Episodes

  • Ep. 67: Using AI to Support Students
    Dec 22 2024

    Marc and Nick sit down with Neulight co-founder, Dr. Andrew Lawrence to discuss how his company is helping educators leverage the power of A.I. to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) more efficiently and effectively than ever before.

    Show Notes:

    Check out Neulight

    Dr. Lawrence on LinkedIn

    Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

    Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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    31 mins
  • Ep. 66: Hangin' With The Cool Cat Teacher
    Nov 23 2024

    In their first visual podcast, Marc and Nick sit down with the one-and-only Vicki Davis, known worldwide as the Cool Cat Teacher. Topics include: the role of AI in teaching and learning, computational thinking, and the power of making meaningful connections with students.

    Show Notes:

    You can explore Vicki’s insights, projects, and resources at CoolCatTeacher.com.

    Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

    Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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    46 mins
  • Ep. 65: Sparkle Sisters - Architects of the Future
    Nov 12 2024

    Recorded at AMLE 24 in Nashville, Marc sat down with five of the Sparkle Sisters, a group of innovative middle school educators from across the United States. Pull up a chair and catch P. Sloan Joseph, Katie Powell, Ruby Voss, Amber Benson, and Dr. Simone T. Lewis as they discuss topics, including: collaboration, AI, evolving classrooms, and the power of making connections.

    Show Notes:

    Guests' X handles:

    P. Sloan Joseph

    Katie Powell

    Ruby Voss/Amber Benson

    Dr. Simone T. Lewis

    Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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    53 mins
  • Ep. 64: The Future Is Here
    Oct 20 2024

    Marc and Nick sit down with tech guru, Jose Moreno, to discuss how his company, Neulight, is using AI to change the way schools implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). And that is just the beginning...

    Show Notes:

    Neulight Website

    Jose Moreno on LinkedIn

    Neulight on LinkedIn

    Neulight on Facebook

    Neulight on Instagram

    Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

    Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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    51 mins
  • Ep. 63: Dope Genius
    Oct 12 2024

    Marc and Nick sit down with disrupter, Dr. Anashay "Teach 'Em" Wright, to discuss the importance of promoting the promise and power of children.

    Show Notes:

    Find Dr. Wright online: X, Website, LinkedIn

    Follow Marc on X, online, or YouTube

    Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE!

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    50 mins
  • Ep. 62: Math Can Be Fun... Really
    Sep 2 2024

    Marc and Nick sit down with math guru and force of nature, Libo Valencia to discuss his book, "Math Play," and why he believes that math can be every student's favorite subject!

    Show Notes:

    1. Libo on X
    2. Libo's website

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    50 mins
  • Ep. 61: Tap Into Your Story
    Jul 17 2024

    Marc and Nick sit down with esteemed educational leader and hip hop artist, Dr. Mervin Jenkins (aka "Spectac") to discuss how he has successfully interwoven his two passions into one outstanding journey.

    Show Notes:

    1. Life Thru Music
    2. Flocabulary

    Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

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    38 mins
  • Ep. 60: Food Fights
    Jul 5 2024

    Marc and Nick sit down with two brilliant education policy experts, Dr. Sarah Robert and Dr. Jennifer Gaddis to discuss the importance of school food and how American institutions can and must do a better job sourcing food and providing more enriching experiences for students.

    Show Notes:

    1. The Guardian article: "School Food Fights"
    2. Open access copy of Transforming School Food Politics Around the World

    Follow Marc on X @marcisseks or online: marcisseks

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    49 mins