21st Century Educator

Interview with Abby McCord

With the teacher exodus well-documented, is teaching a bad gig or does it just need a rebrand? How can we help more prospective teachers discover the diverse opportunities that exist within the profession which more easily invite work-life balance? This is a topic Tasha C. Ring explored in a conversation with Abby McCord, a millennial teacher since 2013.

Interview with Kate Broughton

Now that AI has arrived, are we able to leverage it to solve some 21st century education challenges? Do we already have the tools to navigate an AI-powered world? This is a topic Tasha C. Ring explored in a conversation with Kate Broughton, a Montessori leader and researcher exploring the intersection of AI and education. 

Interview with Chip DeLorenzo

How will we attract outside-the-box teachers with training programs that center innovation? How can teacher training programs be meaningfully redesigned for the 21st century and beyond? This is a topic Tasha C. Ring explored in a conversation with Chip DeLorenzo, a teacher trainer and school consultant who has worked with thousands of Montessori teachers and parents in teaching the principles and practices of Positive Discipline. 

Interview with Eric Dustman

How long does a teacher need to teach to become a leader? How can leadership be mindfully designed so that we're not creating more meaningless work for teachers? This is a topic Tasha C. Ring explored in a conversation with Eric L. Dustman, PhD, a head of school specializing in learning and development among children and staff. Over a 30-year career, he has written and presented extensively, lending expertise and ideas to the discourse about human development and welfare.