Tech & Learning’s Honor Role

Aug 10 2022
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Tech & Learning presents this podcast celebrating fierce and formidable women in education. Education veterans Drs. Kecia Ray and Frances Gipson talk with inspiring role models who have shaped the educational landscape by overcoming obstacles, connecting with mentors to guide them through their journey, and leading future generations of women through the glass ceiling and beyond.

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42: The Honor Role Episode 43: Patricia Easton

Aug 10 2022 42 mins  
Patricia Easton is executive vice president and provost at Claremont Graduate University. As a professor and researcher, she specializes in the history of modern philosophy, particularly the philosophy of Rene Descartes and the Cartesians of the 17th century. Her interests also include the philosophy of mind, the history of science, and the history of philosophy. Easton teaches cou

41: The Honor Role Episode 42: Patricia Trejo

Aug 03 2022 41 mins  
Patricia Trejo earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a Minor in Mass Communications from The University of Florida. Her Master’s Degree is in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, where she is also currently pursuing her doctoral degree. Mrs. Trejo has been in public education for 24 years serving as a Teacher, Learning Team Facilitator, Ass

40: The Honor Role Episode 41: Allison Powell

Jul 27 2022 31 mins  
Dr. Allison Powell is the Chief Operating Officer of Evergreen Education group which leads the Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC), and former Vice President of iNACOL. Allison helped build the Clark County School District's Virtual HS & an online PD program for the NV school district. She completed her doctorate from Pepperdine University in educational technology & leade

39: The Honor Role Episode 39: Silver McDonald

Jun 01 2022 30 mins  
Silver is a force in the education industry, serving as Vice President and General Manager of leading companies like Pearson and Lego. She leads with purpose and passion and she's sharing her story with us. Take a listen to learn how you too can lead your way to top positions by remaining focused on your personal mission.

38: Honor Role Episode 38: Bobbi Kurshan & Kathleen Hurley

May 18 2022 44 mins  
You have not met two more vivacious and energetic women than Bobbi Kurshan and Kathy Hurley! These two ladies laid the ground work for all of the rest of us and we are eternally grateful. Launching their book InnovateHERS, Bobbi and Kathy will share what led them to write the book, the research behind the book, and they will give a glimpse inside the book by talking about some of t

37: The Honor Role 37: Arati Nagaraj

May 04 2022 36 mins  
Arati has harnessed technology to create innovative learning programs for employees at Apple, Facebook, Google and Uber, worldwide. As Director of Learning Events at EdSurge and Director of the Learning Innovation Hub at Silicon Valley Education Foundation, Arati built strategy and toolsets to empower school leaders, edtech entrepreneurs and teachers to make thoughtful technology d

36: The Honor Role Episode 36: Betsy Corcoran

Apr 20 2022 64 mins  
Betsy has been an icon in the edtech space for years. She has covered some of the most amazing stories in education and through her work pushed the envelope of what we should consider when designing learning. Listen to this exciting episode sharing her most recent works and her passion for continuous learning!

35: Fran Newberg & Mel Harris

Apr 07 2022 38 mins  
A dynamic duo is just one of the definitions used to describe Fran and Mel from Philadelphia School District. Trailblazing IT ladies who have set the standard for curriculum and IT partnerships in school districts. Hear about their incredible journey through COVID and the exciting work they've been doing to connect each and every student in the city, no matter where they attend sch

34: The Honor Role Episode 34: Rebecca Ryan

Mar 23 2022 50 mins  
When you think of the future, the name Rebecca Ryan should ring a bell. A leading futurist and economist, Rebecca has worked with governments and school districts to design strategic plans focused on building a better tomorrow. Join us as we hear her insights and learn about foresight in this exciting episode on the future of education!

33: The Honor Role Episode 33: Melissa Dodd

Mar 09 2022 36 mins  
How might you step into the gap in both small and big ways? Melissa Dodd has served as the Chief Technology Officer for the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) since 2015. Melissa Dodd has effectively increased equity of access to technology and learning opportunities enabled by technology for students for the past 18 years in leadership roles with the Boston Public Schoo