PodcastPD Podcast
1) What “Fixing Education” Really Means - PPD154
In this kickoff episode of PodcastPD’s 2026 monthly series, Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco launch a year-long conversation around one big, loaded question: What does it actually mean to “fix” education? Dra...Show More
2) Practical Productivity for School Leaders - PPD153
Chris Nesi and A.J. Bianco sit down with educator, author, and school leader Rich Czyz to discuss his latest book, Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders. Rich shares insights drawn from...Show More
3) Burnout, Boundaries, and the Truth About Teaching - PPD152
In this episode of PodcastPD, hosts Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco take a deep dive into the wild world of Reddit’s teacher community — reacting to real posts from educators about burnout, parent conference...Show More
4) The Power of Parent-Teacher Partnerships - PPD151
In this episode of PodcastPD, Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco welcome Christina Hidek, veteran PTO leader and founder of PTO Answers, to discuss the power of effective parent-school collaboration. With over ...Show More
5) AI Literacy & Ethics with Kathi Kersznowski - PPD150
In this milestone episode of PodcastPD (Episode 150!), Chris and AJ welcome longtime friend and educator, Kathy Kersznowski, author of The Educator's Guidebook for Teaching AI Literacy and Ethics. Kat...Show More
6) Closing Out The Year and SummerPD - PPD149
In Episode 149 of PodcastPD, host Chris Nesi flies solo to help educators wrap up the school year with intention and head into summer feeling empowered and inspired. From meaningful end-of-year classr...Show More
7) Surviving and Thriving as a School Admin - PPD148
Becoming a school administrator is both a rewarding and challenging journey. It requires resilience, leadership, and an ability to foster a strong school culture. Todd Bloomer, an experienced educator...Show More
8) Motivating Students and Classroom Challenges - PPD147
AJ and Chris kick off the first episode of 2025 by diving into some important education topics, including inspiring students and addressing hate symbols in schools. They also tackle the challenge of d...Show More
9) Supporting Leaders in Education - PPD146
In this episode of PodcastPD, we welcome Walter McKenzie, a veteran educator with over 40 years of experience and the founder of The Worthy Educator. Walter shares his journey and discusses how his in...Show More
10) Rubi AI for Lesson Planning and Classroom Engagement - PPD145
In this episode, Chris and Dr. Tani Farran dive into the innovative ways Rubi AI can support teachers with lesson planning, student engagement, and personalized learning. They discuss the importance o...Show More