# educator podcast (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover educator podcast. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 8 Season 9: Inclusive Digital Citizenship with Kirsten Wilson & Carrie Rogers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-8-Season-9-Inclusive-Digital-Citizenship-with-Kirsten-Wilson--Carrie-Rogers-e3j0u09) _2026-05-07 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ In this episode of The Bulldog Educator Podcast , co-host Matthew Caston sits down with Carrie Rogers and Kirsten Wilson (normally one of the co-hosts, but in this episode is a guest) to explore their upcoming book, "Inclusive Digital Citizenship." This conversation challenges the way we think about digital citizenship, moving beyond internet safety lessons and screen-time debates to ask a deeper… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/119616969/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-7%2F853c849c-58e9-6cd1-36c2-b6c06bda9a8a.mp3) ## [Episode 7 Season 9: Beyond Data: Rehumanizing Schools Through Brain Science](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-7-Season-9-Beyond-Data-Rehumanizing-Schools-Through-Brain-Science-e3hj9kj) _2026-04-16 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ In this episode of The Bulldog Educator , Dr. Lisa Riegel joins the conversation to explore how brain science and academic optimism can rehumanize education from the inside out. Drawing on her research at the principal level, Dr. Riegel unpacks the distinct leadership factors that drive school effectiveness—building management and instructional supervision—and explains how her NeuroWell framework… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/118121555/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-8%2F178ee3c7-6056-4417-4fd3-cb5f2d7cd65c.mp3) ## [Episode 6 Season 9: Reimagining Preschool Staffing with Paul Buckley, Co-Founder of Ratio Staffing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-6-Season-9-Reimagining-Preschool-Staffing-with-Paul-Buckley--Co-Founder-of-Ratio-Staffing-e3g3jpc) _2026-04-02 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ What if staffing in early childhood education was built on community instead of commission? In this episode of The Bulldog Educator Podcast , Kirsten Wilson and Matt Caston sit down with Paul Buckley, co-founder of Ratio Staffing, a platform designed exclusively to connect preschools with substitute teachers, enrichment educators, and speech pathologists. Paul shares his journey from preschool… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/116559084/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-8%2Fb0db897c-ebbf-ad2d-9cef-212ec5358bc5.mp3) ## [Episode 5 Season 9: Chris Hull- How "Otus" is Connecting the Dots in Student Data](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-5-Season-9-Chris-Hull--How-Otus-is-Connecting-the-Dots-in-Student-Data-e3fq55f) _2026-03-19 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ In this episode of The Bulldog Educator , Kirsten Wilson sits down with Chris Hull , co-founder of Otus , to explore how technology can help educators truly understand and support every student. Drawing from his experience as a former teacher, coach, and father of four, Chris shares the story behind Otus — a platform designed to bring together assessment data, attendance, observations, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/116249199/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-2%2F35c5cf03-859b-4865-53de-42bbd0b1caad.mp3) ## [Episode 4 Season 9: Educated Out: The Hidden Cost of Elite College for Rural Students](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-4-Season-9-Educated-Out-The-Hidden-Cost-of-Elite-College-for-Rural-Students-e3f9sk7) _2026-03-05 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ What does it really cost rural students to attend elite colleges? In this episode, Kirsten and Matt talk with Dr. Mara Tieken, professor of education and author of Educated Out , about the hidden challenges rural, first-generation students face after admission. From financial strain and social isolation to “conditional belonging” and the pull between opportunity and home, Dr. Tieken unpacks the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/115716167/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-19%2Fcbccde38-89d5-7d98-9aeb-dff4f6d353f6.mp3) ## [Episode 3 Season 9: Rethinking Observation: Building Trust That Transforms Teaching](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-3-Season-9-Rethinking-Observation-Building-Trust-That-Transforms-Teaching-e3f82i2) _2026-02-19 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ What if classroom observation didn’t feel like evaluation… but like support? In this episode of The Bulldog Educator Podcast , Kirsten and Matthew sit down with educator, coach, and author Craig Randall to explore a powerful shift in how we approach teacher observation. Drawing from his experience teaching and leading across Asia, the Middle East, South America, and the U.S., Craig shares how… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/115656706/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-17%2F0dd794dd-42f1-ded4-bb91-531a0c61eef6.mp3) ## [Episode 2 Season 9: From Data to Dignity- Using AI to Support Mentors and Students with Damien Howard (SEL+)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-2-Season-9-From-Data-to-Dignity--Using-AI-to-Support-Mentors-and-Students-with-Damien-Howard-SEL-e3dtfpm) _2026-02-05 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ In this episode of The Bulldog Educator Podcast , Kirsten Wilson and Matt Caston are joined by Damien Howard , founder of SEL Plus , to explore how AI can be used to strengthen mentoring relationships without replacing the human connection at the center of learning . Drawing from his background in special education, Damien shares his vision for AI-enhanced mentoring tools that help mentors better… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/114261238/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-20%2Fc2b68c4f-6dcf-5f51-c744-62711c0b3a05.mp3) ## [Episode 1 Season 9: Curriculum Leadership Is a Conversation with Dr. Steven Weber and Mike Fisher](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-1-Season-9-Curriculum-Leadership-Is-a-Conversation-with-Dr--Steven-Weber-and-Mike-Fisher-e3dt5f3) _2026-01-22 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ In the Season 9 premiere of The Bulldog Educator Podcast , Kirsten Wilson and Matt Caston are joined by Dr. Steven Weber and Michael Fisher, co-authors of Contemporary Curriculum Leadership: An Illustrated Guide , to explore why curriculum leadership is less about documents and more about conversation, trust, and alignment. Drawing on decades of experience, Steven and Michael discuss trust-based… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/114250659/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2Fc6a9abd4-05c7-71b6-43f1-5f61eb53434d.mp3) ## [Episode 8 Season 8: Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims- Alignment Over Exhaustion](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-8-Season-8-Dr--Jen-Clifden-and-Dr--Nuhu-Sims--Alignment-Over-Exhaustion-e3ciioi) _2025-12-19 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ What if burnout isn’t about doing too much—but about losing alignment with who you are? In this episode of The Bulldog Educator , Kirsten is joined by Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims for a deeply human conversation about purpose, presence, and authenticity in education. Together, they unpack how core values, personal identity, and reflective practice can serve as protective factors against… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/112855250/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-19%2Fdd84f0c4-c179-82b1-d167-d88ccc12e571.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zbO6WHiSm9Ol) _2025-12-19 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Episode 7 Season 8: Reconnecting With our Why](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebulldogedu/episodes/Episode-7-Season-8-Reconnecting-With-our-Why-e3btd2o) _2025-12-05 · Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston · "The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston_ In this episode the hosts, Matthew and Kirsten, explored the challenges educators face in education, particularly regarding federal layoffs and the unrecognized labor in female-dominated professions, while sharing personal experiences that motivated them to remain focused on education's importance. They discussed strategies for nurturing their personal motivations in teaching, including creating… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/23f54858/podcast/play/112161304/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-5%2Fb62d0192-35f7-2a08-3ff9-785abb40ea4f.mp3)