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#60 Why This Online Model Outperforms Traditional Education with Highgrove's Heather Rhodes

Many educators assume online education is inherently inferior to in-person learning—especially when it comes to student agency, academic rigor, and building a real sen...

#59 How to Have Enough Time for What Matters with Miles Madison

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes Miles Madison, an expert in literacy, SEL, and character education, to tackle a universal teacher struggl...

#58 You Don’t Have to Love AI—But You Do Need to Engage With It - Special Crosspost Episode with AI Portland

Bridging AI & Education: Insights from a Live Panel DiscussionThis week on Make It Mindful, we’re bringing you a special crossover episode with AI Portland, diving int...

#57 Turning Global Learning into Global Impact with Jennifer Williams (Special Crosspost Episode of Why Distance Learning? Podcast)

🎙 SPECIAL EPISODE!This week, we’re crossposting a must-hear episode from Why Distance Learning?, featuring a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Williams, a global leader i...

#56 Wide Walls, Not Narrow Hallways: How to Build Agency in a World of AI with Eric Hudson

AI is reshaping education—but how do we ensure it enhances learning without eroding foundational skills, student agency, or global competence?Pain Points: • “How do we...

#55 The Secrets to Creating Authentic Global Connections Online with Shared Studios' Virtual Portals (Special Crosspost of Why Distance Learning? Podcast)

🎙 SPECIAL EPISODE! This week, we’re crossposting a must-hear episode from Why Distance Learning? where we explore how immersive global connections can transform educat...

#54 Why Most AI-Powered Teaching Misses the Mark (and How to Do It Right) with Vriti Saraf

🚨 “AI won’t replace teachers, but it will change what great teaching looks like.” 🚨Educators are being pushed to adopt AI—but is it actually making teaching better? To...

#53 Building Cultural Competence with Gen Alpha Digital Nomads (with Noam Gerstein - Special Crosspost of Why Distance Learning? Podcast)

SPECIAL EPISODE! In this episode of Make It Mindful, we are crossposting a stellar episode from host Seth Fleischauer's other podcast, Why Distance Learning? In this e...

#52 Cyberpsychology: Bringing Mindfulness to Digital Life with Michael Davis

In this episode of Make It Mindful: Insights for Global Learning, host Seth Fleischauer welcomes Michael Davis, founder of Mindful Bytes and Merek Security Solutions, ...

#51 Learnership: How Mindsets and Habits Drive Student Success with James Anderson

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes James Anderson, author of Learnership, to explore how educators can cultivate a mindset of continuous gro...

#50 Executive Functioning (Part 2) with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan

In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer welcomes Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a speech pathologist and educational consultant, to delve into supporting e...

#49 Executive Functioning (Part 1) with Mitch Weathers of Organized Binder

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer kicks off the first in a two-part series on executive functioning by welcoming Mitch Weathers, founder of Organize...

#48 Building Resilience with Dr. Jordan B. Smith Jr.

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes Dr. Jordan Smith, a retired Marine Corps Major, secondary math teacher, and author. They explore fosterin...

#47 The AI Social Worker: Marina Badillo-Diaz

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer sits down with Marina Badillo-Diaz, known as the "AI Social Worker," to discuss how artificial intelligence can su...

#46 How the Pandemic Changed Students' Brains with Nancy Weinstein

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes Nancy Weinstein, founder of MindPrint Learning, to explore how cognitive science can transform education....

#45 Metacognition: the First Step to Lifelong Learning with Kayla Morehead and Emily Murphy

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes two experts in metacognition: Kayla Morehead, a researcher at Denver Public Schools, and Emily Murphy, th...

#44 Leveraging Literature to Teach Cultural Competence with Sheetal Sheth

In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer sits down with author, actress, and producer Sheetal Sheth. They explore the impact of Sheth's children's boo...

#43 Leveraging Family and Cultural Insights to Enhance Literacy with Judy Paulick

In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer dives into the intersection of literacy, family engagement, and cultural responsiveness with Judy Paulick, As...

#42 Surviving Tech Turbulence with Leigh Anne Scherer

Leigh Anne Scherer, Technology Director at North Clackamas School District, navigated the unprecedented challenges of transitioning to online learning during the pande...

#41 Lindy Hockenbary and Tech Integration Done Right

Summary:In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer welcomes Lindy Hockenberry, a seasoned educator and technology integration specialist, to discuss the...

#40 Education Furturist Rushton Hurley

In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer delves into the intersection of education and technology with guest Rushton Hurley, an education futurist and...

#39 Systems Thinking and Intellectual Discomfort with Nikole Sheaffer

Nikole Sheaffer is an artist, mom, writer, educator, and facilitator. She is a key figure at the Environmental Charter School (ECS) in Pittsburgh and the founder of Th...

#38 Organizing Your Own AI Conference (and Other Tech Tips) with Chris Giles

In this thought-provoking episode of "Make It Mindful," Seth Fleischauer converses with Chris Giles, an instructional technology coach with a rich background in educat...

#37 Tackling the Teacher Shortage with Tierra Crothers

In this episode of "Make It Mindful," Seth Fleischauer explores transformative education practices with Tierra Crothers, Director at the School of Education, Sacrament...

#36 Filling the Mental Health Support Gap in Schools with Alongside, An AI-Empowered App (with Scott Freschet and Brenda Peña)

In this episode of "Make It Mindful," Seth Fleischauer delves into the transformative power of AI in supporting students' mental health. With Lauren Pinto on break, Se...

#35 Aaron Baughman Knows More Than You Do About AI in Education

In this episode of "Make It Mindful," Seth Fleischauer converses with Aaron Baughman, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services at Northville Public Schools ...

#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 Counseling 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...