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Growing up in California in the 1970's, Mike Lawrence was surrounded by technology. He was a fan of Jobs, Woz, and Apple before they had fans around the world. His love for tech was just a hobby - at first - and once he got older, he stayed in Cali and became an English teacher.  

But --  Mr. Lawrence - as the cool kids called him in English class - quickly learned that tech - specifically helping teachers with tech - would be his path and passion. 

By listening to our show today, you'll learn:

- What organization this Apple Distinguished Educator is leading today, and how is he well on his way to creating another engaged community passionate about tech in the classroom.

- Why California was (and still is) the perfect place for ed tech and enables Mike to do his magic in the classroom;

- And - you’ll hear stories Mike and Steve Jobs - and - how he channels Ted Lasso when leading teams today.  

Breakers band together and be ready to learn from this brilliant educator Mike Lawrence.  

Teacher in the OC

• English, wrote curriculums 
• Workshops for teachers with unboxing

CUE.org 

• 13 years
• Rockstar teacher camps
• Impact CA and NV
• 2k to 8k for conference 

Go to Google

• Want to get into K12
• Give them a list of options
• Google Certified Innovator Program
• Leverage Apple learning for Google

Power Up

• Lead customer advocacy program
• Started Council on Educational Innovation

Cali all the way

• Worked at Disney
• Sister been there 30 years

Apple all the way

• 1981 Jobs rolls out initiative where each kid gets an Apple
• Bought one for himself too
• Why Apple? Adapts to human side 
• Mental bicycle
• Know Jobs?

Ted Lasso, not Jobs

• positive work environment
• Vulnerability 
• How does Lasso translate to the classroom 

Music Man

• Greatest Showman 

Jamf (Present)

• Jamf's Purpose: Empower people with technology that puts humans first  
• Mission: Help organizations succeed with Apple  
• Values: Selflessness, Relentless Self Improvement

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Virtual Reality allows learners to experience an immersive environment where they can play, engage, and explore with real-time feedback.

In this episode of Breaking The Grade, we will have an exciting and grade-breaking discussion with Malcolm Lee, CEO and Founder of Gabb Global, on games and VR tech in language learning.

He will share with us:

• How to take advantage of current technologies available to build a company that will uplift education quality and provide innovative solutions;
• The importance of bringing accessibility to language learners, building their confidence and how the immersiveness of VR, and how engagement from games can create accelerated learning;
• His experience in startups and how it helped him launch his very own company;
• And much more!

If you are ready to learn and discover the power of learning through innovative solutions and zero in on the spots that need breakage and rebuilding in the education space, hit play and listen along!

Malcolm Lee is a neuroscience graduate from George Mason University. He has a wide range of background in business, research, and technology start ups. And his work experience includes project management, business development, biological research, and language learning in the classroom setting.
In 2017, he built and founded Gabb Global to break language learning barriers. His company is on a mission to use the power of VR technologies to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of immersive language learning experiences so they can eliminate the language barrier and create a more equitable world.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-lee-0349a718a/Website: https://www.gabbglobal.com/

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With the rise of disinformation and biased media and content, how can we raise a generation that can sift through and process information in a healthy way? 

Join us with Daniel Stedman. Founder and CEO of  Pressto. And let’s dive into

The importance of learning how we can break the  manipulations of social media and what it means for the future generation
Including media literacy in every writing curriculum
Understanding the different types of media and the message they are sending, and its importance to the media YOU create

Are you ready to rethink how we consume media, zeroing in on the spots that need breakage and rebuilding? Then hit play and listen along today.

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Every child should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential regardless of their uniqueness with their own path. But what happens if neurodivergent children's only option to learn is the same as the norm - a thing that is working against them?

Join us with Dr. Celest Austin. Founder and CEO of  GoManda. And let's address this and dive into:

• How the trajectory of her life changed because of the influence of her sister, Amanda;
• The current situation of the learning landscape for autistic people and neurodivergent learners and the importance of empowering them;
• How she overcame the challenges in running and launching her company GoManda;
• And many more!

Listen along and be in the know on how Dr. Celest Austin is zeroing in on the spots that need breakage and rebuilding in the education space.

More about our Guest:

Celest Austin's appreciation and interest in her sister Amanda’s understanding of the world and way of thinking had led her to study more about autism and its uniqueness. She pursued a dual degree M.D. and Ph.D. from University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and graduated in 2016 with her thesis focused on the neurophysiology of autism.

Wanting to take action immediately for her sister and the people in the autism community, she walked away from further medical training and finally founded and established GoManda! The company’s name is a homage to moments of celebration when Amanda is being cheered by their whole family, chanting “GoManda! GoManda!”

GoManda is dedicated to empowering autistic children by helping them accept, nurture, and cheer for their strengths. To uphold the vision of the company, Dr. Celest participates in all aspects of its business development.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestaustin/

Website: https://www.gomanda.com/

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In the era of advanced technology and rapid change, what is the role of the leaders in the education space in responding to the challenges it entails?

The Breaking the Grade crew, had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dr. Quintin Shepherd to talk leadership as a Superintendent and his new book “The Secret to Transformational Leadership.”

Breaking the Grade is produced by Cascade Communications.
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College students invest thousands of dollars in their education and the other things that come with it, not to mention the time and energy they put into providing for themselves only to come out making less than $35K a year.

In this episode of Breaking The Grade, we will be joined by Nancy Soni, CEO, and Founder of PathMatch in discussing:

The realities freshly graduated students are facing today
The disconnect between the skills employers need and the current skills of the graduates and how this gap can be closed and more

Listen along and be in the know on how Nancy Soni is zeroing in on the spots that need breakage and rebuilding in the education space.

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🎥 GoManda is on camera!

Often an entrepreneur is inspired by an experience or maybe even a family member. In the case of Celest Austin, MD, PhD Austin, it was both. 

She founded GoManda after watching her sister’s amazing way of thinking – as an autistic person. The name of the company comes from her family’s time celebrating whenever her sister Amanda accomplished anything. They would cheer, "GoManda! GoManda!'

Dr. Austin then made it her personal and professional mission to empowering autistic children by helping them accept, nurture, and cheer for their strengths. GoManda is an evidence-based platform that uses common nouns and focuses on connecting with the child, encouraging each and every one to reach their potential, at their own pace. 

Ana Carmagnani and our team at Cascade Communications were honored to interview Dr. Austin about GoManda (and learn about her awesome sister) at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, April 2022.

GoManda Website: https://www.gomanda.com/
Celest Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestaustin/

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Our students deserve to know they belong. But equality isn’t always placed as the priority it deserves to be.

Alexa Escobedo discovered this as she was teaching elementary, and immediately switched gears to create an impact.

• She knew she could affect far more than her group of 35.
• She moved out of the classroom and into larger education organizations.
• She put her effort toward expanding student equality every single day.

Join us now to hear what Alexa has to say about the current teaching climate, equality in schools, and how we can make a difference alongside her hard work.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Alexa Escobedo spent 10 years working in elementary education before following a larger-scale dream to support all students through difference-making national organizations.

She found herself working in areas that didn’t prioritize equality in schools. She’d cover topics in current events that she knew were being ignored at home. After all, there’s nothing wrong with teaching kids to have an open mind — especially when you know it may be the only place they’re hearing that every one of them belongs.

Still, Alexa knew her work with equality had the potential to reach far beyond her class of 35. She moved into a marketing role with the Institute for Education Innovation to spread the word across the country.

Today, Alexa is taking on a new role with the Center for Transformative Teacher Training where she will continue to make a widespread impact on equality in our schools.

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We know social-emotional learning is essential. But we haven’t all figured out how to teach it effectively.

Nicole Lipkin, Clinical Psychologist and founder of HeyKiddo, is breaking traditional methods with her unique curriculum. Join us today as she shares:

• Why social, emotional, and leadership skills are so important for kids in current times.
• Why typical SEL isn’t as effective as we’d hoped.
• How teachers can make an impact in the social and emotional lives of students.

After all, the future of the world is in our students' hands. Let's give them the skills they need to handle it with care.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Nicole Lipkin started her career with an undergraduate in Psychology and Dance, and later added on a degree in executive coaching, her MBA, and her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. She has founded and currently runs two companies — one of which falls in the education space.

HeyKiddo! Gives parents and teachers everything they need to teach social, emotional, and leadership skills both at home and in the classroom. The curriculum was created by a team of psychologists, educators, and parents for top-level trust. The school-based version is a no-prep curriculum that can make a measurable impact in virtual, hybrid, and in-person classrooms in just 125 minutes each day.

Nicole is also the owner and founder of Equilibria Psychological and Consulting Services and proud author of “What Keeps Leaders Up At Night” and co-author of “Y in the Workplace: Managing the ‘Me First’ Generation.” She’s a Forbes.com contributor and has been featured on NPR, NBC, CBS, and more.

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Schools are at the forefront of learning, but they don’t always feel up to par. Kevin Chavous is an education activist, lawyer, author, and podcast host with innovative ideas on how to fix this.

Join us to hear how:

• The education system is breaking, but we as a culture can build it back better.
• Education isn’t an end-goal, but a lifelong process.
• Virtual learning will change not only classrooms, but education and society.

Are you ready to rethink the American education system, zeroing in on the spots that need breakage and rebuilding? Then hit play and listen along today.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Kevin Chavous started his career with an undergraduate degree from Wabash College and a law degree from Howard University School of Law. His college accomplishments included being named NCAA District All American for Basketball and President of his class in law school.

Chavous spent years working for the largest law firm in the United States and published six books — three education nonfictions and a series of political thrillers.

And the experience we’re here to cover today — Chavous’ education background. He has spent his entire career increasing the quality of nearby schools. He has served as Education Committee Chair for the Council of the District of Columbia, founder of Democrats for Education Reform, owner of The Chavous Group, and current President of Stride, Inc.

Some of Chavous’ most notable education achievements include being inducted into the Washington DC Hall of Fame and playing a key role in charter school transformation across the country.

Kevin Chavous is highly skilled in several areas, but he’s chosen to commit his talents to break and rebuild American education. And we can’t wait to hear all about this important work today.

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