Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast

In this episode, Jorge Valenzuela is interviewed on Avid's Open Access Unpacking Education podcast and shares insights and actionable strategies for identifying personal passion and designing learning experiences that allow students to infuse their passions into their learning. The conversation touches on ways to develop student–teacher relationships, questions that can help students identify their passions, and student-centered instructional strategies that allow students to see themselves and their passions in their learning. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

I demystify optimal parenting, entrepreneurship, and fitness in this episode with Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins. Listen to me chat with this expert author and speaker to discover how anyone can excel in all three areas. Connect with Sheldon at the Leading Equity Center. 

In this episode, I discuss aligning your business and passion with my friend Billy Graham Jr. I give examples from my journey and other successful entrepreneurs to help guide others who want to start their own businesses and live purpose-driven lives.

We went to life class in this episode with the Awesome Craig and Krista! We discuss our favorite comedians, my difficulty finding willing mentors, and steps entrepreneurs can take to build upon their passions by manifesting them into purpose. I also explain my new coaching business and ways to overcome fear and intimidation by failing forward and using emotional intelligence skills for the greater good. 

In this episode, I chat with our show producer David Cicero about Computer Science Education Week, the Hour of Code, and a simple framework for learning to code. Here are the resources mentioned in the episode:

Listeners can send David questions they'd like us to answer on a future episode to [email protected] or tag us on Twitter @JorgeDoesPBL.

In this episode, I chat with our show producer David Cicero about the importance of passion in the classroom. We also outline steps teachers can take to help students discover their passion(s), set goals, build expertise, and use their talents to serve others. 

Listeners can send David questions they'd like us to answer on a future episode to [email protected]. 

In this episode, I detail how I lead school leaders and teachers in learning walks as part of our teacher professional development ideation process. Also, get insight into my NEW SEL book through Solution Tree and my plans to help others improve their consulting work. This episode is an excerpt from a featured interview by Joshua Stamper on the Aspire to Lead Podcast.

I hope you're ready to be inspired by my story of using an action research instructional coaching model to help school leaders and teachers improve their instructional practices. Also, get some insight into my mindset and how I built my business, Lifelong Learning Defined, and plans for the future. This episode is an excerpt from a featured interview by Hayley Spira-Bauer on itutor.com.

Welcome to the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast with education coach Jorge Valenzuela! In each episode, I'll share stories, strategies, and resources for education leaders and teachers to lead professionally and personally at their best. Whether you're just starting your teaching journey or looking to take your skills to the next level, this podcast is for you. Please stay tuned, and let's get started!