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Sept. 20, 2023

95: From Stanford to Start-Up- Audrey Wisch CEO, on Igniting Passion in Education with Curious Cardinals

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...
Guest: Audrey Wisch
Sept. 14, 2023

94: Engage to Excel: Unleashing the Power of Engageli in Education with Academic Engagement Specialist, Nisha Abraham

Episode Overview In this episode of EdUp EdTech Host Holly Owens interviews Nisha Abraham Academic Engagement Specialist at Engageli. We dive into the comprehensive learning environment that Engageli provides through its inno...
Guest: Nisha Abraham
Sept. 12, 2023

93: TranscribED: Breaking Down Barriers to Accessible Education with Speechcloud, Insights from Co-Founder Cameron Stoker

Episode Overview We often hear about how technology can sometimes feel like a barrier to teaching, but what if it could actually make the learning experience more accessible? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of te...
Sept. 7, 2023

92: Breaking the Lecture Mold: Innovations in Teaching and Learning with Barbi Honeycutt, Speaker, Consultant & Podcast Host Lecture Breakers

Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview returning guest, Barbi Honeycutt . Honeycutt is an expert in breaking up lectures to create more engaging and effective learning experien...
Sept. 5, 2023

91: Transforming Education through People-Centric EdTech: A Conversation with Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool

Overview In this episode of EdUp EdTech, we interviewed Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool . De Rossi shares his journey into the EdTech space, which began when he was a dissatisfied student who wanted to study computer science ...
Aug. 30, 2023

90: Playing Your Way to a Fulfilling Career with Pitch Play Co., Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose, Co Founders

Episode Overview In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose at Pitch Play Co. We explored how Pitch Play Co. uses gamification to help job seekers gamify their careers. Pitch Play Co. is a...
Aug. 29, 2023

89: Unveiling Financial Freedom and Scholarship Opportunities - An Insightful Conversation with Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl

Episode Overview In this episode, we had the pleasure of being joined by Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl . We explored how simulated investing allowed individuals to earn as they learned. We learned about the inspiration ...
Guest: Brian Curcio
Aug. 24, 2023

88: From Classroom to Courseware: Navigating the Path to Higher Ed Instructional Design, Mariah Okoye, Instructional Designer at University of South Florida

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with transitioned teacher Mariah Okoye, Learning Designer at the University of South Florida. Mariah is an inspirational individual who put her fears aside and took a leap ...
Aug. 22, 2023

87: Leading the Flock & Improving Innovation, Catching Up on Goosechase's Journey with Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with an old friend of ours, Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder of Goosechase . This is Goosechase’s third appearance on EdUp Edtech and Andrew did not disappoint with dropping f...
Guest: Andrew Cross
Aug. 15, 2023

86: Catching Up with Everboarding Evangelist and Transitioned Educator, A.J. Ferrill, Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Litmus

Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with A.J. Ferrill, Enterprise Customer Success Manager, at Litmus . A.J. was back on the show back in July of 2021 , so be sure to check out this episode too! A.J. gives us...
July 25, 2023

85: Transitioning from Teacher to Freelance Instructional Designer, A Conversation with DaNadia Johnson, Freelance ID

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing DaNdia “Nadia” Johnson. Nadia is a remarkable individual who has taken a leap of faith and successfully transitioned from the world of teaching to becoming a thriving f...
June 13, 2023

84: Can A.I. Save Writing? A Special Collaborative Episode with Eric James Stephens, Writing Sensei & Business Intelligence Developer

In 2022, Open AI launched ChatGPT. Overnight, the company started a global conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. The emergence of AI has turned learning on its head. It has forced us to ask major questions...
April 27, 2023

83: Finding the BEST Tools that Work for Our Learners, Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager, Edpuzzle

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the fabulous Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager at Edpuzzle . Marybeth has close to a quarter of a century in the education sector and shares her journey from edu...
April 11, 2023

82: Leveraging Deep Expertise to Design Education - First Solution for Today's Learning Environments, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead, Logitech

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with Madeleine “Maddy” Mortimore Global Education Innovation and Research for Logitech. As you know, Logitech is an international leader in providing peripheral devices to improve the w...
April 6, 2023

81: Catalyzing Transformation in Individuals and in Communities and Being an Agent of Change, A.M. Bhatt, CEO and Founder of DAE

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the CEO and Founder of DAE, A.M. Bhatt . You get to hear A.M’s inspiring story about immigrating to the U.S. at a young age and how his learning experiences help shaped him into th...
Guest: a.m. bhatt
March 30, 2023

80: Instructional Design Insights from a True IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent, CEO, Founder, and President of IDOL Courses & IDOL Courses Academy

In this episode, I got to catch up with a real-life IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent , Founder and CEO of IDOL courses , and President of IDOL Courses Academy . Robin is one of the most down-to-earth, innovative, and fun humans I’ve e...
March 22, 2023

79: Where are They Now? A special catching up episode with Dr. Katherine Grill, CEO and Co-Founder, Neolth

Overview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend, Dr. Katherine Grill , CEO & Co-Founder of Neolth . Katherine was back on the show back in April of 2022 , and her episode is the most downloaded episode of all time,...
March 15, 2023

78: Hire this Person, My Conversation with Stephen Schaeffer, Education Disturber, Design Thinker, Educator, Advisor, App Developer and Future UX Designer

Overview On this special episode of EdUp EdTech called "Hire this Person", I got to interview Professional Journey Community Member, Stephen Schaeffer. Stephen is a veteran educator and has helped hundreds of students reach t...
March 12, 2023

77: Part II - Creating the Next Generation of Innovators, A Two-Part Conversation with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of the Media & Innovation Lab at the University of Miami

Overview In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Seixas and I talk about the future of tech and how we're going to be bold and strive for excellence. Enjoy the second part of this episode. More About Dr. Azizi Seixas...
March 7, 2023

77: Part I - Creating the Next Generation of Innovators, A Two-Part Conversation with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of the Media & Innovation Lab at the University of Miami

Overview In the first part of this two-part episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of The Media and Innovation Lab (MIL) at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine , and the I...
Feb. 22, 2023

76: Where Are They Now? A Special Catching Up Episode with Katy Kappler, Co-Founder & CEO of InScribe

Overview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO of InScribe . Katy was first on our show way back in January of 2022 for Episode 40. Fast forward to almost a year or so later and we...
Feb. 9, 2023

75: An A.I. Powered System to Find the Best College for You: The Dating App for College Choices, Troove, David Hurwitt, Founder & CEO

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with an amazing CEO and Founder, David Hurwitt of Troove . David is an innovator and says the goal of higher education should be focused on learner success, not enrollment. We talked ab...
Guest: Dave Hurwitt
Feb. 2, 2023

74: From Band Teacher to Freelance Learning Experience Design, and Top 100 Influencer, Christy Tucker, Learning Experience Design Consultant, Syniad Learning

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing, nerdy, fun, and resourceful Christy Tucker! Once I listed to Luke Hobson’s episode with Christy I knew I needed to have her on EdUp EdTech. We talk about Christy’s jou...
Jan. 30, 2023

73: Two Ed Tech Gurus "Walk" Into a Zoom Room..., An Innovative Conversation with Leena Marie Saleh, Design Educator at Canva and THE Ed Tech Guru

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with Leena Marie Saleh , Design Educator with Canva Design School and the Ed Tech Guru. Her initials even spell out LMS :). Leena is a fellow transitioned teacher and shares her story ...
Guest: Leena Saleh