The EdisonOS Podcast

In this conversation, Evan Petrie shares his journey into the education domain, discussing his early experiences with tutoring and his passion for helping students. He emphasizes the value of learning Latin and its relevance in today's world. Evan also talks about his transition to full-time tutoring, his role in curriculum development, and his unique tutoring style that focuses on listening to students.

In this conversation, Liza Libes shares her journey from aspiring English professor to founder of Invictus Prep, a college consulting firm. She discusses her unique approach to college admissions, emphasizing narrative building and career coaching. Liza highlights the importance of strong writing skills in the college application process and explains how her personal experiences and social media presence have contributed to her business's growth.

In this conversation, Amy Seeley shares her journey into the field of education and test preparation, discussing her transition from a history teacher to a test prep instructor. She highlights the differences between traditional teaching and test prep, emphasizing the motivation of students in the latter.

In this conversation, Randee Schneeberg shares the journey of founding Jettprep, the challenges faced in standardized test preparation, and the significant impact of COVID-19 on education. She discusses the decline in student focus, the rise of test anxiety, and the evolving methods of teaching and studying.

In this conversation, Anna discusses her journey into education, sharing insights on linguistics, dialects, and brain-based learning techniques like active recall and interleaving. She also highlights the importance of mental health and community in building a successful tutoring business.

In this conversation, Philip Bates shares his journey from an accidental educator to a leader in educational content creation at UWorld. He discusses his experiences in public education, the importance of facilitating learning, and the cultural relevance of educational content. Bates emphasizes the role of technology and AI in education, the significance of feedback for continuous improvement, and the opportunities available at UWorld as they expand their reach globally.

Katrina M. Watson is the creator of The Confident Counselor Method, where she empowersschool counselors to navigate their daily challenges with confidence, enabling them to bettersupport students in reaching their academic and personal goals. With over 16 years ofexperience in advising culturally diverse and inclusive high school and college students, Katrinaspecializes in best-fit university guidance, career counseling, academic advising, financialresources, and social-emotional well-being.Originally from Los Angeles, California, Katrina earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling, witha focus on Student Development in Higher Education, from California State University, LongBeach. In 2013, she embarked on an international counseling career, working with studentsfrom over 100 nationalities. She currently serves as an International Application AdmissionsReader for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is an active member of theCouncil of International Schools (CIS), International Association for College Admissions &Counseling (IACAC), and International School Counselor Association (ISCA).Katrina has visited numerous colleges and universities worldwide, gaining insights that havehelped students secure spots at top 100-ranked universities. She also created a Udemy coursetitled Simplifying the College Application Process from A-Z, designed to make the collegeadmissions journey more accessible.In her free time, Katrina publishes new episodes of The Well Rounded Counselor Podcast andshares expert advice on her YouTube channel, Well Rounded Admissions. She recentlypublished the book The Well Rounded Counselor: Considerations for International CollegeCounselors, further solidifying her commitment to supporting the next generation of counselorsand students.

Beth Ritter-Guth is the Associate Dean of Online Learning & Educational Technology atNorthampton Community College and a seasoned adjunct in the English department at DeSalesUniversity. Specializing in AI, VR, AR, ethical hacking, and digital humanities, Beth is anadvocate for the ethical use of generative AI. A prominent voice in Educause’s AI Community ofPractice and the Horizon Report, she has earned numerous awards for her innovative work.Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Wired, and USA Today, Beth is dedicated toadvancing educational technology and preparing for a future where code is a key tool for peace.

Edwige Simon has worked in the field of education for over 20 years. She is the Director ofOnline Learning and Instructional Technology at the International Center for Language Studiesand the founding editor of FLTMAG, a magazine dedicated to technology integration in thelanguage classroom. Prior to joining ICLS, Edwige ran a fully online graduate certificateprogram in language teaching with technology. Her research focuses on world language teacherprofessional development and the preparation of educators to teach in online environments.

Carissa (Handrinos) Godvin has been an academic tutor and consultant since 2006. She has aBA in both English and psychology and a MA in English, focusing on rhetoric and composition.Carissa strives to build upon each student's strengths while teaching techniques to enrich anyweaknesses s/he may have. She works to build confident, independent learners and thinkers ofall ages and has experience in K-12, post-secondary, and adult education. Carissa specializesin: ACT/SAT/GRE prep, AP Exam Prep, College Essays & Planning, ELA, Math (throughPre-Calc), Professional Editing, Test Taking Strategies, Writing Skills and Development, andmore!