Episodes

For this first debut episode, meet Steve as he shares his context in education. Under the Hat Podcast is a place to discuss what is Top of Mind in Education. Steve explores his goals for the show and discusses the …

Teachers are in the trenches of Apps, Apps, and MORE Apps! Fonz from Edtechlife helps us understand how to keep things simple with countless amount of technology to use in the classroom. Alfonso Mendoza Jr. is a distinguished...

In this episode, he have the talented Michael Rotondo discussing what is Top Of Mind from the perspective of a teacher, poet, and content creator. Get ready for creativity flow as Mr. Mike does what he does best.....tells a story.

Is there a place for tech in our K-3 classrooms? How does AI fit into this conversation? Listen to Debbie Tannenbaum articulate what is possible with technology, creativity, and our youngest learners. Debbie and Steve share e...

Mr. Alex Isaacs is NOT afraid of change! From business, to teacher, to instructional tech coach, Alex has embraced change throughout his life. Take a listen to Alex and Steve discussing Edtech, leadership, and professional le...

Innovation, AI, Challenges....Oliver Tingling breaks down all of it! Listen as Oliver and Steve chat about their experiences in the classroom, in industry, and their passion for innovation in education. X/Twitter LinkedIn

Get your pen and paper ready for this conversation! Dan Jones breaks down the benefits, strategies, and nuances of the Flipped/PBL classroom. Come listen as Steve and Dan breaks it all down-classroom management, AI, creativit...

Looking for some inspiration for your classroom? Check out this episode where Stacey and Steve talk about teaching with the WHOLE learner in mind. This organic conversation dives deep into various tech tools for the classroom...

Come listen to Rachelle Dené Poth talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of AI. Where are we headed? How is it shifting education and the world? Steve and Rachelle have a great conversation around AI, Project-based learni...

Stephanie Howell has a powerful message behind her experience and perspective on Education. Listen as she discusses how she got into teaching, how she experienced school earlier in life, and how she collaborated globally to s...

Quiet on the set! Erika Sandstrom has the floor and she has all the energy. Come listen as Steve and Erika share video creation, green green, authentic assessments, and empowering students through technology. Oh, and this epi...

Come learn from the energetic conversation between Steve and Michelle Manning. Michelle shares a wealth of knowledge with her years of experience as a teacher, trainer, and leader with EdTech tools. The conversation tackles w...

Join us on Under the Hat as we learn from Renee Dawson on how she personalizes learning through Esports, AI, and building trust. You are in for a treat as Steve learns from Renee's 15 years of experience in education …

Join this exciting conversation as Tricia Fuglestad walks us through her STEAM experiences and augmented reality strategies with books and reading! This is a MUST listen if you are interested in enhancing literacy and engagem...

In this episode of Under the Hat, Cammie Kannekens and Steve discuss innovation in education, AI, EdTech, and Professional Learning. Interesting to hear how innovation takes on different shapes depending on a given community,...

Steve is joined by Lindsey Bird who has years of teaching experience that included a Language Institute in Modesto, California. Listen to Lindsey's story and truth around practices, policies, and leadership with multilingual ...

Steve and Manny Curiel discuss how their ability to lead from the classroom helped them transition their leadership globally with their current roles in Edtech. You can find Manny on social @MannyDiscoTech

On this episode of Under the Hat, Steve is joined by Tim Belmont who has a passion for media literacy. Come listen how to student podcasting can take student voice to another level! Even more interesting, Tim chats about how …

What weight do WE ALL carry at a school? In this episode of Under the Hat, Matthew Bowerman talks about Heartleading the weight that we all carry and how that impacts trauma in our schools. Come learn his perspective on …

Join this episode of Under the Hat where Steve has his teacher bestie on the show, Sophie, to discuss how they met. This conversation will stress the importance of having that person or group of people that is ALWAYS there …

Join this episode to hear the AMAZING Frankie Cilliers discuss having a personal brand as a teacher. Not just about self-promotion, but about effectively communicating your purpose, and showcasing your passion for education t...

We are thrilled to have Amber Trout on Under the Hat! Amber and Steve will share how they make teacher's lives easier by using technology in the classroom and beyond. Amber also has a passion for the power of a …

In this episode, we have Dr. Furwa Rizvi who shares her story of how schools saved her on various different levels. Her research interests include, early childhood education, supporting BIPOC teachers, and professional develo...

On this episode, Steve sits down with Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors of Teacher Shift to discuss their Edu passions of alternatives to college and arts integration. Ali and JoDee will also share their work as Podcasters on Teac...