The host directory

Every host, one page.

151 educators, coaches, and school leaders behind 124 K–12 podcasts. Bios, locations, and the shows they run.

151 of 151
AP

Alana Pinckley

Educator, school-leadership storyteller, and EmpoweredK12 founder

United States

Alana Pinckley is the host and producer of EmpoweredK12, a podcast space for real stories from the leaders keeping our schools running. She captures the human side of leadership: the pressure, the progress, the burnout, and the purpose that keeps people showing up.

A"

Dr. Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza Jr.

Educator, EdTech & AI advocate, podcast host

South Texas, USA

Dr. Fonz is a respected voice in educational technology and AI in education. Through hundreds of episodes and a global audience, he creates a platform for educators to stay informed, inspired, and empowered as technology reshapes teaching and learning. The show amplifies voices from the field often left out of the tech conversation.

AE

Andrew Easton

Chief Learning Officer, ESU Coordinating Council

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Andrew Easton is Chief Learning Officer for Nebraska's ESU Coordinating Council, where he supports statewide professional learning and school improvement. He hosts The Good Life EDU Podcast.

AW

Angela Watson

National Board Certified Teacher, instructional coach, author, and podcaster

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher and instructional coach based in Brooklyn, New York. She has published four books for teachers, maintained The Cornerstone for Teachers blog since 2003, created the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club, and has hosted the Truth for Teachers podcast since 2015.

CT

Dr. Catlin Tucker

Author, blended learning expert, and educational consultant

California, United States

Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and former high school English teacher known for her work on blended learning, the station rotation model, and universal design for learning.

C

Chris

K-12 technology leaders & K12TechPro hosts

United States

Josh, Chris, and Mark are veteran K-12 technology leaders behind the K12TechPro community. Their weekly show pairs candid debate with practical takeaways for school IT teams navigating cybersecurity, networking, devices, AI, and vendor decisions.

Host of

View full profile →
CG

Chris Garcia

Host, Innovative Pedagogy Podcast · EdTech leader

San Diego, California

Chris Garcia is an educational technology leader and the host of the Innovative Pedagogy Podcast. Drawing from experience across classrooms, school sites, district systems, higher education, and professional organizations, he explores cutting-edge topics and trends shaping the future of learning.

CP

Chris Pombonyo

Educators and co-hosts of The Flip Side

United States

Hope King, Wade King, and Chris Pombonyo are educators and the team behind Get Your Teach On. Each week on The Flip Side, they break down, share, and challenge flipped perspectives on hot topics in education, alongside respected educators, authors, and school leaders from across the country.

CJ

Christopher J. Nesi

Educator, edtech enthusiast & podcast host

United States

Chris Nesi is an educator and edtech enthusiast who hosts House of #EdTech, exploring innovative educational tools, teaching strategies, and technology trends for educators at every stage of their journey.

DB

Daniel Bauer

Former school leader, author, and founder of Better Leaders Better Schools

United States

Daniel Bauer is a former teacher and school leader who founded Better Leaders Better Schools and its Mastermind program for principals. He is the author of books on school leadership and has hosted the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast since 2015.

DT

Danny Torres

Host of Leading Voices

United States

Danny Torres hosts many episodes of WestEd’s Leading Voices podcast, guiding conversations with experts in education and human development. The series has also featured guest hosts for selected episodes.

DA

District Administration

Editorial team, District Administration

United States

The District Administration editorial team produces DA Podcasts, interviewing superintendents, principals, researchers, and education leaders about the decisions shaping K-12 public schools. District Administration has covered K-12 leadership, policy, and technology for district decision-makers for decades.

Host of

View full profile →
E

EdGate

Curriculum standards alignment team, EdGate Correlation Services

Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States

EdGate Correlation Services has been aligning educational content to state and national standards for more than two decades. On the EdGate Powers Education Podcast the team interviews curriculum leaders, district buyers, and edtech executives about standards alignment, adoption cycles, and K-12 procurement.

EI

Elkhart Instructional Coaches

Instructional coaches, Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart, Indiana

Beth, Billie Jo, Holly, Brian, and rotating guest hosts make up the Elkhart Community Schools instructional coaching team. They bring classroom-tested perspective to questions about EdTech tools, workflows, and the realities of supporting K–12 teachers and students.

EW

Eric Wearne

Director, National Hybrid Schools Project; Kennesaw State University

Georgia, United States

Eric Wearne is Director of the National Hybrid Schools Project and a faculty member at Kennesaw State University, where he studies hybrid homeschooling, microschools, and school choice policy. He is the author of research and books on hybrid schooling and hosts Community Crafted Education to document the growth of new, community-built education models.

EE

Evolve EdTech

EdTech professional learning team

United States

The EdTech Shortcut Podcast is presented by Evolve EdTech, a team focused on helping educators integrate technology efficiently through practical strategies, tool tutorials, and conversations with classroom practitioners.

HC

Holly Clark

Authors, keynote speakers, and educators

United States

Matt Miller (author of Ditch That Textbook) and Holly Clark (author of The Infused Classroom) are bestselling authors, keynote speakers, and longtime classroom teachers who help educators design meaningful, technology-infused learning experiences.

HK

Hope King

Educators and co-hosts of The Flip Side

United States

Hope King, Wade King, and Chris Pombonyo are educators and the team behind Get Your Teach On. Each week on The Flip Side, they break down, share, and challenge flipped perspectives on hot topics in education, alongside respected educators, authors, and school leaders from across the country.

IA

Ira Apfel

Editorial Director, EdSurge

United States

Ira Apfel is the Editorial Director at EdSurge and host of This Week with EdSurge. He leads a team of reporters covering K–12, higher education, edtech, and the policies shaping the future of learning, bringing rigorous, empathetic journalism to every episode.

JP

Dr. Janet Pilcher

President, Studer Education

Pensacola, Florida

Dr. Janet Pilcher is the President of Studer Education and host of Accelerate Your Performance, a weekly show where she interviews education leaders about leadership, continuous improvement, and achieving excellence in schools and districts.

JJ

Jethro Jones

Former principal, author and leadership coach

United States

Jethro Jones is a former principal, author of SchoolX, and leadership coach who helps school leaders transform their schools and lives through the Transformative Principal podcast and leadership programs.

JA

Jill Anderson

Host & producer, Harvard EdCast

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jill Anderson is the host and producer of the Harvard EdCast, the Harvard Graduate School of Education's weekly podcast. She brings researchers, educators, and education leaders into conversation about the ideas and practices reshaping schools.

J

Josh

K-12 technology leaders & K12TechPro hosts

United States

Josh, Chris, and Mark are veteran K-12 technology leaders behind the K12TechPro community. Their weekly show pairs candid debate with practical takeaways for school IT teams navigating cybersecurity, networking, devices, AI, and vendor decisions.

Host of

View full profile →
JB

Justin Baeder

Director of The Principal Center, author and former principal

Seattle, Washington, USA

Dr. Justin Baeder is a former principal and director of The Principal Center, where he helps school leaders build instructional leadership capacity. He is the author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership.

KT

K12 Tech

Producer & host, The K-12 Tech Podcast

United States

K12 Tech produces and hosts The K-12 Tech Podcast, talking with educators and district leaders across the country about the realities of running modern, technology-rich classrooms and schools.

KB

Kasey Bell

Google Certified Trainer, edtech author & international speaker

Texas, USA

Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned Google Certified Trainer, edtech author, and international speaker. She is the founder of Shake Up Learning and is known for delivering honest, teacher-friendly professional development that helps busy K-12 educators stay ahead in education technology.

KA

Katie Attwell

Co-hosts, The EduGals Podcast

Ontario, Canada

Rachel Johnson and Katie Attwell are Canadian educators and co-hosts of The EduGals Podcast. Together they explore classroom-tested edtech strategies, instructional design, and the realities of teaching in modern K–12 classrooms.

KT

Dr. Kelly Torres

Host, Ed Tech Hour · faculty, The Chicago School

United States

Dr. Kelly Torres is a faculty member at The Chicago School and the host of Ed Tech Hour. She leads conversations on how technological innovation can advance psychology education and create practitioner-based learning experiences with global impact.

Host of

View full profile →
KS

Kevin Stoller

Host, Better Learning Podcast & Co-founder, Kay-Twelve

United States

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and co-founder of Kay-Twelve, a company focused on transforming learning environments. He uses the show to spotlight educators, designers, and thought leaders rethinking how schools work—mixing serious conversation with movie-fueled fun.

LG

Laura Grundler

Art educators & hosts, #K12ArtChat

United States

Matt and Laura Grundler are veteran art educators and the hosts of K12ArtChat, the weekly podcast extension of the long-running #K12ArtChat Twitter community. Together they bring together guest hosts from across the K-12 art education world for backstage conversations on craft, classroom practice, and creativity.

LG

Laurie Guyon

Educators, authors & co-hosts of SMILE Factor

United States

Laurie Guyon is an educator, instructional coach, and co-author of the SMILE Learning framework who champions joyful, student-centered teaching. Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is a longtime school leader, author of Stronger Together, and founder of the X-Factor EDU Podcast Network. Together they make EdTech feel doable, human, and fun.

Host of

View full profile →
LH

Lindy Hockenbary

Educator, EdTech consultant & founder

Rural Montana, USA

Lindy is a former classroom teacher turned EdTech consultant who works with K–12 districts to make technology feel doable in the classroom. Raised in rural Montana, she brings a grounded, practical voice to conversations about AI, screen time, and digital literacy — always centering teachers and students.

L

Liz

Google Certified Innovators & podcast hosts

United States

Tina and Liz are Google Certified Innovator Academy alumni who host Innovators UnscriptED, interviewing fellow Innovators about their projects, pivots, and the realities of leading change in K-12 education.

LR

Dr. Liz Radday

Co-hosts · Skills21 at EdAdvance

Litchfield, Connecticut

Matt Mervis (Managing Director) and Dr. Liz Radday (Director of Innovation) lead Skills21 at EdAdvance and co-host ChatEDU together. Their work — and the podcast — sits at the intersection of AI literacy, ethical classroom use, teacher preparation, and the future of work.

L

Lori

Former classroom teachers and literacy podcast hosts, Great Minds

United States

Melissa and Lori are former elementary classroom teachers who host Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, learning alongside listeners as they explore what reading research means for classroom instruction.

ML

Marcus Luther

High school English teacher and podcast co-host

Marcus Luther is a high school English teacher and co-host of The Broken Copier, a teacher-centered podcast and Substack publication.

M

Mark

K-12 technology leaders & K12TechPro hosts

United States

Josh, Chris, and Mark are veteran K-12 technology leaders behind the K12TechPro community. Their weekly show pairs candid debate with practical takeaways for school IT teams navigating cybersecurity, networking, devices, AI, and vendor decisions.

Host of

View full profile →
M

Matt

Art educators & hosts, #K12ArtChat

United States

Matt and Laura Grundler are veteran art educators and the hosts of K12ArtChat, the weekly podcast extension of the long-running #K12ArtChat Twitter community. Together they bring together guest hosts from across the K-12 art education world for backstage conversations on craft, classroom practice, and creativity.

MM

Matt Mervis

Co-hosts · Skills21 at EdAdvance

Litchfield, Connecticut

Matt Mervis (Managing Director) and Dr. Liz Radday (Director of Innovation) lead Skills21 at EdAdvance and co-host ChatEDU together. Their work — and the podcast — sits at the intersection of AI literacy, ethical classroom use, teacher preparation, and the future of work.

MM

Matt Miller

Authors, keynote speakers, and educators

United States

Matt Miller (author of Ditch That Textbook) and Holly Clark (author of The Infused Classroom) are bestselling authors, keynote speakers, and longtime classroom teachers who help educators design meaningful, technology-infused learning experiences.

MS

Matt Stringer

CEO, The Education Showroom

United Kingdom

Matt Stringer is the CEO of The Education Showroom, a platform dedicated to connecting schools with the ideas, products, and people that make a real difference in classrooms. With a background in education leadership and a passion for honest conversation, Matt hosts discussions that cut through the noise to find what actually works for teachers and students.

MX

Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

Educators, authors & co-hosts of SMILE Factor

United States

Laurie Guyon is an educator, instructional coach, and co-author of the SMILE Learning framework who champions joyful, student-centered teaching. Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is a longtime school leader, author of Stronger Together, and founder of the X-Factor EDU Podcast Network. Together they make EdTech feel doable, human, and fun.

Host of

View full profile →
MW

Dr. Melanie Wiscount

Instructional technology coach and educator

United States

Dr. Melanie Wiscount is a longtime K–12 educator, instructional technology coach, and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert who helps teachers harness technology to boost student engagement and learning.

M

Melissa

Former classroom teachers and literacy podcast hosts, Great Minds

United States

Melissa and Lori are former elementary classroom teachers who host Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, learning alongside listeners as they explore what reading research means for classroom instruction.

MF

Mike Flynn

Math education leaders at Flynn Education

United States

Mike Flynn is the founder of Flynn Education and a longtime leader in K-12 mathematics professional development. Zak Champagne is a math educator and leader at Flynn Education. Together they host The Educators MathCast, exploring math teaching, leadership, and professional learning.

ML

Mike Llerena

Language educator, teacher trainer, and podcast host

United States

Mike Llerena is a language educator and teacher trainer who hosts the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, exploring practical teaching methods, research-informed pedagogy, and the human side of language learning with educators around the world.

M

MJ

Hosts, IETL Podcast · IETL Board members

Illinois, USA

MJ and Tony are board members of the Illinois Educational Technology Leaders (IETL) and hosts of the IETL Podcast. They bring together technology leaders across Illinois for conversations on policy, security, screen time, and the evolving role of edtech in K–12 districts.

Host of

View full profile →
MB

Dr. Monica Burns

Author, speaker & founder, ClassTechTips

United States

Dr. Monica Burns is an author, speaker, and former classroom teacher who founded ClassTechTips to help educators integrate technology in ways that actually work. Through her podcast, books, and speaking, she gives teachers bite-sized, ready-to-use strategies for EdTech, AI, and digital learning.

PB

Dr. Pamela Brett

Math educator, consultant & host of Blue Glasses Math

United States

Dr. Pamela 'Pam' Brett is a math educator and consultant who works with teachers, schools, and families on the emotional and identity work that surrounds math learning. Through her consulting practice and the Blue Glasses Math podcast, she champions math classrooms where every student is treated as a real human, not a robot — and where beliefs, regulation, and relationships are taken as seriously as content.

RJ

Rachel Johnson

Co-hosts, The EduGals Podcast

Ontario, Canada

Rachel Johnson and Katie Attwell are Canadian educators and co-hosts of The EduGals Podcast. Together they explore classroom-tested edtech strategies, instructional design, and the realities of teaching in modern K–12 classrooms.

RD

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Educator, attorney, author & host, THRIVEinEDU

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is a Spanish and STEAM educator, attorney, author, and international speaker focused on emerging technologies in education. She hosts the THRIVEinEDU podcast and community to spotlight educator stories and tools that help students and teachers thrive.

SK

Sam Kary

Founder, EdTech Classroom

United States

Sam Kary is a teacher, instructional coach, and the founder of EdTech Classroom — a YouTube channel, podcast, and online community helping teachers use technology in ways that put learning, creativity, and student agency first.

SS

Dr. Shane Saeed

Professional learning specialists & podcast co-hosts

St. Vrain Valley, Colorado

Suzannah Evans and Dr. Shane Saeed are professional learning specialists in St. Vrain Valley Schools. Together they create a podcast that makes powerful PD accessible to educators everywhere, featuring classroom practitioners, researchers, and thought leaders who shape the future of teaching and learning.

SM

Shannon McClintock Miller

Future Ready Librarian & Podcast Host

United States

Shannon McClintock Miller is a teacher librarian, international speaker, author, and the Future Ready Librarians® spokesperson. She hosts Leading from the Library, highlighting innovative school librarians nationwide.

S

STEMconnector

STEM education & workforce coalition

United States

STEMconnector is a coalition of companies, nonprofits, associations, and academic institutions committed to increasing the number of STEM-ready workers in the global talent pool. The organization produces this vodcast series to spotlight how AI is reshaping education and the workforce.

SE

Suzannah Evans

Professional learning specialists & podcast co-hosts

St. Vrain Valley, Colorado

Suzannah Evans and Dr. Shane Saeed are professional learning specialists in St. Vrain Valley Schools. Together they create a podcast that makes powerful PD accessible to educators everywhere, featuring classroom practitioners, researchers, and thought leaders who shape the future of teaching and learning.

TM

Dr. Therese Markow

Award-winning geneticist & podcast host

United States

Dr. Therese Markow is an award-winning geneticist with decades of experience teaching undergraduates and training graduate and postdoctoral students. On Critically Speaking, she brings that same clarity and rigor to conversations with experts across science, health, and society — helping listeners separate fact from disinformation.

T

Tina

Google Certified Innovators & podcast hosts

United States

Tina and Liz are Google Certified Innovator Academy alumni who host Innovators UnscriptED, interviewing fellow Innovators about their projects, pivots, and the realities of leading change in K-12 education.

TV

Tom Vander Ark

CEO of Getting Smart, author, and education advocate

United States

Tom Vander Ark is the CEO of Getting Smart, a learning design firm, and a former superintendent and executive director of education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He is the author of several books on innovation in education and hosts the Getting Smart Podcast with members of the Getting Smart team.

T

Tony

Hosts, IETL Podcast · IETL Board members

Illinois, USA

MJ and Tony are board members of the Illinois Educational Technology Leaders (IETL) and hosts of the IETL Podcast. They bring together technology leaders across Illinois for conversations on policy, security, screen time, and the evolving role of edtech in K–12 districts.

Host of

View full profile →
WK

Wade King

Educators and co-hosts of The Flip Side

United States

Hope King, Wade King, and Chris Pombonyo are educators and the team behind Get Your Teach On. Each week on The Flip Side, they break down, share, and challenge flipped perspectives on hot topics in education, alongside respected educators, authors, and school leaders from across the country.

ZC

Zak Champagne

Math education leaders at Flynn Education

United States

Mike Flynn is the founder of Flynn Education and a longtime leader in K-12 mathematics professional development. Zak Champagne is a math educator and leader at Flynn Education. Together they host The Educators MathCast, exploring math teaching, leadership, and professional learning.