Psychology & EdTech · Monthly
Advancing psychology education through technological innovation and global outreach.
The Chicago School is committed to advancing psychology education through technological innovation. We provide students innovative and practitioner-based learning experiences in which they are able to positively impact others around the world and address issues faced by underserved populations. Through the collaboration of administration, faculty, and students, this podcast was created in order to purpose our vision of innovation and global outreach.
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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.
Founder, Modal Education · instructional design & accessibility specialist
📍 United States
Dr. Nadia Iftekhar is an alumna of the Educational Psychology and Technology program, specializing in instructional design and accessibility. She is the founder of Modal Education, an inclusive learning platform designed to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through visual, accessible math practice.
View full profile →Assistant Dean & Program Chair, Franklin University
📍 Westerville, Ohio
Dr. Kelly B. Renner is the Assistant Dean and Program Chair of Psychology and Social Sciences at Franklin University. Her research, speaking, and publications focus on burnout, motivation, and team building in educational and organizational contexts.
View full profile →Faculty & Director of PRE Program, Florida State University
📍 Florida, USA
Dr. Samantha Tackett is a faculty member at Florida State University and Director of the Proactive Referral & Engagement Program. Her research focuses on students' academic recovery and the retention of first-generation and underrepresented student populations.
View full profile →Director of Content and Curricula, Parents as Teachers National Center
📍 United States
Lindsey Shah is the Director of Content and Curricula at Parents as Teachers National Center. She supports the development of research-informed methodologies and resources that emphasize the importance of family engagement in early childhood education.
View full profile →Director of Learning Experience Design, National Louis University
📍 United States
Dr. Lord Giddie is the Director of Learning Experience Design at National Louis University, where he leads a team dedicated to innovating course design and instructional methodologies. He is a passionate advocate for the intentional use of AI in education to enhance course content creation.
View full profile →Higher education assessment & accreditation leader
📍 United States
Dr. Jessica Evans has nearly 15 years of experience in higher education, specializing in assessment, accreditation, policy development, and strategic planning. She holds an EdD in Educational Psychology and Technology and is a member of the Steering Committee for Human Rights Educators USA.
View full profile →Professor of Quantitative Research Methodology, Indiana University
📍 Indiana, USA
Dr. Leslie Rutkowski is Professor of Quantitative Research Methodology at Indiana University. Her research focuses on international large-scale assessment models and methods, and she serves as chair of the PISA Technical Advisory Group.
View full profile →Educational psychologist, elementary school AP & adjunct faculty
📍 United States
Dr. Inaya Jaafar is an educational psychologist with over 23 years of experience spanning middle school teaching, special services supervision, and elementary school administration. She has published research on educational technology, trauma-informed practices, and teacher resilience.
View full profile →Dr. Nadia Iftekhar is an alumna of the Educational Psychology and Technology program, specializing in instructional design and accessibility. She is the founder of Modal Education, an inclusive learning platform designed to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through visual, accessible math practice.
Dr. Kelly B. Renner is the Assistant Dean and Program Chair of Psychology and Social Sciences at Franklin University. Her research interests include burnout, motivation, and team building.
Dr. Samantha Tackett is a faculty member at Florida State University and Director of the Proactive Referral & Engagement Program. Her research focuses on students' academic recovery and the retention of first-generation and underrepresented student populations.
Lindsey Shah is the Director of Content and Curricula at Parents as Teachers National Center. She supports the development of research-informed methodologies and resources that emphasize the importance of family engagement in early childhood education.
Dr. Lord Giddie is the Director of Learning Experience Design at National Louis University, where he leads a team dedicated to innovating course design and instructional methodologies. He is a passionate advocate for the intentional use of AI in education.
Dr. Jessica Evans has nearly 15 years of experience in higher education, specializing in assessment, accreditation, policy development, and strategic planning. She holds an EdD in Educational Psychology and Technology.
Dr. Leslie Rutkowski is Professor of Quantitative Research Methodology at Indiana University. Her research focuses on international large-scale assessment models and methods, and she serves as chair of the PISA Technical Advisory Group.
Dr. Inaya Jaafar is an educational psychologist with over 23 years of experience spanning middle school teaching, special services supervision, and elementary school administration. She has published research on educational technology, trauma-informed practices, and teacher resilience.
