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Is Professional Development Actually Holding Educators Back?
Every educator has sat through a professional development session that felt like a waste of time. Rick and Tisha get into why — and it starts with mindset.They open up about how leaders handle…
Recent Episodes
S2 · EP 10What Happens When a High-Achiever Hits a Mental Health Wall? with Eric Kussin
What do you do when you've built a career most people dream of — and then lose everything to your own mind?Rick and Tisha sit down with Eric Kussin, former Chief Revenue Officer with the Florida…
S2 · EP 9Why Is Intentionality the Missing Piece in Professional Development?
Rick and Tisha just got back from ISTE — and they came home with a lot more than a tote bag and a lanyard.In this episode, they unpack what it really means to show up intentionally at a conference…
S2 · EP 8Can Talking About Mental Health Actually Change How Students Learn? with Dr. Marialice Curran
Mental health isn't a detour from learning — it's the foundation of it. Rick and Tisha welcome Dr. Marialice Curran, educational consultant and Community Impact Director for #SameHere Global, for a…
S2 · EP 7Is Screen Time in the Classroom Helping or Hurting Students?
Screen time in classrooms — it's one of the most debated topics in education right now. Rick and Tisha dig into the real question: not whether to use technology, but how.They explore what intentional…
S2 · EP 6Is Showing Up Authentically the Most Powerful Teaching Tool? with Keke Powell
What does it take to truly show up for your students? Rick and Tisha sit down with Keke Powell — award-winning educator, costume enthusiast, and former collegiate soccer player — for a conversation…
S1 · EP 5Are Teachers Already Entrepreneurs Without Knowing It? with Will Deyamport III
Before Rick and Tisha get serious, they flip the script — starting with Juice Box Confessionals, where Dr. Will Deyamport III takes a trip back to Colecovision, Donkey Kong, and the slow-internet…
Meet the Hosts
Real stories, practical insights, and meaningful conversations from across the world of education.
Rick Butterworth
Co-Host
Loves exploring the future of education through leadership, technology, and great conversations. He brings a product design mindset and a passion for helping educators turn big ideas into practical action.
