We are proud to introduce our brand new podcast, What is Smart? Our Founder Garrett Wilhelm talks 1:1 with some of the world’s leading researchers, educators, school leaders, and organization dedicated to disrupting the almost useless educational model we currently implement in the United States. We ask our guest the question that burns within us, “What is Smart?” to help frame each conversation around what our guests think is a global intelligence learner type is.

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On today's episode, we talk with Debbie Tannenbaum, a Tech Educator, author, coach, and mentor in the education and educaton technology space. We learn what she believes "smart" is and how she gets through to educators who at times can fight the introduction of tech tools that could very well help them in meaningful ways.

Paul Emerich France is a National Board–Certified Teacher, literacy specialist, keynote speaker, and author of Make Teaching Sustainable, Reclaiming Personalized Learning, and Humanizing Distance Learning. His work with #SustainableTeaching stems from this principle: to make teaching sustainable, we need to first and foremost value the humanity of teachers and create conditions in which they can thrive.

Thomas R. Hoerr, PhD retired after leading the New City School in St. Louis, Missouri for 34 years and is now the Emeritus Head of School. He is currently a Scholar In Residence at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and teaches in the Educational Leadership program, preparing prospective principals. He also led the ISACS New Heads Network and founded the Non-Profit Management Program at Washington University in St. Louis. Hoerr has written seven books, and his newest, The Principal As Chief Empathy Officer: Creating A Culture Where Everyone Grows, was published in December of 2022. He has written more than 170 articles, including “The Principal Connection” column in Educational Leadership Magazine from 2004 to 2017.

Rae Hughart is the CXO for the Teach Better Team, Former Executive Director of the Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools, TEDx Speaker, Educator, and author of “Teachers Deserve It” and “Teach Better” books.

TOM SERVES AS THE DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION FOR FUTURE READY SCHOOLS. HE HAS TESTIFIED BEFORE THE U.S. CONGRESS AND HAS APPEARED ON VARIOUS TELEVISION AND RADIO SHOWS. MURRAY SERVES AS A REGULAR CONFERENCE KEYNOTE, AND HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN NAMED ONE OF “20 TO WATCH” BY NSBA, THE “NATIONAL/GLOBAL EDTECH LEADER OF THE YEAR”, THE “EDUCATION THOUGHT LEADER OF THE YEAR”, THE “EDUCATION POLICY PERSON OF THE YEAR” BY THE ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND ONE OF THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS IN EDUCATION BY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION. HIS LAST TWO BOOKS, LEARNING TRANSFORMED AND PERSONAL & AUTHENTIC, HAVE BOTH REACHED BEST-SELLER STATUS.

Helping educators create classrooms & communities of deep & joyful learning. Dr. Lori McEwen is doing the work on the ground to support teachers when they need it most.

CJ Reynolds has been a classroom educator almost 20 years, teaching high school Literature and The History of Hip-Hop in West Philadelphia. He is also the author of Teach Your Class Off and the creator of the Real Rap with Reynolds YouTube channel. Reynolds' book and YouTube channel are aimed at giving viewers an authentic glimpse into what it looks like to teach high school in the inner city while at the same time helping new and veteran teachers be the teacher they always wanted to be. His bare-bones teaching philosophy is simple: In the classroom relationships are king, and education is only ever about the students.

Angela Maiers is a world-renowned author, entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and educator, whose transformative message of the importance of mattering has the power to unleash the genius in us all.

2/29/2024 What Is Smart - Tom Coyle - Founder @ Adventures In Leadership

On this episode we talk with Tom Coyle, Founder @ Adventures in Leadership a program designed to teach logic, critical thinking and soft skills through survival situations. We talk #ai #education #neurodiversity and his view on the title question, What is Smart?

Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, PhD, is an Associate Dean in the TTU Graduate School and an Associate Professor in Curriculum and Instruction. Her research emerges at the intersection ofEducational Technology, Pedagogical Innovation, Personalized Learning, Engagement, and Global uses of Technology in STEM. Greenhalgh-Spencer explores practices of using

technology and pedagogical innovation to create engaged learning in both formal and informal learning spaces, and in both national and global contexts. She explores issues in the STEM pipeline, and also researches embodied and transdisciplinary learning practices that increase

engagement for all populations in STEM courses. Greenhalgh-Spencer also researches blended /personalized learning (BL/PL) and the ways that BL/PL can create diverse pathways and increased opportunities for all students. This has, most recently, translated into an increased focus on teacher retention and student support in areas where teacher turnover is an issue.

Meet Lindsay Titus, a beacon of transformation and empowerment in the world of education, joining us on the 'What is Smart?' podcast. After navigating through her own journey of stress and burnout, Lindsay had a profound realization: true change begins from the inside out. With her rich background as a classroom teacher, behavior specialist, and board certified behavior analyst, Lindsay now dedicates her expertise to coaching educators.

MAVERIK EDUCATION is owned and operated by Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., an international author and presenter with over 25 years of experience working in education as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist with a state education agency, and a staff development trainer who produces and provides professional development, guidance and support for teachers and school leaders.

Will Reusch - Educator and mentor with a mission to promote viewpoint diversity & critical thinking in high school education. His latest project @Patterdox is working to scale critical thinking education across the world.

Joshua is the author of Aspire to Lead, Podcaster, leadership coach, education presenter, and Podcast Network Manager for the Teach Better Team. You can stay connected by following @Joshua__Stamper on Twitter and Instagram, or by visiting his website www.joshstamper.com. You can book Joshua for a keynote or school-based training by contacting Jeff Gargas at Jeff@teachbetter.com.

Cynthia is a Nationally Certified Interpreter with a degree in American Sign Language. She currently works as an interpreter and is the owner of Sign Baby Sign LLC serving teachers across the United States with sign language resource tools at ASLTeachingResources.com.

Trevor Boffone is Lecturer in the Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program at the University of Houston, USA. His work using Dubsmash and TikTok with his students has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC News, Inside Edition, and Access Hollywood, among numerous national and local media platforms. ...

Professor, educator and speaker, Julie Hasson looks to empower educators to achieve the impossible, work-life balance.

Katie Kinder has been an educator since 2006. She believes that life is fun, and learning should most definitely be fun.

Lainie Rowell is an educator and international speaker. Her areas of expertise include professional learning, community building, and designing innovative learning experiences. During her 22 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education.