Leading Out Loud

Leading Out Loud

Leading Out Loud with Dr. Chantell Manahan is where authentic voices, bold ideas, and real impact in education take the mic. Join Chantell, an education leader, consultant, and forever learner, as she sits down with educators, edtech innovators, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of schools. Each episode delivers real talk and practical insight with a touch of humor and humanity. Whether you’re a superintendent, specialist, or an edtech solutions provider, if you're passionate about learning, leading, and lifting others, you’re in the right place.

Episodes

July 15, 2025 41 mins

What happens when someone who’s led edtech in the trenches steps into the role of building it?

In this episode of Leading Out Loud, Chantell sits down with Barbara Nesbitt, a former district CTO turned Vice President of Product, to explore what it really takes to bridge the gap between schools and edtech companies. Barbara shares the surprises and similarities she’s discovered on both sides of the table, and why empathy, experience,...

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Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and phishing filters; it’s about people. In this inaugural episode of Leading Out Loud, Chantell Manahan sits down with Bill Stein, district CTO and creator of the brilliant “Cyber Shorts” series, to explore why storytelling might be the secret weapon education leaders have been missing in their cybersecurity playbook.

From hilarious cautionary tales to practical strategies that actually stic...

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What does it really take to lead with creativity and courage in a system built on tradition? In this episode, Chantell sits down with educator, author, and edtech trailblazer Matt Miller to explore the mindset behind meaningful disruption, from his decision to ditch the textbook to his current work helping teachers navigate the promise and pressure of AI.

Together, they talk about what it means to lead out loud in today’s classrooms...

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In this premiere episode, education leader and K–12 CTO Dr. Chantell Manahan shares the story behind the mic, from teaching French in a rural school district to becoming a voice for transformational leadership in education. You’ll hear how technology sparked her passion, what inspired her to move into school and district leadership, and why this podcast, Leading Out Loud, is built for today’s most dedicated and innovative educators...

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