Episodes

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show, Dr. Haley Watson, founder and CEO of Open Parachute, discusses the importance of mental health support in education. She shares her journey as a clinical psychologist and her passion for helping youth navigate their mental health challenges. The conversation explores the current landscape of students post-COVID, the need for teachers to be equipped with mental health strategies, and the importance of training and resources for educators. Dr. Watson emph...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show, host Jeff Bradbury interviews Ilana Golan, a former military pilot turned tech entrepreneur and founder of Leap Academy. They discuss Ilana's journey through the military, her transition to the tech industry, and the lessons learned along the way. Ilana shares insights on personal branding, finding one's zone of genius, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership. The conversation also touches on the challenges educators face in career transitions...

Join Jeff Bradbury and Carl Azuz as they explore the challenges of show creation and share tips for educators on managing busy schedules. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … How did you get started? Selecting Topics What is the motivation behind the project? How to teachers take advantage of the content? What is on the newsletter and Social Media channels? What ...

In this episode, host Jeffrey Bradbury interviews jazz musician and sound artist Hayes Greenfield. They discuss the concept of creative sound play for young learners and its benefits for executive function skills and social-emotional learning. They also explore the importance of music education in developing active listening skills and cognitive flexibility. Hayes shares his journey as a musician and offers advice on encouraging students to continue playing and improvising. The conversation touc...

Vienna Mott, CEO of Poliquicks, discusses the importance of civic education and the role of technology in engaging students in politics. She highlights the need for accessible and transparent political information and the lack of funding for civic education. Mott emphasizes the importance of personalized and engaging approaches to teaching civics, using technology to make political topics more relatable and understandable for students. She also discusses the launch of Poliquicks, a non-partisan ...

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Dr. Brandi Stinson, a principal from Maryland, about the communication app SMORE. They discuss the importance of effective communication in schools and how SMORE helps streamline the process. Dr. Stinson highlights the features of SMORE, such as multimedia integration, polls, translation, scheduling, branding, and analytics. They also discuss different ways to use SMORE, including newsletters, event announcements, and back-to...

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Brad Axelrad, a transformational leader and content creator. They discuss the importance of connecting with others, especially young people, and how to overcome fears and imposter syndrome. Brad shares his journey of self-discovery and the lessons he has learned from facing his own dragons. He also offers advice for educators and entrepreneurs on building relationships, starting a business, and embracing new beginnings. The conversation highlights the...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Thomas Ryan, the owner of Bigly Sales, to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the call center industry. Bigly Sales uses AI to replace call centers, allowing AI bots to interact with customers in a human-like manner. The AI bots can answer questions, provide support, and complete various tasks such as sending contracts or payment links. Ryan explains that AI models like ChatGPT and Claude have made significa...

In this episode of The Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff Bradbury interviews Paul Lemberg, a business coach and entrepreneur. They discuss Paul's journey from being a software programmer to a successful entrepreneur, his experiences starting and selling companies, his coaching and training programs, and his passion for arts and music. The interview covers various topics including challenges in entrepreneurship, lessons learned from failures, and tips for teachers interested in starting their own ...

In this episode, host Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a resilience expert and author. Nina shares her personal journey of resilience, including her experiences as a former member of the USA Gymnastics team, a news anchor, and a tech company executive. She emphasizes the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges and offers practical advice for individuals facing tough times. Nina also discusses the significance of being present in the moment and surrounding oneself with s...

In this episode of The Jeff Bradbury Show, Jeff Bradbury interviews Tyler Como, an educator and principal from Canada, about his journey in education and his experiences with podcasting. Tyler shares how he got into education and his passion for making a difference and helping people grow. He also discusses his book, 'The Elemental Educator,' and how it led him to start his own podcast. Tyler talks about the equipment and software he uses for podcasting and the lessons he has learned from his gu...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Kyle Hoffman, Director of Growth Strategy at Function Growth on the podcast to discuss the importance of knowing your customer journey for building a successful brand and the role that Artificial Intelligence plays on understanding behavior patterns of your customers. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode …...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes author, speaker, and digital learning guru Carl Hooker on the program to discuss how he creates dynamic professional learning opportunities that are creative, engaging, and involve a bit of pop culture. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … Who is Carl Hooker? How to create opportunities for Professiona...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes brand strategisst Sasha Strauss, on the podcast to discuss marketing, branding, and how you can best communicate your value. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Sasha Strauss Professor Sasha Strauss is a distinguished brand strategist with 25 years of experience, having worked with leading corporations,...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Alefiya Master, CEO of MAD-learn on the podcast to discuss STEM education, Artificial Intelligence in EdTech and how to successfully create a sustainable edtech company that has the ability to change the world. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest Alefiya Master is an educator turned entrepreneur and the ...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes best-selling author and keynote speaker, Sam Demma on the podcast to discuss his book, Empty Your Backpack. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Sam Demma is a best-selling author and keynote speaker. He delivered two TEDx talks, co-founded PickWaste—an organization that mobilized volunteers to pick up ove...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Mobilemind CEO Tyce Miller on the podcast to discuss how professional development has evolved since the pandemic, the difference between working in a “corporate environment” vs an “edu-corporate environment”, and how Artificial Intelligence is supporting professional development If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In Thi...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Will Deyamport on the podcast to discuss his new book “The Edupreneur” and his mission to support educational entrepreneurs. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … The Edupreneur Documentary The Edupreneur Book Supporting Educational Entrepreneurs Stories of working with Edupreneurs Follow Our Host...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Eric Sheninger on the podcast to discuss the future of education and the state of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @Teach...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Penn GSE Entrepreneur in Residence and Director of the Gamba Foundation, John Gamba Jr. on the podcast to discuss the current state of education in this country, how Penn GSE is supporting entrepreneurs in EdTech, and the importance of creating a pathway for success for startups.. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Foll...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes former NBA player, author, and motivational speaker Dean Tolson on to the podcast to discuss his journey from an orphanage not ever learning how to read or write to becoming a Magna Cum Laude Master’s Degree student . . . with a stop in the middle playing for the NBA’s Seattle Supersonics. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you tod...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes California Online Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Richard Savage onto the podcast to discuss how he and his team have created a 20 year fully online educational program that supports more than 2,500 students. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … All about the California Online Public Schools 20+...

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show, Jeff welcomes Breakout EDU Co-Founder Adam Bellow on the program to discuss the FETC conference and the future of Technology Integration. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest, Adam Bellow Adam Bellow began his career in the classroom as a High School English teacher. He has worked as a technology training specialist, Director ...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes podcaster, author, and Digital Learning Leader Matthew Joseph on the podcast to discuss why it’s important not only to have a clear district vision for technology integration but a clear plan for how Instructional Coaches will play a pivotal part in executing that plan. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … FETC...