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#34 Mindfully Merging Tech and Teaching with Jed Stefanowicz
Welcome to this week's episode of Make It Mindful, where we dive deep into the innovative ways technology is used in education. Seth Fleischauer hosts a compelling con...
#33 From TikTok to CEO: Student Entrepreneurship and Near Peer College Counselors with Sophie Smith
In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer chats with Sophie Smith, a recent college graduate who turned a viral TikTok into a thriving ed-tech startup. Soph...
#32 Justin Reich: AI Is Overhyped But Also Fun and Weird
In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer engages with Justin Reich, an MIT faculty member who critically examines the rapid evolution of AI and its im...
#31 Mindful Integration of AI (and Other Tech) with Monica Burns
In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer engages with Monica Burns, a former New York City public school teacher and the voice behind the popular Clas...
#30 Lead from the Middle: How Teachers Drive Change with Danelle Almaraz
In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer is joined by Danelle Almaraz, Chief Impact Officer for Innovate Ed, who brings over a decade of experience in...
#29 Mindful Digital Citizenship with Forest Bronzan
On this week's Make It Mindful, hosts Seth Fleischauer and Lauren Pinto welcome guest Forest Bronzan, co-founder and CEO of Digital Detox. The episode delves into the ...
#28 Design Thinking = Empathic Thinking with Liz Gallo
Liz Gallo, the founder and CEO of Why Maker, joins host Seth Fleischauer to discuss the potential to revolutionize education through the lens of design thinking. Liz o...
#27 Growth Over Grades with Jordan Lewis
In this episode, Seth and Lauren interview Jordan Lewis, a Partner Development Specialist at MyBlueprint, a student success and career education company. They discuss ...
#26 Navigating Change and Ambiguity with World Savvy
In this episode, Seth and Lauren interview Harben Porter and KK Neimann from World Savvy, an education nonprofit focused on embedding global competence into teaching a...
#25 Andrew Easton on Cultivating a Growth Mindset with AI
In this insightful episode of Make It Mindful, Seth and Lauren delve into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational landscape wit...
#24 Media Literacy in the Age of AI with Julie Smith
In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer delves into the dynamic world of media literacy with Julie Smith, a renowned instructor at the School of Comm...
#23 The Digital Landscape at High Tech High with Komal Shah
In the latest episode of the podcast, hosts Seth and Lauren delve into the intricate relationship between technology and education with their guest (and former co-host...
#22 Academic Integrity in the Age of AI with Dr. Caroline Miller
SummaryDr. Caroline Miller, a high school English teacher and department head at an elite private school, discusses academic integrity, the impact of proximity to powe...
#21 AI + SEL with Margot Toppen
Dive deep into Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and its intersection with technology with guest Margot Toppen. How can technology support, without overshadowing, the hu...
#20 Going Back to the Classroom with Komal Shah
After leaving teaching for a few years, our former cohost Komal Shah recently returned to the classroom, drawn back by the innovative project-based learning model at H...
#19 Training Up Gen Z with Dr. Kiersten Greene
In this episode, Seth and Lauren interview Dr. Kiersten Greene, an expert in literacy education and teacher preparation. Dr. Greene shares insights on the next generat...
#18 Leveraging Cuteness and Delight to Support Student Mental Health with Dr. Chandler Chang
In this episode we interview Dr. Chandler Chang of Therapy Lab. Dr. Chang discusses how - though they are not expected to act as therapists - teachers play an importan...
#17 Stop Calling It "the Reading Wars" with Dr. Grant Atkins
In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Dr. Grant Atkins, educational researcher with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as we discuss mindful approaches for professiona...
#16 Navigating Politics and Fostering Shared Values in Digital Citizenship with Carrie Rogers-Whitehead
This episode features Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, founder of Digital Respons-Ability. Carrie, Seth (the president of an edtech company), and Lauren (a tech integration sp...
#15 Community-First Learning with Rocketship Schools’ Preston Smith
On this week's episode, host Seth Fleischauer interviews Preston Smith, CEO and co-founder of Rocketship Schools. The discussion revolves around Rocketship's -innovati...
#14 Innovation, Identity, and Adolescent Psychology with Dr. Adriana Galván
Dr. Adriana Galván is the Dean of Undergraduate Affairs at UCLA and the former head of an adolescent psychology research lab. Through a lens of mindfulness, hosts Seth...
#13 Making Education Sustainable with Dr. Trevor Soponis
How do we make education sustainable for everyone involved?In this episode, host Seth Fleischauer shares a mic with Dr. Trevor Soponis as they explore the world of stu...
#12 Mindful Beginnings: Navigating Back to School with Purpose and Presence
It's BACK TO SCHOOL - how do we make it mindful? In this episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Lauren Pinto, and Komal Shah dive into all things back to school, and how to ...
#11 Mindful School Leadership Starts With Knowing Yourself
In their relentless pursuit of noticing, what are the things that school leaders need to notice?In this episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Lauren Pinto, and Komal Shah e...
#10 Moving Past 'Because I Said So' to Make Education Relevant
The dreaded question - Why do we need to learn this? In this episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Lauren Pinto, and Komal Shah dive into the ever-growing relevance gap in ...
#9 Igniting Student Passions with Matt Barnes
How do you empower your child and ignite their passions?In this episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Lauren Pinto, and guest Matt Barnes dive into all things parenting. We...
#8 Komal Gets a Teaching Job / The Practice of Mindful Seeking
Looking for a teaching job? How do you make the job search mindful? In this episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Lauren Pinto, and Komal Shah dive into teacher hiring prac...
#7 Mindful Summers: Nurturing Breaks for Students and Educators Alike
How do you make summer vacation mindful for both the student and the teacher? In this episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Lauren Pinto, and Komal Shah dive into the pendi...
#6 Professional Development (Eek!)
Why is PD for educators often irrelevant and, many times, frustrating? In this episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Lauren Pinto, and Komal Shah dive into professional dev...
#5 Fostering Educational Communities: Nurturing Trust and Growth
How do you build a powerful community in education? In this episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Lauren Pinto, and Komal Shah dive into what makes for strong classroom and...
