evolving...
Download EpisodeMeet Dr. Steve Miletto. Steve is the Executive Director of the North Georgia RESA. He is a former Teacher of the year, Principal of the year, and a finalist for National Principal of the year. He is very active on Youtube and an avid content creator. You can follow & subscribe here: / @smiletto https://www.stevenmiletto.com/We'll talk leadership, life, family, books, podcasting, trumpeters, baseball, Georgia, and more. Join us today, LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:15 EST, Thursday, 2/26/26.This...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Creating Transfarmation—Helping to build a just & sustainable food system.
Katherine Jernigan, the Director of the Transfarmation Project, joins Anitha to answer a question Anitha has often wondered about—What would it take to transform an animal agricultural farm to a farm that grows vegetables, fruits and other plants for human consumption?
Katherine also talks about the harm to animals AND farmers who raise animals for food, the cost of transforming a farm and the advantages to animals, humans and the environment when a...
Download EpisodeAI, Olympics and Intense Culture - FAAF 252In this 252ndt episode, I share my reflections from Feb 16-22, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E252FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< Fitness Blender: Free 5 Day Workout Challenge for Busy People17th: Tech Tools for Teachers E228 “Going for Gold with Olympic Learning”18th: Teachers on Fire “Building School Culture That Lifts All Learners - with JOSH TOVAR”19th: EdTech Bites E287“Why AI Fails The Sniff Test With Scott Nunes”22nd: The Easy...
Download EpisodeMeet John Spolski, the Assistant Superintendent of Okaloosa County Schools on the beautiful Emerald Coast, FL. John is a native Floridian and has been leading in Okaloosa for many years, MS Principal, HS Principal, and now Assistant Superintendent. Join us today at 4:45 EST/3:45 CT on the #ELB podcast--we'll talk leadership, learning, family, & Florida--and surviving & thriving along the way!This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the...
Download EpisodeThe Leadership Talks Podcast has highlighted a variety of stories and perspectives so far brought forward by colleagues involved in different aspects of the education ecosystem. We are pleased to be able to offer a conversation with Dr. Emily Caruso Parnell, who pursued doctoral-level studies while working as a school administrator with the Rainbow District School Board and has since transitioned to teaching full-time at Laurentian University.
While Emily originally thought she was presenting the topic of doctoral studies as an idea for someone...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Furball Confidential—A podcast all about folks and the adorable animals they share space with.
Jen Moroz has run some of Canada’s largest radio shows, including CBC’s The Current and Q. She has also developed several popular podcasts. Now she has her own podcast called Furball Confidential. She joins Anitha to talk about the inspiration behind the podcast (a lovable dog named Clutch), how it feels to be on the other side of the camera, and she shares conversations she’s had with some...
Download EpisodeCammie Michelle Victoria #IRL - FAAF 251In this 251st episode, I share my reflections from Feb 8-13, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E251FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< Fitness Blender: Free 5 Day Workout Challenge for Busy People8th: Lunch with Cammie Kannekans, Michelle Armstrong and Victoria Woelders at Fort Langley BC9th: Teachers on Fire “AI Optimism: What's the proper place of AI in the classroom? with BECKY KEENE”; Hanging out with Smart People10th: Teacher Happier S6E19 “Live...
Download EpisodeIn this episode of Podagogies, Dr. Leanne Taylor shares how she teaches required equity-focused courses in spaces where resistance is real, and learning is sometimes hard-earned. She reflects on how critical hope shapes her approach to course design, assessment, emotional labour, and institutional change. From building classroom community to moving beyond traditional essays, this conversation explores how teaching equity through critical hope means holding space for discomfort, sustaining possibility, and playing the long game of change. Dr. Leanne Taylor (she/her), is an...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Keeping Neighbours Safe—Helping black & brown folks in Minneapolis/St. Paul as ICE descends upon this community.
Mike Hotz joins Anitha to talk about what is happening in the twin cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul as ICE rounds up people of colour. Mike shares stories of law-abiding folks who have been detained by ICE based solely on the colour of their skin. He also talks about how some of his neighbours are afraid to leave their homes and go to work, take their kids...
Download EpisodeMeet Kevin Mecchella--youth speaker, leader, and musician. Kevin, a native New Yorker, is a national youth motivational speaker who connects with young people through a unique blend of humor, storytelling, and music. Kevin will join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/10/26 at 4:45 EST.You can learn more about Kevin's work here: https://kevinmecchella.com/about/This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning...
Download EpisodeEpisode 250 Wooooo! - FAAF 250In this 250th episode, I share my reflections from Feb 2-6, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E250FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 3rd: #NewToMePodcast The Angry Designer E “The Future of Graphic Design: How AI, Canva & Speed Devalued Designers”4th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E356 “12+ Quick Ways to Streamline Lesson Planning”; Just A Reminder E123 “If You Could Do It All Over”; Tech Tools For Teachers E227 “Creative Brain Breaks for...
Download EpisodeA huge congratulations to the Superintendent of La Grande School District, George Mendoza. George has been named the 2026 Superintendent of the Year in Oregon! From the La Grande website: “George Mendoza is a leader for ALL - the students in his district, the staff that serve those students, and the community as a whole,” shared COSA Executive Director, Dr. Krista Parent. “George is a trusted and highly respected colleague for leaders across the state. It is an honor for George to...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Social Media For Good—Using the power of social to advocate for animals
Johnny Oberg is an animal advocate dedicated to making the world a kinder place for animals by utilizing the power of social media. He joins Anitha to talk about his journey to becoming a full-time animal activist, what it means to bear witness as these sentient beings are transported to their death and using the power of social media to advocate for them. Johnny’s posts have been viewed 500 million times and thousands of people...
Download EpisodeMeet Jared Stevenson, the longtime Principal of Wieland Elementary in Pflugerville, TX. Jared & I met last year at the TEPSA Conference in Round Rock and he stood out at the event — thoughtful, reflective, engaging, proactive, and more. He'll join me tomorrow on the #ELB podcast, Tueday February 3rd, 2026, at 7:30 EST. We'll talk leadership, mentorship, 2026, cooking, Philly, and more! Tune in LIVE.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers...
Download EpisodeHybrid Creativity Matters- FAAF 249In this 249th episode, I share my reflections from January 26-30, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E249FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 26th: Teachers On Fire “Dr. DANNY STEELE: Support Teachers FIRST to Serve Students Well”; The Inspired Teacher E275 “Just Stop Worrying”; Teach Happier S6E17 “GOOD Gossip”27th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E354 “How to Plan a Successful Hybrid Conference for Educators with Dr. Stephanie Williams” ; Just A Reminder E121 “The Most...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Making Poetry—Creating meaningful poems for strangers
Hannah Monsour joins Anitha to talk about creating moving and thoughtful poems almost instantly. Hannah calls herself a typewriter poet. She can be found in Central Park in New York City meeting strangers who share personal parts of their lives. Hannah transforms their words into on-the-spot meaningful poems. She shares some of these encounters, including taking part in wedding proposals. Hannah even creates a poem for Anitha during the episode.
A testament to the healing power of...
Download EpisodeIn this episode of Leadership Talks, we are pleased to welcome Lesley Kennedy from the Peel District School Board. As an administrator, Lesley has consistently found meaningful ways to ensure school and community remain deeply connected in every school she has served.
In a time of shifting educational landscapes and shrinking budgets, community partnerships have become more essential—and often more accessible—than school leaders might expect. Local restaurants, small businesses, service clubs such as Lions and Optimists, and even large corporations like McDonald's, Tim Hortons...
Download EpisodeWhat happens when care becomes too much? In this episode, Professor Janna Klostermann talks about her new book At the Limits of Care. She tells host Dr. Sally Chivers what she learned from women who’ve stepped back from care work. Find out what their exits reveal about the structures that shape our lives, especially as we grow old.
We talk about why quitting care feels like failure, how seeing care as a moral calling can isolate women, and how setting boundaries could lead to...
Download EpisodeRolling (to a Full Stop) - FAAF 248In this 248th episode, I share my reflections from January 19-23, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E248FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< Fitness Blender 5 Day Workout Challenge on Youtube - completed 3 of 5 days as I got sick on day 4 (booo…) this would have been 4 straight weeks. Will restart when I’m healthy again.19th: Empowering Educator E361 “Ignite the Room – Strategies that Make Students Lean In”20th: ...
Download EpisodeEmergency physician and award-winning educator Dr. Jonathan Sherbino joins DocTalks to unpack why education research matters, and how it improves patient care. Drawing on his work leading MERIT at McMaster University, Sherbino challenges assumptions about innovation, rigour, and legitimacy in medical education. The conversation explores competency-based education, diagnostic error, and why experience, not “thinking harder” or bias checklists, drives clinical expertise. A thoughtful, evidence-informed discussion on building safer systems, better training, and scholarship that truly translates to practice. Dr. Sherbino is a...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Remembering Esther—Continuing the legacy of Esther the Wonder Pig.
Steve Jenkins, often known as one of Esther the Wonder Pig’s dad’s, joins Anitha to talk about his life with Esther, grieving her passing and creating a legacy in her name.
Steve talks about being back at the farm where he lived with Esther and so many other beautiful individuals. He gives a fun update about the animals he currently shares his home with, both inside and outside the house, AND he talks about...
Download EpisodeLots of Distraction and Out of Routine - FAAF 247In this 247th episode, I share my reflections from January 12-16, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E247FreshAirAtFivePodcast << Fitness Blender 5 Day Workout Challenge on Youtube12th: Why Edify E84 “Exhaustion ≠ Excellence: The Lie Teachers Are Told”15th: Teachers On Fire “ATTENTION as CURRICULUM: Designing Schools as Walled Gardens - with Andrew Cantarutti”; Evolving with Gratitude E246 “Maya Shankar on The Other Side of Change”;...
Download EpisodeTMU Psychology Professor Dr. Alyssa Counsell joins us to unpack what statistics literacy truly involves. She shares research that complicates common assumptions about “stats anxiety,” revealing that students’ attitudes are more nuanced than the usual narrative, and strongly shaped by instructor rapport. Alyssa also discusses her work experimenting with interpretation-focused assessments and why managing expectations is essential when trying something new. A practical, timely conversation for anyone teaching with data, or simply trying to make sense of it. Dr. Alyssa Counsell is...
Download EpisodeKindness Is The Vegan Report—A space for all fronts of the animal liberation movement.
Animal activist and podcast host, Rayane Laddi joins Anitha to talk about his wonderful podcast, The Vegan Report. Rayane shares some of his favorite episodes and his guest wish list—Ricky Gervais & Bruce Friedrich, the founder of Good Food Institute!! Rayane also offers tips for anyone considering starting their own podcast!
To follow Rayane and listen to his awesome podcast, click here:Vegan Report- Podcast
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Download EpisodeIn school and system leadership it is critically important to understand the leadership and learning profiles of our team and what strengths they bring to the table. For this episode of Leadership Talks, Michael Blackburn joins us from Limestone District School Board, to discuss how through a strengths-based leadership approach we can maximize the potential of our school teams and foster a culture of collaboration, trust and risk-taking. The podcast will highlight his personal leadership journey in understanding himself and how to support...
Download EpisodeMeet Dr. Mike Mortimer, SS teacher at Putnam County HS, GA. Mike is a history expert, a passionate teacher, and an author, and he showed great excitement about teaching, learning, students, and more at his school convocation in July, 2025. He also has family in Montague, NJ, Port Jervis's neighbor in NJ, and loves the area in and around my beloved Port Jervis. And here he is coming on the #ELB podcast, Tuesday afternoon, 1/13/26, @ 4:15 est. Join us!This podcast is...
Download Episode#WorkOutDayNoWalk - FAAF 246In this 246th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFive, from January 5-9, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E246FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< Fitness Blender 5 Day Workout Challenge on Youtube5th: The Inspired Teacher E272 "Remember, You Float ”; Check This Out E165 “Making Copies”7th: The Creative Classroom “Brett Fischer on AI and Teacher Creativity”8th: The EdTech Throwdown E205 “EdTech Resolutions for 2026”9th: The Easy...
Download EpisodeMeet Dr. Robbie Koerperich, the longtime Superintendent of Holbrook Schools, Home of the RoadRunners, in beautiful Holbrook, AZ. Dr. K has been the Superintendent in Holbrook for 17 years, and a school administrator for 25. WOW! They just had one of their highest-performing years ever! We'll discuss leadership, win-win, Be the One Roadrunner, hope, Native American culture in Holbrook, and more. Join us, LIVE at 7 pm EST, 5 pm MT on the #ELB podcast.This podcast is sponsored by IXL...
Download EpisodeKindness Is The Animal Save Movement—Creating an eco-friendly vegan world, for the animals, the planet, and health.
Bearing witness to a truck full of pigs being carted off to slaughter while walking her dog, drove Anita Krajnc to become an animal activist. Together she and her dog Mr. Bean, co-founded The Animal Save Movement.
Anita talks about the love-based, grassroots approach to activism the organization follows. She shares why it is important to bear witness as the pigs are being driven into the kill facilities....
Download EpisodeChristmas Break 2025 Two Weeks - FAAF 244In this 245th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFive, from December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>>bit.ly/E245FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 22nd: House of EdTech E265 “2025 House of #EdTech Smackdown”28th: #NewToMePodcast Happier “More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?”29th: The Empowered Principal E417 “Personal Empowerment Over the...
Download EpisodeThe newcomer teacher's role may be changing as Multilingual Learner numbers change. In this episode of the Boosting Achievement ESL Podcast, Dr. Carol Salva shares about how an ELD professional can support content teachers who may be new to serving Multilinguals. You'll also get free resources to go with the recommendations. Links are at BIT.LY/BAPODCAST
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Loving Octopuses—A young girl dedicated to helping octopuses.
Eleven-year-old Lily Niederhofer joins Anitha to talk about her favourite animal—the octopus! Lily raises awareness about the plight of octopuses, in particular the horrible conditions they would endure in an octopus farm. As an avid swimmer, she uses her skills to raise money to help protect oceans and the marine life who call it home, including octopuses.
An uplifting episode to say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026. This one is full of hope...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 69 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook hosts Dr. Leyton Schnellert, an Associate Professor, at the University of British Columbia and Co-Director of the Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship. Our conversation examines his decades of community-engaged research with rural communities and self-advocates across British Columbia. We discuss Growing Innovation in Rural Sites of Learning and how rural educators are resisting deficit narratives by cultivating rural cultural wealth, community-based inquiry, and place-conscious pedagogies in the face of teacher shortages and the persistent urban pull. Dr....
Download EpisodeKindness Is Queer Brown Vegan—Advocating for diversity & inclusion in environmental education.
Isaias Hernandez, an environmentalist, storyteller and content creator, joins Anitha to talk about advocating for animals, the environment and folks from underrepresented communities.
A timely episode as the holidays remind us to show compassion for all beings.
To learn more about Isaias, the work they do to create a kinder space for all, and follow their social media accounts, check out their website:
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As a thank you to Isaias for being a guest on the...
Download EpisodeMeet Rae Hughart, the CEO & Founder of Teachers Deserve It. Rae is an educator, author, and a leader who is dedicated to empowering teachers and growing educators to be their best, in and out of the classrooms. She is active on social media @ RaeHughart and continue to write, speaker, and lead in many spaces and places. Learn more here: https://teachersdeserveit.com/ & / rae-hughart Rae co-wrote two books that you can find on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3MGwfFHRae also gave a TEDx Talk in...
Download EpisodeOne of the highlights of the AIM Summit 2025, held at Concordia University in Montreal this past May, was a dynamic panel discussion bringing together researchers and educators to reflect on meaningful research–practice partnerships in early mathematics. As we bring the year to a close, we’re excited to revisit this conversation in our latest podcast episode, highlighting how collaborative work in early math assessment and instruction is shaping classroom practice across Canada.
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Download EpisodeCamera Roll for the Win - FAAF 244In this 244th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFive, from December 15-19, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E244FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 15th: #NewToMePodcast The Good Life Edu E226 “Moving Past the Hype: Becky Keene on What AI Can Really Do for Teaching & Learning”17th: The EdTech Throwdown E204 “EdTech Wrapped”; X-Factor: Leve Up Your Mental Game E108 “Where is...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Bags Without Barriers—Providing essential supplies so all individuals can be successful.
Justin Osei-Dwumoh joins Anitha to talk about his amazing initiative called Bags Without Barriers.
When Justin realized that not everyone has access to essential school supplies—items that are not only necessary to succeed in school, but also can affect one’s self worth, he decided to help.
Partnering with organizations such as Herschel Supply Co., Justin fills backpacks with paper, pencils, markers, and more. Then, he hands them out in areas where the need...
Download EpisodeMeet Will Parker, author, leader, speaker, and host of the Principal Matters podcast & blog. He was the Teacher of the Year in OK, AP Teacher of the Year, and served as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals for six years. Learn more at https://williamdparker.com/. and subscribe to the PMP & Monday Matters podcasts. His latest book was released in March 2025, Whose Permission are you Waiting For? with ConnectEDD: you can find it here: https://bit.ly/3Yty5vV. Join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast today,...
Download EpisodeIn this special edition of SOURCE, CTF/FCE President Clint Johnston discusses the significant teacher strike in Alberta with special guest, Jason Schilling, President of The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). The conversation highlights:
systemic issues facing public education in Alberta and beyond;
political implications of the Government of Alberta’s actions;
how the strike engaged the public and garnered public support;
the underfunding of public education across Canada;
the need to adequately address class size and complexity.
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Download EpisodeFlood Waters (receding) - FAAF 243In this 243rd episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFive, from December 8-13, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E243FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 8th: The EdTech Throwdown E202 “Edtech Tools for the Classroom Teacher (Part 2)”10th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E349 “AI-Powered Tools for Homework Help”; Carpenter on Abbotsford Flood Watch 202513th: The Empowered Principal Podcast E415 “The Creator Mindset: A Reframe for...
Download EpisodeExcited to talk with Allyson Apsey on the #ELB Podcast. Allyson is the Director of Client Relations at Creative Leadership Solutions--She is a veteran school leader and author of 8 books & delivered an awesome TED talk. We will be LIVE together at 4:45 EST, tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 2025. We'll talk leadership, 2026, and a Serendipity Mindset. Keep surviving & thriving!Watch her TED Talk here: Serendipity is Everyone: • Serendipity is Everywhere | Allyson Apsey ... Learn more about Allyson at https://allysonapsey.com/Find her books here & on...
Download EpisodeIn this episode of Leadership Talks, Aamer Zuberi, an elementary principal with the Peel District School Board, explores the power of building meaningful connections with local communities. He emphasizes the importance of fostering a reciprocal relationship where school leaders actively listen to community voices and collaborate with an engaged school council. Through this approach, schools can share their vision more effectively and create inclusive opportunities for community members to participate in shaping school leadership.
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Download EpisodeMariah Madigan, the founder of Frankie’s World joins Anitha to talk about her journey to creating a sanctuary for rats.
Mariah first fell in love with rats when an adorable rat named Frankie came into her life. Frankie was such a great companion for Mariah and when Frankie passed, Mariah decided to create a sanctuary to honour her soulmate.
Mariah realizes that most folks have negative preconceptions about rats but she also knows that once folks meet a rat their opinions quickly change. Folks realize...
Download EpisodeMeet Dr. Kevin McGowan, the Superintendent of Brighton Central School District in Rochester, NY, SINCE 2009! The average tenure of a Superintendent is 3-4 years, and Kevin has been leading and excelling in many ways at Brighton. We'll talk leadership, managing a team, strategic planning, problem solving, upstate NY, AASA '23 Sup of the year, and more LIVE on the #ELB podcast--This Saturday, 12/6/25 at 9 am EST. Join us! #SurviveThriveLearn more about Kevin here: https://bit.ly/KevinMSupSubscribe to the Super Sauce here: ...
Download EpisodeNew Shoes - FAAF 242In this 240th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFive, from December 1-5, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E242FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 3rd: Evolving with Gratitude E145 “Dan Pink on Using Regret to do Better”4th: The EdTech Throwdown E203 “Tech or Treat: 8 (More) Edtech Tools for the Classroom Teacher (Part 3)”5th: The Creative Classroom “How Will AI Transform Creative Thinking?”; Teach Happier...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 68 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook hosts Dr. Laura Madokoro, a mixed-generation settler historian from Quebec’s Eastern Townships and a leading scholar of migration, refuge, and humanitarianism. Now an Associate Professor at Carleton University, she draws on the intersecting confluences of an archivist, journalist, and historian to illustrate how stories surface held, and circulated within and by “humanitarian” settler colonial nation-states. Her first book, Elusive Refuge, reshaped understandings of the racialized politics of refugee admission, while her new book, Sanctuary in Pieces, examines two...
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Teachers for Future Turtle Island—Educating on colonialism, equality, climate crisis & more.
Kim Benson wears many hats—teacher, human rights advocates, animal activist, climate activist and all-around kind human. She joins Anitha to talk about Teachers for Future Turtle Island, a group working to dismantle systems of colonialism, capitalism, patriarchy and white supremacy. Kim talks about how these systems have caused and continue to cause ecological collapse, war, genocide & the suffering of all beings, human and non-human alike. Kim believes it is...
Download EpisodeIn this podcast, we share moments when our facilitation plans were ruptured by unexpected challenges or situations. We discuss how we moved from through those moments and the shifts we made to adjust our practice. With hosting, music, and production by Sherry Ostapovitch
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Download EpisodeThis podcast episode uses 3 archetypes: the doula, the smuggler and translator to explore the role that many community engaged facilitators take in navigating the institutions that they work within and for. Through the lens of these archetypes, we expand on the ways that community engaged facilitators leverage their power or position to work towards justice and safety for the communities they are accountable to. Embodying these archetypes as a facilitator is often either a deliberate choice or a reflection of the unique...
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Download EpisodeEnded Up Walking in Vancouver - FAAF 241In this 240th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from November 17-21, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/EE241FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 24th: Tech Tools for Teacher E222 “Quick, Kid-Friendly Research with Ducksters”; Why Edify E79 “Lessons from a Life Well Lived: What My Wife’s Grandmother Taught Me”; X-Factor: Level Up Your Mental Game E99 “What Do You Look For?”26th: ...
Download EpisodeThis podcast explores the tension between “saving” and “engaging” when working with communities. Through personal stories and reflective conversations, the Ananya Banerjee and Annie Chau discuss the risks of falling into saviourism and highlight the importance of shifting toward facilitation that empowers people and communities. The podcast poses critical questions: Are we acting as saviours or supporters? How can facilitators pass the baton to communities to lead their own change? Listeners will gain practical advice and reflections on redefining roles in community engagement...
Download EpisodeFor this episode, Nina Jaiswal, a former superintendent with the Peel District School Board, consultant, coach and facilitator, joins Leadership Talks to share some of her experiences and insights gained during projects she has been involved in while delivering professional learning to educational leaders in international spaces. Working with a senior team at a district in Sweden on executive leadership skills, provided an opportunity for her to learn the strategies they use to elevate student wellness. This cross-pollination and sharing happens in a...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Racing To Zero—Helping sports organizations tackle climate change.
Oliver Scholfield, an Olympic Athlete, joins Anitha to talk about creating a business that combinec his love of sport with his passion for the environment. Racing To Zero is dedicated to addressing the negative impact the sporting world has on the climate AND coming up with solutions to reduce this impact.
Oliver shares some of the simple solutions sporting organizations can implement to minimize their harm on the environment. An episode that makes you believe...
Download EpisodeMeet Casey Hagarth, the awesome Superintendent from Baker City Schools, OR--Home of the Bulldogs in Eastern Oregon. Casey is a husband, father, and now grandfather--leading in many ways in Baker and beyond. He is earning his doctorate, writing a book, and is active on social media--Follow him and look for his great, creative posts: The Superintendents' Sneak Peak. Join us for this "Thanksgiving Special" where we will take leadership, friendship, all things Baker, gratitude, and more--LIVE on the #ELB podcast, Monday, November...
Download EpisodeFall is a good busy time, and snow has arrived, but when exactly does winter start?
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Download EpisodeHow Are You Showing Up?- FAAF 240In this 240th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from November 17-21, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E240FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 17th: SMILE Factor S3E11 “SMILE Factor NYSCATE edition with Carl Hooker”19th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E346 “Behind the Screen Lessons from Hosting AI Webinars for Teachers”; Teach Happier S6E10 “Slow-Vember”20th: The Creative Classroom of Oct 29th “Using AI to...
Download EpisodeMeet Salvatore Manzi. He is a certified coach, facilitator, and keynote speaker. He helps leaders communicate clearly, lead with authenticity, and navigate complexity with confidence. With over 20 years of experience, he brings a unique blend of strategic insight, real-world leadership, and human-centered communication to every engagement.Rooted in curiosity, shaped by life across seven countries, Salvatore helps bold thinkers become bold leaders.Join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast Wednesday Nov. 12th, @ 7:20 EST/4:20 PT for our conversation on leadership, communication, & living...
Download EpisodeBack with Darin Beckwith & Candiss Bennett from Dawson ESC in Arkansas in a joint podcast--#ELB podcast & Spillin the Tea in Studio D. Join us LIVE on the podcast on Thursday, Nov. 20th, 2025 at 4:30 EST on all socials! Fun, education, energy, and some laughs! #ELBThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Being Anonymous for the Voiceless—Speaking out against history’s largest and longest-standing injustice.
Oliver Loos joins Anitha to talk about his journey into animal activism, veganism and being a part of a group called Anonymous for the Voiceless. This not-for-profit animal rights organisation does all they can to make our world a kinder place for all beings. They specialize in using conversation and standard practice footage of animals in captive situations to enlighten and educate the public about animal exploitation.
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Download EpisodeThis episode of Podagogies is an exploration of care, from showing care for students in our classes to how instructors can ensure their own care needs are met. Dr. May Friedman and Fiona Cheuk from Toronto Metropolitan University share their approaches to navigating this complicated balance. May Friedman is a professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Much of May’s work explores issues of fat activism and weight stigma in many different settings. Drawing from her own experiences as a fat racialized mother, May...
Download EpisodeGet AI Literate - FAAF 239In this 239th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from November 10-14, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> https://bit.ly/E239FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 10th: House of EdTech E264 “Generative AI in K–12: What's Real, What's Risk, and What's Next”11th: Teachers On Fire “Supporting Student Learning Beyond the Classroom -- with SCOTT NUNES”; The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast E918 “Can AI Replace Teachers? Dr....
Download EpisodeA special episode, recorded in front of a live audience, featuring Dr. Jess Mitchell at eCampusOntario's TESS Conference. In the dicsussion, we module the use of a pedagogical podcasting tool kit (found here) as a way to create relational learning through course-centered podcasting. Jess discusses her QRD model—Question, Reflect, Disrupt—for building brave spaces in education, shares practical design strategies, and offers real classroom stories. This is for educators seeking to foster connection, inclusion, and student voice in any classroom setting. The transcript can...
Download EpisodeThe Magic Acronyms, Formulas, & Impactful Stories of Leadership book is here! A tribute to the amazing Dr. Rob Gilbert & the Success Hotline--Join us for a podcast celebration--Sunday, November 9th @ 3:30 pm EST LIVE with Dr. Rob & friends. I have invited several special guests to join us who wrote excerpts in the book and have been deeply impacted by Dr. Rob & his contagious positivity, also!Dr. Rob has been running the Success Hotline since 1992--Here is the #: 973-743-4690 &...
Download EpisodeSara D’Angelo shares her passion for social justice, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed practice in education. She talks about how she models leading from the heart with a focus on building relational trust and offering voice and choice. The intentional use of the school improvement process viewed as a multi-year plan produced results for a school community to arrive at an environment reflective of the 3Cs –
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Continuing To Fight For Rainbow Spaces—Protecting LGBTQ+ youth
**This episode does mention suicide and may trigger or be challenging for some listeners. Please be kind to yourself.**
Nadia Kean-Ayub returns to talk to Anitha about her organization called Rainbow Spaces and the current environment in the United States towards folks in the LGBTQ+ community.
It has been just over a year since Nadia was originally on the show and sadly, a lot of communities in the United States feel unsafe, including LGBTQ+. Fortunately, there...
Download EpisodeJulie M. Green was diagnosed with autism when her autistic son, Carson, was ten years old. She joined me to talk about her experience as a mom with autism and how her own diagnosis helped her to better understand and care for herself. Her new book Motherhood: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood and Radical Acceptance, is out from ECW Press.
Julie's website - https://juliemgreen.ca/homeJulie's Substack page - https://theautisticmom.substack.comECW Press page on the book - https://ecwpress.com/products/motherness
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Download EpisodePress RESET- FAAF 238In this 238th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from November 3-8, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E238FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 4th: Teachers on Fire “3-Minute Leadership RESET: Rekindle Your Fire for Education -- with SEAN GAILLARD”6th: Evolving with Gratitude E144 “Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on the Courage to Face Our Fears”; Teach Happier S6E8 “Bring Them Back into the Room”8th: Truth For Teachers...
Download EpisodeMeet Dr. Patrick Ketch, Superintendent of Blairstown Schools, NJ. Superintendent Ketch has served as Superintendent in Blairstown for 5 years. He holds two doctoral degrees, was a former MS Principal, and is passionate about fitness & jiu jitsu. We'll talk leadership, life as a Sup, and all things NJ! Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST on Thursday, 11/6. Tune in on all socials! #SurviveThrive #ELBPodcastThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than...
Download EpisodeAlan Levine doesn't need two turntables to turn the tables on Terry Greene. Just a microphone! In this crossover episode, Alan Levine interviews Terry about Gettin' Air for the OEG Voices Podcast. See the wonderful post here which put my typical show notes to absolute shame: https://podcast.oeglobal.org/2025/11/06/voices-87/
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Being We Animals—Advocating For Animals Through Photojournalism.
Anitha talks with Jo-Anne McArthur, the founder of We Animals. Jo-Anne and the team of photographers at We Animals bravely go into places where animals and the cruelty these sentient beings are forced to endure, is often hidden from the public.
Through their photos, the folks at We Animals show us the suffering but also the "humanity" of the animals we eat and wear, the animals who are used in entertainment or research.
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Download EpisodeLeadership Hangover - FAAF 237In this 237th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from October 27-31th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E237FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 29th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E343 “How to Create YouTube Playlists to Share Free Videos with Students”30th: Steph and Joe On The Go “From The Mailbag”31st: Teacher On Fire “Rethinking Kahoot and Blooket - with MARCIE SAMAYOA”; SMILE Factor S3E8 “Finding...
Download EpisodeMeet Jose Sanchez, the Assistant Superintendent of HR of Oakdale Joint USD in CA. Jose and I connected years ago at a leadership event and have stayed in touch. He is a vibrant leader, leading in and outside his district. We'll talk family (Jose has 3 amazing children), leadership, learning, and more. Join us today, Thursday 10/30, LIVE at 7 pm EST on the #ELB podcast.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each...
Download EpisodeIn today’s classrooms, educators shape not only academic outcomes but also the emotional and psychological safety of their students—especially those students who have experienced trauma. Dr. Jackie Eldridge, formerly of York Catholic District School Board, joins us on Leadership Talks, to share her personal trauma story, where school became a refuge. This talk will explore the critical role teachers and administrators play in creating trauma-informed environments that transform both student success and school culture.
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Elevating Access—Ensuring folks have access to life-saving healthcare, even if it comes at self-risk.
Launched in 2022, Elevated Access is a non-profit that provides pilots and planes at no cost to those seeking access to life-saving healthcare.
Kira from Elevated Access joins Anitha to talk about the devastating healthcare bans in many States throughout the USA which affects those seeking gender affirming and abortion care. Elevated Access was created with the sole purpose of helping folks receive the healthcare they need.
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Download EpisodeMy dear friend Jennifer Diehr returned to the podcast to talk about the World Series, what we've been reading, and the terrible algebra course we met in a long, long time ago.
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Download EpisodeEducation is about People - FAAF 236In this 236th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from October 19-24th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E236FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 19th: House of EdTech E263 “The Importance of Education Beyond Technology”; Education Podcast Network update from my perspective.20th: Nerducators E13 “We Fixed the School System (You’re Welcome)”23rd: The EdTech Throwdown “Is Google Gemini the Ultimate Educational AI?”; Teachers...
Download EpisodeMeet Syd Sexton, Executive Director of Leadership Development at Frenship ISD in Wolfforth, TX. Syd is new to this role after serving in leadership positions in ESC 17 for many years. Syd is a wife and mom & is earning her doctorate in education. We'll talk leadership, learning, change, and more today LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:15 EST today, Thursday, Oct. 23rd, 2025. Join us!This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Fulfilling Edgar’s Mission—How a photo shoot with a pig grew into a sanctuary for farm animals.
Pam Ahern, the founder of Edgar’s Mission, a farm sanctuary in Australia, joins Anitha to talk about her journey to help animals.
Pam talks about meeting Edgar for the first time and how a one-time photo shoot to raise awareness about the plight of farmed animals, turned into a lifelong adventure to rescue pigs, chickens, cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, alpacas, turkeys and others who were once part...
Download EpisodeKymberly Dakin-Neal as a certified mindset coach focuses on team experience design, incorporating individual coaching programs and applied mediums such as improvisation, intentional listening, and creativity. The post Don’t Trust Your Ears! Head, Heart, and Hands Listening with Kymberly Dakin-Neal (EP178) first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeShare Wisdom Bravely - FAAF 235In this 234th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from October 6-11th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> <<< 13th: SMILE Factor S3E6 “Overcoming Obstacles and Moving Forward”; Teach Happier S6E5 “Shhhhh”15th: Teachers On Fire “5 Powerful Daily Rituals for Every Teacher”; Carpenter Reflection on Sharing at ACS yesterday.16th: The Creative Classroom “Students Need to Explore the Nature of AI”17th: ...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 67 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook interviews Dr. Marie Battiste is a citizen of the Mi’kmaq Nation, a member of the Potlotek First Nation and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs in Maine. She is Professor Emerita at the University of Saskatchewan and one of the most influential scholars of Indigenous education in Canada. Her groundbreaking scholarship has advanced the work of decolonizing education, cognitive justice, and protecting Indigenous knowledges, shaping curriculum studies and educational policy across the country. Dr. Battiste has authored several books...
Download EpisodeMeet Samantha Herron--Regional Teacher of the Year in OR. I met Samantha in October of 2024, as she received the prestigious Regional Teacher of the Year award. I am excited to learn her journey & story from rural OR and beyond. She was also nominated for History Teacher of the Year in OR. We'll talk student engagement, teaching, art, and more--Join us LIVE this evening, 7:30 EST, 4:30 PT, Thursday, 10/16/25.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers...
Download Episode“Words Matter” is a fundamental principle that should guide every interaction. Join Iyanuoluwa Akinrinola from the CTF/FCE for a compelling discussion on the growing issue of harmful language in Canadian schools. Alongside leading advocates from Harmony Movement, this episode explores the epidemic of aggression and harmful language in schools and its serious impact on school communities. Highlighting the “Words Matter” campaign, this episode delves into actionable strategies for creating safe and inclusive school environments through restorative justice and shared responsibility.(Cet épisode de notre...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Being Like Josh—How fostering one dog with special needs turned into an entire foundation helping dogs with disabilities.
Kimberly Elliot, the founder of the Be Like Josh Foundation, joins Anitha to talk about how falling in love with Josh, a 10-month-old Golden Doodle with a brainstem disorder, inspired her to create a foundation that now helps so many dogs with disabilities live their best lives.
The Be Like Josh Foundation is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the care and advocacy of dogs with...
Download EpisodeJoining us for this episode of Leadership Talks is Sheena Yap Chan, bestselling author of The Tao of Self Confidence and Bridging the Confidence Gap with Wiley, and a renowned speaker on leadership and empowerment. Sheena shares how confidence-building strategies can transform leadership potential, especially for women in education. This conversation explores the unique challenges women face in leadership, actionable steps to build self-belief, and how cultivating authenticity can inspire and empower teams.
Drawing on her books and lived experience, Sheena will share practical...
Download EpisodeDr. Brittany Penner, an author and practicing family physician in Manitoba, joined me to talk about her new memoir, "Children Like Us: A Métis Woman's Memoir of Family, Identity and Walking Herself Home," growing up as an Indigenous woman in a non-Indigenous family, the 60s Scoop, and how her experiences growing up, including multiple traumatic events, shaped who she is as a person and a doctor.
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Download EpisodeMIchael Hernandez is changing the narrative by helping educators design assignments in ways that are meaningful to students and helps teachers make the case for why their curriculum matters. The post Episode #177: Michael Hernandez on Changing the Narrative first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeHopeful Scepticism with AI - FAAF 234In this 234th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from October 6-11th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E234FreshAirAtFivePlayist <<< 6th: #NewToMePodcast Nerducators E12 “From Chalkboards to Chatbots: Teachers, Tech, and the AI Takeover”7th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E340 “How to Roll Out a Strategy for AI in Schools with Katie Page”; Teach Happier S6E4 “Be a Flight Attendant”9th: ...
Download EpisodeBAM! LIVE @ Baker MS in Baker City, OR with Principal Amanda Wilde & 8th-grade President Iris Young. We are in the middle of a leadership day & took some time to talk with two great leaders. Shout out to Superintendent Hallgarth for making this all happen! #SurviveThrive #BakerProudThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Coffees For Gaza—How donating the cost of a coffee can make a positive impact.
Dr. Inda Ahmad Zahri is a surgeon, a story creator, and one of the founders of Coffees For Gaza, a grassroots initiative to help families in Gaza.
Since Anitha is a children’s author, the two begin the conversation talking about books and how Dr. Zahri combines what seems like polar opposites—the science of medicine and the art of writing.
The conversation then moves to Palestine and how the genocide spurred...
Download EpisodeAI Can Navigate It - FAAF 233In this 233nd episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from September 29th to October 3rd, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E233FreshAirAtFive <<< 30th: Reflecting on The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation; Steph And Joe On The Go “The Research Behind AI”2nd: Check This Out E164 “Going Bananas”3rd: The Easy EdTech Podcast E339 “How To Make Your Own...
Download EpisodeMeet Bradlee Skinner, educator, teacher, and theater director at Green River HS. Brad and I crossed paths this summer at Green River, WY, during their school opening--and I learned about his journey of music, writing, creativity, photography, and DJing--He was a DJ for the Savannah Bananas this summer in Colorado!!! Wow. Brad also speaks professionally. You can learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/AStarkRealization/ Join us tonight, Wed. 10/1, at 7:30 EST, 5:30 MT for our leadership conversation on #ELB Keep...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Helping Primates Together—How a group of sanctuaries work together to help primates.
Amanda (Andy) Gray joins Anitha to talk about NAPSA (North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance) an incredible organization dedicated to uniting the primate sanctuary community.
Of course, Andy and Anitha talk about the wonderful work NAPSA sanctuaries are doing to provide enrichment and professional lifetime care to primates. But they also talk about the reasons primates, who are not native to North America, end up in sanctuaries in this part of the...
Download EpisodeJoin me LIVE for this solo podcast tonight, Monday, 9/29/25, with some thoughts and reflections on different topics related to leadership, learning, and personal growth.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL
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Download EpisodeAuthor Ashley Herring Blake joined me to talk about her writing process and what it's like to have her books banned.
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Download EpisodeCaring for Kids - FAAF 232In this 232nd episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from September 22nd to 26th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> E232FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 22nd: SMILE Factor S3E3 “Students Owning their Learning”24th: Teach Happier S6E2 “Can the Kids in Your Life Answer These 3 Questions?”; The Easy EdTech Podcast E338 “AI Strategies from an Instructional Supervisor with Amir Taron Ayres”25th: SEL in...
Download EpisodeWhat happens when you turn a lecture hall into an escape room? In this episode of Podagogies, Brock University’s Mark Julien and Arica Oliver discuss how they've gamified human resources education. From puzzle-based test prep to navigating campus offices, their escape room activity blends competition, collaboration, and critical engagement with equity and human rights. The conversation explores how playful design can deepen learning, foster community, and make “dry” content memorable—while still addressing serious issues in HR and management. Mark Julien is a...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Ethical Wildlife Tourism—How to enjoy your trip while respecting wildlife
Travelling to faraway places can create lovely memories but does it come at the expense of wildlife?
Connie Needham joins Anitha to talk about ways to enjoy your holiday without causing harm to animals.
The two chat about experiences such as elephant rides and photo-ops with wildlife and the harm these activities inflict on the animal and most likely their family and habitat.
Connie shares things we can all do to have fun on our...
Download EpisodeFrom Uganda to LowTech and Resilience- FAAF 231In this 231th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from September 15th to 19th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E231FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 15th: #NewToMePodcast - Classrooms Beyond Borders - A Day In The Life E7 “Uganda with Cyrus Muwanga”16th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E337 “Quick Guide: Comparing AI Chatbots for Educators”; Tech Tools For Teachers E216 “Beans, Rice,...
Download EpisodeGettin' Air with Dr. Jess Mitchell. Get ready for some delicious mind delights as OCADu's Dr. Jess Mitchell joins the show to discuss her dissertation: A Pedagogy of One: Engaging the ‘Missing Middle’ Toward Inclusion in Education. If your brain is on the look out to entangle itself with some deeply human thinking, this dissertation is probably definitely just the thing it's looking for.
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Zoocheck— Advocating to end the abuse, neglect & exploitation of wild animals
Rob Laidlaw, the founder of Zoocheck joins Anitha to talk about his journey into animal activism. For over 40 years, Rob has been speaking up for wildlife. From his initial efforts to close down horrific roadside zoos to helping three elephants, who spent their lives in captivity, find a sanctuary, there is no limit to the kind and compassionate actions Rob has taken for the benefit of wildlife.
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Download EpisodeHere we are with the start of another season of the Better Me Podcast. In this episode, you'll hear about some of the upcoming episodes, self-care, and my impending experience with empty-nest syndrome.
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Download EpisodeSaadia Qureshi is Senior Officer for Training and Community Engagement at Common Ground USA/Search for Common Ground that is transforming how we deal with conflicts. The post Episode #176: Transforming the Way the World Deals with Conflict with Saadia Qureshi first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeLater in the Days FreshAirAtFive - FAAF 230In this 230th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from September 8th to 12th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E230FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 8th: The EdTech Throwdown E196 “Classroom Activities for the Beginning of School”10th: The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast E914 “Why Teachers Must Learn to Say "No" (And How to Do It)”; The SMILE Factor Podcast “SMILEFactor Podcast...
Download EpisodeMeet Todd Bloomer, the Director of School Leadership for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Todd was a long time HS Principal in Texas, retired, and now has taken on a new role in San Antonio.He is also the author of The BluePrint: Survive & Thrive as a School Administrator. You can purchase the book here: http://amzn.to/46dhm3t"Yankee Todd" as he is known is also an avid runner, husband, father of 5, and is active on social media producing great, inspirational videos often on all his...
Download EpisodeFriends, meet Dr. Jason Leahy, the longtime Executive Director of the super awesome Illinois Principals Association. Dr. Leahy will join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at 4:15 EST/3:15 CT.A former Principal and son of a Principal, Jason has held the position of Executive Director at IPA for 19 years. Husband and father to 5 children, Dr. Leahy will share his journey of leadership and learning in his roles, including Executive Director. We'll also dive into the School Leader Paradigm System...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary—A place where primates heal & recover from trauma.
Rachelle Hansen joins Anitha to talk about Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, located in Ontario, Canada. Rachelle shares stories of the residents who currently live and have lived at the sanctuary. She talks about the friendships they have made, things they enjoy doing and how the folks at the sanctuary do their best to make the lives of the residents as happy and comfortable as possible, given they can...
Download EpisodeDr. Philip S. S. Howard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education at McGill University’s Faculty of Education, where he explores the social formations, pedagogical processes, and epistemological frameworks that shape how we understand ourselves, form identities, and exercise agency in the context of antiblackness, colonialism, and racial injustice. Dr. Howard’s recent projects include an examination of contemporary Canadian blackface as a post-racialist phenomenon; narratives of Black life, agency, and resistance in educational contexts across Toronto, Halifax, and...
Download EpisodeBack from Vacation to Back to School - FAAF229In this 229th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from August 25 to September 5th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> E229FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 25th: Carpenter Thots “I’m Back Two Weeks Vacation”; Carpenter Thots continued “About the last two weeks”; Evolving with Gratitude E141 “Case Kenny on The Opposite of Settling”26th: STEM Everyday E303 “Infographics in Education |...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Being Annick Press—How a Canadian publisher is standing up for diversity & representation in their books, their authors, and their publishing team.
Rick Wilks, the co-founder of Annick Press joins Anitha to talk about publishing children’s books. He shares his journey, memories and even his list of favourite books.
The two also talk about book banning—what it is, the harm it causes creators, publishers and children. Rick talks about how important it is for books to showcase all voices, especially those that have...
Download EpisodeFriends, meet Anne Marie Covey, HR and Curriculum Director from Green River Schools in Sweetwater County, #2 in Wyoming! We will be LIVE in person on-site in Green River tonight, Monday, August 18th, @ 6:45 EST/4:45 MT. They are kicking off their school year, and the students are arriving on Wednesday. Born and raised in this beautiful area, Anne Marie has been a building Principal for 22 years and an elementary teacher before that. She transitioned to her first year as a district-wide...
Download EpisodeMeet Jeremy Kidd & Brad Mullins--Principals in the amazing Laurel County School District in Eastern Kentucky. Jeremy is the Principal at South Laurel HS, and Brad is the Principal at Hazel Green Elementary--both established and respected leaders in their school communities and families! Join us LIVE tonight at 7 pm EST as we talk leadership, life--AND KICKING OFF SCHOOL for the 25-26 school year at Laurel SchoolsThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Oscar’s Place—A sanctuary for donkeys.
For the inaugural audio and video episode of the podcast, Ron King joins Anitha to talk about Oscar’s Place, a sanctuary for donkeys to heal and live happy donkey lives.
Ron talks about the many individuals at the sanctuary and how people don’t realize that donkeys are incredibly affectionate, smart and love to hug!
Ron also shares his journey of healing and how the sanctuary and the donkeys helped him.
An incredible conversation about the power of love.
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Download EpisodeGettin' Air with Dr. Natalie Kouri-Towe, Associate Professor, Simone de Beauvoir Institute at Concordia University. Natalie joins the show to chat about the creation of an excellent new resource for educators, Reading the Room - Lessons on Pedagogy and Curriculum from the Gender and Sexuality Studies Classroom, on which she served as editor. The book is rich with pedagogical insights that can make positive impact on any classroom.
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Fauna Foundation—Canada’s only chimpanzee sanctuary offers refuge for those who suffered from medical research.
Mary Lee Jensvold joins Anitha to talk about Fauna Foundation, a place of healing for chimpanzees used and abused in the medical research industry.
Mary Lee shares stories of the many primates rescued by Fauna Foundation. She speaks about the incredible capacity of these individuals to heal from years of painful and invasive experiments. And most remarkable of all—their willingness to forgive the very species who caused them so...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Being Dr. Grace Gilbert—The journey from being a home-schooled conservative to bravely speaking out against current US Government policies.
Dr. Grace Gilbert joins Anitha to talk about what it was like growing up in a Christian Conservative home, being home-schooled and the obstacles she faced to go to college and eventually become a doctor.
She shares why she no longer adheres to Conservative Christian beliefs and instead uses her medical knowledge and social media platform to share how recent changes to Medicaid, Planned...
Download EpisodeMaximizing Impact Summer 2025 - FAAF228In this 228th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from Aug 4th to 8th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E228FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 5th: House of EdTech E262 “How To Build a Responsible AI Policy For Your Classroom”; Teach Happier Summer Bonus Episode “”What’s Your Re-entry Plan”7th: SEL in EDU E77 “Die Tired: Maximizing Your Impact with Dr. PJ Caposey”; The...
Download Episode🌍 What if your Gap Year could be more than just a break—what if it could change your whole outlook on life? In this episode, Bodhi shares his journey from biking in New Hampshire to canoeing canyons in Utah to backpacking solo across Europe. From cultural exchange to confidence-building, this episode is packed with real talk, wild adventures, and life-changing takeaways. 🌱 🎧 Tune in for honest stories, smart tips, and the kind of self-growth you can’t get in a classroom. With OutwardBound...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Otis The Handsome Hound—How an Animal Testing Survivor Is Living His Best Life & Raising Awareness''
Otis, a coonhound, was born into the cruel world of animal testing and subjected to many invasive and painful procedures. But Otis is one of the lucky ones, he was rescued by Robert Sturman who joins Anitha to talk about Otis’ life—then and now.
Robert talks about the harsh world of animal testing that subjects millions of animals to painful procedures despite their being cruelty free alternatives.
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Download EpisodeIn this thought-provoking session, Principal EL shares how we can positively change our school cultures by empowering our educators and school leaders to focus on the protective processes that build resilience in every child. Principal EL unpacks this vision for change with the “4Cs of School Success:” being Crazy about students, Curious about their lives outside of school, Consistent as adults in their lives, and driven to foster a Culture that is grounded in joy, learning and resilience. Join this keynote session to...
Download EpisodeHow should newcomer teachers approach this school year when there are so many challenges for our immigrant families? What are the best activities for the first days of school? Dr. Carol Salva discusses these questions with award-winning educator and author, Larry Ferlazzo. Find extensive show notes with links here: BIT.LY/BAPODCAST Episode 128
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Download EpisodeBack in the Saddle Summer 2025 - FAAF227In this 227th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from July 28th to Aug 1st, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E227FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 30th: Check This Out E163 “Links In The Bio”; The Creative Classroom “Back To School In The Age of AI”; The Easy EdTech Podcast E330 “How to Respond When Students Use AI with Jen Roberts”31st: ...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Wild By Nurture—One woman’s dedication to opossums, porcupines, foxes and many animals often neglected when it comes to rescue.
Claire Peters-Lunny, the founder of Wild By Nurture, joins Anitha to share stories about her Wildlife Rehab & Sanctuary.
Claire’s love for animals began at a very early age so it makes sense that she now spends her days and often nights, caring for orphaned and injured opossums, porcupines, groundhogs and many others.
The majority of animals come to her after being injured or orphaned...
Download EpisodeReflecting on The Anxious Generation - FAAF225In this 226th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from July 21th to 25th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> E226FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 23rd: Why Edify E66 “How Teachers Can Find Real Happiness—With Rosalie Kissmann”; Carpenter’s Weekend Review, Video of our Kayak Trip: https://youtu.be/srKy7gK4UiU24th: The EdTech Throwdown E194 “Tech That Teaches: Hardware We Actually Love”; Reflecting on the Anxious Generation...
Download EpisodeJason Blair is a transformative force in arts education, with over 20 years dedicated to unlocking the creative potential of young minds. The post Episode #175: Growing Creative Thinkers and Agents of Change with Jason Blair first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Moonman Photography—How photos have the power to connect us with the wonders of wildlife.
Kyle Moon joins Anitha to talk about his journey to becoming a wildlife photographer and guide at Yellowstone National Park. Kyle shares stories of photographing wild animals from birds to wolves to bison, including an incident when he accidentally found himself far too close to a grizzly mom and her cubs.
Having had the privilege of spending time with many animals in their natural habitat, Kyle talks about the...
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Download EpisodeWeek 3 Summer 2025 - FAAF225In this 225th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from July 14th to 18th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E225FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 15th: SMILE Factor S2E38 “SMILEFactor S2E38: A Love for Literacy with Christine Devane”; Why Edify E65 “Soft Planning for Teachers: Start the Year with Purpose & Peace”16th: The Inspired Teacher E264 “The EduPodfather: Chris Nesi is Here!”; X-Factor:...
Download EpisodeGeoff Edwards Shared how AI is currently impacting classrooms—from curriculum design to daily teaching practices. AI tools or platforms that are game-changers for educators and students. Geoff shares about the OCSB approach to AI ad tools. Myths and misconceptions are frequently encountered when it comes to AI in schools. Many resources on OCSB are available for educators' tools and resources. Geoff focuses on the pedagogical process and deep learning being implemented with AI.
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Download EpisodeWhat questions do educators have right now about serving SLIFE and other new arrival Multilingual Learners? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed? Or perhaps you want to know how to manage multiple student perspectives in this challenging climate. I received some very thoughtful questions from some outstanding educators who are using Boosting Achievement of SLIFE at Georgian Court University in their graduate program. Thanks to Dr. Denise Furlong, we all get to reflect on the questions and our answers. All episode notes with links are at...
Download EpisodeJoin me LIVE as I talk with my great friend Kevin Spainhour. Kevin will be my guest tomorrow, Saturday 7/2/25 at 8:30 am EST on the #ELB podcast. Kevin is an area Superintendent at the Winston Salem/West Forsyth School District in Winston Salem, NC He was a long time Principal and just concluded his first year as area Superintendent. We'll talk friendship, leadership, enjoying the journey--and Kevin's new leadership & inspirational newsletter: S.TA.R.T: 1 Struggle, 2 Tactics, Aligned Scripture, 3...
Download EpisodeKindness Is PETA KIDS—How PETA is showcasing kids & their compassion for animals.
Samantha Crowe, PETA’s associate director of science education, joins Anitha to talk about the ethical treatment of animals, providing teachers humane alternatives to dissection, and so much more, including some really super kind kids.
Samantha also announces PETA’s upcoming ALL STAR FOR ANIMALS contest. This contest is for kids 12 and under. If you know a compassionate kid, nominate them to win some awesome prizes! Deadline is July 31st.
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Download EpisodeHosted by Dr. Sejal Patel (Director and Associate Professor, School of Early Childhood Studies), and featuring:Dr. Maria Karmiris has been working as an elementary school teacher for the Toronto District School Board since 2002. She is also a sessional lecturer at OISE/UT and TMU.Luke Reid is a human rights lawyer and a social worker who has spent his career serving clients with disabilities. Over the course of his career Luke has represented numerous students with disabilities in litigation with school boards. He has worked...
Download EpisodeWeek 2 Summer 2025 - FAAF224In this 224th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from July 7th to 11th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> https://bit.ly/E224FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 7th: The STEM Everyday Podcast E300 “STEM, Technology, & Privacy | feat. Dr Leslie Gruis”; Teach Happier Summer Bonus “What's Your Battle Plan?”8th: The Empowered Principal E392 “The Purpose of Conflict”; Educational DuctTape E129 “Jake on The Conversation...
Download EpisodeHosted by Dr. Sejal Patel (Director and Associate Professor, School of Early Childhood Studies), and featuring:Jodie Williams currently works as the Academic Coordinator for Indigenous Education with the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and is the Past Chair for the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario. She has been involved in land-based experiential learning and culture camps with students for over a decade and has created Anishinaabemowin language programs for Indigenous students to access from across Ontario. Together she...
Download EpisodeHosted by Dr. Sejal Patel (Director and Associate Professor, School of Early Childhood Studies), and featuring:Ilana David is a social worker with over 15 years experience working with children, youth and families in mental health, 2SLGBTQ+ community services and education settings. Through the Gender and Sexual Diversity team in the TDSB, Ilana provides a range of support and consultation services, with a focus on gender and sexual diversity and gender-based violence prevention. Ilana facilitates groups for parents and caregivers of trans, nonbinary and...
Download EpisodeHosted by Dr. Sejal Patel (Director and Associate Professor, School of Early Childhood Studies), and featuring:Elder Joanne Dallaire sits as the Elder & Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Toronto Metropolitan University; Chair of TMU's Aboriginal Education Council; Co-chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Directive, Co-chair of the 2021 Standing Strong Task Force and currently serves on the Advisory Council for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University. She also sits as a member of the Elders Council and Chair of Urban...
Download EpisodeHosted by Dr. Sejal Patel (Director and Associate Professor, School of Early Childhood Studies), and featuring:Yvonne Kelly is a Social Worker (BSW, MSW) with a focus on community and systems. She is currently a Community and Partnership Developer with the Inclusive School and Community Services Department of the York Region District School Board. Yvonne has 30 years of experience in community development, social justice, advocacy and equity work, largely in school based settings. She is currently Co-Chair of the Social Planning Council of...
Download EpisodeIn this episode of the Educational Equity Podcast, student host Jahiem Thomas is joined by a panel of Black advocates, students and professors who share their lived experiences, insights, and reflections on the meaning and significance of Black Joy in education through a podcast conversation titled, ‘Melanin Magic’. Panelists include:
Coleen Dudley – Coleen is a first-generation Guyanese-Jamaican Canadian and recent high school graduate with a bilingual French diploma. She currently works as a Community Animator Assistant with TNG, where she previously served as...
Download EpisodeCet épisode traite de la pénurie de personnel enseignant dans les écoles de langue française en contexte minoritaire et dans les programmes de français langue seconde au Canada.Sujets traités :
L’histoire de la francophonie canadienne
La différence entre la crise nationale de la rétention du personnel enseignant, d’une part, et la pénurie dans les écoles de langue française en contexte minoritaire et dans les programmes de français langue seconde, d’autre part
Les difficultés vécues dans les écoles de langue française par rapport à celles vécues dans...
Download EpisodeDr. Crystal Heath generously joins Anitha for a third time. During her previous two appearances on the podcast, Dr. Heath focused on the importance of speaking up for animal welfare. This time, she talks about the injustices many humans are facing and why she is standing up for those who can’t protect themselves.
Like others who are upset by the actions of the current US administration at detaining immigrants, Dr. Heath was documenting a peaceful protest in Los Angeles outside a federal detention centre,...
Download EpisodeWriter and illustrator Gabrielle Drolet joined me to talk about her struggles with chronic pain, its effects on her ability to write and draw, and what that has meant for her identity and mental health.
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Download EpisodeSettling Into Summer 2025 - FAAF223In this 223rd episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from June 30th - July 4th, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> https://bit.ly/E223FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 30th: Teaching Champions E242 “Lessons Learned”; Why Edify E61 “Small Shifts, Big Impact: Building a Calmer, Stronger Teaching Life”; Educational DuctTape E127 “Quizizz Becomes Wayground, Google Classroom Add-ons, Edpuzzle Quizizz and Slides, a Soapbox, and more!”4th: The...
Download EpisodeHosted by Dr. Sejal Patel (Director and Associate Professor, School of Early Childhood Studies), and featuring:Melissa Jean-Baptiste Vajda: Csc Providence, with the creation of the Human Rights and Equity Advisor (HREA) role, has taken significant steps towards building a more equitable and inclusive school community. Since 2021, initiatives have included a review of policies and procedures through an equity and human rights centered lens, a new training plan for staff and ongoing support and expertise offered system wide for addressing equity issues and...
Download EpisodeHosted by Dr. Sejal Patel (Director and Associate Professor, School of Early Childhood Studies), and featuring:
Karen Murray is the System Superintendent for Equity, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression in the Toronto District School Board. She most recently was the Centrally Assigned Principal for the newly launched Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement which is the first of its kind in public education in North America. Karen leads initiatives focusing on Black Students’ Success and Excellence from K-12 and most recently was appointed by the Ontario...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Creating Rainbow Spaces (an Encore episode)- How one woman created a safe space for youth in the LGBTQ+ community.
In 2021 Nadia Kean-Ayub created Rainbow Spaces. She joins Anitha to talk about what motivated her to start this organization, how this group helps youth in the LGBTQ+ community, and how much they have grown in just three years.
Nadia also shares her favourite ways to support folks in the queer community by being an A+ Ally
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Download EpisodeSchools Out 2025 - FAAF222In this 222nd episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from June 23-27, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> https://bit.ly/E222FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 23rd: The EdTech Throwdown E191 “10 Canva Code Ideas for Teachers”24th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E324 “Creativity and Ethics in the Age of AI with Eric Walters”; Steph and Joe On The Go “Building AI Fluency In The Classroom”27th: Evolving With...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Theo & 3 Sisters—How one couple took the phrase ‘adopt don’t shop’ to heart and welcomed a family of four kittens into their lives.
What could be better than chatting about one adorable kitten— chatting about four! Anitha is joined by Lindsay Fortune who shares why she and her partner adopted four kittens all at once and how their life has changed. Theo, Sadie, Bailey and Stella, went from tiny feral babies, whose bodies stiffened when touched, to healthy, happy and oh-so playful...
Download EpisodeUnexpected things happen all the time in our typical days. We need to keep an eye out for the ones that will make us smile or laugh. I also talk about the parody film Hardware Wars (1978), which I was reminded of when I recently saw the trailer for the sequel to Spaceballs.
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Download EpisodeAlmost Year End, But Not - FAAF221In this 221st episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from June 9-20, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E221FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<9th: 2 Prinicpals E130 “Building Resilience”10th: Tech Tools For Teachers E214 “Hide & Seek World: Geography & Problem Solving”; Why Edify E58 “Gratitude Lists for Teachers: A Simple End-of-Year Reflection Tool”; Teach Happier Bonus Episode “Say Yes to a...
Download EpisodeAnimal advocate Liz Wheeler has been drawn to animals her entire life. She talks to Anitha about Secondhand Stories, a non-profit sanctuary for chickens she and her husband founded in 2022.
In the short time since inception, Secondhand Stories has rescued and cared for numerous chickens and is currently home to 22 very special birds.
Liz talks to Anitha about the importance of seeing chickens as individuals. She shares stories of some of the fortunate chickens who now call the sanctuary home.
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Download EpisodeMeet Siera Pickering, the Dean of Students at Petrova Elem. in beautiful Saranac Lake, NY. I met Siea on a leadership visit to Saranac Lake, and she stood out in so many ways--participation, positivity, assertiveness, and more. She's joining us LIVE on the podcast on Tuesday, 6/17/25 at 4:30 PM EST. Siera is expecting her 3rd child next month (WOW!) and is very interested in how the brain functions in relation to learning and reading. She is looking to make a positive impact...
Download EpisodeMeet Steve Estatico, the Superintendent of Schools at Superior School District in Superior, AZ. A PA native, Steve was a long-time teacher and coach, and he recently celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary, along with the birth of his first grandchild. Surviving & Thriving!Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast tonight, Thursday, June 12, at 7:15 EST, 4:15 PT--we'll talk leadership, learning, and life in the AZ heat! #SurviveThriveThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It...
Download EpisodeJerri Kemble is an accomplished leader in the field of educational technology (edtech), renowned for her innovative approach and dedication to positive change. The post Episode #174: EdTech, Design Thinking, and Women’s Empowerment in Education with Jerri Kemble first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeGettin' Air with Dave Cormier. Dave returns to the show to chat about his new role at TRU, the trepidations of children with licenses to drive, and to scheme with Terry about starting a new cross-Canada instructional design/online learning community of practice. During the show these two quick thinkers could not think of a good name for it. However, immediately after, the man who coined the term MOOC does it again and calls it the Canadian Online Learning Discussions (COLD).
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Saving 25 Cats From Qatar
Filmmaker Mye Hoang joins Anitha to talk about her latest documentary, 25 CATS FROM QATAR. Mye is a cat lover who shares her home with five cats so it makes sense that a visit to a cat café in Milwaukee, USA lead to her filming a documentary about the owner of the café, Katy McHugh. Mye films Katy's rescue mission to Qatar where she brings 25 cats back to the US and finds them their forever homes.
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Download EpisodeIn Episode 65 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook interviews Dr. James P. Burns an Associate Professor of Curriculum Studies at the University of New Mexico. Prior to joining the faculty at UNM, Dr. James P. Burns was an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Human Development at Florida International University and an Assistant Professor at South Dakota State University. His research interests include curriculum theory, Foucauldian studies, violence, ethics of non-violence, fascism, education policy, and masculinities studies. We discussed the following: Whose knowledge is of most worth,...
Download EpisodeMeet the great Andy Andrews. Andy is a New York Times best-selling author & speaker--a professional noticer! Andy is a life, business, and coach of athletic leaders--and a master storyteller. If you haven't read an Andy Andrews book, I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend them. Andy masterfully weaves in stories, experiences, fiction, and non-fiction in his work--in search of what is true and what is the truth!Learn more here: https://andyandrews.com/Andy is also the CEO of Wisdom Harbor — an amazing set of...
Download EpisodeIn this special edition of Podagogies, Chelsea and Curtis sit down with faculty, contract lecturers, and staff attending Toronto Metropolitan University’s 2025 Learning and Teaching Conference. The conference has been a tradition every May at TMU for over thirty years. From considering the impacts of GenAI, to imagining more collaborative, caring, and inclusive learning spaces, members of TMU’s teaching community share their thoughts and insights from this year’s event. Many thanks to James Loney and Rachel Tekabo from TMU Libraries’ Digital Media...
Download EpisodeAward-winning author Tessa McWatt and I had a lovely chat about the role that elders, whether human or trees, play in the world. We spoke about her latest book, The Snag: A Mother, A Forest and Wild Grief, and about the joy and peace we both find in writing.
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Download EpisodeConsider Disconnecting FAAF120In this 220th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from May June 2-6, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E120FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<3rd: Steph and Joe On The Go May 16th “New to AI”4th: The EdTech Throwdown E190 “Stump The EdTech Guru”6th: SMILE Factor S2E33 “Unplug to Recharge: The Power of Disconnecting”; Why Edify E57 “10 Things Teachers Should Let Go of This Summer...
Download EpisodePatrick Cerria is a music educator, researcher, author, and speaker who helps teachers, administrators, and school therapists reimagine and expand the role of music in their school. The post Episode #173: Reimagine and Expand the Role of Music in Education with Patrick Cerria first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download Episoden this powerful crossover episode, Jen Cort welcomes back Kwame Sarfo-Mensah—educator, consultant, and author of Learning to Relearn—for a deeply resonant conversation on justice-centered education and the evolving role of educators as cultural leaders and activists. Broadcasting from Lusaka, Zambia, Kwame brings a global lens to DEIJ trends, the impact of political censorship, and the nuanced ways educators can strategically use identity and privilege in the classroom and beyond.
Together, Jen and Kwame explore how joy becomes a radical act in the face of...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Being Friends Of Bonobos
Anitha fell in love with bonobos when she first learned about these magnificent apes many years ago, and she is absolutely thrilled to have Ariel Rogers, the executive director of Friends Of Bonobos as a guest to talk about all things bonobos.
Ariel talks about the incredible characteristics of bonobos, the reasons they are critically endangered and the remarkable work being done to save them.
One of the many special facts Ariel shares about bonobos is that they are the...
Download Episode🌍 In our latest episode, we’re digging into a unique path to adventure, skill-building, and paid international experience—all through agriculture. Meet Paytten, a Canadian who turned her love for farming and travel into a global journey across the U.S., Ireland, and Sweden. Now a program coordinator at AwayToWork, she’s helping others take the leap too. From hay fields to horse barns, cultural exchange to professional growth, this episode is full of honest stories, smart tips, and life-changing takeaways—perfect for anyone wondering what’s next....
Download EpisodeThis episode features an exclusive replay of the “Public Education at the Tipping Point” panel from the 2025 Progress Summit, brought to you by the Broadbent Institute and session sponsored by belairdirect. Speakers:
Heidi Yetman, President of the CTF/FCE (moderator)
Haldis Holst, Deputy Secretary General of Education International
Carol Sarich, President of the Canadian Association of Principals
Dr. Ken Montgomery, Executive Member-at-Large, Association of Canadian Deans of Education
Session Description: This panel brought together education leaders to address the urgent need for bold, collective action in defending public education....
Download EpisodeThe Morning Light - FAAF219In this 219th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from May 26-30, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E219FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<26th: The Empowered Educators E344 “Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone with Robert Barnett”; X-Factor: Level Up Your Mental Game E87 “How Would You Respond?”28th: Evolving With Gratitude E137 “Aliza Pressman on All Feelings Are Welcome, All Behaviors Are Not”29th: Why...
Download EpisodeMichael Wesely, an Instructional Technology Specialist, who is passionate about turning classrooms into creative playgrounds where curiosity is sparked, innovation is fueled, and a little fun is always part of the plan. The post Episode #172: Ignite Joy, Creativity, and Purpose in Teaching, Learning, and Life with Michael Wesely first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeKindness Is Creating Jarjeer Mules
One of the highlights of Anitha’s time in Marrakech, Morocco was meeting Susan Machin and getting a tour of Jarjeer—the sanctuary she created for donkeys, mules and horses.
Anitha was thrilled when Susan agreed to be a guest on the podcast.
Susan talks about her journey from being a Barrister in the UK to moving to Morocco. She shares the ups and downs of those first few days, weeks, months of sanctuary life.
Susan also talks about the importance of community involvement...
Download EpisodeMeet friends Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder, the co-authors of the new, great book Culture First Classrooms. Both Darrin and Kate are dynamic speakers and education leaders who came together professionally to write this book, which was released earlier this year. The book is filled with super usable ideas, guests, action steps, and reflective questions.You can learn more about Kate here: https://katie-kinder.com/ & more about Darrin here: https://roadtoawesome.net/You can find the book here: https://amzn.to/3H9xtXfJoin us LIVE for the podcast at 4:15 EST,...
Download EpisodeThis episode takes us global!
We welcome Lisa Piquette, OPC International Learning Lead, and Ana Mena, principal with the Trillium Lakelands DSB, in a conversation about OPC’s International Exchanges which is a job shadowing experience that immerses administrators in a personal and professional learning journey as they spend time learning with school leaders in other countries, shadowing them in their daily work, living in their homes, and experiencing life as they do. In this session you will hear what participants have to say about their...
Download EpisodeFriend and fellow educator and podcaster Terry Greene joined me to discuss our concerns regarding generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
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Download EpisodeVictoria to Victoria - FAAF218In this 218th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from May 20-23, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E218FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<20th: The EdTech Throwdown E189 “AI in Education: Friend or Foe?”21st: Evolving with Gratitude E136 “The One Practice Scientifically Proven to Benefit Everyone—But Most Still Resist”; The Easy EdTech Podcast E320 “How to Keep Up with AI in Education Without Feeling...
Download EpisodeIn this episode of Podagogies, we speak with Dr. Rachel MacHenry, Assistant Professor of Fashion at TMU, about her innovative course that brings first-year students to the rooftop urban farm to grow, harvest, and dye with natural plants. Blending sustainability, decolonization, and hands-on learning, the course invites students to reimagine fashion as a practice rooted in land-based knowledge and ecological reciprocity. From indigo to madder root, and now flax for linen, McHenry shares how the rooftop garden is transforming design education—and what it...
Download EpisodeSpencer Hitchen from Noosa, Australia is dedicated to saving the last remaining Glossy Black Cockatoos.
With Spencer’s help, these beautiful birds have finally been listed as Vulnerable under Australia’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. Well done, Spencer!!
This is such an inspiring story of how perseverance, passion and using your voice, can make a positive difference.
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Download EpisodeIn this 217th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from May 12-16, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E217FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<12th: Empowering Educator E343 “Clarity in Schools with Casey Watts”14th: Evolving with Gratitude E134 “Myriam Sandler on Playful by Design”; Why Edify E54 “Focus, Fun & Finishing Strong: End of School Year Strategies for Teachers”16th: Educational DuctTape E124 “Bryon Carpenter, Tools for Visuals like Adobe...
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Anitha met her guest Louisa Battioui in Marrakech, Morocco at an incredible bike rental place called Pikala. Founded by Cantal Bakker, a then 24-year-old from the Netherlands, Pikala is the colloquial Arabic word for bicycle.
Kindness Is Pikala Bikes & More Anitha met her guest Louisa Battioui in Marrakech, Morocco at an incredible bike rental place called Pikala. Founded by Cantal Bakker, a then 24-year-old from the Netherlands, Pikala is the colloquial Arabic word for bicycle.
Louisa talks about Cantal, who...
Download EpisodeMeet Charles Williams--education leader, author, podcaster, and more. Charles is an active Assistant Principal in Chicago Public Schools--and the founder of CW Consulting: learn-grow-lead. He is also the host of the Counter Narrative Podcast. Charles and I connected at the Illinois Principals Conference in Peoria, fall of '24--and here we are today, May 13th, 2025--LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 7:45 EST.Join us talking leadership, education, and Charles' journey! #SurviveThriveLearn more about Charles here: https://www.cwconsultingservice.com/m...This podcast is sponsored by IXL...
Download EpisodeBest-selling author Claire Cameron joined me to discuss her latest book, How to Survive a Bear Attack. We talked about an infamous bear attack, how much bears and humans are alike, and how her life has changed since a cancer diagnosis.
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Download EpisodeFull Engagement in Learning - FAAF216In this 216th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from May 4-9, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E216FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<5th: Educational DuctTape E123 “Think big, Start small, and Scale fast with the Eisenhower Matrix. Plus, helps me prioritize what matters.”; Teach Happier S5E34 “2 Ideas to Try: Time Wealth”6th: SMILE Factor S2E29 “DIgital Wellness”; Why Edifiy E52 “Consistency Over...
Download EpisodeDr. Marc Isseks believes in the power of learning to engage, inspire, inform, and transform young people so they can become the best versions of themselves. The post Episode #171: Engaging Students in a World of Distractions with Dr. Marc Isseks first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeKindness is Being The Rebel Vegan
Former dairy farmer Todd Sinclair joins Anitha to talk about his journey from growing up on a Canadian dairy farm to becoming a vegan. Todd gives listeners the rare opportunity to find out what life on a dairy farm is truly like for the animals. Listeners may be surprised to hear that life for dairy cows is not all happy and carefree—like many dairy farmers want the public to believe when they falsely advertise smiling cows on products such...
Download EpisodeMeet Wesley Greer. Wesley is a senior account manager at NetScout Systems--Technology & Cyber Security Sales. Wesley is turning 60 this May, 2025. On his 60th birthday, he will be running 60 miles to raise money for 60 kids to go to summer camp. #Project60Yes, I did write 60 miles! WOW Wes!You can donate to this amazing cause here directly to the non-profit: https://rebornminds.org/camp-grace/ In the 'Leave a Comment' Box, just put Project 60ALL. Donations are accepted, yet $60 bucks for 60 miles is...
Download EpisodeCree social worker and scholar Deborah Young shows how the stories we tell about aging matter. She describes beading circles as sites for activism and community. By beading, her university students learn about authenticity and reciprocity, especially through storytelling. In conversation with host Dr. Sally Chivers, Deborah Young reflects on her extensive career working in university governance, civil service, political parties, and the classroom. As we talk about home, illness, and intergenerational survivorship, Deborah Young illustrates the wisdom that comes from emotion, a...
Download EpisodeHow Do You Build a Winning Team? - FAAF215In this 215th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from April 28 to May 2, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E215FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<30th: Evolving with Gratitude E133 “Sunita Sah on Redefining Defiance”1st: The Easy EdTech Classroom E317 “Creative Year-End Celebration Ideas”; Tech Tools for Teachers E211 “Science Resources & Innovation Opportunities for your Classroom”; Teach Happier...
Download EpisodeAs an artist and illustrator with over 20 years of experience in graphic design and multimedia, Jide Fresh is passionate about using his skills to promote mental health and self-development through art. The post Episode #170: Jide Fresh on How Opportunities are Imagination first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeMeet Todd Nesloney--educator, author, speaker, and more. Todd is a super-energizing and positive leader from Texas. He is the author of multiple books, including Kids Deserve It! Todd is also the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership at the great organization TEPSA: Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Wednesday, April 30th, @ 4:30 pm EST/3:30 CT. Learn more about Todd here: https://www.toddnesloney.com/Learn more about TEPSA here: https://www.tepsa.org/about/staff/Read a fantastic blog post...
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Earlier this year, an Idaho middle school teacher was told by their school district to take down a classroom sign that said EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE. The reason given by the district was that the sign was deemed “a violation of the district’s content neutrality policy”. The teacher refused to comply.
Upon hearing this story, Boise Idaho resident, Chris Stewart, wanted to support the actions of this brave teacher. Chris talks to Anitha about how his initiative to create...
Download EpisodeStephanie Howell’s mission is to create more personalized and differentiated learning experiences that empower every student to overcome obstacles. The post Episode #169: Empowering Students to Overcome Obstacles with Stephanie Howell first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeMeet my friend Veronica Miranda, Principal of Romero Elementary in Gustine, CA. Veronica is a caring, dedicated, and dynamic education leader. A former bilingual teacher, Veronica served in various roles in the Paterson Schools, CA, including Assistant Superintendent for 25 years. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 7:45 pm EST/4:45 pm PT.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most...
Download EpisodeOnce Renee Hess discovered the game of Hockey, she was hooked. But as a black woman, she found that she and women and girls like her weren’t always welcomed into that space as fans, players, or the families of players. Out of that came the founding of the Black Girls Hockey Club. Renee joined me to talk about her journey into the hockey world, what BGHC is and does, and the role that individual self-care has on a community.
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Download EpisodePro-D while Fishing and Back to the Start - FAAF214In this 214th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from April 22-25, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E214FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<22nd: The Easy EdTech Podcast E316 “Quick Ways to Boost Creativity with Michelle Manning”; Fishing and Pro-D with Bruce Campbell23rd: The EdTech Throwdown E188 “10 Tips for Using AI in Your Classroom (Part 2)”; Evolving with...
Download EpisodeIn our latest episode, we dive into the Naval Experience Program—an opportunity for young Canadians to build confidence, gain life skills, and explore a career in the military without long-term commitment. Hear from Jonathan, a recent participant, and his father Doug, a seasoned CAF recruiter, as they share what it’s really like to take this leap. From personal growth to travel, teamwork, and independence, this episode is full of real talk, candid advice, and powerful takeaways for both teens and parents. ✨ Learn...
Download EpisodeMeet Bobby Canosa-Carr. Bobby (he/him) is a leadership coach, an author, a mindfulness teacher, a former teacher and principal, and a senior public education executive. Throughout his career, Bobby has created fertile ground for learning, growth, and self-actualization -- for children and teens, for teachers, and for school leaders.As a school principal, Bobby led the turnaround of a large public high school in Los Angeles and subsequently founded a charter school in his hometown of San Pedro, California. He is a pioneer in...
Download EpisodeLike the podcast? Leave a message or ask a question here:In this episode of Demystifying Instructional Design, guest host Nicole Taylor sits down with Ethan Webb, CEO and co-founder of Mindsmith, an AI-powered course authoring tool. They explore how AI is reshaping the instructional design workflow, the evolution of Mindsmith from a college startup to a leading corporate learning platform, and what the future holds for AI-driven learning. From dynamic SCORM innovations to designing for accessibility and real-time collaboration, Ethan shares insights on...
Download EpisodeDelighted to host Dr. Richard Ramos on the #ELB Podcast LIVE at 7:45 EST/4:45 PT on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. Richard is an Arizona native and Superintendent of the Miami School District in Miami, AZ. We'll talk leadership, being a Superintendent, at-risk youth, and his love of reading the best leadership books out there! Join us for the podcast!This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most...
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Pet photographer Adam Goldberg joins Anitha to talk about his initiative, Second Shot, which helps shelter animals find their forever homes.
Shelter workers don’t always have the time or expertise to capture a photo of an animal that shows them in the best light—relaxed, happy, cute, adorable. Shelters can be a scary place for many animals, especially when they first arrive and their photo can reflect that fear. The result is often a stressed-looking animal, which...
Download EpisodeDynamic Videos, Pause 90, AI Considerations - FAAF213In this 213th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from April 14-18, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/FreshAirAtFivePlaylistforE213 <<<14th: SMILE Factor S2E26 “Talking dynamic multimedia assignments with Clement Townsend”; Teach Happier S5E31 “Give Yourself 90 Seconds”; Tech Tools for Teachers E210 “Google's Talking Tours”; House of EdTech E261 “Canva Create 2025 - What's New for Educators?”18th:...
Download EpisodeThe upcoming federal election calls for a special edition podcast episode! Join Mark Garcia, CTF/FCE Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator, as he provides an overview of our election campaign, Our Kids. Canada’s Future, and a deep dive election analysis.
Qui dit élections fédérales dit édition spéciale de notre balado Source! Joignez-vous à Mark Garcia, coordonnateur de l’action politique et des relations avec les gouvernements de la CTF/FCE, qui présentera une vue d’ensemble de la campagne de la CTF/FCE en vue des élections, intitulée...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 64 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook interviews Dr. Claudia Eppert a Professor of Secondary Education at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on the ethics of witnessing social and ecological suffering and trauma through literary, aesthetic, and mindful, contemplative, holistic engagements, along with exploration of the possibilities of psycho-social transformation to a more just, compassionate, and regenerative world. We discussed the following: her educative lived experiences, teaching, graduate studies, literary studies and engagement, cross-cultural philosophical studies, memory work, life writing research, historical witnessing,...
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NYT bestselling illustrator, Hatem Aly joins Anitha to share his up and down journey into illustration.
The two talk about the wonderful initiative which brought them together—Coffees For Gaza. Hatem was one of the many creators to donate art that raised funds to help families devastated by the war in Palestine. Anitha successfully bid on not one, but two of Hatem’s beautiful pieces of art!
Hatem also talks about the pushback he unfortunately received from some schools for being outspoken about...
Download EpisodeMeet Elle Foley, a stand-out student athlete from Falmouth HS in Maine. Elle attended the student leadership seminar last year with fellow student athletes from around the beautiful state of Maine. She won a State Championship in Cross Country and enjoys basketball, lacrosse, Taylor Swift, friends, and family. Elle is also the co-founder of Gratitude for Maine: Gratitude for Maine is a non-profit organization that raises money to financially support kids in Maine, allowing them to attend Maine summer camps. You...
Download EpisodeNoelle Podar was finally living as the person she truly is, but as a trans woman, she couldn’t keep silent anymore about what the U.S. government and others are doing to the trans community. She joined me to talk about her journey and becoming a reluctant activist.
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Download EpisodeMeet Hark Housel, the owner of Housel Fun & Fitness. Mark is the retired NJ PE Teacher of the Year and the author of What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be! Mark is an energizing, positive, fit, and funny educator who will join me on the #ELB podcast LIVE on Sunday night, April 13th, 2025, at 7:15 EST. You can learn more about Mark here: https://houselfitness.com/Receive Mark's free monthly motivation here: https://houselfitness.com/teacher-tho...Buy Mark's book here: https://bit.ly/MHKindofTeacherThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used...
Download EpisodeIn this 212th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from April 7 - 11, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>>bit.ly/E212FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<8th: The EdTech Throwdown “10 Tips for Using AI in Your Classroom (Part 1)”; XFactor: Level Up Your Mental Game E67 “Play Hard. Stay Tough. Never Quit.”10th: #NewToMePodcast SMILE Factor S2E25 “Conversations with Dan Thomas”; Teach Happier S5E31 “7 Words to Brighten Someone's Day”11th: ...
Download EpisodeLike the podcast? Leave a message or ask a question here:In this podcast episode, Rob Pearson, a seasoned instructional designer with nearly 40 years of experience, shares his journey into the field and his current role as an instructor at UMass Boston. He highlights his early start in instructional design and his long career working on the vendor side, particularly during the early days of e-learning. Rob reflects on the diverse backgrounds of students entering the field and emphasizes the importance of integrating...
Download EpisodeDr. Crystal Heath, a veterinarian and animal rights activist returns to the podcast to talk about the link between animal agriculture and viruses such as H5N1 and COVID.
Dr. Heath was raising alarms about the spread of H5N1 from chickens to cows to other wildlife and to humans, long before it caught the attention of mainstream media. She and Anitha talk about the shocking reason for this time lag.
Dr. Heath also talks about the devastating conditions animals, who are part of the agricultural industry,...
Download EpisodeJoin us LIVE Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 4:10 EST when the #ELB Podcast hosts author & NJ Superintendent Glenn Robbins. Glenn is the award-winning Superintendent at Brigantine Schools in beautiful Brigantine Beach, NJ on the famous Jersey Shore!Since stepping into his role as Superintendent in February 2020, Glenn Robbins has led the Brigantine School District to great heights--academically, socially, and more. The district has been recognized for its excellence, earning designations such as New Jersey Department of Education High-Achieving District and...
Download EpisodeAnxiety, EdTech, Not Your Job To Do - FAAF211In this 211th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from March 31 - April 4, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E211FreshAirAtFivePlayllist <<<31st: XFactor: Level Up Your Mental Game E65 “Learn, Execute, Prepare”; Save the Listen for Educational DuctTape as I’m a guest, coming soon; PGP Podcast E47 “Taking Care of Your Temple Part 2” on...
Download EpisodeTheresa Nolet and Eva Shortt from the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) join Anitha to talk about the terrible fate many horses face and what their organization is doing to stop the transport of live horses to slaughter.
Instead of providing hard-working horses such as race horses to show horses to those used for carriage rides a kind a loving place to retire when they can no longer provide humans with a source of income, these majestic animals are often sold to be slaughtered.
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Download EpisodeDepression can mean missing out on years or experiences. In this episode, I talk about that and how I’m trying to make up for some of what I missed out on.
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Download EpisodeMeet Conway Schools (AR) Superintendent Dr. Jeff Collum. Jeff has been leading in schools for close to 30 years, the last 14 as Superintendent. He is a Husband and Dad to three sons. He loves the outdoors- fishing, hunting, and camping and is a school safety expert. We'll talk about leadership, team building, the Conway Cats, and more. Join us tonight! Sunday night, March 30th, at 7:30 EST LIVE on all socials on the #ELB podcast.Learn more about...
Download EpisodeDr. Carol Salva interviews award-winning professor and author, Dr. Francisco Jiménez. Full show notes at bit.ly/BAPODCAST. This show offers inspiration to anyone teaching Multilingual Learners with interrupted education, students who may be fearful of deportation, and any students who may be struggling due to difficult circumstances. Dr. Jiménez was deported as a migrant farm worker when he was in school. But his life is proof that a challenging event is not the end of a person's story. His autobiographical books are listed by...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 63 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook interviews Dr. Mark Priestley and Dr. Stavroula Philippou. Dr. Priestley is a Professor of Education at the University of Stirling. His research focuses in part on the processes of curriculum making across the different layers of education systems. He is also the Director of the Stirling Centre for Research into Curriculum Making. Dr. Stavroula Philippou is an Associate Professor in Curriculum and Teaching within the Department of Education at the University of Cyprus. Both represent their respective countries as national Representatives...
Download EpisodeLike the podcast? Leave a message or ask a question here:In this episode of Demystifying Instructional Design, I sit down with the Jane Bozarth for a candid, insightful, and often hilarious conversation about how our field has evolved, the impact of communities of practice, and what still holds true in instructional design today. Jane takes us through her journey from being an enthusiastic classroom trainer back in the pre-Internet days to becoming a well-respected voice in e-learning, social learning, and workplace training. Her...
Download EpisodeGetting to Greatness - FAAF210In this 210th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from March 24-28, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E210FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<24th: Tech Tools for Teachers E207 “SchoolAI.com: Great Time Saving Tool!”; Teach Happier S5E29 “What is Yours To Do?”25th: The EdTech Throwdown E186 “12 AI Tools to use in the 2025-26 School Year”; Evolving with Gratitude E128 “From Aspirational to Actual: Becoming...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Our Honor (Encore Episode)
Dr. Crystal Heath, a veterinarian and animal rights activist joins Anitha to talk about the surprising dichotomy that exists holding both of these spaces.
Like a lot of listeners, Anitha assumed that folks who go into veterinary medicine are also strong advocates for animal rights, but that may not always be the case.
Dr. Heath shares her experience of what it was like speaking out for animals during veterinary school and why this inspired her to create Our Honor, a...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 62 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook interviews Dr. Laura Forsythe a Michif Assistant Professor at the University of Winnipeg in the Faculty of Education. She is the elected Bison Local Chairperson of the Manitoba Métis Federation, the official democratic and self-governing political representation of the Red River Métis. Her kinship ties include the Huppe, Ward, Berard, Morin, Lavallee, and Cyr lines. Her ancestors worked for the Northwest and Hudson’s Bay Companies, fought in the Victory of Frog Plain, and owned Lot 31, the site of...
Download EpisodeLet’s Talk, Really! - FAAF208In this 209th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from March 17-21, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E209FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<18th: Evolving with Gratitude E127 “Charles Duhigg on Supercommunicators”; About Sophie19th: SEL in EDU E73 “Balancing Educational Innovation and Digital Well-being with Dr. Samuel Mormando”20th: House of EdTech E259 “Leveling Up Learning: Gamification in Education”21st: The Easy EdTech Podcast “Screen Time...
Download EpisodeMeet Zane Thomas, Principal of Houston HS in Mississippi. Zane is a passionate leader who cares deeply about his school and community--and leads with humor, love, and authenticity. I had a blast with Zane at the MS Principals Conference last year in Biloxi--and he'll join me LIVE on the #ELB podcast on Thursday, March 20, at 4:15 EST. Join us on the socials! #SurviveThriveThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each...
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Anitha is joined by Ben Kennedy who helps care for animals from kittens to wildlife, and also helps humans by raising awareness for the trans community, all while working on his PhD.
Ben shares heartwarming stories of fostering kittens, dogs and getting married at the humane society. He also talks about the social media post that went viral (and not in a good way) when he shared Cross Fit’s new anti-trans policy. Ben also generously talks about going through fertility...
Download EpisodeMeet Steve Clark, the proud Principal of Sierra HS in Manteca, CA. Steve is a veteran principal leading at Manteca. He has been a principal for 22 years, and this is his 33rd year in education. We'll talk leadership, longevity, and how to survive & thrive through the job. He loves the outdoors, road trips, and visiting the US National Parks--and his hometown/school community. Join us LIVE on the podcast tonight, Tuesday, March 18th at 7 pm EST.This podcast is sponsored...
Download EpisodeWelcome to the new season! It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years and 166 episodes. Here’s a bit of a preview of what’s coming up.
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Download EpisodeIn this inaugural episode of DocTalks, we introduce a brand-new branch of Podagogies dedicated to exploring the world of medical education. Co-hosts Curtis Maloley and Chelsea Jones welcome the new DocTalks co-host, Dr. Heather McNeil, Interim Assistant Dean of Faculty Development at the TMU School of Medicine. To kick things off, we’re joined by Dr. Theresa Chan, an educational leader, researcher, and the founding Dean of the School of Medicine. Together, we dive into the evolving role of medical educators, the importance of...
Download Episode“The PERFECT Lesson” FAAF208In this 208th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from March 10-13, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>>bit.ly/E208FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<11th: The EdTech Throwdown E185 “How to Teach Students About AI”13th: Teaching Champions E239 “Obstacles, Leadership, and Surrounding Yourself With Good People”; Teach Happier S5E27 “Fix Your Face”14th: The Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns “Navigating Language Barriers in Multilingual Classrooms - Bonus...
Download EpisodeIn celebration of Pi Day, this episode of Collective Voices explores how connecting research with real-world classroom experience can transform early math education. Special guests Dr. Sandy Youmans and Steph Gunning share their insights on supporting teachers, building confidence in math instruction, and developing professional development models that bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Dr. Sandy Youmans: Sandy is an adjunct assistant professor at the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. She is a former elementary teacher, who is passionate about equipping educational professionals...
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Chris McAllister shares what it’s like to be a comedian, including first-time performing jitters and if the comedic space is expanding beyond the cis white male. They also talk about their social media #ICANTELL. Chris came up with this initiative in hopes of turning around the negative comments folks in the trans community were receiving. The response was incredible and Chris shares some of the positive comments posted using #ICANTELL.
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Download EpisodeMeet Chris Agostino, the Athletic Director at Bay Shore School District in Bay Shore, LI. Chris is a lifelong NYer, an energizing and passionate school leader, husband and a Dad. Join us LIVE on the #ELB podcast at 4:15 EST, Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, for the podcast. We'll talk about leadership, sports, family, tough love, and making each day your masterpiece.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also...
Download EpisodeWe’ve Landed On The Moon FAAF207In this 207th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from March 3-7, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E207FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<3rd: Empowering Educators E338 “To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate”; About the recent moon landing with FireFly’s Blue Ghost; Teach Happier S5E26 “Take Notes”5th: Evolving with Gratitude E125 “Charan Ranganath on Why We Remember”6th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E309 “What’s...
Download EpisodeThe #ELB podcast rolls on. Excited to talk with Dr. Andrew Ecker. I met Andrew last summer (2024), and we connected immediately- leadership, fatherhood, college basketball (Andrew played at Arizona St), and trying to be the best we can be! Andrew is the Director of the Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center at PNW Boces in NY. We'll be LIVE on the podcast at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. Join us & keep surviving & thriving! This...
Download EpisodeThirteen-year old, Sofia Rathjen talks to Anitha about her dedication to bring diversity to her school’s library.
Like many visible minorities, Sofia has had to endure racist attitudes and micro-aggressions. But Sofia turned these difficult experiences into something positive.
With the help of a grant, she purchased books by BIPOC authors for her school library. She talks about the importance of representation in books.
This is an incredibly inspiring episode of a young woman turning negative personal experiences into something positive for all.
To follow Sofia’s journey,...
Download EpisodeNCCE 2025 Week in Seattle WA - FAAF206In this 206th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky and TwiX @bryoncar, also Youtube Shorts FreshAirAtFive, from Feb 24th-28st, 2025.Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E206FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<24th: Evolving with Gratitude E123 “Cassie Holmes on Happier Hour”25th: The EdTech Throwdown E183 “8 Great Edtech Tools for Literacy”26th: Educational DuctTape E118 “Padlet TA, Pear Assessment, Quizizz, Bitly, EduShare.ing, and Talking Chips”; Evolving with Gratitude E124 “We’re...
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Download EpisodeMeet Brooks Black, teacher and wrestling coach at Union County HS in Morganfield, KY. Brooks is also a brand new Dad for the 2nd time around--He has a 17-month-old daughter, Annalee & newborn son, Boone, and he still made time for the podcast! He is a former D1 wrestler at the University of Illinois and MMA fighter. Here is an article about a fight in 2023: https://bit.ly/ELBBrooksB He is passionate about his family, teaching, wrestling, and hunting. Join...
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Anitha chats with Chris Hannah, a music teacher and the lucky human who shares his life with not one, but four incredible dogs who show people that being deaf, dead and blind, deaf with a cleft palate are superpowers.
Cole, an adorable pitbull, was the first to come into Chris’ life. Chris talks about Cole’s journey as a therapy dog and the positive impact Cole has made on so many lives—both within Chris’ school community and...
Download EpisodeA passionate advocate for EdTech, curiosity, and integrating indigenous knowledge to find novel solutions, Dr. Michael Harvey is committed to making education more equitable, engaging, and future-ready and is a strong advocate for public education. The post Episode #168 with Dr. Michael Harvey: Redefining Education with Curiosity, Innovation, and a Dash of Kiwi Humour first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeIn this episode of Podagogies, Chelsea Jones and Curtis Maloley continue their deep dive into the realities of teaching a large first-year course with 1,100 students. This time, the focus is on accessibility. Chelsea shares insights from an accessibility audit conducted by Dr. Ann Gagné, Senior Educational Developer for Accessibility and Inclusion at Brock University’s Centre for Pedagogical Innovation. From small but impactful changes—like adjusting classroom lighting—to big structural challenges, they unpack the complexities of making large courses accessible. Read the transcript...
Download EpisodeWalking Along The Seawall & YouTube Shorts - FAAF204In this 205th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky and TwiX @bryoncar, from Feb 17th-21st, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E205FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<17th: Steph & Jo on the Go “Out of the Box Ideas”; X-Factor: Level Up Your Mental Game E44 “Confidence Is a Choice, Not a Chase”; Tech Tools for Teachers E204 “Educational One Pagers for Professional Development”; The Easy EdTech Podcast...
Download EpisodeKindness is Staying with Good Will Good Karma
Anitha chats with 15-year-old Will Finch. Will and his sister Jada appeared on the podcast back in 2021 to talk about their incredible efforts to help stray dogs and cats find forever loving homes. The siblings created an organization called GOOD WILL GOOD KARMA. Will returns to talk about all that been happening with their non-profit animal rescue—including birthday fundraisers, starting a clothing line to raise money for animal rescue, heartwarming stories of dogs and cats...
Download EpisodeMelanie Ching is a life-long educator and learner. She is passionate about play, curiosity, and using ed-tech to amplify student voice. The post Episode #167: The Art of Living in the Question with Melanie Ching first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeDon't Get Left Behind with AI - FAAF204In this 204th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky and TwiX @bryoncar, from Feb 8-14, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E204FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<8th: The Makhaila Peterson Podcast E 221 “AI and How to Not Get Left Behind | Tom Bilyeu”10th: X-Factor: Level Up Your Mental Game E42 “Unbreakable Will”; Tech Tools For Teachers E203 “Typing Time”; Teach Happier S5E23 “5 More Minutes”11th: The...
Download EpisodeKindness is ASK A DOCTOR about Mental Health
For this session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha is joined by her son, Daniel Robinson, a registered psychotherapist. They talk about the stigma surrounding mental health, the effects of childhood trauma on mental health, the effects of social media on mental health and much more.
Daniel also shared the following low cost or free therapy and counselling groups that listeners may want to check out.
Youth wellness hubs (free mental health support) in Ontario: https://youthhubs.ca/ywho-sites
Low cost therapy (across Canada)https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/
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Download EpisodeMeet Kelly Odell, the education and training leader at KASC: Kentucky Association of School Councils. Kelly is an amazing person, Mom, and school leader--leading with enthusiasm and passion. We will discuss her journey as well as the Vibrant Leadership program of KASC. Join us LIVE at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.#SurviveThriveThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 61 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook interviews Garry Gottfriedson and Dr. Victoria Handford. Strongly rooted in his Secwépemc cultural teachings Garry Gottfriedson holds a Master of Arts Education degree from Simon Frasier University. He has published numerous books of poetry. Dr. Victory (Tory) Handford is a professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at Thompson River University. She has published several books that address the experiences of faculty in Canadian Universities. We discussed the following: The regional differences of the places we...
Download EpisodeAstrodome, Personalization, A.C.E Learning from the Couch - FAAF 203In this 202st episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky and TwiX @bryoncar, from Feb 3-7, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>>bit.ly/E203FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<<4th: The Creative Classroom with John Spencer “Avoiding the Astrodome Effect with AI”6th: The EdTech Throwdown E182 “Using Edtech and AI to Personalize the Classroom”7th: The Digital Learning Podcast E57 “AI Literacy for Students and Teacher”----------------------------Bumper:Podcast PD with AJ BiancoIntro and Transition Track:...
Download EpisodeKindness is RECOVERING STUFFIES FOR KIDS
For much of January 2025, the world watched as portions of Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires. People and animals lost their lives, homes were destroyed, and there was so much suffering. Anitha chats with Ashley Reckdenwald, the founder of Working Mom Notes. Initially created to help working moms find resources and a community, Ashley started an initiative within this social media account to help children who lost their beloved stuffed animals in the wildfires.
Ashley and Anitha talk...
Download EpisodeConference Season Coming SoonOverride, AI, Quickness - FAAF 202 In this 202st episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky and TwiX @bryoncar, from Jan 27th-31st, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E202FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 27th: Teach Happier S5E20 “Level Up Connections”; X-Factor: Level Up Your Mental Game 35 “Redefining Success”; Tech Tools For Teachers E202 “Designing Dream Parks!” 28th: Evolving with Gratitude “#120 - Overriding Our Factory Settings: From Survival Mode...
Download EpisodeKindness Is Creating Good Karma (an Encore episode)
Eleven-year-old Will and seventeen-year-old Jada Finch share their inspiring story of turning personal heartache into helping animals. When Will was 7 and Jada was 12, the family adopted an adorable puppy they named Karma Rose. Sadly, within a few short weeks, Karma died from canine parvo-virus. Despite the devastating loss of his beloved puppy, Will decided to honor Karma on his 8th birthday. In lieu of gifts, he requested donations of money and pet supplies to...
Download EpisodeMeet Dr. Adam Drummond, an Associate Partner for the Center for Model Schools. Adam is an author, Dad, and change agent in education. He will be kicking off the huge Model Schools Conference in Washington, DC, June 22-25, 2025, with his keynote speech, Energize Your Passion.He'll join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast at 4:15 pm EST on Monday, Jan. 27th, 2025. We'll talk about leadership, Model Schools, and what it takes to be a positive agent of change in today's educational setting.You can learn more...
Download EpisodeGettin' Air with Ann Gagne, Senior Educational Developer for Accessibility and Inclusion at Brock University. Ann shares her journey from studying Victorian literature to becoming a staunch advocate for accessibility in education. They discuss the importance of inclusive language, the challenges of maintaining a blog and podcast, and Ann's unique approach to making educational content accessible. Tune in to hear about Ann's insights on sensory studies, her podcast "Accessagogy," and her thoughts on the evolving landscape of accessibility in education.
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Download EpisodeEduAIHubs, AIintheClassroom & Resilience - FAAF201 In this 201st episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky and TwiX @bryoncar, from Jan 20th-24th, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E201FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 20th: The EdTech Throwdown E181 “Educational AI Hub Breakdown: finding the best” 23rd: Educational DuctTape E115 “Adam Sparks Part 2 - Teaching Writing in the Age of AI, Short Answer, SchoolAI, Pear Deck, MagicSchool, Screencastify Submit”; Hearing Voice on E201...
Download EpisodeLike the podcast? Leave a message or ask a question here:In this episode of Demystifying Instructional Design, Rebecca interviews Dr. Luke Hobson, an instructional design leader at MIT and educator at the University of Miami, to explore the intersection of instructional design and generative AI. Dr. Hobson shares his experiences integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into the ADDIE model to streamline processes such as crafting learning objectives, creating simulations, and personalizing learning tracks. He emphasizes the importance of experimentation in mastering AI and...
Download EpisodeMeet Jeff Rodman, the Executive Director of NELMS: The New England League of Middle Schools. Join us LIVE tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 2025 LIVE, at 4:15 EST as well talk leadership, learning, and the upcoming NELMS Conference in Springfield, MA. The conference is March 24 & 25th, and we'll share all the great reasons why you should attend this year! Jeff has an incredible journey--having served as a Principal for 24 yrs (WOW, 23 of them in the middle school!) You talk...
Download EpisodeKindness is Animal Justice
Anitha is joined by Rhea Badhwar, a law student at Lincoln Alexander School of Law. Rhea talks about navigating her love of animals and the world of law.
Rhea is the President of LASL Animal Justice club. Animal Justice, which was founded in 2008, legally fights for animal protection laws in Canada. They offer a student program which gives students such as Rhea opportunities to get active in helping animals while still in law school.
This episode provides hope that compassionate students...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 60 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook interviews Dr. Joel Westheimer a Professor of Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa, musician, and the education columnist for CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning Show. He is the author of What Kind of Citizen? Educating Our Children for the Common Good. We discussed the following: family, what brought him to the teaching profession, election campaign and day in United States, the Presidential Inauguration, political and economic mobilization of young men via social media, censorship, freedom of speech,...
Download EpisodeHearing Voices as we Celebrate E200 FreshAirAtFive - FAAF200 In this 200th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky and TwiX @bryoncar, from Jan 13th-17th, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/FreshAirAtFiveE200Playlist <<< 13th: Teach Happier S5E18 “Level Up: Intentional Act of Kindness” 14th: Evolving With Gratitude E118 “Curiosity Over Judgment: A Simple Way to Deepen Connections”; Hearing Voice on E200 with Gordon Carpenter (my dad), Cammie Kannekens (@MrsKannekens EdTech...
Download EpisodeAnitha chats with Kelsey McDonough about the harsh realities of animal shelters in California, the resilience of dogs and how love does indeed heal.
They also talk about the devastating fires in Los Angeles and how listeners can help.
A truly heartwarming episode.
To learn more about Kelsey and her dog rescue, check out these sites.
https://www.instagram.com/kelsmcdonough_/
Website: mcdonoughrescue
As a thank you to Kelsey for sharing her story, Anitha donated to The Animal Pad in San Diego. This non-profit, all breed dog rescue, focuses on saving dogs from...
Download EpisodeHonorée Corder is the author of 67 books and counting, including Write Your First Nonfiction Book. She’s a publishing consultant, TEDx speaker, and the Founder of Indie Author University. Honorée passionately turns aspiring non-fiction authors into bestselling and best-earning authors (and so much more)! She also runs the Empire Builders Mastermind, does all sorts of other magical things, and her badassery is legendary. (She also has a great sense of humor and while she takes her work very seriously, herself … not so...
Download EpisodeIn Episode 58 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook interviews Dr. Andrea Sterzuk a Professor of Education at the University of Regina which is part of Treaty 4 and resides on the traditional territories of the nēhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda Peoples, and homeland of the Michif/Métis Nation. She is a former French immersion and Core French teacher with classroom teaching experience in Saskatchewan and in the Northwest Territories. Dr. Andrea Sterzuk grew up in rural Saskatchewan. When she was a child, most adults in her town were white...
Download EpisodeRoberta chats with Jeffrey Abramowitz, a former trial lawyer in Philadelphia who made some poor choices and found himself incarcerated in a federal prison in the US. Roberta and Jeffrey discuss the unique serving of his sentence in prison, the education system there, the challenges he experienced when he was released, and his metamorphisis into a champion of corrections education and re-entry across America.
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Download EpisodeAlmost at 200 - Grit and Human Intelligence - FAAF199 In this 199th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Jan 6-10, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E199-FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 6th: Tech Tools for Teacher E200 “EPISODE 200! Tech Tools for Teachers Celebrates a Milestone!”; Teach Happier S5E16 “Beginning Again in 2025” 8th: Evolving with Gratitude E117 “Angela Duckworth on the Power of Situation[Ally]”; The Creative Classroom of...
Download EpisodeGettin' Air with Puiyin Wong, Head of Digital Education at the University of Birmingham and a trustee of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT). Puiyin shares her journey from a closed, monetized approach to education and art to embracing openness and community in educational technology. Throughout the chat, Puiyin emphasizes the value of community, openness, and the unexpected rewards that come from sharing knowledge and experiences. Nice!
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Download EpisodeIn Episode 58 Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook interviews Dr. Lisa Korteweg and Tesa Fiddler. They work as educational researchers, teacher educators, colleagues, and friends in Thunder Bay, on the traditional territory of the Fort Williams First Nations-Anemki Wajiw (signatory to the 1850 Robinson-Superior treaty). Tesa Fiddler is Anishinaabekwe from Kitchinuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and Onigaming First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. Tesa Fiddler is currently on secondment as an Education Officer for the Ontario Ministry of Education from her role as the Coordinator of Indigenous Education for Thunder Bay...
Download EpisodeKindness is Jamie's Corner
Animal activist, YouTuber and podcast host, Jamie Logan joins Anitha, as we continue to celebrate Veganuary—the month of January where folks from all over the world explore veganism and plant-based diets.
A vegan since 2018, Jamie shares how she found a way to help and raise awareness for animals— from her yoga practice to her creative animal rights campaigns.
Jamie also talks about the anger she feels at companies who make billions of dollars from the suffering of billions of animals, and...
Download EpisodeChris Pultz loves designing educational experiences that focus on purpose, belonging, and challenging students to thrive in a growingly complex world. The post Episode #166: Fostering a Sense of Purpose and Belonging with Chris Pultz first appeared on Rethinking Learning.
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Download EpisodeMerry New Year 2025 Weeks - FAAF198 In this 198th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Dec 23rd, 2024 - Jan 3rd, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E198FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 23rd: House of EdTech E257 “House of #EdTech Smackdown” 2nd: What’s Been Happening with Me; The EdTech Throwdown E180 “Edtech Hot Topics, Tech Tools, and Resources Heading into 2025” 3rd: The Easy EdTech Podcast E300 “13 Things...
Download EpisodeEpisode 102: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR About VEGANISM AND HEALTH
Happy New Year! In this month’s session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha is joined by Dr. Tushar Mehta, an emergency room physician who also has great knowledge and expertise when it comes to health and diet.
Dr. Mehta talks to Anitha about the positive aspects of a plant-based diet, including reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even certain types of cancer. But they also talk about essential nutrients folks on a...
Download EpisodeYes, we need to show students what to do to become more fluent. They can make their language acquisition go so much faster. Dr. Carol Salva shares tips for that in the "What to do Right Now" part of this episode. But these ideas fall flat if you are not helping learners reflect on how far they have come, and show them where they could be in a few months, years.. and beyond. Find the links at bit.ly/BAPODCAST, Episode 125
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Download EpisodeEpisode 101: Kindness Is Helping A Deer Named Thor
Anitha rings in the holiday/Christmas season with her special guest Dawn Rasmussen. In May of 2020, Dawn and her husband discovered an abandoned/orphaned baby deer on their rural property. Dawn shares the story of caring for Thor (the name she eventually gave him). Dawn decided early on that Thor would not become a pet, and instead remain a wild animal. Though she bottle-fed him, brushed him and nurtured him, she also went to great lengths...
Download EpisodeThis is the final episode of 2024. In it, I shared some of the things I’m trying to keep in mind to care for myself and things I’m hoping you will take to heart as well.
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Download EpisodeIn this 197th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Dec 16-20, 2024 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E197FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 16th: Why Edify? “Bryon Carpenter Shares Earned Wisdom: Self-Care, Consistency, and Belief”; Teach Happier S5E16 “Holiday Hello from Suzanne”; Tech Tools for Teachers E199.5 “Elfster Makes Holiday Gifting Fun and Easy!” 19th: Check This Out E161 “The Holiday Special” 20th: Educational DuctTape E113 “5 Edu News Items including...
Download EpisodeAnitha’s son, Daniel joins her to celebrate her milestone of 100 episodes of Kindness. Daniel thought it would be fun to switch things up and ask Anitha questions instead of the other way around. The two look back on the past four years of the podcast. Anitha reflects on whether her perception of kindness in the world has changed. Daniel also explores Anitha’s thoughts on her own kindness and what she would want her children and future grandchildren to know about kindness. A...
Download EpisodeDr. Najwa Zebian, my guest for episode 64, joins me 100 episodes later to talk about her latest book The Only Constant and to talk about why change can be so challenging for people.
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Download EpisodeRenovation Week - FAAF196 In this 196th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Dec 9-13, 2024 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E196-FreshAirAtFiveSpotifyPlaylist <<< 9th - Carpenter Catchup - It’s Renovation Week at my basement suite; Kindsight 101 E233 “Useful, Not True: Derek Sivers on Reframing Beliefs, Simplicity, and Leading with Intention” 11th - Evolving With Gratitude on Dec 10th “10 Simple But Profound Mindsets, Life Hacks, and...
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Rethinking LearningRethinking LearningJoin Barbara Bray in conversations with awesome educators, leaders, and influencers as they talk about their passion and purpose for...
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Literacy Essentials: The StoriesLiteracy Essentials: The StoriesLiteracy Essentials by Regie Routman contains some wonderfully personal stories from the author's own lived experience as a devoted family...
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The Math PodThe Math PodIt's time for another season of The Math Pod with Cathy Fosnot. In this series, Cathy and her team explore...
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The Heart and Spirit of InclusionThe Heart and Spirit of InclusionIn this series, experts from a variety of backgrounds in Canadian education explore the landscape of inclusion and inclusive education....
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Essential Conversations in LiteracyEssential Conversations in LiteracyA special voicEd Radio series exploring Regie Routman's newest book, Literacy Essentials: Engagement, Excellence and Equity for All Learners Join...
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MediacyMediacyCarol Arcus and Neil Andersen from the Association for Media Literacy gather each Monday evening to look at 21st Century...
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RSEKN Equity Podcast SeriesRSEKN Equity Podcast SeriesCo-hosts Dr. Vidya Shah and Noor El-Husseini speak with educational partners across the GTA about current and relevant issues in...
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Inspire LeadershipInspire LeadershipVous écoutez Inspire Leadership. Des conversations avec des leaders pour nous inspirer à exercer une influence, avoir un impact, et...
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Boosting AchievementBoosting AchievementCarol Salva and her guests explore ways to empower language learners and the teachers who teach them. We're not just...
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Que sera Sarah?Que sera Sarah?Join me as I go straight to the sources of my curiosity. Each episode I get to discover or rediscover...
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The CIRCE PodcastThe CIRCE PodcastCIRCE is an international network of researchers, educators and other practitioners who see imagination as a key to making...
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Books R UsBooks R UsBooks R Us is a podcast promoting new and not yet published books. Created by sixth grade students from Hopewell...
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Education Leadership and BeyondEducation Leadership and Beyond#ELB Education Leadership & Beyond is a high energy, leader-based podcast that shares ideas, thoughts, and tips about becoming a...
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Second Transition PodcastSecond Transition PodcastHow might our strategies for solving the world’s biggest problems change if we knew that radical, system-wide change was already... -
Demystifying Instructional DesignDemystifying Instructional DesignInstructional designers specializes in the creation of learning solutions. In this podcast, Rebecca interviews instructional designers from a variety of...
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Demystifying Academic FreedomDemystifying Academic FreedomJoin Dr. Marc Spooner (University of Regina) and Stephen Hurley (voicEd Radio Canada) for an in-depth exploration of Academic Freedom...
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Education CanadaEducation CanadaA unique collaboration between voicEd Radio and the EdCan Network that digs deeper into the big questions facing education researchers,...
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Teaching Out LoudTeaching Out LoudWe're connecting with teachers as they move through their school year. You'll hear from teachers just entering their teacher education...
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Imagination MattersImagination MattersA multi-week series highlighting the work of Gillian Judson (@perfinker) and the Imaginative Education Research Group from Simon Fraser University,...
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Fire on the IceFire on the IceIt is rare for older Canadians to see athletes who look like them on the national stage. By examining aging,...
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Deepening the ConversationDeepening the ConversationThe latest research in Canadian Education from top scholars and education thinkers. Changing the way we talk about education, one...
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Off the ShelfOff the ShelfOff the Shelf is a weekly voicEd Radio series dedicated to highlighting some of the latest education research being completed...
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Intentional LeadershipIntentional LeadershipThis series of conversations with educator, leadership coach and author, Karen Power digs deeper into the ideas and insights found...
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Essential AssessmentEssential AssessmentTom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. In this series...
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On EducationOn EducationWeekly conversations about all things education with University of Ottawa's Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook. Always current, always lively and, at times,...
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On the Road to the OLA Super Conference 2022On the Road to the OLA Super Conference 2022The 2022 edition of the OLA Super Conference is being held virtually from February 1-5. voicEd Radio is teaming up...
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This Week in Ontario EdublogsThis Week in Ontario EdublogsEach week, Doug Peterson and Stephen Hurley scan the blogosphere for new writing from Ontario educators. If you're looking for...
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OTESSAA Conference 2022OTESSAA Conference 2022Join us for pre-Conference chats, in-Conference broadcasts and post-event follow-ups. It's all part of the OTESSA Conference 2022 Podcast.
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The Crisis Continuum and The Role of Public Education in A Just RecoveryThe Crisis Continuum and The Role of Public Education in A Just RecoveryA special series of conversations with authors from the latest edition of Our Schools Our Selves, a publication of the...
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Building Our RootsBuilding Our RootsOn Building Our Roots, we pass the mic to youth from coast to coast of so-called Canada who are mobilizing,...
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Histoire d’enseignerHistoire d’enseignerLe balado Histoire d'enseigner est une création des étudiantes et étudiants à la Formation à l'enseignement à l'Université d'Ottawa en...
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Education CanadaEducation CanadaEn collaboration avec voicEd Radio, le Réseau ÉdCan explore des questions simples, mais complexes invitant diverses perspectives à se confronter....
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Raw and UncutRaw and UncutA four-part series exploring the big ideas in, ""Counternarratives of Pain and Suffering as Critical Pedagogy: Disrupting Oppression in Educational...
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HummingbirdHummingbirdA weekly podcast about creativity, arts, literature, and life. Dive into poems as we reflect on creative practice, projects, and...
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The Gap Year PodcastThe Gap Year PodcastExplore all things gap year through stories and anecdotes by gappers, families and experts. Fun to listen to but also...
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Focus on the Field: Bonus ConversationsFocus on the Field: Bonus ConversationsFull conversations from the Focus on the Field series. Join teacher educators, researchers, preservice teachers and their mentors as we...
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OnPoint ParentingOnPoint ParentingParenting is filled with joys and challenges - and so is being a kid! This podcast explores the key issues...
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Shifting Linguistic LandscapesShifting Linguistic LandscapesThe 2021 Shifting Linguistic Landscapes Conference takes place on April 26th and will allow participants to explore how multilingual and...
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The Politics of Curriculum ReformThe Politics of Curriculum ReformDo you find yourself being drawn into polarized debates about curriculum reform? Are you frustrated by the "temperature" of these...
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Unpacked with the CCPAUnpacked with the CCPAJoin us as we unpack some of the most complicated issues in Canadian news and current affairs. Host Stephen Hurley...
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Voices of Self-RegVoices of Self-RegIn this series, heard live each Monday evening on voicEd Radio, Stuart Shanker, Susan Hopkins and members of the MEHRIT... -
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Journeys to BelongingJourneys to BelongingJourneys to Belonging is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Ilene Winokur. Join Ilene and her guests as they share...
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The Joyful LearnerThe Joyful LearnerThe Joyful Learner podcast is an educational series digging into the question: what makes learning joyful?
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The Future is TalkingThe Future is TalkingYPI Canada’s Student Advisory Committee (aka The SAC) co-host and speak with educational and social service sector partners across so-called...
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Mediacy: Post-Secondary Media IntegrationMediacy: Post-Secondary Media IntegrationAML co-vice president Diana Maliszewski talks with post-secondary educators about the ways they weave media literacy into they programs.
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Supporting Student Mental HealthSupporting Student Mental HealthThe service partners for the Catholic Principals' Council | Ontario (CPCO), L'Association des directions et directions adjointes des écoles franco-ontariennes...
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Soutenir la santé mentale des élèvesSoutenir la santé mentale des élèvesLes partenaires de service du Catholic Principals' Council | Ontario (CPCO), l'Association des directions et directions adjointes des écoles franco-ontariennes...
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Have You HeardHave You HeardOccasionally funny and periodically informative, Have You Heard features journalist Jennifer Berkshire and scholar Jack Schneider as they explore the...
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Research TimeResearch TimeEducate the Earth's podcast series called Research Time aims to make research accessible. She is Métis and is a Graduate...
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Teaching Hub RadioTeaching Hub RadioJoin the Fleming College Learning Design & Support Team and friends as they discuss the contents of The Teaching Hub,...
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The Student VoiceThe Student VoiceThe Student Voice Podcast, run by OSTA-AECO, is a podcast for Ontario Student Trustees to discuss topical events and issues...
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Self-Reg: Science That ResonatesSelf-Reg: Science That ResonatesFounded in 2016 by Stuart Shanker, the Self Regulation Institute (SRI) works to enhance the health and wellbeing of children,...
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Third SpaceThird SpaceJen Cort is an education consultant in the areas of equity, inclusion, diversity and justice. In this podcast, Jen opens...
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