Shaping Our World

Richard Culatta is an internationally recognized leader in technology and learning. He is the CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), which is a non-profit that supports education leaders in 127 countries. Before his time at ISTE, he was appointed by President Barack Obama to lead the US Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology.

Richard stopped by the Shaping Our World podcast to chat about his book Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World, along with advice on how parents can prepare young people to become contributing digital citizens in a fair and safe way.

An educator for over 20 years, Amanda Yuill made a decision to become a full-time supply teacher. The career move gave her the opportunity to research gaps she saw in the education system and publish three books in the process. She currently works in the Toronto District School Board.

Amanda stopped by the Shaping Our World podcast to chat about the state of education, its impact on our kids and tips for parents who are wanting to help their kids engage more in both the classroom and the world around them.

Ellen Duffield was the Director of the Leadership Studio at Muskoka Woods and is currently the Coordinator of the Paul E Magnus Centre for Leadership Studies and an Associate with the Leader's Village.

As part of her work empowering young women and helping organizations create environments in which both men and women can thrive, she has travelled to many parts of the world, participated in research projects and consults, and spoken in a variety of settings including in NGO workshops at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

She stopped by the Shaping Our World podcast to discuss ways that parents can raise up the young women in their lives, bolster their self-confidence and help to develop the leadership qualities they may — or may not — know they possess.

Colin and Judith McCartney are urban ministry veterans who have also co-authored several books on social justice and faith. Both are sought after for their knowledge and insight into innovative and tested ways of raising leaders in their own communities. The pair stopped by the Shaping Our World podcast recently to discuss the importance of community, personal growth and ways that parents can foster a connection and inspire action with the young adults in their lives.

Aly Pain is a parenting expert who is passionate about empowering parents to build healthy, respectful relationships with their teens. Aly stopped by the Shaping Our World podcast to discuss ways that parents can end painful disconnection and emotional blow ups with their teens to create honest, fulfilling relationships.

Jackie Robertson is a Registered Psychotherapist, clinical case consultant, college professor, and a certified child and youth counsellor with extensive experience working with parents, children and youth dealing with various life experiences, personal and familial issues. Jackie is passionate about helping families become healthier. She stopped by the Shaping Our World podcast to chat about down-to-earth coaching strategies for parents, child and adolescent mental health challenges, how to navigate online issues with your kids, and more.

Dr. Rob Meeder is a pediatrician with a practice focused on behaviour and mental health issues in children and youth. He visits the Shaping Our World podcast to chat with host Chris Tompkins about some of the common stressors facing children today, along with coping and communication strategies for parents and kids alike.