Ep. 57: Curing Busy Brain

Marc and guest co-host, Alex Andrade, sit down with Dr. Romie to discuss how educators can cure “busy brain.”

Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker, and the founder of “brainSHIFT at Work.”  She brings together over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to not just deliver programs, but create cultural change.

Dr. Romie is on a mission to transform mental health and wellness in the workplace and currently works with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations.  She is also the Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7000 employees.  Her expertise is featured in the national media such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes.  Find the cure for your busy brain at drromie.com or @drromie on social media.

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Dr. Romie’s socials:

  1. Instagram
  2. Twitter
  3. LinkedIn

Ep. 56: Tales of a PBL Diva

In his final conversation from AMLE 22, Marc sits down with the PBL Diva herself, Dr. Simone T. Lewis. They discuss all things PBL, gamification, sources of creative inspiration, and, of course, footwear!   

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Guest: Dr. Simone T. Lewis

For more on Dr. Lewis:

  1. Home Learning Support Website
  2. Instagram
  3. Twitter

 

Ep. 54: Rethinking Homework

Marc is joined by the one-and-only Rick Wormeli, acclaimed educator, speaker, and author of nine books. In Part I of this conversation, Rick discusses strategies for schools to rethink homework and cease using it in ways that are punitive or dissuade student interest and engagement in learning. 

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Guest: Rick Wormeli

Ways to find/contact Rick:

  1. Website
  2. Email

Ep. 53: Pathways to Hope

Marc is joined by Cathleen Beachboard, educator, author, and missionary of hope. Cathleen shares the importance of building hope in our students and ourselves. She also provides strategies to measure hope and teaches the pathways that help it blossom. 

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Guest: Cathleen Beachboard

Website: The School of Hope

 

Ep. 52: Against the Grain (Part II)

Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guest: Dr. Mike Brown

LinkedIn: Mike Brown

Ep. 51: Against the Grain (Part I)

Nick and Marc are joined by Dr. Mike Brown, school leader and founder of EdRevolution. In this two-part discussion, they discuss the importance of establishing rich relationships, expanding the lens through which we view history, and building connectedness in communities in order to shape the schools our students need right now.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guest: Dr. Mike Brown

LinkedIn: Mike Brown

Ep. 50: Unfinished Business

Nick and Marc celebrate their 50th episode of the podcast! They are joined by Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of North Shore District 112, in Illinois, and co-author of The Unfinished Leader. Discussion topics include: characteristics of great leaders, the importance of empathy, and how to improve your organization through effective hiring practices.

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com

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Guest: Dr. Michael Lubelfeld

Twitter: @mikelubelfeld

Ep. 49: Closing the Math Gap

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Aditya Nagrath, Founder and CEO of Elephant Learning, to the podcast. They discuss strategies to increase math literacy and close the skills gap that plagues millions of students in schoolhouses across the country.

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Guest: Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Linked In: Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Instagram: Elephant Learning

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Ep. 48: Humanizing Everybody

Nick and Marc welcome back Dr. Tracey Benson to the podcast to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, racial literacy, activism in the NBA and the role of schools in the ongoing march toward social justice.

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Guest: Dr. Tracey Benson

Book Talk: Unconscious Bias in Schools

Linked In: linkedin.com/in/traceyabenson

Twitter: @DrTraceyBenson

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