PODCAST Season 4 EPISODE 1 
Jose Moreno
CEO
Neulight 

Quote of the Podcast: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” - Wayne Gretzky  

Introduction of Guest BIO –  
Jose Moreno graduated from Harvey Mudd College and began his tech career at Microsoft, working on services for over 500 million users. At Netflix, he contributed to features like "skip credits" and led the Account Sharing initiative, adding over 40 million new subscribers. As founder and CEO of Neulight, Jose now focuses on transforming education through technology. His company’s product, IntelliTier, leverages AI to empower educators to provide personalized student support, aiming to make a positive impact in education. 

​Interview 
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators 

•  30,000 Ft. View – Why do we, as a society invest in education? 
• What drew you to education? 
• - The transformative potential of AI in personalizing education 
  - Applying big tech insights to solve educational challenges 
  - Innovative approaches to student support systems 
  - Balancing technology integration with soft skills development 
• What are the biggest challenges to you? 
• What would you like decision-makers to know? 

Podcast/book shoutouts 
Also, can you use this link for our website:
https://www.neulight.io/?utm_source=educationperspectives&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcasttour&utm_id=11 
Other relevant links are:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-neulight/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/Neulight 
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559694274342 

S3 Ep8 Leonard Cassuto,
              Professor, Fordham University

Intro Guest Bio
Leonard Cassuto wears many hats.  He's a professor of American literature at Fordham University, a well-known voice of reform in the graduate school world, and--encompassing all of these--he's a writer.  He has written or edited ten books on subjects such as race and slavery, detective stories, and of course graduate education. As a scholar and journalist, Len has written about science, music, and even sports.  In more than a decade as a columnist on graduate education for The Chronicle of Higher Education ("The Graduate Adviser"), he has helped graduate schools think about how to change to meet the needs of changing students during exigent times.  Len's newest book, Academic Writing as if Readers Matter, takes in all of these pursuits.  It's a pithy and witty handbook filled with advice and examples from across the arts and sciences--and it's also a hortatory call for academic writing that will build community with different kinds of readers, to serve the public good. 

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​PODCAST Season 3 EPISODE 7
 
Kristi Baird
Executive Director
Compass Community Schools
 
Quote of the Podcast:
 
"Each one of us can make a difference. Together we can make change." Barbara Mikulski
 
Introduction of Guest BIO –
Kristi Baird has more than 25 years of experience molding young minds in Memphis. She has remained a pillar in the local education community, serving in various roles throughout her career, including teacher, guidance counselor, vice principal, principal, assistant superintendent, superintendent, and executive director. She is now the founder and executive director of Compass Community Schools, a network of charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to forming Compass Community Schools, Kristi held several positions within the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. She began her work in Catholic schools in the Jubilee Catholic Schools network, known as the Miracle in Memphis, where she was a teacher and then moved into leadership roles. She was serving as superintendent of Jubilee when then Bishop Martin Holly announced the closing of Jubilee. Kristi went on to found and lead Compass Community Schools, which opened to serve students displaced by the closing of Jubilee. Kristi holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Memphis and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Christian Brothers University. Kristi is a mother and educator and approaches her work in education from both perspectives.
 
Interview
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators

•  30,000 Ft. View – Why do we, as a society invest in education?
• What drew you to education?
• Compass's work to reduce chronic absenteeism across our network of six schools (reducing our rate from 33% in 22-23 school year to 20% in the 23-24 school year)
• Compass Community Schools’ service learning model -Compass serves a high Multi Language Learners (MLL) population. About 68% of Compass students have a home language other than English.
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
• What would you like decision-makers to know?

Podcast/book shoutouts
Books I read this summer: The Way of the Shepherd and The Classroom Management Secret: and 45 Other Keys to a Well Behaved Class Currently Rereading: Walk the Walk Currently Reading: Good to Great and The Devil at His Elbow
 
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Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions
 
 

PODCAST Season 3 EPISODE 3 

Kevin Dahill-Fuchel 
Executive Director 
Counseling In Schools 
 Quote of the Podcast:  

Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality. – Jonas Salk  

Introduction of Guest BIO –  
​A leader in school-based social work programming, Kevin has more than 30 years of experience in working with children, families and school staff. Kevin joined Counseling in Schools (CIS), in 1993 as a Counselor and advanced to become a Supervisor, Trainer & Manager. Through his 31-year career at CIS, Kevin has led the process to evolve CIS’ service reach beyond counseling services to include a multi-dimensional and strength-based menu of services that support an entire school community. As a result, he became the first Executive Director of Counseling In Schools succeeding the Founder, Cindy Jurow in 2012. In his current role, Kevin is committed to developing a team leadership model within the organization that embodies the non-oppressive, collaborative systems that are needed to effectively take on the complex challenges routinely faced in schools by children, families, teachers and administrators. Kevin’s outstanding work has been acknowledged through accolades including the Commitment to Hope Award, Massachusetts Commonwealth Award, the West Side Chamber of Commerce Award, and Hunter College’s Jacob Goldfiend Award. Prior to joining CIS, he worked at the Sojourner House Family Shelter in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Kevin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned his degree from the Hunter College School of Social Work. 
Interview 
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators 

•  30, a 000 Ft. View – Why so we, as society invest in education? 
  

• What drew you to education? 
  

• School's as centers of healing 
  

• Defining types of crisis that impact schools, and levels of preparedness for each  
  

• NYC's Community Schools Initiative as critical education reform 
  

• What are the biggest challenges to you? 
  

• What would you like decision makers to know? 
  

Podcast/book shoutouts 
Shawn Ginwright, author of Hope and Healing in Urban Education - member of the CIS Advisory Council 
 
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Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions 

PODCAST Season 3 EPISODE 5 
 
Tom Haggard 
VP, Educate NKY 

Quote of the Podcast:  

"Fill your mind with truth, your heart with love and your life with service." 

Introduction of Guest BIO –  
From working with youth in Covington as a teen to his new position as vice president of EducateNKY, Tom Haggard has assumed increasing responsibility in collective impact, advocacy and community engagement. EducateNKY was launched by the OneNKY Alliance to address systemic change in education in Northern Kentucky, with an initial focus on communities with high socioeconomic needs. Recently, Haggard successfully led five community leader stakeholder groups to a consensus on key priorities in the education pipeline. Previously, Haggard served as director of the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness/advocacy organization focused on quality after-school and summer learning programs. He is a graduate of Leadership Northern Kentucky and a recipient of the Next Generation Leader Award in Education/Workforce, in addition to being recognized as a Forty Under 40 honoree. In 2020, Haggard was elected to the Covington Board of Education where he serves as chair.  
 Interview :
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators 

•  30,  000 Ft. View – Why so we, as society invest in education? 
• ​What drew you to education? 
• Collective Impact  
• Community Engagement in Education 
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
  
• What would you like decision makers to know? 

​Podcast/book shoutouts 
Abbott Elementary 

Cindy Lawrence 
Executive Director 
MoMath 
Quote of the Podcast:  
A lot things seem impossible…until you do them. 
Introduction of Guest BIO –  
​Cindy Lawrence is the Executive Director and CEO of the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath). She began her career as a CPA before transitioning to education, where she developed curriculum and taught students globally. Lawrence has been instrumental in creating and directing a math program for gifted students and played a key role in establishing MoMath. Since becoming CEO in 2015, she has focused on changing public perceptions of math, enhancing math education, and overseeing museum operations. Under her leadership, MoMath has attracted over a million visitors and engaged audiences worldwide. Lawrence is also a sought-after speaker and consultant in math education. 
Interview 
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators 

• 30, a 000 Ft. View – Why so we, as society invest in education? 
• What drew you to education? 
• Everyone can enjoy math 
• MoMath Museum 
• What are the biggest challenges to you? 
• What would you like decision makers to know? 

Podcast/book shoutouts 
https://momath.org/
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PODCAST Season 3 EPISODE 3
 
Pam McGorry
C-SPAN's Education Program Senior Specialist
Zach Lowe
C-SPAN's Education Resource Specialist
Quotes of the Podcast:
Pam: “The child's own instincts and powers furnish the material and give the starting point for all education.” John Dewey, philosopher and psychologist
Zach: “If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special.” Jim Valvano, former NC State basketball coach
 
Introduction of Guest BIO –
Pam McGorry was born and raised in Queens, NY. She earned her B.S.Ed. and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Long Island University and then went on to receive a M.S.Ed at the university. After spending several years teaching in the classroom on Long Island, McGorry joined C-SPAN Television Network's Education Relations team in 2010 where she continues to contribute content to the website and connects with educators and students nationwide to share C-SPAN Classroom resources and programs as the Education Program Senior Specialist. McGorry is a member of the National Council for the Social Studies and The WICT Network.
 
A native of Cortland, OH, Zach Lowe is a 2014 graduate of the University of Akron, having studied social studies education. Beginning his teaching career in Sumter, SC, Lowe was named a top-five finalist for South Carolina State Teacher of the Year in 2018, representing the state's 50,000+ public school educators. After spending six years in the classroom, Lowe served as his school's curriculum coach before assuming his current role as the Education Resource Specialist at C-SPAN. At C-SPAN, Lowe uses the network's video coverage of public affairs to design instructional materials for use in classrooms across the country. A National Board Certified Teacher, Lowe also holds an MEd in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina and a PhD in Global Leadership and Change from Tiffin University. Outside of his professional endeavors, Lowe is an avid runner, serves in multiple community-oriented roles in the D.C. area, and is happily married to his husband, Erick.
 
Interview
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators

•  30,000 Ft. View – Why do we, as a society invest in education?
• What drew you to education?
• StudentCam - https://www.studentcam.org/
• C-SPAN Classroom - https://www.c-span.org/classroom/
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
• What would you like decision-makers to know?​

 
Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P
Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

PODCAST Season 3 EPISODE 1
Dr. Kapono Ciotti 
Quote of the Podcast – 
 Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. -J. Dewey
Introduction of Guest BIO – 
Kapono Ciotti attributes his educational philosophy to his own schooling experience in a progressive, social-constructivist school during his early years in Honolulu, Hawaii. He taught in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Dakar, Senegal, for over a decade before moving into school leadership. Kapono has led schools in the United States and Egypt, where he put into practice the philosophy of "students making the world a better place," shifting school culture to impact-based education practice. His strong belief in education being an act of social justice drives his work. 
Kapono has worked internationally in educational change organizations, leading the work of Deeper Learning and place and culture-based pedagogy, and he is currently the Executive Director for What School Could Be. In these roles, he has trained teachers in over 100 schools and school districts over four continents, impacting hundreds of thousands of students. In addition, Kapono spent 15 years as National Faculty for the National Association of Independent Schools in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice, facilitating national and international learning experiences. As a curriculum writer, he has authored multiple curricula for federal and non-profit programs. His work has significantly contributed to the organizations What School Could Be, The Buck Institute, EdLeader21, The Pacific American Foundation, and many others. Kapono holds a Ph.D. in International Education Leadership from Northcentral University, a Masters degree in Social Change and Development from the University of Newcastle, and a Bachelors of Language and Culture from the Evergreen State College. He currently lives between Hawaii, Cairo, Egypt, and Dakar Senegal.
Interview
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators

•  30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?
• What drew you to education?
• Let’s talk about the impact of What School Could Be and its approach to change America's education system
• Tell us about the book "The Landscape Model of Learning" which is an essential guide offers the landscape model and its three elements: understanding what students bring to the ecosystem, defining the horizon, and charting the pathway.
• I hear you are doing a survey – tell me more about it
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
• What would you like decision makers to know?

Podcast/book shoutouts
Landscape Model of Learning book, 
WSCB Distinguished School process
WSCB Podcast 
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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 16
 
Dr. Lyn Sharratt
 
Quote of the Podcast –
Hope is NOT a strategy in Teaching
 
Introduction of Guest BIO –
Lyn Sharratt is a highly sought-after expert in the field of education. A distinguished practitioner, researcher, author, and presenter, she has dedicated her career to turning cutting-edge research into practical guidance for system and school leaders. With her extensive experience and expertise, she has developed a unique roadmap for education leaders to utilize ongoing assessment to inform instruction and drive equity at all levels of the education system. Lyn has a Social Work undergrad degree from the University of Waterloo; an Education degree from University of Western Ontario; a Masters Degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and a Doctorate in Theory and Policy Studies from University of Toronto, Canada. Her work has been recognized nationally and internationally, and her insights and strategies have transformed countless classrooms, schools, districts, and even entire education systems. Her notable publications include Clarity: What Matters MOST in Learning, Teaching & Leading (Corwin, 2019); Putting Faces on The Data (10th Anniversary Edition, with Dr. Michael Fullan, Corwin, 2022); and is currently writing her seventh book with Dr. John Hattie (Corwin, 2025, in Press).
 
Interview
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators

•  30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?
• What drew you to education?
• You host a podcast Sustaining System and School Improvement – what made you begin?
• How do you ensure System and School Improvement?
• Tell us about your perspectives on education Internationally?
• Tell me about the Clarity Learning Suite
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
• What would you like decision makers to know?

Podcast/book shoutouts
CLARITY Learning Suite (CLS) 24/7 online Platform - PL for Teachers and Leaders
Sustaining System and School Improvement Podcast
 
Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox
Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions