Author: Matt Giovanniello

Candice Sears is a forward-thinking educational leader with a passion for personalized learning and inclusive curriculum. With expertise in homeschooling, gifted education, and instructional leadership, she is committed to equity and innovation that meets the needs of all learners. Listen to our episode with Candice to hear how she supports homeschooling families, designs inclusive curriculum…
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Wanda Lopez Ramirez is a Bronx-born educator and principal who leads with heart, equity, and deep community ties. With decades of experience, she champions culturally responsive teaching, inclusive leadership, and creating meaningful opportunities for all students. At PS1, she fosters a school culture where every child feels known, seen, and empowered. Listen to our episode…
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As COO/CAO of Fullmind, Hayley Spira-Bauer is a visionary leader and lifelong advocate for education. Passionate about driving transformative change, she has dedicated her career to building–whether it’s fostering the potential of students and teachers, founding innovative schools, or leading businesses to scale with impact. A working mom, disability advocate, and lupus warrior, she brings…
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Dr. George Philhower is the superintendent of Eastern Hancock Schools, where his intentional leadership and commitment to inclusion helped earn the district recognition as one of Indiana’s best places to work. In this episode, he shares key strategies such as the Joy Jam Conference, and his CAFE (Community and Family Engagement) initiative to strengthen the…
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As an EdTech company officer and former educator, Jerri Kimble is a passionate leader in the education space. She is the National Academic Advisor at ClassLink, podcaster of the LinkedUp podcast, and she’s a former superintendent and principal of multiple school districts. Jerri’s motivation to enter education stems from her desire to make a difference…
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Luke St. Amand is the co-founder and CTO of Lectec, an EdTech company aiming to inspire young minds through hands-on STEM learning experiences. Luke and his co-founder, Jared, were inspired to build Lectec after Jared’s nephew was intrigued by the mechanics of a newly gifted electric skateboard, leading them to develop build-it-yourself kits designed for…
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Dr. Dan Cox is a veteran superintendent and founder of Endurance Edge. Dan’s commitment to wellness, balance, and resilience impacts his perspective of leadership within the education world. With his background in education leadership, Dan is passionate in ensuring success for all students, and he firmly believes in the effectiveness of meaningful discourse in the…
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Jennifer Womble proudly serves as the Conference Chair of the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), the premier EdTech event bringing together passionate educators and innovators. At FETC, she oversees all content and development of events, plans executive summits, and collaborates with various sponsors and associations. She is also the Board of Directors at iTeach…
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Arden Phillips is a recent high school graduate and current consultant for educational technology companies, relentlessly advocating for students with disabilities and their inclusion within product design. As Arden himself has Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD, he understands firsthand the challenges these students face. His work in consulting EdTech companies helps them ensure that their products…
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