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Latest Episode

Why Won't AI Solve Education's Real Problems? with Jeffrey Bradbury

EP 13 · S21h 4m

AI keeps getting pitched as the fix for everything wrong with education. Rick and Tisha sit down with Jeffrey Bradbury — founder of TeacherCast Educational Network — to make the case that it…

S2 · EP 12
1h 17m

Is AI Killing Creativity or Unlocking It?

AI is everywhere in education right now — but is it making us more creative, or quietly flattening everything into sameness? Rick and Tisha dig into the question with real, honest experiences from…

S2 · EP 11
58m

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…

S2 · EP 10
1h 35m

What 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 9
1h 6m

Why 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 8
1h 19m

Can 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 7
54m

Is 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…

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Meet the Hosts

Real stories, practical insights, and meaningful conversations from across the world of education.

Rick Butterworth

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.

Tisha Poncio

Tisha Poncio

Co-Host

Former educator who believes learning should be creative, engaging, and full of joy. She brings honest classroom experience, fresh ideas, and a teacher's perspective to every conversation.