A Mission to Close the Gap: From History Professor to EdTech VP September 22, 2025 | 34 min | K12 Stories, Higher Ed Stories< Return to All EpisodesShow NotesDavid Thomas’s entire career has been guided by a single mission: using technology to close the learning and achievement gaps for all students. A former community college history professor and administrator, David’s …
From Murky Metrics to Clear-Cut Sales: A Principal’s EdTech Journey September 4, 2025 | 42 min | K12 Stories, Higher Ed Stories< Return to All EpisodesShow NotesTyler Post loved his career in education. As a former middle school teacher and principal, he was passionate about the work. But he also found the administrative side to be a constant grind of …
From Medievalist to EdTech Founder: A Teacher’s Guide to the Job Market May 28, 2025 | 49 min | K12 Stories, Higher Ed Stories< Return to All EpisodesShow NotesChelsea Avirett has one of the most unique paths to edtech: she’s a former 7th-grade teacher and a trained medievalist. After seeing the job market for her academic field collapse, she eventually …
A Teacher’s Winding Path: How a “Client-to-Colleague” Journey Led to Global EdTech November 17, 2024 | 34 min | Higher Ed Stories< Return to All EpisodesShow NotesCiara Newby’s path from teaching to edtech wasn’t a direct leap. After 14 years as a high school languages teacher, she felt burnt out and was relocating, which gave her the push to explore …
The Three Beacons: How Your “Why,” Your Roots, and Your Network Shape Your Career October 2, 2023 | 56 min | Higher Ed Stories< Return to All EpisodesShow Notes In this incredible conversation, I talk with Emily Peddle, a former high school teacher who is now the Director of Professional Learning Programs and Partnerships at Southern New Hampshire University. Emily …
