Under the Hat Podcast

Come join the roundtable that you didn't know you needed. Josh Swartz and William Illingworth discuss productivity with tech, podcasting, and lifting educators through the power of voice.

Want to hear more from Josh and Will? Check out there Podcast by going to Hitechpod.us

To kickoff season two, Steve will be sharing updates, changes, and announcements for season 2!

On this episode, Steve sits down with Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors of Teacher Shift to discuss their Edu passions of alternatives to college and arts integration.

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In this episode, we have Dr. Furwa Rizvi who shares her story of how schools saved her on various different levels. Her research interests include, early childhood education, supporting BIPOC teachers, and professional development for educators. Dr. Rizvi received her bachelor's degree in psychology, Masters in Education and Teaching, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

We are thrilled to have Amber Trout on Under the Hat! Amber and Steve will share how they make teacher's lives easier by using technology in the classroom and beyond. Amber also has a passion for the power of a PDL network and building relationships.

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Join this episode to hear the AMAZING Frankie Cilliers discuss having a personal brand as a teacher. Not just about self-promotion, but about effectively communicating your purpose, and showcasing your passion for education to make a positive impact on the broader educational community. It's also about authentically telling YOUR story creatively. Through a strong teacher brand, you're able to showcase your unique qualities, create a legacy, and engage your community on a deeper level.

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Join this episode of Under the Hat where Steve has his teacher bestie on the show, Sophie, to discuss how they met. This conversation will stress the importance of having that person or group of people that is ALWAYS there for you. Sophie and Steve will share their story as friends, coworkers, and adventures!

What weight do WE ALL carry at a school? In this episode of Under the Hat, Matthew Bowerman talks about Heartleading the weight that we all carry and how that impacts trauma in our schools. Come learn his perspective on Teacher Goals, supporting school communities with equity, social emotional strategies, and trauma responsive strategies.

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On this episode of Under the Hat, Steve is joined by Tim Belmont who has a passion for media literacy. Come listen how to student podcasting can take student voice to another level! Even more interesting, Tim chats about how he uses student podcasting in the context of public speaking class!

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Steve and Manny Curiel discuss how their ability to lead from the classroom helped them transition their leadership globally with their current roles in Edtech.

You can find Manny on social @MannyDiscoTech