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Celebrators PodcastSermon: The Word of the Lord- Week 3Pastor Andrew continues a new series called, “The Word of the Lord”. The primary goal of this series is that we all would come to know God’s personal words for our lives through the practice of meditating on well known Bible passages. For week two the focus is The Gospel. Ali Cranmer opens with scripture meditation and confession. Geoff Wheelock shares a scripture reading and Andrew asks him questions related to his military service, and how that informs his views as he reads scripture. More Here.
2024-10-0144 min
Coffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Dr. Aaron WeinerIn this important interview I wanted to touch base with Dr. Weiner to get his research based observations regarding Marijuana in specifically when it comes to teenagers.
A little bit about Aaron in his own words. "Dr. Aaron Weiner is a board-certified Psychologist and addiction specialist, and speaks nationally on the topics of addiction, behavioral health, and the impact of drug policy on public health. His perspective is informed by his years of experience growing and directing addiction service lines for hospitals and healthcare systems, the current state of medical and psychological research, and his own observations...
2024-08-0933 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Priten ShahI had a great opportunity to interview the dynamic Priten Shah. Priten's new book, AI and the Future of Education is timely and fascinating.
I really enjoyed learning about Priten's background, insights, and thoughts on education. A little about Priten in his own words: "Priten Shah is an education entrepreneur and the author of *AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence* (Jossey-Bass, 2023). He is the founder of Pedagogy.Cloud, an educational consulting firm that supports educators in K-12 schools, higher education, and the nonprofit sector adapt to the increasing capabilities of AI. Priten...
2024-07-1926 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with AnnaWakelet is my favorite curating site for education links and materials. It's easy to use and dynamic. Also it allows for connecting with educators from across the world to share resources and ideas. Anna Dyagpleva has been a great teacher to follow on Wakelet because she is well organized and provides up to date and relevant resources. I've also started following her on X. She is always providing great ideas and posts.About Anna in her own words: "Anna Dyagileva-Tkachuk is a Language Teacher in Kirov (Russia) and has been teaching for over 13 years. She's been teaching students on...
2024-05-2434 min
The CoCreators by CoCreate Work041: Want to Change Your Organization? Here’s Why it Starts with YouHello CoCreators! This week on the podcast we're talking about the importance of personal transformation and why it needs to happen before organizational transformation can happen. This is something La'Kita has been talking about for years and we heard over and over from participants the Culture Crash Course just how impactful understanding this was, so we're sharing it with you!Mentioned in today's epsiode:Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan DavidConnect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues by David...
2024-04-2236 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek with Alana WinnickAfter some time to focus on a new job, the Coffee with a Geek show makes a comeback with special guest Alana Winnick. I've gotten to know Alana over the years through NYSCATE. Alana has a wide breadth of experience and knowledge that make her an ideal candidate to talk Edtech in 2024. Alana's new book explores Generative A.I. which is a fabulous guide to learn about A.I. specially for educators.
A little about Alana in her own words: Alana lives in New York City and currently holds key leadership positions as the Educational Technology Director...
2024-03-2031 min
Keen On AmericaWaking Up WhiteIn episode 1970, Andrew talks to Debby Irving, author of WAKING UP WHITE, about how she discovered herself and the story of American racial injustice.Debby Irving brings to racial justice the perspective of working in non-profit organizations and education for 25 years before understanding racism as systemic or her own whiteness as an obstacle to grappling with it. Despite attending diversity workshops and even heading a diversity committee during these years, she struggled to make sense of racial dynamics she could feel but not explain. At the age of 48, a Wheelock College graduate school course titled Racial and...
2024-02-2539 min
Keen On AmericaSo what, exactly, is "equality"? Darrin McMahon on the history, from antiquity to today, of this most elusive ideaEPISODE 1860: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks Darrin M. McMahon, author of EQUALITY, about the history of a most elusive idealDarrin M. McMahon is a cultural and intellectual historian and a leading proponent of a new and revitalized history in ideas. His work encompasses the sweep of Western history from the ancient world to the present day, and spans both sides of the Atlantic, but the fulcrum of his research and writing is Western Europe in the long 18th century, the age of Enlightenment. McMahon is particularly interested in seminal concepts that emerged in the 18...
2023-11-1351 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Tony SpenceEpisode Website: HERE
My first interview with an Educator from the great state of Wisconsin. Tony has had a variety to roles in education and discusses his ideas for Edtech from a variety of perspectives. A little about Tony in his own words: Tony Spence joined the Waterford Graded School District as the Superintendent in July 2022. Waterford Graded is a K-8 district in Wisconsin with more than 1,500 students, the 3rd largest K-8 in the state. He was previously the Chief Information Officer at the Muskego-Norway School District in Muskego, Wisconsin. In his role, he supervised and coordinated...
2023-11-0626 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Sylvia EscobarI had a really great conversation with Texas powerhouse educator and administrator Sylvia Escobar. A little about Sylvia in her own words.
Sylvia Escobar was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. She has a BS in Biology, MS in Computer Science, MEd in Educational Leadership, and is currently working on a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on STEM. Serving twenty-three years in education, Sylvia has taught math, technology and engineering and been a campus Director and Assistant Principal focusing on STEM and early college initiatives. She is currently a STEM Specialist at t...
2023-10-0235 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek with Special Guest Mary HowardMary is an innovative and creative teacher. She will share her teaching insights as well as discuss her new book. Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life HERE
https://www.coffeewithageek.org
2023-07-1442 min
The Knowmads PodcastAndrew Baldassarre on patriarchal realism and the pedagogical power of pornHi Everyone, This is Episode 7 of The Knowmads Podcast. Every rational human has once in their life thought about the implications of porn on oneself and the society. Gail Dines, an anti-porn sociologist and professor at Wheelock college claims in her work that due to the adverse implications of pornography, it has become a public health issue and perhaps a solution is to enforce a complete ban on the porn industry. Our guest today Andrew Baldassarre is a philosopher and his current work is in response to this idea. He believes that it is important to acknowledge th...
2023-07-011h 33Coffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek with Special Guests: Margie Wright and Nick FargnoliEducator Nick Fargnoli and Administrator Margie Wright have been using their podcast and blog, Toasted to inspire people to challenge themselves to work through failure to achieve successful outcomes. Each episode takes a deep dive into using failure as a Superpower.
A Little about Margie:
Rochester, NY native who subscribes to astrology as a science, loves a great story, is a creative soul, proud mom, and diehard Buffalo Bills fan. This is year 29 in public education, currently a district level administrator in Western, NY.
A Little about N...
2023-05-1856 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Therese WillkommWhat an amazing educator to start my 2023 interview season off. Therese Willkomm is an incredible educator who helps people by creating Assistive Technology tools to help improve their lives. She uses everyday materials from old election signs to velcro.
A little about Therese in her own words: "As you know 85% of assistive technology does not involve an electronic device. My new book makes stuff and love people does not involve any electronic device. It’s about the over 2000 different devices that I’ve created for individuals with disabilities. I still think it’s worth the interview to get peopl...
2023-02-2557 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Jordan VillanuevaSo grateful to have social media guru Jordan Villanueva join me for a conversation about how to use the power of technology to promote ideas and empower opportunities. She is a true wealth of insight and knowledge about creating quick videos to express both big ideas and useful ideas. Make sure you check her out on all of her social media platforms. You'll thank me!
Connect with Jordan Villanueva
@jordanuevamedia (instagram)
@jordanueva (Tiktok)
2022-12-1732 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Nefertiti DukesNef Dukes is an artist, teacher, and videographer! I came across Nef's work virtually through her Screencastify job. She creates fantastic, easy to understand, videos on how to use Screencastify for amazing education based projects. She's a wealth of information and a fascinating person. A little about Nef in her own words: "Nefertiti Dukes is a former humanities teacher. After leaving the classroom, she took her passion for technology to Screencastify where she helped other educators harness the power of technology. Now, you can find her espousing the benefits of technology to improve workflows, save time, and communicate more effe...
2022-08-2525 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Lise RasmussenMost times my guests come from my Twitter Feed. My guest this week is no different, however, I thought I would take a little different spin this time. Instead of an "in the trenches" educator, I thought it would be helpful to get some insight from someone within the Technology sphere. Lise Rasmussen is a Cloud Solution Architect with Microsoft. Also, she hosts the WITGirls Podcast. (Women in Technology). I really wanted to get LIse's perspective on Women in Technology, thoughts about the future of Technology, and her day to day work. Lise is an amazing example of how...
2022-08-0531 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek with Guest Cristen MagalettiI came across Cristen in one of the Adobe courses about Creativity. Cristen offered a lot of great tips and ideas on how to embed creativity into your lessons and projects. I reached out via Twitter and she responded right away and was gracious enough to chat with me about creativity, her experiences in education, and her ideas for improving pedagogy. She has an incredible breadth of experiences as a learner and teacher.
A little about Cristen in her own words: Cristen holds a B.A in Political Science with a minor in World Religions from Boston...
2022-07-1734 min
Coffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Jennifer VandiverAs many of you know, I've been fascinated with the potential of Virtual Worlds for educational purposes. Once a proud member of ISTE's Virtual Environments Network PLN (PLN no longer exists!) I have been an advocate for virtual environment possibilities. As of yet, there has been limited progress towards moving forward on a large scale. Recently there has been renewed interest in virtual world education specifically in Second Life with the Virtual Worlds Education Consortium. (VWEC) This group has been creating an Education Hub in this virtual world.
I thought it would be a great time to chat...
2022-06-1522 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Melissa DeanI had a fantastic interview with Math Teacher Melissa Dean. I came across Melissa on Twitter, when one of her former students Tweeted about how much Melissa inspired her. Twitter can still offer positive feedback so I thought it was worth checking out Melissa's Twitter Feed. I wasn't disappointed. Melissa is a powerhouse classroom teacher but also is a Podcaster, blogger, and author. Her book, Unravel School: Reimagine Classrooms, Reinvent Assessment, & Revive Learning is now available on Amazon and other book sellers. I really enjoyed chatting with Melissa about Math and More.
A little about Melissa in her own...
2022-04-0441 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Silky VyasI'm so honored to have Silky Vyas as my first guest of the 2022 year. I've been following Silky for a long time on Twitter and she shares fantastic ideas and resources. Her background is incredibly extensive so it was a real challenge to keep my interview under 30 minutes. However, she has a great way of crystallizing big topics into more manageable parts. An asset for any teacher.
A little about Silky in her own words:
Silky Vyas is presently the EY and PYP ICT Coach and Head of Information Services at Shen Wai International School, Shenzhe...
2022-02-0821 min
Inner City Press SDNY & UN PodcastJan 19-1: Ghislaine Maxwell time excluded to April 1, Prince Andrew discovery reply tomorrow, dirty doc Cruciani wants finances sealed, Larry Ray gets free shrink $500 /hour; Inner City Press asked UNGhislaine Maxwell time excluded to April 1, Prince Andrew discovery reply tomorrow, dirty doc Cruciani wants finances sealed, Larry Ray gets free shrink $500 / hour; Inner City Press asked UN about #GenocideOlympics /NBA owner, #Nigeria Kanu; books
"Maximum Maxwell: The Narrow Prosecution: From UN Collusion to Five Guilty Verdicts, Impunity on Trial," by Matthew Russell Lee, (c) Dec 29, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PFR6M8N
"Identity Thieves: A Tale of Fraud from the UN to West Africa via SDNY, Kurt Wheelock and Cars," by Matthew Russell Lee https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QLKD3ZQ
2022-01-1902 minInner City Press SDNY & UN PodcastJan 18-1: As Prince Andrew case heats up @SDNYLIVE , the Kazakhstan oligarch he over-sold his Queen-given house to, Timur Kulibayev, has been deposed from Atameken business lobby, amid protests againJan 18-1: As Prince Andrew case heats up @SDNYLIVE, the Kazakhstan oligarch he over-sold his Queen-given house to, Timur Kulibayev, has been deposed from Atameken business lobby, amid protests against all things Nazarbayev. Inner City Press is asking UN. Book(s) "Identity Thieves: A Tale of Fraud from the UN to West Africa via SDNY, Kurt Wheelock and Cars," by Matthew Russell Lee https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QLKD3ZQ
"Maximum Maxwell: The Narrow Prosecution: From UN Collusion to Five Guilty Verdicts, Impunity on Trial," by Matthew Russell Lee, (c) Dec 29, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/dp...
2022-01-1802 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCofffee with a Geek Interview with Al KingsleyThis month's guest comes from across the Atlantic Ocean! Al Kingsley (https://alkingsley.com/) offers some of his amazing insight into his 30 year journey of Edtech expertise.
In this episode, I ask Al about his vast experience, his recent presentation at the NYSCATE 21 Conference, and his new book, "My Secret #EdTech Diary". Al's insight carries across the miles and translates into almost any educational enterprise.
A little bit about Al in his own words: Al Kingsley has spent the last 30 years in the EdTech space and 20 of those as a school trustee and governor. He is...
2021-12-0222 min
Middle School MattersMSM 523: Add This To Your Saddle BagMSM 523: Add This To Your Saddle Bag
Summary:
Shawn and Troy start with a rathole, Dave gets down and dirty.
Jokes:
Middle School Science Minute
by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com)
Soil Scientist
Reports from the Front Lines
The Twitterverse
Andrew Wheelock @AMWheelock
#mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. And as Troy says, “The Twitter never stops!”
Resources:
AXIS: The Culture Translator
Slang of the Week: Trap House - Originally used to describe a house where illegal drug sales occur, now used by younger people to describe the location of a party where there’s alcoho...
2021-11-061h 03Coffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Jim ManlyIt's a huge honor and a pleasure to interview a longtime friend Jim Manly, the Superintendent of Kipp NYC. Jim and I grew up together in Fredonia New York, and after high school we went our separate ways. Both of us took a circuitous route to education. This is a great way to connect across the miles!
Jim was featured in the 2010 movie, The Lottery when he was a Principal for a Success Academy Charter school in NYC. I'll ask him about his journey through education, his lessons learned over the years through his experiences and background, and...
2021-11-0135 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Bryna MoritzBryna Moritz is a young and energetic Superintendent at Pine Valley Central School, in Western New York. A rural district, Bryna was a year into her superintendency when the Covid Pandemic hit. I ask Bryna about her vision of leadership during that trying time and her thoughts on moving forward into the future.
A little about Bryna's background: After starting her education in Law, she soon discovered a passion for teaching. She received her Bachelors degree at SUNY Fredonia. She then got her first teaching job as a 4th Grade Teacher at Sherman Central School. She went...
2021-09-2917 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Stevie FrankStevie is a really dynamic 5th grade teacher who puts podcasting to work with her students to create magical learning!
I had a great conversation with her about her favorite cup of coffee, her podcasting work, and even her bucket list.
A little about Stevie in her own words: Stevie Frank just finished her 12th year of teaching. She’s currently teaching 5th grade Humanities at Zionsville West Middle School. She’s department chair and one of the equity coaches for her school. Her passions include news literacy with critical thinking, social justice, and podcasting!
2021-08-2322 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with JaVonda TuckerThis month's guest is the ever inspirational JaVonda Tucker. I started following her on Twitter and have really enjoyed reading her thoughtful comments and successful school strategies! With her contagious optimism and vision I feel she is a school leader to watch! I will ask her about her educational journey, her thoughts on leading through a pandemic, and her future goals and ideas.
A little about JaVonda in her own words: JaVonda Tucker is from Chesterfield County, Virginia. She is a graduate of Virginia State University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Grand Canyon University. JaVonda holds degrees in Crimi...
2021-07-1023 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Jamie EllmanThis Month I was able to chat with another Tech Savvy History Teacher. Jamie Ellman was recently showcased in Edtech Magazine discussing her favorite edtech tools for history. I'm looking forward to chatting with her about a range of issues from her favorite tech tools and thoughts on education!
A little bit about Jamie in her own words: "As a Level III instructor/leader, I started my career in education in 1993. I have taught for 17 years, and am currently teaching US and World History at Johnson High School in Buda. Last year, I taught AP US History and Worl...
2021-05-0639 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Jonathan RedekerGreat edtech interviews and commentary over a good cup of coffee... Coffee optional.
I had a great opportunity to chat with Technology Coordinator, Jonathan Redeker from Goshen Central Schools
A little about Jonathan in his own words: "Helping educators learn and grow is a passion which drives me to think differently, lead boldly, and grow continually. The fast-paced, ever changing age of acceleration of our modern culture effects our young people in tremendous ways and I am inspired to help teachers and leaders reach students in new ways. I consider myself an "educational disruptor" through my f...
2021-04-1632 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Alicia BlankeshipDATE: February 13th, 2021
TIME: 9am Eastern
As usual, my main source of interview inspiration comes from my social media feeds. Especially Twitter. This first interview of 2021 is no different. I have been following Alicia Blankenship for quite some time and enjoy her thoughtful posts and analysis. She is an "in the trenches" teacher so I really wanted to get her perspectives from field! A little about Alicia in her own words: A literacy educator who uses her education and experience to improve the literacy and skills of her students. She began her career teaching 2nd grade and h...
2021-02-1536 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Dr. Sam FecichScanning the amazing educators on Twitter always brings me to amazing educators. Dr. Sam Fecich (@Sfecich) always brings some thoughtful posts and commentary. I reached out to chat and was so happy to discuss the state of education, educational technology, and pre-service teacher prep.
A little about Sam in her own words: Professor of education at Grove City College. She is the Author of Edumagic a Guide for Preservice Teachers Co author of Edumagic Shine on a guide for new teachers Host of the Edumagic podcast And she is a Pumpkin spice latte fan !
2020-12-1036 min
Coffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Tim NeedlesIn time of trouble and strife, seek comforts and inspiration in the arts. I had a great conversation with artist, educator, and author, Tim Needles. I connected with Tim through ISTE's STEAM PLN and was amazed at his work and innovative ideas.
A little bit out Tim in his own words: Tim Needles is an artist, educator and author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum. He teaches art/media at Smithtown School District, is a TEDx Talk speaker, and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Museum of Art, No...
2020-10-2932 minCoffee With A Geek PodcastCoffee with a Geek Interview with Rachelle Dene PothCoffee with a Geek first! I am going to interview an amazing educator for the 2nd time! Rachelle Dene Poth is an amazingly dynamic teacher, presenter, and author! I'm going to ask her about her edtech adventures since the last time we chatted and discuss her new book, Chart a New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s World. I'll also ask her about her ideas and thoughts regarding solutions for schools as we navigate through the challenges of a pandemic. A little about Rachelle in her own words: "Rachelle Dene is a Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT...
2020-06-0624 min
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration MindsetAndrew Wheelock, Web Whiteboard, Microsoft Teams, Google Drawings, Trello, Chromebooks, Flip Cameras, CoSpaces, Minecraft & OpenSimsEDT004 Show Notes In Episode 4, Jake tells an #EduDuctTape story from his days as a math teacher, then welcomes in Andy Wheelock to discuss tools for student collaboration and for creating unique experiences for teaching historical events. Educational Duct Tape FlipGrid Community - access at flipgrid.com/eduducttape or EduDuctTape.com - you can win free stickers! #EduDuctTape Twitter Contest - you can win free stickers! Homework Screencasts in Math Class - youtube.com/watch?v=iHPUMM3om94 Google Translate in Google Sheets - jakemiller.net/translate-in-google-sheets Jake's SoapBox Moments - Today's Guest: Andrew...
2019-01-1741 min
Quest for Edlightenment001 Learning with Virtual Worlds - Andrew WheelockLearn about virtual worlds with Western New York educator, Andrew Wheelock. Andrew is currently the PLN Leader for the ISTE Virtual Environments Network. Hear how classrooms are using this technology in multiple content areas.
2018-04-0206 min