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The BridgeJoy, Mindfulness, and the Power of Connection with Barbara Bray and Erika SandstromJoin host Cate Tolnai for a heartwarming conversation with Erika Sandstrom (Green Screen Gal) and Barbara Bray (Story Weaver), two educators whose friendship—built on joy, creativity, and compassion—proves that mindfulness and authentic connection sustain us all. From breathing bubbles to green-screen summits and spontaneous dance parties, they show how laughter and purpose keep education alive. 💚✨🎯 What You'll Discover:When Joy Meets Mindfulness in Education 🫧• Erika's "breathing bubbles"—helping students self-regulate and find peace through simple, creative practices• Why mindfulness isn't an extra—it's essential for healing, creativity, and connection• Barbara's storytelling ap...
2025-12-0744 min
No Name Paper: A Teacher Podcast028: Defining Your Why with Barbara BrayIn this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Meghan and Candace sit down with Barbara Bray — educator, author, speaker, and host of Rethinking Learning. From her early days as a dental hygienist to becoming a global voice in personalized learning, Barbara shares how she found her true purpose and built a life centered around passion, courage, and connection.Barbara opens up about her journey through education, resilience in the face of personal challenges, and her mission to help others define and grow their “why.” She discusses her books Define Your Why and Grow Your Why, her belief in storytelling as a f...
2025-10-1044 min
Changing PlatesEpisode 12: Prioritizing Healthy Aging with Barbara BrayIn this episode of Changing Plates, we’re joined by Barbara Bray MBE - a registered nutritionist, food safety expert, and PhD researcher at Queen’s University Belfast - for a conversation on what it means to eat well as we age.Barbara shares insights from her research on the dietary habits of older adults in the UK and explains why the gap between what we do eat and what we should eat as we grow older has never been more urgent. We unpack the difference between age span and health span, challenge common myths around aging and...
2025-07-3040 min
R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All InR2Kast 296 - Barbara Bray on Nutrition, Sustainability, and the Future of FoodToday we welcome Barbara Bray onto the R2Kast. Barbara’s career in food and nutrition is nothing short of extraordinary, spanning global consultancy, policy work, and leadership in the agri-food sector. 🍏Barbara’s journey began in food procurement before taking her to Uganda, where she worked on post-harvest technology, helping to improve food security. Her deep understanding of food systems led her to establish her consultancy, ALO Solutions, advising businesses on nutrition, sustainability, and supply chains. 🌍As a Nuffield Farming Scholar, Barbara explored how businesses can influence consumers to make healthier food choices. Her...
2025-02-031h 17
Rethinking Learning PodcastPower of Gratitude with the Barbaras (Reflection #19)We are Barbara Gruener and Barbara Bray excited to talk about “Gratitude” which is close to our hearts. We discuss why it is important to have gratitude as a daily habit.
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2024-08-0930 min
The Builder Marketing PodcastBuilding Trust With Homebuyers - Barbara WrayThis week on The Home Builder Digital Marketing Podcast, Barbara Wray of Wick Marketing joins Greg and Kevin to discuss how critical it is for home builders to build trust with homebuyers. https://www.buildermarketingpodcast.com/episodes/203-building-trust-with-homebuyers-barbara-wray
2024-02-0731 min
Spark Joy in EDUSpark Joy in EDU | Define Your Why featuring Barbara BrayIn this episode we chat with Barbara Bray about how we can Spark Joy in EDU through connections, meaningful learning experiences, and by defining our why. We explore the importance of recognizing the strengths and gifts within every child and how we can uplift one another. Barbara also shares how she sparks joy in her day-to-day life and the importance of family. About Barbara Bray: Barbara Bray is a creative learning strategist, author, podcast host, coach, speaker, and story weaver. She has been on a mission for over 30 years to transform teaching so learning is more...
2023-07-2534 min
The Counter Narrative: Changing the Way We Talk (and think) About EducationEpisode 147 - Interview With Barbara BrayIn this episode, I chat with Barabara Bray, a coach, teacher, writer, disruptor, risk-taker, learning designer, connector, and visionary. She calls herself a creative learning strategist where others call her a “change-maker.” Her dream long ago was to create an online place for educators that was safe and secure with all the tools and resources in one place. She did it with My eCoach in 1999 — way before there was Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest. Barbara is what some call a “Digital Pioneer.” With her coaching background and an amazing team, they created coaching and mentoring strategies and processes that have been...
2023-03-1754 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #137: Collective Intelligence and Human-Centered AI with Johannes CastnerEpisode #137 is with Johannes Castner who works for several consultancies in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) and Human-Centered Ethical AI as an important sense of collective intelligence.
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2023-01-2658 minRethinking Learning PodcastThe Art and Science of Designing Inspirational Learning Spaces of the Future with Robert MartellacciRobert Martellacci is the founder and president of the International award-winning MindShare Learning Technology. He's a champion for igniting student success to help all students thrive through innovative solutions and partnerships in Canadian schools.
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2022-11-2949 min
SEL in EDU020: Define and Grow Your Why Through Stories with Barbara BrayEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Story-weaving is finding inspiration in individual stories to embrace how our connection.Hold each other by leaning in and actively listening to one another.Each of us carries the gift of empathy, hope, and optimism.Your WHY is what should carry you through the storms that arise.EPISODE RESOURCES:Follow Barbara Bray: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn page, YouTube channel Barbara's Resources: Rethinking Learning Podcast
2022-11-2647 min
Humans Of NutritionAgri-food and nutrition smart agriculture with Barbara Bray MBE (S1 E4)Welcome to the Humans of Nutrition Podcast brought to you by Registered Nutritionists Anna Wheeler and Dr Danielle McCarthy.
In this podcast we chat to our guest Barbara Bray who was awarded an MBE in 2019 for ‘Services to Food Nutrition’ and she shares who the quite unexpected nominator was. Barbara Bray has 20 years’ experience working in the nutrition and agri-food sectors in the UK and Europe, Middle East and African countries. Her work has inspired her to create solutions to encourage different parts of the food chain to collaborate and communicate more effectively with each other. A lot is...
2022-11-0326 min
The Fearless Foodie PodcastSustainable & Healthy Ageing with Barbara BrayWhether you admit it or not, we’re all getting older. But what does that mean for your body and mind? How do you take care of yourself as your needs change? On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we discuss food and nutrition with the multitalented Barbara Bray, a food and sustainability consultant, podcaster and well-deserved recipient of an MBE. Barbara shares her journey through the food industry with us, drawing on her cutting-edge research on food sustainability. We talk about the importance of thinking big when it comes to the issues of th...
2022-11-0346 min
Women Positively AgeingHeart health and menopauseHeart disease tends to be considered a man’s problem and high blood pressure, cholesterol, stress and too much drinking and smoking are common problems for men. The reality is that the risk of coronary heart disease increases for women after menopause. The good news is that there are changes that we can make in our daily lives that can reduce the risk factors for coronary heart disease and stroke. We’ll hear about how changes to the diet can help reduce cholesterol levels, disease risk and manage other menopausal symptoms. Join me in this episode to hear...
2022-10-2734 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #135: We Learn From Everyone with Celeste EndoCeleste Endo leads the way in Honolulu, Hawaii with CODE dance parties and Cosplay was the 2020 Kaimuki McKinley Roosevelt Complex Area Teacher of the Year and is a 2022 Hawaii KidsCAN Legislative Champion.
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2022-10-1441 min
Women Positively AgeingHow to protect your brain healthBrief summary of episode: The brain is a complex organ that controls our movement, our emotions and stores our precious memories. When we talk about brain health, there are a few definitions and the one I have chosen is from World Health Organisation (WHO) due to its inclusive language. “Brain health is the state of brain functioning across cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, behavioural and motor domains, allowing a person to realize their full potential over the life course, irrespective of the presence or absence of disorders.” How do we maintain our brain health? Is...
2022-10-0732 min
Women Positively AgeingSocial Isolation and LonelinessBrief summary of episode: The topic today is social isolation and loneliness and you may have heard this well known quote about the impact on our health. “research by Prof Julianne Holt-Lundstat about the impact of social connection on health outcomes indicates that a lack of social connection is comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes per day” We may be living longer lives than our parents, but social isolation and loneliness shortens our healthspan, the number of healthy years of our lives. In this episode we’ll talk about the risk t...
2022-09-2832 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #134: Learner-Centered Leadership: Blueprint for Transformational Change with Dr. Devin VodickaDr. Devin Vodicka is the Chief Executive Officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative. He is the author of "Learner-Centered Leadership" where he shares the power of reimagining schools as centers for the intellectual and social development of lifelong learners prepared for a rapidly changing world.
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2022-08-1100 min
Women Positively AgeingHow to deal with belly fatBrief summary of episode: Belly fat, middle-aged spread, apple-shape, central adiposity.... Call it what you will, as we age it seems to creep up on us. Over 43% of menopausal women have obesity and in today’s show I discuss with nutritionist, researcher and inventor of the Shape Chart Dr Margaret Ashwell OBE about why having fat around your middle has different consequences to having it elsewhere. Margaret has spent several years researching weight gain and fat and she will tell us about apple and pear shapes, and which is a better predictor of health...
2022-07-0931 min
Women Positively AgeingMove More, Age WellBrief summary of episode: The average healthspan, the number of years that people spend healthy in the UK is about 10 years shorter than the average lifespan. Increasing the number of years that we spend in good health is a priority not just for us as individuals but for our wider society. Health is determined by a range of different things in our environment and physical activity is just one of those. As we age our muscle mass and strength decreases and our body fat increases. Physical activity, particularly strengthening exercises are recommended to...
2022-06-2537 min
Women Positively AgeingGut health and ageingBrief summary of episode: What does ‘’healthy ageing” really mean when we are all so different as individuals? The ageing process is influenced by so many factors, our physical environment, social environment, genetics and many more. As we age there can be changes to the way we absorb nutrients from food, our appetite can become disrupted, and our immune function altered. What about our gut microbiome? How does it change over time? What influences those changes and can we do something positive about it.? Our guest today, Rebecca Hirst Chief M...
2022-06-2532 min
Women Positively AgeingWomen Positively Ageing TrailerWomen Positively Ageing was born from my conversations with my peers about how we could age better. In this trailer, I tell the story of realising that ageing isn't just about physical health issues and why I want to help people live well for longer. In the UK, the number of years that we spend in good health, our healthspan, is on average 10 years shorter than our lifespan! What if we could reduce the number of years we spend in poor health? That would be something to celebrate as we age. The good n...
2022-06-2503 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #133: Discovering Your Journey to Advocacy with Dr. Sheldon EakinsDr. Sheldon Eakins. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students.
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2022-06-1650 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #132: Potpourri of Clues with Dr. Colleen KelleyDr. Colleen Kelley has graduate-level courses in medicinal chemistry and most recently in her 100-level course at the University of Arizona that led to a series of chemistry mysteries in a comic book format for students ages 8 to 12.
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2022-04-2038 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #131: Making Schools Places of Wellness with Kecia McDonaldKecia McDonald from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is the EL Resource Teacher for the West Hawai'i Complex Area. She is one of 49 public school educators chosen to be a 2022 Global Learning Fellow by the NEA Foundation.
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2022-03-2345 minRethinking Learning PodcastLet's Connect, Level Up, and Then Level Up Others with Vernon WrightEpisode #130 is with Vernon Wright, an entrepreneur, speaker, life coach, consultant, and leader, is committed to a life of elevating others with a relentless focus on informing minds and touching hearts around the globe.
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2022-03-0746 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #129: Transform Education by Making Learning Sticky with Debbie TannenbaumDebbie Tannenbaum is a School-Based Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, Virginia who is passionate about helping students and teachers use technology as a tool for creation to activate and amplify learning.
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2022-02-0438 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #128: Igniting Change through Global Conversations with Dr. Walter GreasonDr. Walter Greason, history professor, and dept. chair at Macalester College, MN developed the Wakanda Syllabus. He uses advanced technology to transform schools and communities around the world.
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2022-01-1640 min
MindShare Learning PodcastThis Week in Canadian EdTech MindShareTV Podcast with award-winning author, speaker, coach, podcaster, Barbara BrayThis Week in Canadian EdTech MindShareTV Podcast with award-winning author, speaker, coach, podcaster, Barbara Bray @bbray27 Exploring her new book, Define Your Why
2021-12-2245 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #127: Amplify the Voices of All Students with Hedreich NicholsEpisode #127 is with Hedreich Nichols, an author, educator, and consultant who helps educators and districts amplify the voices of all students. Hedreich’s YouTube series and podcast, SmallBites, further help campuses focus on equity in education. Hedreich shares stories of her life in this podcast with Barbara Bray and about her purpose to make change around equity issues happen one small bite at a time.
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2021-12-0246 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #18: Why Teachers are Leaving Now, Helping Them Stay with Rita WirtzRita Wirtz reflected with Barbara Bray for Reflection #18 about why teachers are burning out that was based on a cross-post about Teachers Packing Suitcases Filled With Dreams- Walking Out Classroom Doors.
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2021-11-1942 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #126: Helping Students Feel Safe, Seen, and Stretched with Julie Schmidt HassonEpisode #126 is with Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson, a professor teaching graduate courses in educational leadership, a researcher, and a teacher advocate who researched the ways teachers influence students’ lives. She interviewed hundreds of people about the teachers they remember. This research became the Chalk and Chances project with what those stories mean for teachers.
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2021-11-0842 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #125: Growing Empathy So We Connect More Deeply with Joshua FreedmanEpisode #125 is with Joshua Freedman, a specialist on emotional intelligence, an author, and the Chief Executive Officer of Six Seconds, a non-profit dedicated to emotional intelligence (EQ). He has helped co-develop EQ assessments and published a number of books and articles on the topic, creating an international network of consultants and coaches.
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2021-10-1845 min
Education TodaySeason 2 Episode 2: Grow Your Why with Barbara BrayIn this episode I catch up with my friend Barbara Bray a talented speaker, author, educator, podcaster and more! Her love of people and for educators is infectious! JOin us as we go a bit tangential, but go deep with Barbara on life, relationships, and "Grow[ing] Our Why!"Barbara is an author, speaker, podcaster, coach, and difference-maker who is passionate about transforming teaching and learning. She takes personal and professional learning deeper by empowering agency for all learners.Follow her work at: https://barbarabray.net/ and listen to her podcast, Rethinking...
2021-10-1839 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #124: Touch the Heart Before You Can Reach the Brain with Hal RobertsHal Roberts has had an amazing journey as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and educational consultant. Hal is the author of Make Waves! and started Safe Harbor Academy as a school for kids with incarcerated parents.
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2021-09-3044 minRethinking Learning PodcastEmpathy as our Superpower with Naomi Toland (Podcast Episode #123)Naomi Toland has researched a variety of areas such as nutrition, neuroscience, and psychology through the lens of education which she shares on her Empathetic Educators platform.
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2021-09-2339 min
The Doctor's Kitchen PodcastBONUS Episode Food Systems, Health and Sustainability with Barbara Bray MBEToday I am joined by Barbara Bray MBE- a TEDx speaker and director of Alo Solutions - a consultancy driving and delivering food safety in food supply chains and that helps develop sustainable nutrition strategies for food businesses.Prior to consultancy Barbara worked in the Ugandan agri-business sector after graduation and then spent fourteen years in the chilled foods sector in the UK and France. Her roles covered food procurement, technical innovation and implementation of food safety systems.As well as being a registered nutritionist, she is; Co-founder of the multi-disciplinary platform Healthy and Sus...
2021-09-131h 05Rethinking Learning PodcastReflection #17: Becoming the Mentor Kids Deserve with Noa DanielNoa Daniel is a consultant and Chief Building Officer at Building Outside the Blocks, co-founder and executive director of The Mentoree, hosts the weekly OnEdMentors Podcast on voicEd Radio. Noa is a TEDx and the author of the newly released children’s book Strum and The Wild Turkeys.
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2021-09-1029 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #122: Being an Advocate and Champion for Equity with Traci BrowderTraci Browder, M.Ed. is a trailblazer in education inspiring and is known best for her innovative, out-of-the-box teaching style with a mixture of Montessori, gifted/talented, and special services all rolled into one classroom environment.
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2021-08-2955 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #121: Being Brave Even in Uncertain Times with Sean ArnoldEpisode #121 is with Sean Arnold who has had a number of roles in his life from construction worker to actor to musician to salesman to a bartender to tv news crew and a number of things in between. He is also a special educator and STEM Coach who has taught in New York City’s District 75 citywide special needs program since 2005.
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2021-08-2348 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #120: Many Gifts to Discover with Livia ChanLivia Chan’s true calling was to be a classroom teacher. Her journey led her to serve on the District Staff Development Team in Learning Technologies and recently returned back to the classroom as the Head Teacher at Burnaby School District - SD41 in British Columbia, Canada.
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2021-08-0145 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #16: Learning from Every Interaction and Opportunity with Stephanie RothsteinReflection #16 is with Stephanie Rothstein Stephanie Rothstein who is an Educational Leader focused on making education more collaborative and less competitive modeling the risks we expect of our students. "Model the leaps we expect."
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2021-07-1036 min
TAG TalksTAG Talks - Episode 3 - Barbara BrayWelcome back to Season 2 Episode 3 of TAG Talks. This week Matt Welton MDS Graduate interviews distinguished guest Barbara Bray MBE. Barbara is a TEDx speaker and director of her own consultancy business Alo Solutions Ltd driving and delivering food safety in food supply chains and improving nutritional quality of recipes and menus in the foodservice sector. In 2019 she was awarded an MBE for services to food nutrition. Listen in more to hear about Barbara's experience as being one of the leaders in the food industry, please enjoy!
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2021-07-0935 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #15: Fostering an Anti-Racist Culture with Dr. Henry TurnerReflection #15: Dr. Henry Turner shares his story with Barbara Bray about an incident that impacted his role as principal of Newton North HS and his professional life.
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2021-06-1639 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #119: Bring Your Stories to Life with Tanya GoughTanya Gough is the founder of StoryBilder, a creative writing platform for new and aspiring writers. Tanya also writes middle-grade fantasy fiction and science-infused fantasy short stories for adults.
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2021-06-1041 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #118: Unlocking the True Potential in Kids with Dr. Daniel FriedEpisode #118 Podcast and Post is with Dr. Daniel Fried who is Assistant Professor in Chemistry at Saint Peters University, has developed new methods and content for chemistry education in K-12. Daniel developed this methodology to bring high-level chemistry and biochemistry to kids at https://biochemistryliteracyforkids.org
2021-05-2738 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #118: Unlocking the True Potential in Kids with Dr. Daniel FriedEpisode #118 Podcast and Post is with Dr. Daniel Fried who is Assistant Professor in Chemistry at Saint Peters University, has developed new methods and content for chemistry education in K-12. Daniel developed this methodology to bring high-level chemistry and biochemistry to kids at https://biochemistryliteracyforkids.org
2021-05-1738 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #118: Unlocking the True Potential in Kids with Dr. Daniel FriedEpisode #118 Podcast and Post is with Dr. Daniel Fried who is Assistant Professor in Chemistry at Saint Peters University, has developed new methods and content for chemistry education in K-12. Daniel developed this methodology to bring high-level chemistry and biochemistry to kids at https://biochemistryliteracyforkids.org
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2021-05-1738 min
Footprint 40Barbara Bray MBEFor our first podcast, we were delighted to be joined by Barbara Bray MBE, nutrition and food safety expert and director of the Oxford Farming Conference.Barbara Bray Twitter - https://twitter.com/bapbray
2021-05-1341 minRethinking Learning PodcastSparking Back a Love of Learning through Play with Katherine Mengardon (EP117)Katherine Mengardon is a writer, and consultant who develops online innovative education programs and resources on learning, neurodiversity, and cats.
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2021-05-0547 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #116: Evolving to Relentlessly Rethink Learning with Lainie RowellLainie Rowell is an educator, author, podcaster, consultant and international speaker. Lainie is also the co-host of the Lemonade Learning Podcast and co-author of Evolving Learner.
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2021-04-2345 min
Lemonade LearningEpisode 30 - RETHINKING WHY ON PURPOSE WITH BARBARA BRAYSpoiler Alert: This episode is packed with positivity! Barbara Bray does it all... she is an educator, an author, podcast host, difference-maker, and disruptor. In this zesty episode, she shares her journey as a thought leader on rethinking learning.
2021-04-2251 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #115: Listen Courageously to the WHY Behind the Story with Juliana TafurJuliana Tafur is an award-winning filmmaker and workshop creator devoted to using films to facilitate experiences that promote understanding and foster human connection. Juliana runs Orkidea Films and produced/directed the documentary “List(e)n” and later she created the Listen Courageously movement.
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2021-04-1536 minRethinking Learning PodcastPodcast Episode #114: Human-Centered Learning with Katherine PrinceAs Vice President of Strategic Foresight, she speaks and writes about the trends shaping education over the next decade and helps education stakeholders strategize about how to become active agents of change in pursuing their ideal visions for the future learning ecosystem.
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2021-03-2229 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #14 on Why I Can Learn When I’m Moving with Nicole Biscotti and her son, JasonThe Rethinking Learning Reflection #14 is a conversation with Barbara Bray and Nicole Biscotti and her son, Jason about what it was like to have ADHD from a child, a student, a teacher's, and a parent's perspective.
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2021-03-0937 min
The Pick ListSainsbury's new slogan, food waste action week & the latest Kantar figures - with guest Barbara Bray MBE of Alo SolutionsJulia and Laura are joined by Barbara Bray MBE, a food safety and nutrition consultant and founder of Alo Solutions.
They talk about Sainsbury’s new slogan, Wrap’s inaugural food waste action week and what the latest Kantar figures tell us about discounters vs supermarkets and the importance of online.
Plus, they discuss food poverty and making the case for a legal right to food, Ocado’s new mini warehouses and an innovative Dutch supermarket app called Crisp.
Articles discussed in this episode:
‘Calls to make access to food a legal ri...
2021-03-0551 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #113: Be the Change You Wish to Make! with Natalie Reeves BillingNatalie Reeves Billing lives in Liverpool, UK, and is an inspirational teacher, creative author. lyricist, and social entrepreneur. She has a wicked sense of humor and writes fantastical stories for young audiences. Natalie enjoys map making, pranking people, and munching on jelly beans.
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2021-02-2140 min
Teachers on Fire185 - EDU Podcaster Summit: Barbara Bray, Dr. Wesley Fryer, and Lainie RowellThis edition of the EDU Podcaster Summit features Barbara Bray from the Rethinking Learning podcast, Dr. Wesley Fryer from the EdTech Situation Room podcast, and Lainie Rowell from the Lemonade Learning podcast.Welcome to EDU Podcaster Summits: livestreamed introductions to other educational podcasters and their work.QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR CONVERSATIONWho is LAINIE ROWELL, what is her context in education, and what is the name of her podcast?Who is DR. WESLEY FRYER, what is his context in education, and what is the name of his podcast?Who is BARBARA BRAY, what is her...
2021-02-1546 min
Teachers on Fire185 - EDU Podcaster Summit: Barbara Bray, Dr. Wesley Fryer, and Lainie RowellThis edition of the EDU Podcaster Summit features Barbara Bray from the Rethinking Learning podcast, Dr. Wesley Fryer from the EdTech Situation Room podcast, and Lainie Rowell from the Lemonade Learning podcast.
Welcome to EDU Podcaster Summits: livestreamed introductions to other educational podcasters and their work.
QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR CONVERSATION
Who is LAINIE ROWELL, what is her context in education, and what is the name of her podcast?
Who is DR. WESLEY FRYER, what is his context in education, and what is the name of his podcast?
Who...
2021-02-1546 min
Chip Baker- The Success ChroniclesTSC S2 #74- Barbara BrayBarbara Bray is an author, speaker, podcaster, coach, and difference-maker who is passionate about transforming teaching and learning. She takes personal and professional learning deeper by empowering agency for all learners.
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2021-02-1311 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #13: Choose and Impart Joy in Uncertain Times with Jillian DuBoisJillian DuBois teaches 2nd grade in Clearwater, FL, a learner, and infuser of JOY. Education has been her passion and heartbeat for 20 years where she loves guiding and partnering with her littles and colleagues to help them be all that they can with diligence and patience. This reflection is about her why to impart JOY, her book Liv's Seashells, and her story about her sister who influenced her book.
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2021-02-1233 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #12: Now is the Time to Disrupt the Status Quo with Dr. Basil Marin and “JT” TaylorJust listen to Dr. Basil Marin, "JT" Taylor, and Barbara Bray share their thoughts about why now is the time to disrupt the status quo. It sounds as if they're sitting on a porch having a drink or coffee while sharing ideas. It goes deep. Enjoy!
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2021-02-0253 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #112: Spread the Kindness Ripple through Books with Rich SimpsonEpisode #112 is with Rich Simpson, a Year 6 teacher, Literacy Lead, from the Isle of Wight in the UK. He blogs about books and kindness and started the hashtag #kindnessripple on Twitter. After talking with Rich about his growing up in Northern Ireland and learning a little about his story, you will want to learn more.
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2021-01-2845 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #111: From Tragedy to Triumph with KTTeeV (Kendrick Thomas)Episode #111 is with Kendrick Thomas (KTTeeV), an Asst. Principal in Houston, certified life coach, speaker, mentor, podcast host of Daily K, and the host of the KTTeeV Radio show.
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2021-01-2539 min
Can't Make This UpE21: Barbara Bray reminds us why we never leave a video camera aroundBarbara Bray:podcast host, author, #DefineYourWHY empowering #equity #UDL #agency #socialjustice #SDGs mbracing #empathy #hope #kindness #JOY #rethink_learningFollow her at @bbray27Visit her website: barbarabray.net--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cantmake/support
2021-01-2313 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #11 on Humanizing Distance Learning with Paul Emerich France Why we want to talk about Humanizing Distance Learning Most of us have little choice now about incorporating digital pedagogy into our teaching. But that doesn’t mean we have to succumb to the dehumanizing effects of individualized or digitally driven education technology. We don’t have to force students to use web-based adaptive tools ...
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2020-12-2735 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #110: Go Get It with Chip Baker Chip Baker is a fourth-generation educator, a speaker, host of the Success Chronicles Podcast, host of the Radio 111.7 Show, a Coach/Trainer for the John Gordon Power of Positive Leadership, and is the author of multiple books, videos, and resources. What it was like growing up I was born in Dallas, Tx. My parents ...
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2020-12-2038 min
Education Unleashed PodcastThe Importance of Defining Your Why | Daily K Ep. 91 | KTTeeV | Barbara BrayOn the season 3 finale of the Daily K Podcast, KT talks to former Educator, Author of Define Your Why, and host of the Rethinking Learning Podcast, Mrs. Barbara Bray. Listen as she gives the audience background on her experiences in education, what prompted her to trademark the phrase make learning personal, what inspired her to write Define Your Why and more. For more videos go to ktteev.com.
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2020-12-2029 min
Journeys to BelongingEpisode 37 with special guest Barbara Bray-2020 is HindsightIn this episode, Barbara and I reflect on the past year and discuss how we stay hopeful during difficult and unsettling times. You can find out more about Barbara Bray here: https://barbarabray.net/about-2Rethinking Learning toolkit: https://barbarabray.net/toolkitTo learn about her book "Define Your Why": and chapter guide: https://barbarabray.net/define-your-whyTwitter: @bbray27Additional resources: https://journeys2belonging.webstarts.com
2020-12-0932 min
Journeys to BelongingEpisode 37 with special guest Barbara Bray-2020 is HindsightIn this episode, Barbara and I reflect on the past year and discuss how we stay hopeful during difficult and unsettling times.
You can find out more about Barbara Bray here: https://barbarabray.net/about-2
Rethinking Learning toolkit: https://barbarabray.net/toolkit
To learn about her book "Define Your Why": and chapter guide: https://barbarabray.net/define-your-why
Twitter: @bbray27
Additional resources: https://journeys2belonging.webstarts.com
2020-12-0932 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #109: Play and Joy through Embodied Learning with Tommaso LanaTommaso Lana is a performance and consulting artist and creator of Embodied Learning that is a multidisciplinary experiential training program that transforms educators’ communication and collaboration through sensory play, movement, and imagination.
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2020-11-1645 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #10 on Humanized Pandemic Teaching with Chris McNuttEnjoy Reflection #10: Barbara Bray's conversation with Chris McNutt, a 9th-grade digital design and media educator and Executive Director of the Human Restoration Project, on how to build a more human-centered classroom amidst a pandemic.
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2020-11-1023 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #108: Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion with Joshua StamperJoshua (Josh) Stamper, a middle school administrator in North Texas, provides strategies on trauma-informed practices and how to develop a restorative mindset. Josh hosts the Leadership Development Podcast and created the A.S.P.I.R.E. model, which is the staple in his new book, “Aspire to Lead”.
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2020-11-0936 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #107: Engaging Learners in the Online Environment with Dr. Cynthia Sistek-ChandlerDr. Cynthia Sistek-Chandler shares her journey in Episode #107 as she became a teacher, staff developer, trainer, and professor of educational technology. She works with school sites and with cadres of learners at National University and at San Diego County Office of Education.
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2020-10-1942 minRethinking Learning PodcastEmpathy for YOU in Uncertain Times (Reflection #9)Barbara Bray reflects on empathy during this pandemic. She shares her journey when she lost her purpose, reached out for help, and learned mindfulness strategies. Read about tips to have empathy for you.
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2020-10-1913 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #106: Inspiring the Next Generation Leaders, Thinkers, and Problem Solvers with Derek WenmothEpisode #106 is with Derek Wenmoth who is regarded as one of New Zealand education’s foremost future-focused thinkers, and works extensively with schools and systems in New Zealand and elsewhere as they seek to prepare students for their future.
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2020-09-1742 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #105: Turning Potential into Power with Matthew X. JosephEpisode #105 is about Turning Potential into Power. Experiences such as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation in Milford Public Schools (MA), the elementary school principal in Natick, MA and Attleboro, MA, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Dr. Matthew X. Joseph incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning.
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2020-09-0136 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #104: Making your Mark on the Digital World with LivBit and Cynthia MerrillEpisode #104 with Olivia Van Ledtje (“LivBit”) and Cynthia Merrill, a mother-daughter team work together to inspire others to think about the power of citizenship online and student voice. They are co-authors of Spark Change: Make Your Mark on the Digital World.
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2020-08-2642 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #8: Intersectionality with Matthew WeimannThis guest post is a cross-post of Matthew Weimann's post on Intersectionality from his website, The Captain of Class along with a reflection with Matt and Barbara.
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2020-08-2426 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #103 Podcast and Post with Steve Sostak on Inspire Citizens: Impact ChangeEpisode #103 is with Steve Sostak is co-director of Inspire Citizens, author of the Global Impact School Self-Study, designer and director of the IC Master Teacher Endorsement, co-director of GlobalYouthMedia.org , and a global education facilitator, implementing @SDG2030 into school wide learning experiences.
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2020-08-0742 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #102: Reimagining Personalized Learning through Lindsay Leads with Barry SommerBarry Sommer is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. As consultant advancing Lindsay Lead, he supports districts outside of LUSD through visitations, training, coaching, and publications.
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2020-07-2939 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #101: Making a Difference in the Lives of Every Student with Craig Shapiro Craig Shapiro has been teaching for 30 years. He is a health and fitness instructor at William Tennent High School in the Centennial School District, PA. Craig also coaches Cross Country, Wrestling, and Track at William Tennent. Craig is the host of the #teachpos on Sunday evenings at 7:30p ET, and I have ...
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2020-07-0840 minRethinking Learning PodcastDeveloping Learner Agency: Guest Post with Michaela Loo & Tricia Pettis (Reflection #7)Team Teaching Sisters, Michaela Loo, and Tricia Pettis shared their journey as personalized learning coaches and classroom teachers at South View Middle School in Edina, MN. They detail three components of the unit guide: the 3Ps, proficiencies, pathways, and profile that begins with an essential question as a great place to incorporate voice and choice.
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2020-07-0722 minRethinking Learning PodcastWhere are you on your journey in understanding systemic racism? with Hedreich & Barbara (Reflection #6)This post and PDF from Barbara Bray and Hedreich Nichols is a "work in progress" that was created from a conversation they had around systemic racism. There are resources, scenarios, ideas about what or what not to say or do in different situations.
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2020-06-1524 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #100: Empowering Striving Readers and Writers with Laura Robb Laura Robb, an author, teacher, coach, and speaker who has completed more than 43 years of teaching in grades 4-8 and has written more than 25 books for teachers. She presently coaches teachers in reading/writing workshops at Powhatan School in Virginia and coaches teachers in grades K-8 in Staunton, Virginia, Long Island, and Ann ...
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2020-06-0836 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #5: Being Intentional to Build Resilience and Hope with Joan Young and Barbara Bray I have known Joan Young for over 10 years and realize through her background in psychology and teaching that we needed to connect. After talking for a few minutes on May 31st, we decided it was a good idea to discuss some of the issues around emotional health during this pandemic and issues around ...
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2020-06-0216 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #99: Spark Curiosity, Ignite Passion, Empower Voice with Elisabeth BostwickEpisode #99. Elisabeth Bostwick is a multi-award-winning educator who is passionate about creating the conditions to spark curiosity and unleash creativity to empower learning. She is the author of Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation and speaks nationally and internationally.
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2020-05-2936 minRethinking Learning PodcastReflection #4 on Mental Health Awareness All Year Long with Kecia McDonald and Barbara Bray I am so honored to know Kecia McDonald and to learn why mental health awareness is important all the time. Kecia is Curriculum Coordinator at Kealakehe Intermediate School and a certified health teacher for K-12. I reached out to Kecia to reflect on positive mental health. What is good mental health? Why is it ...
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2020-05-1626 minRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #98: Learning + Connection + Human Flourishing with Dr. Michael CrawfordEpisode #98 is with Dr. Michael Crawford who is the co-founder of EdSpace, the social learning network for the world of education. At EdSpace, he's the lead on product development, strategy, and community engagement. Enjoy the deep conversations with Michael and Barbara in this episode.
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2020-05-0745 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 7 with guest Barbara BrayBarbara Bray is a creative learning strategist who has been on a journey to transform teaching and learning. Her story goes down multiple paths that helped her find what she is passionate about and been fighting for. Through her work as a teacher, adjunct professor, instructional designer, speaker, coach, and writer, Barbara has been exploring ways she can make a difference in children’s lives.
Starting in 1997, Barbara wrote a professional development column for CUE for 17 years, created her platform, My eCoach, and posted often on her website Rethinking Learning. In 2012, she co-founded Personalize Learning, LLC, and co...
2020-05-0625 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 7 with guest Barbara BrayBarbara Bray is a creative learning strategist who has been on a journey to transform teaching and learning. Her story goes down multiple paths that helped her find what she is passionate about and been fighting for. Through her work as a teacher, adjunct professor, instructional designer, speaker, coach, and writer, Barbara has been exploring ways she can make a difference in children’s lives.Starting in 1997, Barbara wrote a professional development column for CUE for 17 years, created her platform, My eCoach, and posted often on her website Rethinking Learning. In 2012, she co-founded Personalize Learning, LLC, and co-authored Make Le...
2020-05-0625 min
The Missing Link with Rola TibshiraniEpisode #81 Barbara BrayThe learning was hijacked for many years, as we are now figuring out how to build passion back. Teachers will be redefining the learning after the pandemic. Barbara Bray an author, a coach, an innovator and a disruptor for students' empowerment and agency for learning. Barbara Bray shares, this is the time that educators can do something that they always wanted to do by disrupting the practice into passion projects by the students.
2020-05-0431 min
EduMatch Tweet & TalkSpecial Episode ft. Barbara BrayFor our Season 2 finale, we feature Barbara Bray, who recently released her new book, Define Your WHY. From Barbara's website (barbarabray.net):
About Barbara
Barbara is a Creative Learning Strategist who believes that anyone at any age can learn and that everyone has a WHY. She works with schools, districts, individuals, businesses, and non-profit agencies around the world. Her dream has been to create an online place that was safe and secure with all the tools and resources all in one place. She did it with My eCoach as early as 1999 — way before the...
2020-03-1043 min
I Wish I Knew EDU with Ramona MehargE94 Barbara BrayThis week on I Wish I Knew EDU, I’m sharing stories from Dental floss to Mental floss with Barbara Bray @bbray27 barbarabray.net/ about podcasting, knowing your Why, having a voice in the direction of your life and doing what makes you happy.
2020-01-2741 min
Personalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyBarbara Bray and Rose Colby: interviews at Aurora Institute Symposium 2019Matt and Courtney have another double feature! First, Barbara Bray and Rose Colby discuss personalized learning, and some of the new things they have learned over the years. Then, Barbara talks to us about her upcoming book! All at the Aurora Institute 2019 in Palm Springs. Enjoy!
2019-11-2614 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastBarbara Bray (@bbray27) - How To Claim Your Story And Live Your WhyBarbara Bray is a Creative Learning Strategist at Rethinking Learning and owner/founder of My eCoach, both divisions of her company, Computer Strategies, LLC. She is a writer, speaker, instructional designer, futurist, coach, and co-author of two books on personalized learning; Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning. Barbara wrote the professional development column for CUE for 17 years and was awarded the CUE Gold and Platinum disks for her contributions to the advancement of education technology for teaching and learning. She has been involved with Digital Promise as an assessor for the micro-credentials since 2014 and is a #TeachSDGs a...
2019-09-2646 min
AfterEdEpisode 7: Barbara Bray - Rethinking LearningBarbara is an author, speaker, podcaster, coach, and change maker who is passionate about transforming teaching and learning. She guides educators with UDL, design thinking, strategic planning, and coaching programs to create learner-centered environments. She takes personal and professional learning deeper by empowering agency for all learners.
Website - Rethinking Learning - www.barbarabray.net
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarabra
Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbray27
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/barbara.bray/
Podcast - Rethinking Learning
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2018-04-1250 min
Kids Deserve It!Episode 91 of #KidsDeserveIt with Barbara BrayEpisode 91 of #KidsDeserveIt with Barbara Bray
2017-10-2309 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherFinding Passion and Purpose: Barbara BrayBarbara Bray talks about personalizing learning in the classroom. She teaches us strategies and helps us think about how to make our classrooms better. www.coolcatteacher.com/e174 Sponsor: GradeCam lets you create assessments with formats including multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and even handwritten numeric answers that can be read and scored by Aita - Gradecam's Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant. Score assessments, generate reports and transfer grades automatically. Work smarter instead of harder. Sign up for your 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher
2017-10-1909 min