K-12 Episodes

Some might ask... What is L&D? In this episode, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson discuss their experiences and expertise in the field of learning and development (L&D). They share their personal journeys from teaching to instructional design and highlight the transferable skills that teachers…

In this episode, Holly Owens covers navigating the learning and development job market, emphasizing networking, authentic connections, and the skills needed for success as an instructional designer. She advises job seekers to be selective and find their niche. Holly also compares instructional desi…

In this episode, we interview Jean-Claude Brizard, the CEO and President of Digital Promise. They discuss Brizard's journey in education and his role at Digital Promise. They also explore the challenges facing educators today, such as teacher shortages and the need for support and career growth opp…

In this episode, Holly discusses the topic of transitioning into a career in learning and development (L&D), specifically in instructional design. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being intentional and strategic in the career transition process. She suggests five key steps to take before…

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, we interviewed Spencer Sharp, a Talent Specialist at Field Pros Inc., who specializes in recruiting for the ed tech industry. Sharp shares his journey from being a STEM teacher to entering the...

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and DaNadia Johnson interview Dr. Phil Hickman, the CEO and founder of Plabook, an innovative reading technology that uses artificial intelligence, natural language processin...

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Regnault Sanders, the founder and CEO of Schoolconomy. Sanders shares his journey from being a student to becoming the founder of an EdTech company. He explains that School Economy is a student success software that rewa…

Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson discussed their experiences transitioning into instructional design and ed tech roles. They emphasized the importance of knowing what you want to do, conducting thorough research, and networking....

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the visionary Luis Malbas, the brilliant mind behind the Training, Learning Development Community and Conference (TLDC). Join us as we delve into Luis's inspiring journey, from his early days in video stores and manufacturing to becoming a t…

In this episode of EdUp Ed Tech, host Holly Owens interviews Dr. Lauren Sanchez Gilbert, CEO of BellXcel. Gilbert shares her journey from being a special education teacher to leading an EdTech company. BellXcel is unique in t...

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, the hosts interview Aaron King, a solutions engineer at Blackboard Anthology and the owner of Snack Size Learning. Aaron shares his journey from being a rapper and music producer to becoming a...

Join us in the exciting Season 4 premiere as we delve into the world of Ed Tech with a special guest, Joe Ferraro, the Vice President of Revenue at Hypothes.is. Discover the journey of Joe's 15 years in the education space, from working in admissions to pioneering virtual science labs.

In this live demo, Shaunak Roy , founder and CEO of Yellowdig an EdTech company, showcased the platform's features and functionalities. Yellowdig is a tool designed to enhance student engagement and learning in higher educati...

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Ben Wellington, Director of Sales, Customer Service and Support, and Sarah Eiler, Community Engagement Coordinator at ScreenPal. Both guests share...

Episode Overview In this episode, of EdUp EdTech hosts Holly and Nadia Johnson sit down with CEO of DataBot, Robert Grover. Grover shares his journey from working in STEM education to developing DataBot, a multi-sensor device...

Chelsea Averitt, founder of SKIP, a job board for remote roles in education technology, discussed the current state of the EdTech job market. She highlighted the top three remote roles that educators are transitioning into cu...

Chelsea Averitt, founder of SKIP, a job board for remote roles in education technology, discussed the current state of the EdTech job market. She highlighted the top three remote roles that educators are transitioning into cu...

In this live discussion, Dr. Luke Hobson, Nadia Johnson, and Dr. Heidi Kirby discussed the role of instructional design in various sectors. They emphasized the importance of understanding one's strengths and skills before tra...

Episode Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, we sit down with Darren Reed, Senior Executive and Head of the Stride Professional Development Center. Reed shares his journey in education, which spans over 31 years, and dis...

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, we interviewed Amanda Bratten , Vice President of Content and Curriculum at Propello . Bratten shares her journey from PR to teaching, and how her desire to provide resources for teachers led ...

Episode Overview In this episode, we chat with the president of Learning A-Z, Lisa O'Masta. Lisa shares her journey in the EdTech industry, emphasizing her passion for education and her commitment to supporting students and t...

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, we went LIVE with Kenny Thomas and Katherine Grill to talk about Mental Health. Kenny Thomas , an NBA player, and NBC Sportscaster, fearlessly shared his personal journey, shedding light on th...

Overview In this episode of Edup EdTech, we interviewed Harrison Parker, the Executive Vice President of Linewize 's North America. Parker shares his unique journey into the EdTech space, which began with his interest in worl...

Overview In this episode of EdUo EdTech, we had the pleasure of interviewing Audrey Wisch , co-founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals . Audrey shares her journey from being a history major at Stanford with aspirations of becomi...