Send us Fan Mail Renaissance sponsors the Teach Middle East Podcast. To learn more about how Renaissance can help your students with their literacy and numeracy development, click this link https://intl.renaissance.com/. The drive toward more equal education opportunities for all students in the UAE regardless of their abilities or disabilities is reflect ... Show More
Apr 26
How To Build Resilient Teams Under Pressure With Neal Oates
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Neal Oates, Principal of Star International School in Mirdif, Dubai, about leading with kindness while still holding the line on standards. We explore how resilient school teams are built long before a crisis, and why human connection matters more tha ... Show More
30m 11s
Mar 2
Culture, Connection and School Leadership with Mike Gilmour
Send us Fan MailWe trace Mike Gilmour’s journey from Cape Town to Dubai, unpack how apartheid shaped his lens on inclusion, and dig into the daily mechanics of building a healthy school culture. We also explore AI’s pressure on old models and the human work that must endure.• ear ... Show More
29m 35s
Nov 2024
How Can We Truly Support Gifted & 2E Students?
<p>In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson talks through the unique challenges faced by gifted and twice exceptional students. Despite their abilities, these students often struggle with perfectionism, social isolation, and managing dual ne ... Show More
20m 49s
Apr 2025
EP322 A school framework where learning feels different and students thrive
<p>What if school was designed around student agency, real-world learning, and deep relationships—instead of compliance and test scores? In this episode, I take you inside Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, a Big Picture Learning school in the South Bronx that is reimagining w ... Show More
32m 39s
Jan 2025
AI-Driven Personalized Learning: The Future of Education - HoET258
In this episode of House of #EdTech, we take a deep dive into the world of AI-driven personalized learning. From how AI adapts to individual student needs to address concerns about environmental impact and ethical use, I cover it all. This episode is perfect for educators, school ... Show More
49m 45s
Jul 2024
Leaning into A.I. with Jeff Utecht
Don't be afraid of the big, bad A.I.! In this episode, we sit down with educator, author, consultant and A.I. expert Jeff Utecht to dissect how AI tools like ChatGPT-4 have the potential to revolutionize the classroom. Utecht helps us navigate the delicate balance of excitement a ... Show More
33m 24s
Sep 2025
272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, I dive into a critical topic for upper elementary classrooms: supporting multilingual learners (MLLs). With the help of experts Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, we explore why the term “multilingual learner” ... Show More
27m 16s