Season 2- Episode 21
On this episode, developer of PlaBook , former Superintendent, Dr. Phil Hickman shares his experiences throughout the public school system, the development of his reading program PlaBook, the national literacy crisis, the many beneficial properties of incorporating technology in children's educational journey, and the importance of educating the whole child.
Also known as Dr. Phil, is a renowned educational expert, EdTech visionary, psychologist, author, and entrepreneur. With a strong academic background, including five postgraduate degrees and a doctorate, he has held various leadership positions in both rural and large school districts in the USA.
As a distinguished public speaker, Dr. Phil has presented at national conferences and workshops for organizations such as the U.S. Department of Education and Columbia University. He is a prolific author with three books that showcase his groundbreaking methodologies in leadership, personalized learning, and emotional intelligence.
Dr. Phil is a versatile entrepreneur, having created PlaBook, an AI-powered reading technology, and founded MindAble Solutions firm. He has also co-founded multiple non-profit organizations and played a key role in successful ed-tech ventures.
His most recent accomplishment is founding PlaBook, a multimillion-dollar company that uses AI, gamification, and speech recognition to help children learn to read. Dr. Phil continues to develop cutting-edge technology to enhance personalized learning and immersive reading engagement for students in the 21st century.
Plabook (plabookeducation.com)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drphilipwilliamvanhickman
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