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Hillbrook School Podcast

Intentional growth of educators at Hillbrook and beyond

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Update frequency
every 31 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
29
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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S8E3 - Supercharging Creativity: How Generative AI Empowers Educators and Students

S8E3 - Supercharging Creativity: How Generative AI Empowers Educators and Students

Episode Notes -

Dive into the transformative world of generative AI in education! In our latest episode, we chat with Nick Provenzano about how AI can enhance creativity, support neurodiverse learner…

00:50:59  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
S8E2 - S8E2 - The Art of Connection: How Augmented Reality Transforms Learning Spaces

S8E2 - S8E2 - The Art of Connection: How Augmented Reality Transforms Learning Spaces

Episode Notes -

In this episode, host Bill Selak is joined by Jay Van Buren, co-founder of the Membit augmented reality app and director of the Hub at Hillbrook. Together, they delve into the transfo…

00:19:59  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
S8E1 - Augmented Journeys: Exploring Identity Through AR at Hillbrook

S8E1 - Augmented Journeys: Exploring Identity Through AR at Hillbrook

Episode Notes -

In the new season of the Hillbrook School Podcast, host Bill Selak engages with Jay Van Buren, an innovative educator in the Hub at Hillbrook, as they explore the transformative poten…

00:26:53  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
S7E9 - Beyond Right Answers: The Educational Power of Wrong Turns

S7E9 - Beyond Right Answers: The Educational Power of Wrong Turns

Episode Notes -

Bill Selak engages in a conversation with Clara, the Director of the Hub at Hillbrook. They challenge the stigma surrounding failure in education by advocating for "failing forward" …

00:30:45  |   Fri 10 May 2024
S7E8 - Crafting the Future: Writing as the Key to AI Mastery

S7E8 - Crafting the Future: Writing as the Key to AI Mastery

Episode Notes -

In this thought-provoking episode of the Hillbrook School Podcast, host Bill Selak delves deep into the evolving intersection of AI, education, and the creative arts. As we navigate t…

00:14:04  |   Fri 05 Apr 2024
S7E7 - Melody and Machine: AI's Musical Impact

S7E7 - Melody and Machine: AI's Musical Impact

Episode Notes -

In this melodic episode of the Hillbrook School Podcast, host Bill Selak sits down with the multifaceted Derek Primo Silverman, music and "other things" maestro at Hillbrook. The conv…

00:28:06  |   Tue 16 Jan 2024
S7E6 - Art, Activism, and the New Renaissance: A Hillbrook Story

S7E6 - Art, Activism, and the New Renaissance: A Hillbrook Story

Episode Notes -

Join host Bill Selak, Director of Technology at Hillbrook School, for an engaging and lively discussion with two special guests, both named Vanessa. In this episode, Vanessa Fernandez…

00:31:10  |   Fri 15 Dec 2023
S7E5 - Bringing Student Dreams to Life

S7E5 - Bringing Student Dreams to Life

Episode Notes -

In this episode of the Hillbrook School podcast, host Bill Selak engages in a one-on-one conversation with Martin, the Hub Engineer at Hillbrook. Martin shares his unique journey fro…

00:39:15  |   Mon 11 Dec 2023
S7E4 - Creative Visions: Art Education as a Career Catalyst

S7E4 - Creative Visions: Art Education as a Career Catalyst

Episode Notes -

In this episode, art teachers Laura and Susie join host Bill Selak to discuss how visual arts education enhances creativity and imagination in ways that benefit every profession. From…

00:28:39  |   Fri 01 Dec 2023
S7E3 - Harmonizing Curriculum: The Interdisciplinary Power of Music

S7E3 - Harmonizing Curriculum: The Interdisciplinary Power of Music

Episode Notes -

Explore how music education is not just an isolated subject but can be integrated into other areas of the curriculum. Hear about real-world examples from Hillbrook where music has bee…

00:27:57  |   Mon 23 Oct 2023
S7E2 - Designing the Future: The 12 C's of Student-Centered Learning

S7E2 - Designing the Future: The 12 C's of Student-Centered Learning

Episode Notes -

In this episode, Director of Technology Bill Selak sits with Hub Director Clara Ngo to discuss the evolving landscape of education and the importance of design and engineering. They e…

00:31:30  |   Fri 13 Oct 2023
S7E1 - Beyond the Canvas- Hillbrook's Interdisciplinary Dive into Art and Design

S7E1 - Beyond the Canvas- Hillbrook's Interdisciplinary Dive into Art and Design

Episode Notes -

The episode delves into the nature of creativity at Hillbrook, discussing the distinctions between performing arts, visual arts, design, and making. The educators emphasize the import…

00:14:30  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
S6E3 - AI in Education

S6E3 - AI in Education

Episode Notes -

We all know that (discussions of) artificial intelligence is taking over the world... one robot at a time. At Hillbrook, we've always pushed what's possible with the latest technologi…

01:01:02  |   Tue 21 Feb 2023
S6E2 - The Artist's Lens

S6E2 - The Artist's Lens

Episode Notes -

Join Director of Technology Bill Selak as hit talks with performing arts teacher VanNessa Hulme Silbermann and ceramic arts teacher Laura Hale about the Artist's Lens. Analogous to a …

00:18:10  |   Mon 30 Jan 2023
S6E1 - Let the Drama Begin at Hillbrook

S6E1 - Let the Drama Begin at Hillbrook

Episode Notes-

Performing Arts Teacher VanNessa Hulme Silbermann and Art Teacher Susie Heeter sit down with Bill Selak to talk about the inaugural 4th grade drama performance. Hear about the collabor…

00:12:05  |   Fri 16 Dec 2022
S5E4 - How might we make conferences, schools, and classrooms more accessible through technology?

S5E4 - How might we make conferences, schools, and classrooms more accessible through technology?

Episode Notes

Enable learning for all with simple choices. Learn how to make learning more accessible through audio, visuals, and built-in settings on mobile devices. Understand how both good pedagog…

00:15:12  |   Tue 22 Mar 2022
S5E3 - Fun with Math!

S5E3 - Fun with Math!

Episode Notes

Amy Hand joins the pod as we discuss ways to have fun and engaging conversations with your kids around math. Amy recounts our recent Family Math Fair parent ed event, and shares great r…

00:20:05  |   Wed 17 Nov 2021
S5E2 - The DEI Lens

S5E2 - The DEI Lens

Episode Notes

In this episode, Bill Selak sits down with Gulliver LaValle to discuss Hillbrook School's DEI Lens--a tool used for employees and board members for making decisions and having discussio…

00:23:40  |   Fri 05 Nov 2021
S4E10 - Gender equity in Tech and Finance? Men and boys have a role to play!

S4E10 - Gender equity in Tech and Finance? Men and boys have a role to play!

Edis Mesic (’20) interviews lower school parent Chris Pruett in this episode. Edis was part of the Women in Finance and Technology Teaching Youth (WIFTTY) Reach Beyond Block.
00:30:52  |   Wed 20 May 2020
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