Build Momentum for Education

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Montgomery, the current superintendent of two school districts, Lake Forest Community High School District 115 and Lake Forest Elementary District 67, for almost four years. In addition to this unique setup, he is also the Lead Superintendent for Cohort… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Heidi Sipe, Superintendent of Umatilla School District in Oregon, a role she has held for a remarkable 17 years. Heidi previously served as the district’s Federal Programs Director and Assistant Superintendent for five years. She also has a higher education… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. James Lane, Chief Executive Officer of PDK International, a nonprofit that supports those who work in public education, and its community-based movement Educators Rising. He has served at the federal, state, and local levels: in the U.S. Department of Education… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Buddy Berry, the superintendent of Eminence Independent Schools in Kentucky. He founded the innovative model “School on FIRE” (Framework of Innovation for Reinventing Education). He was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 School… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Hicks, Superintendent of Northeastern Wayne Schools in Indiana. He is also currently a lecturer at Purdue University and a dissertation chair at Indiana Wesleyan University. Earlier in his career, he served as a language arts classroom teacher and as a… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Rachel White, Founder and Lead Researcher at The Superintendent Lab, a hub for data, research, insights, and innovation on the public school district superintendency. She is currently the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, Superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan. She has decades of experience at public K-12 and charter schools of all sizes, including serving as Superintendent for Okemos Public Schools and for the Muskegon Heights Public School… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Dan Cox, the Superintendent of Schools in Rochester Community Unit School District 3A in Rochester, Illinois. In his 16-year education career in the state, he led the Staunton Community Unit School District and the Jasper County Community Unit 1 School District.… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Quintin Shepherd. Quintin has 19 years’ experience as a superintendent and currently holds that leadership role at Pflugerville Independent School District in Texas. He has a demonstrated history of improving school districts in both rural and urban areas in… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. George Philhower, Superintendent of Eastern Hancock Schools in Indiana since 2021. Previously he was an administrator for 13 years at Western Wayne Schools, another rural Indiana district. He holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Rainey Briggs, the superintendent of the Baraboo School District in Baraboo, Wisconsin.. In 2022, he was recognized as one of the 48 Most Influential Black Leaders in Wisconsin. Dr. Briggs and his wife, Julie, who is also an educator, are the co-founders of… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Sandy Husk. During her remarkable 48-year career, she has served at every level, from classroom teacher and school counselor to superintendent to interim CEO and executive director for ACSD (the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, a nonprofit… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent of Mount Diablo Unified School District in California. He was named as a 2022 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. Previously, Dr. Clark served as Superintendent for Vallejo City Unified School… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined Dr. Randy Mahlerwein, an Assistant Superintendent in Mesa Public Schools in Arizona. He has been a public educator and leader for the past 24 years and a key contributor for the past four years in his district’s implementation of the Next Education Workforce . He is… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Susan Enfield, the former superintendent of the Washoe County School District in Nevada. She also spent 10 years as the superintendent of Highline Public Schools in Burien, Washington. Prior to joining Highline in 2012, she had held the positions of Chief… Read more

Hello Build Momentum for Education listeners, we're so excited to kick off Season 5 of the Build Momentum for Education Podcast. This season, we're exploring a particularly unique perspective in K-12, thought leadership, humanizing the role of the superintendent. In this special podcast series, we interview current… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Marina Parr, Director for Workforce System Advancement at Washington’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and Stephanie Davidsmeyer, a Director of Communications for the Washington State Board of Education. Stephanie has 10 years of experience in… Read more

In this replay episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Jessica Morrison, the Executive Director of Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, one of the partners in the newly established Career Launch Southwest initiative, which serves as a vital link between employers and the workforce of the future. She was… Read more

In this replay episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Aaron Black. He is currently the Superintendent at Randolph Eastern School Corporation in Union City, Indiana, and is spearheading the Rural Alliance Zone 32. Aaron was named a semifinalist for the Yass Innovation Prize 2023 from the Yass Center for Education… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Lauren Marie Hall Riggins, a senior manager at Empower Schools, a national nonprofit that partners with communities and educators to reimagine local education systems. Lauren is currently the Director of Youth Poet Laureate at VOICES Corporation, an organization… Read more

In this replay episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Michael Gonzalez, executive director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone out of Premont,Texas. He was also a former principal at Premont Collegiate High School. This is the first episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are… Read more

In this episode we have a special group with us from the Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock, Colorado: Jill Garber, the Director of the CSU Collaboration Campuses; Dr. Stephanie Fuji, the President of Arapahoe Community College; and Danny Winsor, the Assistant Superintendent of Douglas County Schools. We… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Tim Taylor, who is a co-founder and the president of America Succeeds, a nonprofit organization committed to engaging business leaders in modernizing the education system. He also served as the founding president of Colorado Succeeds. One of the America Succeeds… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Marina Parr, Director for Workforce System Advancement at Washington’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and Stephanie Davidsmeyer, a Director of Communications for the Washington State Board of Education. Stephanie has 10 years of experience in… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Joel Vargas of Jobs for the Future, a nonprofit that focuses on strategies to transform education and workforce systems. Vargas is vice president of JFF’s Education practice, which supports systems change in the education ecosystem, influences policies that promote… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Jessica Morrison, the Executive Director of Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, one of the partners in the newly established Career Launch Southwest initiative, which serves as a vital link between employers and the workforce of the future. She was previously… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Aaron Black. He is currently the Superintendent at Randolph Eastern School Corporation in Union City, Indiana, and is spearheading the Rural Alliance Zone 32. Aaron was named a semifinalist for the Yass Innovation Prize 2023 from the Yass Center for Education… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Lauren Marie Hall Riggins, a senior manager at Empower Schools, a national nonprofit that partners with communities and educators to reimagine local education systems. Lauren is currently the Director of Youth Poet Laureate at VOICES Corporation, an organization… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Michael Gonzalez, executive director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone out of Premont,Texas. He was also a former principal at Premont Collegiate High School. This is the first episode in a four-part series focusing on rural collaboratives that are developing… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Adam Kulaas, the Director of Innovative Learning and Career and Technical Education for Tacoma Public Schools in Washington State. He also founded Jobs 253, which offers the district’s high school students the opportunity to earn credit toward graduation while… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by a new co-host, Chad Bolser, a Chancellor from Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. In previous roles, he served as vice president of Strategic Operations-Southern Campuses and Chancellor at the Richmond Campus. Chad was the athletic director at Richmond Community… Read more

Hello, Build Momentum listeners. We're excited to kick off season four of the podcast and we have some exciting changes to share this season. We're so thrilled for last season's co-host, Dr. Katie Lash, who recently left the service center to take on the role of VP of K-14 and Strategic Initiatives at Ivy Tech are so… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Julia Fallon. Julia, a self-described technology and learning alchemist, is the Executive Director of the nonprofit State Educational Technology Directors Association, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Doug Roberts, who is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation. IEI specializes in bridging the gaps between individuals and organizations that are committed to seeing students succeed in school and in life. Doug and his team create… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tom Vander Ark, an advocate for innovations in learning. He is the CEO of Getting Smart, a design learning firm that helps education organizations increase their impact with innovations for a better learning experience. Tom is also a prolific writer and… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Ken Eisner. Ken is currently a Consulting Advisor with Avathon Capital, a Special Partner at Good Harbor Partners, and a Senior Advisor at New Markets Venture Partners. He is the former Director of Business Development for Amazon Web Services’ Global… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by edtech pioneer Michael Horn. Michael is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute, a nonprofit think tank dedicated to Disruptive Innovation, and an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Bart Epstein,a Research Associate Professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. The education entrepreneur was named one of the 30 K-12 IT Influencers to Follow by EdTech Magazine in 2022. He is the founder of… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by AJ Crabill. AJ is a Conservator at DeSoto ISD in DeSoto, Texas, and as a Director of Governance at the Council of the Great City Schools. The education reform advocate and public speaker also served as a Deputy Commissioner at the Texas Education Agency… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Oliver James. Oliver is one of social media’s rising stars and an influencer on TikTok, where he was able to learn how to read through his fans’ support and encouragement. Some Questions We Ask: What is your story? (00:52) When did you realize you needed… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Lina Eroh, Communications Director for the Overdeck Family Foundation. Lina leads both internal and external communications efforts, working closely with grantees and the Foundation team. She has also provided her specialties in corporate communication… Read more

On this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Ben Farrell, the Assistant Head of School and Director of the Upper School at the New England Innovation Academy. Prior to joining NEIA, Ben was the Principal and Head of School at The International Montessori School of Beijing. Ben received his M.A. in… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tom Vander Ark, an advocate for innovations in learning. He is the CEO of Getting Smart, a design learning firm that helps education organizations increase their impact with innovations for a better learning experience. Tom is also a prolific writer and… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie will be diving into sending marketing emails and making phone calls to superintendents and district leaders and figuring out what strategies are working and what don't. Some Questions Sarah Asks: Katie, could you give us a glimpse into your daily life with emails?… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Julia Fallon. Julia, a self-described technology and learning alchemist, is the Executive Director of the nonprofit State Educational Technology Directors Association, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Erin Mote. Erin is the co-founder and executive director of InnovateEDU, a nonprofit whose mission is to eliminate the achievement gap by accelerating innovation in Common Core-aligned next-generation learning models and tools that serve, inform, and… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tammy Laughner. Tammy is a retired primary/intermediate school teacher who served for almost 30 years in Indianapolis Public Schools. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Vimme Learning, an online math curriculum made by teachers for teachers to be used… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are kicking off this first episode of the year with their predictions for 2023 in the education space, along with some influential people across the industry. Some Questions We Ask: What are your projections for K12 and ed tech this year? What are some of the… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Juliana Finegan and Hayley Spira-Bauer. Juliana is the vice president of strategy and learning for the company Vivi. She is a passionate educator and leader with experience inside and outside the classroom and host of Vivi’s Educator Pineapple Podcast.… Read more

In this special episode, Sarah and Katie attend the Institute of Education Innovation Fall Summit 2022. They are joined by 16 superintendents and other leaders who dive into trends and challenges in education and how IEI helps them navigate. Guests we interviewed: Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO, IEI (1:46) Sara Croll,… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Kristina Ishmael. Kristina is an educator, learner, advocate, and agent of change. As the Deputy Director of the Office of Ed Tech, she executes the office mission of developing national edtech policy that enable everywhere, all-the-time learning and… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by JW Marshall, the director of learning solutions at Marketscale, and a fellow podcast host of the Voices of E-learning show. He is also the VP of Marketing at Summit K-12 in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Some Questions We Ask: How’s it been going since you… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by John Watson. John is the founder and CEO of the Evergreen Education Group, which runs the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) and the Digital Learning Collaborative. Some Questions We Ask: Tell us about your background and how you got into this… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Carl Hooker and Kevin Hogan. Carl is a speaker and consultant for HookerTech in Austin, Texas. He is also the co-founder of K12Leaders, a social network built for educators by educators, and a seasoned author whose latest work is “Ready, Set, FAIL! Using… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie will be diving into sending marketing emails and making phone calls to superintendents and district leaders and figuring out what strategies are working and what don't. Some Questions Sarah Asks: Katie, could you give us a glimpse into your daily life with emails?… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Katie Lash. Katie is the Director of the East Central Education Service Center in Indiana. Katie is a former fourth-grade teacher, a special education teacher, and a former principal. She has also been an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University East since 2015.… Read more

Hello, Build Momentum listeners! We have some exciting news to kick off Season Three. Katie Lash, our good friend, and fellow education leader will be joining me as a co-host this season. I'm Sarah Williamson, the founder of SWPR Group, a public relations firm dedicated to providing thought leadership for education… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Brett Roer. Brett is the high school strategic partner lead for Outlier, an organization that’s setting out to create the world's best for-credit, university-level online courses—and offer them at a fraction of the cost of a traditional college or university. Brett… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Barbara Kurshan and Laura Smulian. Dr. Barbara "Bobbi" Kurshan is the president of Educorp Consultants Corporation and senior fellow and innovation advisor of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former education industry… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Quintin Shepherd. Quintin has18 years’ experience as a superintendent and currently holds that leadership role at Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, Texas. He has a demonstrated history of improving school districts in both rural and urban areas in… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Tom Burton. Tom is the Superintendent of Princeton City Schools, located just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. Tom has been in education administration for 27 years and in the Princeton district for 7 years. He is the author of the book “The Mark of Leadership:… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Amy Enright. Amy worked at the epicenter of global health advocacy, directing media relations internationally for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She led a high-performing team of professionals in the U.S. and collaborated with colleagues in offices around the… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Jim McVety. Jim is the managing partner of First Step Advisors, a consulting company that builds the capacity of companies that serve education, whether they are nonprofit or for-profit providers, and improves their vision of growth while aligning that vision through… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Juan Ciapessoni, a globally awarded visionary inventor and serial entrepreneur focused on creativity and innovation using applied technology. He's a pioneer in the development of the internet in his native country, Uruguay, where he created one of the country's first… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Shomari Jones. Shomari currently serves as the Director of Equity and Strategic Engagement for the Bellevue School District in Washington state. During his nearly eight-year tenure at Bellevue, Shomari has developed a multitude of initiatives aimed at closing… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Jeff Patterson, the founder, and CEO of Gaggle, a company that has been supporting student safety and well-being for more than 20 years. Gaggle is also the pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology—which has helped hundreds… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by J. Michael Hall, M.Ed. Mike is the founder of Strong Fathers-Strong Families LLC, an organization that focuses on family engagement programs. Mike has worked with over 200,000 fathers and professionals in 45 states and a couple of languages. Using his vast experience… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Doug Roberts, founder, and CEO of Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), as well as Alexa Escobedo, IEI’s marketing coordinator and project manager for the first-ever Supe’s Choice Awards. Some Questions I Ask: Give us a quick overview of IEI. (2:10) How did you… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Carolyn Durkee. Carolyn is the marketing director at Edison Learning, an education management organization that provides courses and instructional services in public schools. Some Questions I Ask: What is your role at Edison Learning? (2:12) What is your advice for… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dennis Welch. He was a former full-time musician and songwriter. Dennis has also worked at Gallup, a global analytics and advisory company based in Washington, D.C. In January 2012, Dennis started Articulate, a company specializing in PR and communications for the… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Sonny Thadani. He is a dedicated dad of 3 and has a passion for education and mental health. Sonny has worked with Sandy Hook Promise, an organization dedicated to improving the lives and mental health of students across the U.S. at his new company, Robin, Sonny is… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Deborah Delisle. Deborah is the president and CEO of the Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed), a Washington, D.C.-based national policy practice and advocacy organization that promotes high school transformation to make it possible for every child to graduate… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Johnny Quinn, a presentologist who currently lives in New Zealand. Johnny established Audience Alive, which specializes in using the latest presentation technologies to help presenters, speakers, and organizations communicate their message better and to put an end to… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Marcus Soutra. Marcus is an educator and is also the president of Eye to Eye, a national mentoring nonprofit organization that empowers young people with learning differences. Marcus is a champion for those who learn differently. Some Questions I Ask: What led you to… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, We are joined by Jean Sharp. Jean has dedicated her career to supporting great teaching and learning both in the classroom and online. For the past 10 years, she served as the apex learning vice president of content development and the chief academic officer. With more than 30 years… Read more

On Season 2 of Build Momentum, you can anticipate more great interviews, including a chat with the Presentologist where we learn a few slam-dunk strategies for improving your next presentation, a visit with Deborah DeLisle, the CEO of the Alliance for Excellent Education, who shares her hopes and fears post-pandemic,… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, We are joined by Jeremy Nulik. Jeremy is a futurist at Big Wide Sky from St. Louis Missouri. In 2002, Jeremy completed his Bachelor or Arts degree majoring in English Literature at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Come 2018, Jeremy successfully completed a compreensive… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, We are joined by Erin Merz. She is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Portland State University School of Business. She focuses on supporting the institution's recruitment and retention goals. Erin has a passion for storytelling, a results-driven mindset, and a… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, We are joined by Betsy Corcoran. She is the co-founder of EdSurge. Her company has rapidly become a leading information hub for teachers, entrepreneurs, and school leaders with a commitment to edtech. She has also led the development of an award-winning news team, a robust conference… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by JW Marshall, the director of learning solutions at Marketscale and a fellow podcast host of the Voices of E-learning show. Some Questions I Ask: Are there any themes emerging from these leaders, as we kind of think about a new school year this fall and what we hope… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Sean Slade, A global education leader, speaker, author, and policymaker with over 25 years of experience. Sean is from the US head of education at BTS spark a global education nonprofit focused on developing the next generation of education leaders. He is also a… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, We are joined by Matthew Downing, an educator and a podcast host who is interested in the way how technology transforms the learning process and engages students in authentic learning experiences. Matthew is from Philadelphia where he is a part of a large, urban, diverse public… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, Dr. Rod Berger, a communications and media expert who writes about thought leadership and education for Forbes and has previously contributed to Scholastic and the Huffington Post, joins us. Dr. Berger has interviewed the likes of Sal Khan, former US Department of Education Secretary… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, We have our very special guest Doug Roberts, who is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation. He and his organization specialize in bridging the gaps between individuals and organizations that are committed to seeing students succeed in school and in life while… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, We have an amazing guest, Dawn McAvoy. She is the Head of Marketing for Acendre. And today she shares how she built her ed-tech journey. Some Questions I Ask: Would you mind sharing your background including your long history in ed-tech and what’s currently happening in ed-tech?… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we chat with Leslie Lernhart, the Communications Director for Tucson Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona. TUSD is the largest district in Tucson, serving more than 47,000 students in 89 schools and programs. Some Questions I Ask: Would you mind just telling us more about your… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, our guest, Samuel Reed III a.k.a Reed, shares his expertise in teacher-preneurship. Reed is a teacher-preneur. He specializes in not just in teaching but also helping studetns and adults learn how to start a business and get it up and running. Sam Reed, after getting his MBA, joined… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, We have an incredible guest, Gina Condon, who shares her insight on building awareness using PR. Gina Condon is the founder of Construct, an education non-profit that works across the education system to accelerate educators as designers, ready to inspire a new generation of thinkers… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, We have a spectacular guest, Brad Weinstein, who shares his evolution from being an educator to an education influencer on social media. He shares tips and tricks for maximizing social media, particularly for the education sector. Brad Weinstein is the founder of Teacher Goals.… Read more

Jason Anklowitz likes to call himself a translator, but not for the reasons you might think. As a former educator who now partners with both startups and school districts to provide change management support, guide technology integrations and streamline communication, he helps to bridge the gaps that can arise between… Read more

Liz Gilly Sims is an elementary art teacher, and she always felt like that was her path. There was only art in the classroom in her future. Then, after the events of 2020 and the growing civil unrest, she felt like she wanted and needed to do something more. She embarked on a journey to explore how to get involved… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum, we talk with Kimberly Smith, the Executive Director for the Center for Inclusive Innovation and the League of Innovative Schools, at Digital Promise . Kimberly's passion for innovation, inclusivity and entrepreneurship in education is framed through the lens that anything is… Read more

I must admit, I have a bad book habit. If it was possible to get a master’s degree from simply reading business books, I might be nearing graduation. Or at least that’s how I justify my Amazon book habit to my husband. I remind him that books are a lot more affordable than going back to school! And in celebration of… Read more

Sometimes the fastest way to get from point A to point B is to ask someone else who's already there for directions. We often talk with companies, organizations, schools and education leaders about their desire to elevate their profile and increase their brand visibility. In this episode, we had a chance to connect… Read more

Yes, we've all heard that selling ourselves is important for success in our careers and in life, but how much does it really make a difference in the world of PR and marketing? In this episode, we dive into this question in detail with an expert in all things sales related. Ray Makela is a partner at Sales Readiness… Read more

In this episode, we have a lovely duo joining us to discuss a variety of things education, entrepreneurship and PR related! Dr. Andrew Gold and Mary Beth Kerly, who are national leaders within the entrepreneurship education community share their wisdom with us, and I think you will enjoy them just as much as I do.… Read more

One of the questions I get asked most often is how to work together with leadership teams to both promote and support the mission of an organization. In this episode, we speak with Cheryl Vedoe, the former CEO of Apex Learning, who shares her insights with us about how to best work together with leadership teams to… Read more

On today’s episode, we partnered with Doug Roberts, the CEO and Founder of the Institute for Education Innovation and the host of the podcast, Talk Supes (and CEOs), to talk with two education leaders who have navigated the challenges of the pandemic and are implementing an entrepreneurial mindset into the work they… Read more

On today’s episode, we have an opportunity to talk with Liza Herzog who leads academic research and assessment at the Close School of Entrepreneurship at Drexel University. She shares her secret sauce with us on how she teachers her students - future educators and entrepreneurs - how to incorporate the entrepreneurial… Read more

On today’s episode, we continue the entrepreneurial mindset series with Rob Herndon. Rob is the president of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative , a social enterprise dedicated to expanding human potential through entrepreneurship education and training. We discuss just what it means to apply the entrepreneurial… Read more

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan. Bobbi is an education entrepreneur and an expert on how innovation and technology are transforming teaching and learning. She has spent more than 30 years working in, and researching, the education marketplace. Bobbi is a Senior Fellow and Innovation Advisor… Read more

People don't often think that entrepreneurs and educators have much in common, but there is significant research and data on why having an entrepreneurial mindset in education can impact teaching, learning, and the growth of your organization - whether it's a nonprofit, edtech company, school or research institute. In… Read more

It requires a delicate balance to effectively communicate an organizational mission to potential funders and investors while also sustaining those investments over the long-term. That’s why I invited a powerhouse duo to share their secrets to success with us. In this episode of Build Momentum, Terri Theisen and… Read more

The New Year is a great time to adopt a growth mindset, harness our creativity, and consider three ways to expand our collective impact. On this episode of Build Momentum, Madeline Turnock, a PR and marketing expert in higher education, nonprofit and corporate PR, shares her very applicable insights with us. This… Read more

If you don’t know Dr. Stacy Hawthorne, the director of Online Learning for the Davidson Academy, and the founder of Hawthorne Education, you are in for a treat! She brings her candid perspective on life and educating through crisis to the Build Momentum podcast in this episode. Stacy has a few principles which she… Read more

Getting the right message to the right people and at the right time is by no means easy. The ultimate challenge is understanding how to effectively share succinct and timely information with all of your stakeholders at just the right time. But it is most definitely possible! In my latest podcast episode, I share… Read more

In this episode, we chat with Kevin Hogan, the host of a new Marketscale podcast series called Remote Possibilities where Kevin explores “the technology that is revolutionizing the education industry." Kevin is also a long-time education reporter and is currently an editor at large with eSchool News . Kevin shares his… Read more

Erin Jones is one of the top equity leaders in the education space who has been in education for 26 years. She has worked in White communities, Black communities, and some of the most diverse communities in the nation. Erin’s goal is to inspire students, educators and organization leaders on how to employ equitable… Read more

On this episode of Build Momentum: PR Made Easy for Education Organizations, we we have a chance to chat with Michelle Mercer, who is an education social media marketing expert. Michelle Mercer began her career in radio when she was in college, and she went on to become a broadcast journalist for the NPR affiliate in… Read more

In this episode, we chat with John Watson, the founder of Evergreen Education Group and the Digital Learning Annual Conference . John shares their decision to convert DLAC to a hybrid conference in 2021 and a few insider tips for Build Momentum podcast listeners to think about when submitting proposals this year. DLAC… Read more

In this episode of Build Momentum: PR Made Easy for Education Organizations, we explore the concept of achieving a mission with a margin and why it is so critical to the impact your organization can make in the world today. Tom Stein , a veteran marketing leader , shares his advice for generating revenue and margin… Read more

I am absolutely delighted to have Kanoe Namahoe, the director of content for SmartBrief Education , on today's episode. As an editor, Kanoe has a broad perspective of what the trends are in K-12, covering the latest breaking news in education technology within the K-12 and higher ed sectors, but even more, she’s also… Read more

On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Amy Valentine, the Chief Executive Officer and Education Evangelist of Future of School , a national public charity designed to support the growth of innovative school models integrating blended and online learning. Prior to guiding Future of School's incubation… Read more

On today’s episode, I am so excited to share that we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Kecia Ray . We have been inspired by how well she’s leveraged her success to become one of the most influential leaders in K-12 education today. We explore the path to Kecia's success and her advice for others who want to raise… Read more

On today’s episode, we talk about humanizing your organization with PR. Right now more than ever, the entire world is talking about online learning and technology and getting kids to school, which more often than not means learning from a distance. Nearly everyone is talking ABOUT students and ABOUT technology, but… Read more