The EdisonOS Podcast

It took just a little over a month of tutoring before Sam discovered he had a passion for helping students. Starting at a big box tutoring company, he began searching for ways to improve upon mainstream prep techniques and would go on to develop a unique methodology for approaching the tests. Years later, and now with his own company, that spirit of continual improvement characterizes the Franklin Yard philosophy.

Brian has a background in school psychology and education, with a career dedicated to training educators on the use of educational technologies. He has trained thousands of teachers on using assistive technology and mind mapping software to enhance classroom learning. Now teaching full-time in higher education, Brian recognizes the growing need for faculty to utilize mind mapping tools to manage the demands of teaching, research, and administration efficiently. Leveraging his expertise, Brian collaborates with computer and software companies to assist in launching new products in the USA and supports educational technology companies in product development and marketing.

Terrill is passionate about helping businesses scale by streamlining processes, using innovative technology and partnering with the right software service provider. 

She has over 15 years of experience mostly in the Financial Services and IT industries, where her roles have always been related to bringing about change and introducing new processes, software, or products into a business. She has specific experience in the sectors of Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, Human Resources, Digital Marketplaces, Outsourcing, and Creating and Redesigning Services and Software systems. 

While busy with her MBA in June 2019, she started Success By Design. started by providing Business and Software Consulting focusing on process automation. In 2021, Success By Design expanded into providing Software Services for Small and Medium-sized Businesses as well.

Past and present clients include Law Firms, Financial Service Providers, Coaches, Business Consultants, Digital Marketplaces, Software Developers, IT infrastructure, Equipment Distributors, HR, Training Providers, Data Mining, and Medical Device distribution.

Michelle McAnaney founded The College Spy® with this mission: Help students identify colleges that are a good fit for them and get accepted. 

Michelle is an expert in college admissions and a leader in her field. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator, counselor and consultant, assisting students in making smart choices to reach their full potential. She is current on the latest trends in college admissions. 

Her extensive admissions knowledge is coupled with firsthand experience with the colleges and universities your student will be considering. She tells students and families that the best way to get to know a college is to visit and she holds herself to the same standard. She visits approximately 40 colleges each year, attending information sessions and open houses, taking tours and meeting with admissions officers. 

Michelle’s single greatest strength is her genuine concern for the wellbeing of her students. She encourages each one to explore new courses and activities, get involved in areas of interest, stretch their boundaries and expand their comfort zones. She encourages and guides students to take ownership of their college journey. Michelle believes that students should take the initiative in planning their futures. Students working with Michelle will attend interviews even when they are optional, think about themselves in new ways, dig deep to write revealing and powerful applications essays and ask the right people for letters of recommendation. Her encouragement is always supportive and understanding, with an eye on admissions outcomes, but also an awareness that these are growth experiences that will help students develop as young adults about to embark on one of the most important phases of their lives. 

Michelle regularly presents to groups of parents and other professionals. She shares information through frequent webinars, The College Spy Podcast, blogging and various social media platforms. Learn more about Michelle by following The College Spy on Twitter or Facebook.

Dr. Steven Witt is currently serving as the Director of the Graduate Education Program in the School of Education and as a Full Education Professor at Concordia University Wisconsin. In this role, Dr. Witt serves as the primary liaison among the graduate education faculty in his program, graduate students, and the school of education. He is responsible for ensuring quality and effective programing while ensuring compliance with state and national regulations across fields of study. Over the decades, Dr. Witt also established and maintained a multi-million-dollar budget through a continuous improvement framework.

Recognized for his excellence in teaching, Dr. Witt was ranked in the top ten teaching faculty at CUW in 2022-23. He has held the position of a full, tenured professor since 2017.

Prior to his current role, Dr. Witt held positions as an Assistant Professor of Education in California and Executive Director of several private schools, showcasing a diverse and impactful career spanning academia and school administration.

Beyond his professional roles, Dr. Witt is deeply committed to transforming education and closing the achievement gap. In 2013, at the recommendation of community leaders, Dr. Witt founded the non-profit organization, EdAchieve, dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for all students. Dr. Witt is now a board member. Furthermore, Dr. Witt provides leadership support to the Closing the Achievement Gap initiative, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to equity and excellence in education.

Anne O'Bryant is a seasoned educator with 50 years of experience, spanning roles as a secondary teacher and administrator. After retiring, she became an outside evaluator consultant for the Kearsarge School District. Throughout her career, Anne has made significant contributions to education, including hosting her own educational TV show and teaching social studies and TV media. She founded the "Chelmsford 24 Hour Relay Challenge," a successful event for 25 years that has raised thousands of dollars for community groups and promoted drug and alcohol-free fun among youth. Anne also established internships for her media students with AVID Technology, pioneering digital editing and special effects. Her dedication earned her a nomination to the "Chelmsford Alumni Association" Hall of Fame. Currently, Anne is venturing into children's literature with her upcoming book, "The Secret Key," set for release on Amazon in July 2024, with plans for sequels and an educational video game.

Joshua Peters is a high-performance coach, speaker, and a certified professional hypnotist. Joshua has helped hundreds of clients eliminate self sabotage and move through fears, doubts, and worries to find their X-Factor, the calm, confidence, and peace they’re looking for. 

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Myah, a LinkedIn Top Voice, is a distinguished award-winning global keynote speaker, coach, and corporate trainer. With over 15 years of robust tech expertise garnered at industry giants like TCS, HCL, and KPMG, Myah possesses a profound understanding of the modern workplace landscape.

Awarded as Global Business Leader 2024 by World Women Congress and CMO Asia, Myah holds a pioneer accolade by Encubay for her impactful contributions. Nominated as the "Wellbeing Entrepreneur of the Year 2023", Myah is also celebrated as one of the Top 5 Women Entrepreneurs for her commitment to mental health advocacy.

Her work has been appreciated by global luminaries like Sheryl Sandberg ex COO of Meta. Through her work, Myah enables psychologically safe and thriving workplaces.

Her unconventional career move, from being an engineer to a certified movement therapy practitioner, transitioning from a Big 4 Management Consulting firm to a first-generation entrepreneur, makes her story unique and breaking barriers. Featured in leading global media, Myah's entrepreneurial journey and personal transformation story, highlighted in the book "Audaciousness," showcase her as the only Indian female coach among 41 global thought leaders.

Her passion for transformative leadership and dedication to fostering psychologically safe workplaces makes her a sought-after influencer and thought leader globally.

Jonathan Schwabish is an economist and writer, teacher, and creator of policy-relevant data visualizations. He helps nonprofits, research institutions, and governments at all levels improve how they communicate their work and findings to their colleagues, partners, clients, and constituents. He is the author of Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks