Rebel Educator® Podcast
1) 147: Building Software to Support Alternative Schools with Larissa Green and Joseph Jung
Personalized learning deserves personalized tools. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Larissa Green and Joseph Young, the duo behind Spark, a flexible EdTech platform built from the ground up fo...Show More
2) 146: AI, Equity, and the Next Generation with Mike Yates and Delali Ekpeh
Can AI be a tool for inclusion—or is it reinforcing the digital divide? Join us as we explore how young people are stepping into the future of tech and what it means to build equitable, human-centered...Show More
3) 145: Outdoor Experiential Learning with Greg Morrissey
From the Adirondacks to Antarctica, our guest, Greg Morrissey, has led students on expeditions that combine outdoor adventure with meaningful academics. Tune in and learn how the Mountain Goat Movemen...Show More
4) 144: Anti-Boring Learning with Gretchen Wegner
What if students understood the science behind effective learning strategies?In this episode, Gretchen Wegner shares with us how teaching brain science to students transforms their willingness to try ...Show More
5) 143: Creating Alternative Education Spaces with Jacqui O'Connell
In this episode, we chat with Jacqui O'Connell, founder of Spiritus, an alternative education community born from one mother's need to find better options for her child.Tune in to learn how her approa...Show More
6) 142: Overcoming the Barriers of Opening a Microschool with Jon England
Microschools often face significant regulatory hurdles. Our guest this week, Jon England, chats with us about some of the most common barriers and what we can do to overcome them.Tune in and discover ...Show More
7) 141: Anti-Bias Education with Sahba Rohani
What does it take to implement anti-bias education that goes beyond the surface? Our guest, Sahba Rohani, Executive Director of Roots ConnectED, discusses the"dual process for change”—a combining of p...Show More
8) 140: The Key to Overcoming Math Anxiety with Aditya Nagrath
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Visit elephantlearning.com to learn more about how the program works to reduce math anxiety and teach math!Want to open your dream school with the freedom...Show More
9) Transforming Education Through Community-Based Design and Centering Young Voices with Jenee Henry
What makes extraordinary schools? In this enlightening conversation, Jenee Henry, Chief Learning Officer at Transcend, explores how community-based design is helping schools evolve beyond industrial-e...Show More
10) 138: Designing Meaningful Project-Based Learning Experiences
Project-based learning isn’t just about doing projects—it’s about designing deep, concept-driven experiences. In this episode, I'm breaking down what makes a project meaningful, highlighting common mi...Show More