Under the Hat Podcast

On this episode of Under the Hat, we have Heather Brown chatting about ALL fun things! With 15 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to crafting innovative strategies that engage students, especially in math—a subject often perceived as challenging or dull. Teaching at East Coloma Elementary in the rural community of Rock Falls, Illinois, Heather worked as a K-5 math interventionist and STEAM teacher, inspiring a love of learning every day.

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Help us welcome Nate Ridgway to the show as we dive into Universal Design for Learning equity, differentiation, and....probably all the other things!

Nate is a tech-loving history and educational consultant from Indianapolis, Indiana and author of two books on teaching. Don’t Ditch That Tech: Differentiation in a Digital World, and Breaking the Blockbuster Model: Using Edtech and Accessibility to “See What’s Next” in Classrooms. He was the Indiana Connected Educator of the Year in 2020 and his work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times and Washington Post. He also holds a Master’s Degree in History from the University of Indianapolis. He is currently in the early stages of drafting his third book, this one themed on the intersection of AI, pedagogy, and creativity.

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On this episode, we have Dr. Casey Jakubowskig helpling us unpack bullying in education, teacher burnout, and Steve's favorite...CIVICS! We are thrilled to learn from Casey's knowledge and educational journey.

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On this episode of Under the Hat, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dan Fitzpatrick who is an expert, author, and leading voice in the area of AI in education. Listen in as we learn from Dan on why change is crucial in this world of ongoing change.

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On this episode of Under the Hat, we have Lisa Moe who is passionate about removing labels from our students to see their full potential. Lisa also has a wide range of knowledge on SEL, STEAM, Computer Science, Edtech, and GAME SHOWS!

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On this episode of Under the Hat, we are joined by Larisa Black who is a fellow Eduguardian and online educator. We are thrilled to hear Larisa's story and her knowledge of AI literacy.

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Listen in on this episode of Under the Hat as Steve and Sophie chat about gratitude, teaching, and what is coming up next for the show.

Shaun Hurtado has served in educational leadership roles (TK-12) in urban, rural, and suburban school districts. His experience, expertise, and passion are creating a positive school culture for students and staff where they can thrive in their education and careers. A positive school culture is critical for initiating improved student learning outcomes while cultivating active leadership roles for staff.

He has presented at local, regional, and state conferences. He enjoys facilitating professional development and coaching sessions around leadership development and school culture for schools and districts across California and beyond. He is passionate about helping educational leaders develop positive school and district cultures, cultivating leadership skills and roles while addressing student and staff wellness needs.

Mr. Hurtado is passionate about his role as an instructional and transformational leader. He desires to have a lasting, positive impact on communities by educating youth and developing a positive transformational school culture that creates an environment for cultivating strong leaders.

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On this episode of Under the Hat, we have Stephanie and Howell and Joe Marquez talking about their podcast, instructional coaching, communicating, and what is top of mind!

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On this episode of Under the Hat, Steve and Sophie welcome Scott Nunes who brings an enormous amount of experience in education, Edtech, business, and passion for creativity!

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