Under the Hat Podcast
"Under the Hat" is the destination to discuss what's top of mind in education. Join Steve as he explores pedagogy, challenges, leadership, and success stories. In the "Under the Hat" podcast, Steve listens to what is working and what is not in education. Tune in for a series of energized conversations that digs into the thoughts and minds of what's happening now in education.
Episodes
On this episode of Under the Hat, we are chatting with Norma Gonzalez who is a Special Education educator who teaches coding in the classroom and brings the Prodigy mindset to her classroom!
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Under the Hat is back with Season three! Listen in as Steve and Sophie chat about the upcoming guest lineup, potential topics, and what is top of mind as we get into the 2025-2026 school year.
Listen in as Steve and Sophie reflect on season, discuss season three, updates, and announcements!
On this Episode of Under the Hat, we celebrate episode 50 with Mark Henderson. Mark serves as the Director of Digital Initiatives at the Missouri School Boards’ Association, where he leads their AI Advisory Group and spearheaded the creation of The AI Toolkit for K-12 Education. Mark has presented on AI's impact on education at major conferences across the country, including in Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, and Minneapolis. Wit...
On this episode of Under the Hat, we have the pleasure of having Stephen Chiger back on the show to chat about ALL things education and literacy. Listen in as Stephen talks about his first book Love and Literacy, the importance of this work for all grade levels and subjects, and the need to close learning gaps.
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We have the pleasure of having the AMAZING TR Deanon on the show this week! TR has 10 years of experience in education as an ELA teacher, Adult ESL, mentor, instructional coach for technology. TR is going to help us break down the need to be a disruptor in the traditional mindset of education to create a more active and relevant learning experience rather than a passive one. The shift in the teacher mindset when it comes to innovat...
On this episode of Under the Hat, we are joined by Andy Osborn who is discussing the critical topic of aligning PD to the reality of the fast pace of the AI advancements. Andy is in his 8th year as an EdTech Instructional Coach/TOSA and 25th year in education. Over the years he has filled many roles but currently the President of the Orange County CUE Affiliate.
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On this episode of Under the Hat, we have Heather Brown chatting about ALL fun things! With 15 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to crafting innovative strategies that engage students, especially in math—a subject often perceived as challenging or dull. Teaching at East Coloma Elementary in the rural community of Rock Falls, Illinois, Heather worked as a K-5 math interventionist and STEAM teacher, inspiring a love o...
Help us welcome Nate Ridgway to the show as we dive into Universal Design for Learning equity, differentiation, and....probably all the other things!
Nate is a tech-loving history and educational consultant from Indianapolis, Indiana and author of two books on teaching. Don’t Ditch That Tech: Differentiation in a Digital World, and Breaking the Blockbuster Model: Using Edtech and Accessibility to “See What’s Next” in Classrooms. H...
On this episode of Under the Hat, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dan Fitzpatrick who is an expert, author, and leading voice in the area of AI in education. Listen in as we learn from Dan on why change is crucial in this world of ongoing change.
Want to learn more from Dan? Here are the links:
On this episode of Under the Hat, we have Lisa Moe who is passionate about removing labels from our students to see their full potential. Lisa also has a wide range of knowledge on SEL, STEAM, Computer Science, Edtech, and GAME SHOWS!
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Listen in on this episode of Under the Hat as Steve and Sophie chat about gratitude, teaching, and what is coming up next for the show.
Shaun Hurtado has served in educational leadership roles (TK-12) in urban, rural, and suburban school districts. His experience, expertise, and passion are creating a positive school culture for students and staff where they can thrive in their education and careers. A positive school culture is critical for initiating improved student learning outcomes while cultivating active leadership roles for staff.
He has presented at local,...
On this episode of Under the Hat, we have Stephanie and Howell and Joe Marquez talking about their podcast, instructional coaching, communicating, and what is top of mind!
What to learn more from Steph and Joe? Here is the Pod link:
On this episode, we are excited to chat with Lana Penley who is an expert, author, and advocate for Social Emotional Learning. Dive into this listen as we chat about Lana's educational journey and the work she is doing around SEL.
Want to learn from Lana? Here are her links:
On this episode of Under the Hat, we have Marissa Villanueva who is going to share her journey as an education specialist happily serving the Severely Emotionally Disturbed population, one that is often overlooked in special education.
Want to learn more from Marissa? Here's where you can find her:
Listen in as we welcome Tara Koehler John Sammon. Tara and John are specialist, authors, and leaders in the area of Poject-Based Learning. Learn how they are helping educators shift from the one-size-fits-all approach to hands on learning.
Want to learn from Tara and John, here are their links:
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