Rebel Educator®

Burned out, overwhelmed, and struggling with student behavior—sound familiar? 

Dr. Jessica Werner, founder of Northshore Learning, joins us to share how her innovative, life-coaching-style approach to…

In this episode, we sit down with Yvette Cole, a Kindergarten teacher and first-time author, to discuss the inspiration behind her book and how culturally responsive teaching can transform classrooms…

Hey Rebel Educators! Let's talk about one of the biggest challenges in our community - finding and connecting with the right families. 

Whether you're launching a new school, growing your educational …

In this episode of Rebel Educator, I take you behind the scenes of founding Up Academy—an educational journey sparked by my daughter Eliza’s diagnosis of cerebral palsy. 

Faced with a system that didn…

What if education could be a launchpad for innovation instead of a standardized assembly line? 

Join us as Serj Hunt, Founder of City as a School, dismantles traditional learning models and reveals a …

Step into the exciting world of AI in education with an inspiring conversation that breaks down barriers and reimagines learning for the digital age. Join us as my guest and I, Brett Roer, explore ho…

When educational leaders challenge the status quo, remarkable things happen. Pablo Muñoz has dedicated his career to proving this truth in some of New Jersey's most underserved school districts.

From …

In this exciting episode, you’ll get an inside look at Up Academy's innovative Project-Based Learning approach through the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum! You’ll hear:

• How students from 2nd to 5th …

Could doing less for our kids actually help them more? In this episode, you'll learn:

• What "lighthouse parenting" is and how it differs from helicopter and snowplow parenting.
• Why letting children stru…

What does an SAT score really tell us about intelligence? 

Tune in for a fascinating discussion about the evolution of standardized testing, its role in modern education, and why MIT recently reversed…

Giving up control in a classroom or at home can feel messy and uncomfortable, but it's essential for children's growth and independence. In this episode, I share how innovative educators and parents …

What happens when you walk into a classroom and can't find the teacher? 

For Kyle Wagner, this moment sparked a fundamental shift in his understanding of what learning could look like. 

In this episode…

Welcome to another solo episode of Rebel Educator! As I continue to navigate these solo episodes, I’m excited to dive more into the advantages of small schools. At Up Academy, we are intentionally sm…

Discover the power of small schools with Stuart Grauer, a visionary educator challenging the "bigger is better" mentality in education. Learn how connecting students to their local environment and fo…

Are you unknowingly holding your learners back from reaching their full potential? In this solo episode, we’re discussing the benefits "productive struggle" and why allowing children to face challeng…

In this episode, we sit down with Janet Wile, Supervisor of Library Services for Central Unified School District in Fresno, California. Janet’s journey has taken her from history teacher to passionat…

Ever feel like you're swimming against the tide when it comes to teaching kids to read? You're not alone! 

In this enlightening episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, we welcome seasoned educators Sha…

Welcome to Season 5 Rebel Educators! 

We’ve got a fresh new look, new sound, AND a new release day! Starting next week, catch new Rebel Educator episodes every Monday and start your week with inspirat…

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Mat Barnett, Director of TK-12 Programs for Beaumont Unified School District (CA). Mat began his career as a teacher in Anaheim, CA, and also held roles including ju…

In a world filled with unpredictability, how do we equip students with the tools they need to make decisions? Our guest, Roger Spitz, shares his insights on the role of strategic foresight and how em…