StartEdUp Podcast

Dr. Brynn Winegard is an award-winning professor, speaker, and noted Neuroscientist. In this episode we discuss building better brains, the education system, and how to pursue innovation. You can find more about Dr. Winegard at www.drbrynn.com and on Twitter @DrBrynnWinegard

My two students asked me to go hear Scott Harrison speak. I knew about his journey, but didn't know the details. I now feel compelled to help Charity: Water. If you would like to make a donation, please go to: www.charitywater.org.

A3House (Albemarle Alternative Arts House)is creating student PRODUCERS! Take a listen to how Chance Dickerson and Bernard Hankins of Albemarle County Public Schools approach education, and how the A3House is focusing on design and producing authentic student work. Bios: Chance Dickerson Chance Dickerson is a multidimensional artist and integrator of identity, work, and purpose. As a Charlottesville native, he desires to help people in his community be there true self, overcome fear, and pursue their dream. Chance has invested four years in fulfilling his Life’s purpose through Albemarle County Public Schools as the co-director of A3 House, an arts platform for students pursuing creative passions. Bernard Hankins Bernard Hankins is a philosopher, musician, spoken word poet, and creative catalyst. Originally from Chesapeake, VA, he currently lives in Charlottesville,VA, where he teaches workshops on Hip Hop and creative identity. His passion is inspiring others to discover their creative identities in order to find purpose and ultimate meaning in their lives. In 2015, Bernard was the Tedx Charlottesville Open Mic winner, and Tedx Charlottesville Conference closing speaker. He currently works at Albemarle High School as co-director of the A3 House Program, a creative incubator for young people pursuing their passions. Bernard holds a degree in Architecture from UVa.

Dr. Randall Sampson, author of "Welcome to the Grind," weighs in on the mindset of innovation, along with grit, and accountability in education. Randall Sampson, PhD, ensures equity and access for students through innovative learning models. Dr. Sampson has experience at the K-12 secondary education level as an administrator, teacher and a national transformation specialist. You can follow him on Twitter at: @RandallSampson

If you HAD to make your own money right now- what would you do? Some thoughts on the "side hustle." I would LOVE to hear your ideas at: www.facebook.com/startedup

Jason Vest has a middle school Innovation class. Yes, he has an INNOVATION CLASS. If you've EVER wondered if middle school can (or should) have an entire period to collaborate, innovate, invent & learn how to think- take a listen to Jason and what his class at Hungary Creek MS ( @HungaryCreekMS ‏) You can follow Jason @MrVestRVA.

Shaun Frankson is on a mission to cut down on ocean pollution AND economic empowerment. He is the co-founder of @PlasticBank, which uses block chain technology to monetize recycling plastic in developing countries! You will be amazed to learn how this works!

My dad taught me the simple concept of "paying yourself first" when I was young. Now I want more people to start thinking about maximizing their retirement savings, and pay less in taxes!

Bobby McCutcheon is a Principal that wants teacher to provide more time for innovation and creativity through the "Genius Hour" (or 20% Time) movement. You can find him on Twitter at: @Fight4Mizzou, his school @RandallBears and by email [email protected]

Shane Feldman is a global youth empowerment expert, TV personality, motivational speaker and critically acclaimed producer. In 2017, A&E docu-series "Undercover High" was launched. In this podcast we discuss what he witnessed, and the trends parents and teachers need to be aware of, and what students should be working toward. Feldman is the founder and CEO of Count Me In, the largest youth-led organization in the world. Born out of what Feldman describes as a challenging transition into high school in 2008, Count Me In is an entirely student-led charity and global brand that helps young people find their passion through community involvement.

When it comes to finding solutions to gun violence and school safety I've was reminded that you can't be curious and angry at the same time.

Vincent has been a professional photographer for more than twenty three years and an international award winning sports and documentary photographer. Vincent has photographed every major sporting event, including the Super Bowl, the World Series, the NHL Finals, the Kentucky Derby and even Wrestlemania! In this episode Vince talks about how he changed his mindset from employee to freelancer- and the lessons the learned along the way.

I got an email that broke my heart- yet inspired me. Plus a short discussion on *if we need to include creativity and innovation in our education.

Tyler Gehrking is the Facilitator of the Kandiyohi County CEO class, Founder of DisruptED LLC, Keynote Speaker, and the Technology Integration Specialist for Willmar High School. Tyler launched his podcast, DisruptED, in 2017 to share new and sometimes uncomfortable ideas around education. His guests range from local entrepreneurs and innovative teachers to government officials and students themselves. The schools involved in CEO are Willmar HS, New London-Spicer HS, and Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City HS. I started a podcast about 6 weeks ago https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disrupted-podcast/id1330408248?mt=2 Also I offer teachers an opportunity to add value to their schools and build their careers by developing locally developed curriculum. www.disruptednow.com/buildmaster

Sergio Marrero is an accomplished entrepreneur and disruptor. But his TEDx talk really got me to wonder- is college "just in time" learning- or just in case?

After several months of planning and inspiration, we've decided to launch our online academy: www.futurereadyu.com Listen to why & how you can join the network!

Ryan Keliher is a teacher that provides an "All-Star" program to his entrepreneurial students. Take a listen & hear why his students are achieving at a high level! You can find him on Twitter at: @superstarcurric Or online at: http://www.ryankeliher.com

All Pro Dad was started to get dad's more involved in their child's life. As a big fan of Tony Dungy, I wanted the backstory on how All Pro Dad started. Darrin Gray joins us on not only why All Pro Dad started, but lays out a vision on where they are headed, and how they are relying on schools to help empower the bonds between fathers, daughters, and sons. You can get more information at: http://www.allprodad.com/ You can follow Darrin on Twitter at: @AllProDadLeader

Imagine what you would do if Dave Grohl asked you to come up and play with the band... in front of 52,000 people. That is EXACTLY what 22 yr old Joey McClennan of Brisbane Australia did this weekend... now hear the story behind the viral event. Story & video: https://twitter.com/i/moments/957075805741330433 and : https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/music/foo-fighters-give-joey-the-night-of-his-life-at-suncorp-stadium-20180126-p4yywm.html You can find Joey on Instagram @joey_grizzlyshark and on Twitter @joey_GRZLYSHRK

What happens when a teacher encourages social media in the curriculum- to use it as a tool for amplification? Answer: you get the class, "Disruptive Innovation Through Social Media." In this podcast we interview Flint Hill's very own Nate Green (Twitter: @MrShakedown) and his student Tre Mongo (@ThisIsOldNow) and discuss why this class is necessary to transform our students from passive observers to active participators in society. Please share this important podcast... it will inspire you! Also, please check out Tre's blog at: http://tremongo.blogspot.com/ and Nate's website at: socialmediamarketplace.com

Dr. Atif Zafar is an internist in Indianapolis, Indiana- but his real passion is in technology. Listen to this self-taught engineer on how he got his start in medicine, but pursued his passion for engineering and entrepreneurship through trial-and-error. This story will inspire you.

The definition of insanity- doing the same things and expecting different results. Educators, parents, and "experts" keep saying that teaching to the test isn't working. So why do we keep placing so much pressure on our students and teachers?

Craig Frehlich has been teacher for over 20 years and is currently a middle school design teacher at an independent school, Strathcona Tweedsmuir (Twitter: @stsconnections ), near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He works with students in grade 8-10 on design and innovation skills that focus on real-world problems and issues. He has been working with VR in the classroom for over 1 year now. Craig loves learning about new technologies whether it is Robotics or Virtual Reality. He recent launched his own podcast, called VR in Education, which can be found on itunes. If you want to connect with him he can be found on twitter and Instagram @cfrehlichteach or through his blog, http://cfrehlichteach.blogspot.ca/.

Dr. Laura Jana is an internationally acclaimed pediatrician, award winning author and renowned health communicator and parenting expert. Having most recently served as Director of Innovation in Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, she now holds a faculty appointment at Penn State University’s Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center. Her new book, The Toddler Brain can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Toddler-Brain-Nurture-Child%C2%92s-Tomorrow/dp/0738218758/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1516138278&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Dr.+Laura+Jana

The price of college is out of control? But is it worth it? A rant on starting your journey NOW.

Scott Harrison, founder of Charity Water gives some advice to two student's that are starting a school in Ghana.

Chip Reece and his son, Ollie wanted to bring some diversity to the comic book/ graphic novel scene. Ollie, born with Down Syndrome, and his dad wanted to create a new superhero and highlight their story. Together they created "Metaphase," a graphic novel that brings some insights & understanding of Down's to the audience. I HIGHLY encourage you to order Metaphase: https://www.amazon.com/Metaphase-Chip-Reece/dp/1934985384/ref=la_B078P3G8D5_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515525857&sr=1-1 You can follow Chip on Twitter: @ChipReece

Who is an "expert" and do you need permission to be a thought leader? What about a blogger? YouTuber? Some points to consider from two emails I received. One nice. One not-so-nice.

Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD (@sarahdateechur) is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Through EduMatch, Sarah has published three collaborative books, EduMatch Snapshot in Education (2016), The #EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide (2017), and EduMatch Snapshot in Education (2017). Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN. Sarah recently graduated from George Mason University with a doctoral degree in Education, and a concentration in International Education. She also holds a Master’s degree from Howard University in the field of Curriculum and Instruction. Sarah was designated an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2016, and was named Prince George's County Public Schools Outstanding Educator Using Technology in 2015. She is also a winner of the 2014 Digital Innovation in Learning Award in the “Sharing is Caring” category, and was named by the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in 2015. She was part of the Technical Working Group that refreshed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators in 2016-2017, and in 2017, she received the ISTE “Making IT Happen” Award.

Jon Acuff doesn't want to inspire you to start that big goal- he focused in on what we need to do to FINISH the goal. While others focus on starting resolutions, Jon has done research on what it takes to see it through and finish. You can find more about Jon, and order his book at: https://www.amazon.com/Finish-Give-Yourself-Gift-Done/dp/1591847621

We launched January 1, 2017. It's been quite a year. Here are some highlights and thoughts from an amazing journey w/ amazing guests. Credit: Intro/ Outro music "Hello," by DJ Quads

Kristi Zuhlke is the founder and CEO of Knowledge Hound. In this episode Kristi lays out the path she took, and also highlights the benefits of working for a big corporation before launching. She also details what young people should look for in a culture fit, and why not acing the GMAT was a gift. You can follow Kristi on Twitter at: @zulk10

Jake Kelfer wants you to succeed- so start now. His book and work points to success in practical, easy to understand ways. This is the perfect episode before you put off your New Year's Resolutions. His book can be purchased at: https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Beyond-Standing-Discovering-Becoming/dp/1530841011/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514332672&sr=1-1&keywords=Jake+Kelfer You can find him on Twitter at: @jakekelfer

This Christmas season, please take time to be mindful of the present moment. It will be gone before you know it...

Meet Keven Stonewall. As a child he was inspired to learn more about the disease that had hurt so many people, including his best friend's family. So Keven dug deep into cancer research- AS A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT. Now he is in college and making major break throughs in the research of colon cancer. Listen to Keven's amazing journey and focus in on his mindset and drive. You'll be inspired.

Dave Burgess has turned the publishing industry upside down. While many know Dave for his book, "Teach Like a Pirate," many don't know how he got here- a New York Times best selling author, and now publisher of dozens of authors in the education space. This episode will ignite your passion for education, entrepreneurialism, "edu-celebrities," and growing communities. You can find TONS of information at: http://daveburgessconsulting.com/

Please don't just listen to today's podcast- act on it. When people say that something was "inspirational" they often don't see themselves trying to achieve the concept at hand. BUT- if you are motivated, that is something totally different. Please listen to this short podcast to help you cross over from being inspired to being motivated.

Wes isn't a "regular student," nor is he a billionaire (yet). But what he does possess is a willingness to learn & grow- both on campus (Indiana University) and abroad.

Leonard Sekyonda started an online platform in the UK that brought together seasoned experts and young entrepreneurs getting a "come up" in networking and learning. Now that they've blown past 100k users, Leonard is providing more services and mentorship on www.mycomeup.com. You can follow Leonard at: @leonardsekyonda

There has been a lot of talk about the "mindset" in our students. But what happens when our students can talk the "mindset" game, and not follow through on the work?

Adam Kahane wants more people to work together and learn how to compromise, no matter what your politics are. He is the author of "Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust." Let the debate begin!

There has been a LOT of talk about Bitcoin lately. So I had a talk with two of my students (yes, two high school students) to talk about understanding blockchain, and why you might want to consider getting on the cryptocurrency bandwagon- responsibly. You can also follow my them on Twitter at: @thenatewerler & @kingmike567.

Laurie Pickard - Don't Pay For Your MBA by Don Wettrick

One of the most beneficial things you can start doing in your spare time is build a network. But who do you want to meet? How do you "network" if you're not at an event. It starts with a simple attitude and willingness to provide value first. Take a listen:

From sketching in class, to high profile job at YouTube, to creating Every Vowel, Jon Youshaei is focusing on creating great content and giving back. Follow his journey (and see his dope rap video w/ Larry King) at: http://youshaei.com/ Also, check out the cartoon at: http://www.everyvowel.com/

You might not know the name Nathan Barnatt, but you might recognize some of his YouTube personalities. Wether it's doing videos for musical artists like Flo Rida, Yelle, Madeon, or Kimberly Cole- or having the stars of HBO's "Silicon Valley" pop into this video- Nathan's journey will inspire you. This is no overnight sensation... this is hard work.

This podcast launched almost a year ago- and we didn't feature any educators... on purpose. I felt that our educators needed to hear from leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship. Now I want to start featuring educators that "do it." So... I need your help! Take a listen, then go to: www.facebook.com/startedup or email me at: [email protected] to make a recommendation... or suggest yourself!

"Reynad" (AKA Andrey Yanyuk) went from dropping out of school to play online poker- to becoming one of the most successful eSports players in the world. In this episode we talk about the rise of eSports, why education should embrace this "sport," and his journey in buying TempoStorm.

Soledad O'Brien is an award winning journalist with a reputation for being tough, fair, and factual. So it was no surprise when she candidly talked about politics, truthful reporting, the changing culture of "truth," and why some of this "political correctness" has been helpful in changing the tide of inappropriate behavior. We also get into what role educators play in this divided media landscape.

You should start thinking NOW about a New Years Resolution. BUT... you should consider the "Rule of Thirds" first!