Eduallstars

Daisy Dyer-Duerr is a K-12 Principal at Saint Paul Schools, in Saint Paul, Arkansas. In addition to her work as a school administrator Daisy also is an Educational Speaker and presenter at conferences around the country. Daisy also has Founded and Co-Moderates the Arkansas Ed Chat on twitter. In this session you will learn about: Daisy's background in education #arkedchat Challenges or education administration Advice for teachers looking to become connected educators Upcoming educational conferences Short man club Advice for new administrators. Daisy's current passions in education

Kevin Honeycutt is kind of like a “jack of all trades” in the educational world. He is currently a Technology Integration Specialist at ESSDACK in Kansas. Kevin travels around the world speaking, he hosts a creative learning site, is an Apple Distinguished Educator, writes a blog, hosts a podcast, has co-developed a PBL approach called “Life Practice Model” and has created a film program for kids. He is passionate about meeting the needs of at-risk learners and works with kids in juvenile detention, developing approaches to re-engage the "lost" learner”. In this session you will learn about: Kevin's background in education His career as ESSDACK The Life Practice Report developed with Ginger Lewman Art Snacks Differences between the classroom and the professional development circuit Robots in the classroom! Kevin's work with kids in juvenile detention. Kevin's current passions in education

Shelly Terrell is an education force to be reckoned with. She hosts free Friday webinars, is the Social Media Community Manager for The Consultants-E, has co-founded #edchat and the Reform Symposium E-Conference which is seen by thousands of people from over a hundred different countries. She has been recognized by The New York Times, Microsoft’s Heroes for Education, and The Bammy Awards. In addition to her awards she’s also a world traveling speaker and an author of a new book called “The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators”.

Todd Whitaker is a leading presenter in the field of education He is a professor of educational leadership at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana, and he has spent his life pursuing his love of education by researching and studying effective teachers and principals. He has written over 30 books including the national bestseller What Great Teachers Do Differently. Please join us in welcoming Todd to the show. In this session you will learn about: Todd's educational background Correlations between coaching and teaching The 10 Minute Inservice Professional development in schools What great teachers do differently Todd's passion for writing and speaking How to impact change in school Teachers vs. Programs

Eric is the Principal at New Milford High School located in Bergen County, NJ. He is passionate about establishing and fostering learning environments that are student-centered, collaborative, flexible, and prepare all learners to succeed in the 21st Century. In addition to many awards Eric is the co-author of "Communicating and Connecting With Social Media: Essentials for Principals" and "What Principals Need to Know About Teaching and Learning Science". He is a blogger for the Huffington Post, co-creator of the Edscape Conference, sits on the FEA Board of Directors, and was named to the NSBA "20 to Watch" list in 2010 for technology leadership. In this session you will learn about: Eric's educational background How Eric used Social Media to his advantage to connect with other educators New Milford High School EdTech How Eric cultivated his writing/speaking skills Eric's passions in education Conversation about how mistakes create growth

Jack Andraka is a Maryland high school sophomore who at age 15 invented an inexpensive and sensitive dipstick-like sensor for the rapid and early detection of pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancers. This invention earned him the grand prize $75,000 Gordon E. Moore award at the 2012 ISEF Awards. He has formed his own company and been on countless radio, newspaper, television, and magazine interviews. He is also a TED and TEDx Speaker and winner of Smithsonian American Ingenuity Youth Award and most recently selected as a White House Champion of Change.

Matt Gomez is a Kindergarten teacher in N. Dallas, TX. He has been teaching since 2001 (all in Kindergarten). He is also the co-founder and an organizer for EdcampDallas as well as a moderator for the twitter chat #Kinderchat. He has also been married since 1999 and has three boys. In this session you will learn about: Matt’s background in education What life is like in Matt’s kindergarten class Classroom rule: Be Brave How Matt uses social media to get his voice out EdCamp Dallas Matt’s blog Matt’s thought-provoking post about Teachers Pay Teachers

Brad Waid and Drew Minock are a couple of teachers from Eastover Elementary in Bloomfield Hills, MI who are on a mission to change the way we learn, teach, and lead by using technology. They have a small iPad pilot in their school and are using them to create meaningful and engaging lessons. They are also the leaders in the field of Augmented Reality in Education. In this session you will learn about: -Drew and Brad's background in education -Utilizing iPads in the classroom -Augmented reality and education -Their experiences with presenting at educational conferences -Daqri and Aurasma -Podstock -AR Detroit Post

Angela Maiers is the founder and President of Maiers Education Services, a consulting firm headquartered in Clive, Iowa. Her company provides consultation services to schools, organizations, and individuals seeking to use technology and social media to leverage human capital and production goals. She is also the pioneer in the You Matter movement and has two books called Classroom Habitudes and the Passion-Driven Classroom. In this session you will learn about: Angela's background in education and what her influences were Angela's transition to the consulting field after the classroom How social media has impacted her career What role passion plays in the classroom Genius Hour and Passion based learning Classroom Habitudes and the Passion-Driven Classroom #youmatter and the You Matter Manifesto Handling Failure

Amber Teamann is an assistant principal at Watson Technology Center in Garland, Texas. She’s a mother of two and a firm believer in integrating technology into schools. In addition to everything she does for education, she’s also a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and more specifically a Troy Aikman fan. In this session you will learn about: Amber's background in education Amber's tranisition from the classroom to administration What it means to be a connected educator Blogging as an educator Amber's passions for students Advice for new and veteran teachers Amber's in depth knowledge of the NFL and Troy Aikman

Erin Klein is a teacher, author, and parent who has earned her Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and currently teaches second grade. She has previously taught first, sixth, and seventh grade. Erin is also the technology chairperson for the Michigan Reading Association, a national A Plus Workshop Presenter, SMART Technologies Exemplary Educator, Really Good Stuff Monthly Blogger, Edutopia Guest Blogger, Edudemic Guest Blogger and Magazine Contributor, National Writing Project member, and award-winning EduTech Blogger. Klein has most recently appeared in the Scholastic Instructor Magazine and co-authored Amazing Grades with experts from 13 countries around the world. More information at www.eduallstars.com

Our guest on this episode is Adam Bellow. He is the founder and President of eduTecher and eduClipper. He’s just coming off of an excellent keynote address at the ISTE 2013 conference in San Antonio. Adam works with educational leaders, teachers, and students from around the United States to help them infuse technology successfully in the classroom.

Jeremy MacDonald is a passionate educator. His job description is an integrated technology systems coordinator where he is able to help teachers better incorporate technology into their curriculum. He is also on the Digital Learning Day team, an EdBros award winner, and a husband and father of four.

Session 4 features an interview with Dave Burgess. During this session we interview Dave Burgess, author of one of the top professional development books this year, Teach Like a Pirate. Dave Burgess is a highly sought after professional development speaker well known for his creative, entertaining, and outrageously energetic style. His workshops, seminars, and keynotes inspire teachers and help them develop practical ways to become more creative and engaging in the classroom. He is an award-winning U.S. History teacher at West Hills High School in San Diego, California, where he has taught for sixteen years. He specializes in teaching hard-to-reach, hard-to-motivate students with techniques that incorporate showmanship and creativity. Continue the discussion on the blog at EduAllStars.com.

Session 3 features an interview with Jimmy Casas.  Mr. Casas has been the principal of Bettendorf High School since 2002. He has a strong passion for students, networking, and serving others.  In 2012, he won the Iowa HS Principal of the Year and in 2013 he was a NASSP/MetLife National HS Principal of the Year Finalist. Jimmy is a speaker, consultant & co-founder/co-moderator of #IAedchat that happens on Twitter Sundays at 8pm CT.  Continue the discussion on the blog at www.EduAllStars.com.

Session 2 features an interview with gold medal olympian, Steve Mesler. Steve discusses his organization Classroom Champions. Classroom Champions connects top performing athletes with students in high-need schools. They use video lessons and live video chat to motivate students to recognize their potential, set goals and dream big, while educating them in the practical use of communications technology. Continue the discussion on the blog at EduAllStars.com.

Session 1 - Todd Nesloney (@techninjatodd), Stacey Huffine (@techninjastacey) and Chris Kesler (@iamkesler) introduce themselves and discuss their passions in education.  They also discuss their goals with the podcast and provide a myriad of ways to stay in contact with them.  Continue the disucssion on the blog at EduAllStars.com