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Josh Stock on Why Today’s Classrooms Need Storytellers, Not Lecturers
In this episode, we talk with Josh Stock, an award-winning middle school teacher who’s changing how kids experience learning through storytelling, creativity, and technology.
For 18 years, Josh has built a classroom where students don’t just read and write — they create podcasts, design VR spaces, produce videos, and tell their own stories. His focus is on helping every student find their voice, build confidence, and take ownership of their learning.
Josh shares:
⬛ His journey from growing up in Kansas surrounded by educators to becoming a nationally recognized leader in education and technology.
⬛ The rituals he uses to create connection and excitement in his classroom.
⬛ Why storytelling is central to his teaching — and how it helps students engage deeply with lessons.
⬛ The turning point when he realized technology could transform learning, from blogging to robotics to VR.
⬛ His honest take on AI in schools — its benefits, its risks, and how it’s reshaping classrooms.
⬛ The biggest challenges teachers face today, from resources to balancing tech with personal connection.
Josh Stock is a middle school educator from Olathe, Kansas, known for blending traditional literacy with modern technology to engage students in new ways. His innovative approach has earned him national recognition, including the National School Boards Association’s “20 to Watch” award, ISTE’s Make It Happen Award, and the Emerging Young Educator Award.
Josh is the author of Awesome Sauce and a contributor to Edutopia and EdTech Magazine. Whether he’s coaching robotics, exploring virtual reality, or guiding students through creative projects, Josh’s mission is simple: to create classrooms where every learner feels empowered to share their voice and ideas.
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About Dr. Manish Arora
Dr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation.
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The Inference Show
Stay connected with us and explore more about our guests, topics, and future episodes:
🔗 Automatan: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automatan-ai🔗 Insaito: https://in.linkedin.com/company/insaito-inc🔗 Dr. Manish Arora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish7901🔗 Vivek Puri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivpuri🔗 LearnDesk: https://www.learndesk.us/🔗 Insaito: https://www.insaito.com/🔗 Josh Stock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrstockrocks/
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Be our next guest by emailing us at [email protected]We’d love to hear your insights and have you join the conversation!
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By AutomatanIn this episode, we talk with Josh Stock, an award-winning middle school teacher who’s changing how kids experience learning through storytelling, creativity, and technology.
For 18 years, Josh has built a classroom where students don’t just read and write — they create podcasts, design VR spaces, produce videos, and tell their own stories. His focus is on helping every student find their voice, build confidence, and take ownership of their learning.
Josh shares:
⬛ His journey from growing up in Kansas surrounded by educators to becoming a nationally recognized leader in education and technology.
⬛ The rituals he uses to create connection and excitement in his classroom.
⬛ Why storytelling is central to his teaching — and how it helps students engage deeply with lessons.
⬛ The turning point when he realized technology could transform learning, from blogging to robotics to VR.
⬛ His honest take on AI in schools — its benefits, its risks, and how it’s reshaping classrooms.
⬛ The biggest challenges teachers face today, from resources to balancing tech with personal connection.
Josh Stock is a middle school educator from Olathe, Kansas, known for blending traditional literacy with modern technology to engage students in new ways. His innovative approach has earned him national recognition, including the National School Boards Association’s “20 to Watch” award, ISTE’s Make It Happen Award, and the Emerging Young Educator Award.
Josh is the author of Awesome Sauce and a contributor to Edutopia and EdTech Magazine. Whether he’s coaching robotics, exploring virtual reality, or guiding students through creative projects, Josh’s mission is simple: to create classrooms where every learner feels empowered to share their voice and ideas.
—
About Dr. Manish Arora
Dr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation.
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The Inference Show
Stay connected with us and explore more about our guests, topics, and future episodes:
🔗 Automatan: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automatan-ai🔗 Insaito: https://in.linkedin.com/company/insaito-inc🔗 Dr. Manish Arora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish7901🔗 Vivek Puri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivpuri🔗 LearnDesk: https://www.learndesk.us/🔗 Insaito: https://www.insaito.com/🔗 Josh Stock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrstockrocks/
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Be our next guest by emailing us at [email protected]We’d love to hear your insights and have you join the conversation!