Rebel Educator®

Bob Lenz is the CEO of PBLWorks, an institute that uses project based learning to
increase educational equity and provide learning that students connect with. Bob has
spent his life creating project ba…

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Welcome to Season 3 Rebel Educators!

I recently had a conversation about why we chose the name "Rebel Educator" and what it means to me. I wanted to share with you the reason why I start…

Join me in celebrating our 100th episode milestone as I reflect on my journey as a disruptor and Rebel Educator. From unexpected beginnings to conversations with inspiring leaders in education, each …

Manisha is the CEO and Founder of Teach Your Kids.  Teach Your Kids is an exciting new podcast and online community that empowers families to play an active, informed role in their children’s educati…

Hope Paterson is a global nomad, mother of two and transformation coach. For the past 20 years, she has been working in what she calls the Hope triangle: electrifying pathways for humans of all ages …

Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan is the founder of Dr. Karen, LLC, a company focused on empowering educators to support language, literacy, executive functioning, and cognitive wellness. 

She currently offers …

Lizette Valles, M.Ed., is the founder of Ellemercito Academy, a Los Angeles-based microschool, with a focus on project/place-based learning. Her mission is to nurture students who think critically, d…

Nathaniel Provencio has worked in the public education field since 2001 as a classroom teacher, building administrator and associate superintendent . In 2010, he became the principal of Minnieville E…

Danielle Nuhfer believes that “well teachers will change the world.” And part of how this change will happen is through educators, school leaders, and school systems finding creative ways to prioriti…

Matt Chaussee is the CEO and Co-founder of Be More Colorful, an immersive media and virtual reality production company whose flagship product, CareerViewXR, is being used across the country to help s…

Tom Willis is a former classroom teacher and a prior CEO for Cornerstone, a school system in Detroit. He also believes in the power of lifelong learning.  These beliefs have shaped his primary goal i…

Richard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker. His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes …

Hillary Miller has been an educator for over 20 years. Hillary has worked in PK-12 education in most capacities as a teacher and administrator. With a strength-based focus, she has spent her career f…

Brian’s first word was money and he’s always been fascinated with the world of investing. He developed Rapunzl as a financial literacy, EdTech tool to revolutionize how we teach students about invest…

Nicole Kubilus has a serious passion-call it a special interest-for autism advocacy. Diagnosed with autism at two years old, Nicole has pursued various types of autism advocacy work over the last twe…

Natalie Chen is a ninth grade high school student and was one of my daughter Eliza’s best friends. 

Natalie has encountered a variety of educational approaches throughout her academic career so far an…

Frederick Lane is an author, attorney, educational consultant, and lecturer based in Brooklyn, NY. He is the co-founder of The Center for Cyberethics and is a nationally-recognized expert in the area…

Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Seth Ehrlich learned early the value and opportunity that exists within a strong community. He has engaged for more than 20 years in community engagement and building. Pr…

Anthony Kim is a Corwin Press bestselling author, with publications including The New Team Habits, The New School Rules, and The Personalized Learning Playbook. His writing ranges from topics includi…

Dr. Joseph Jones is the Superintendent of Schools in the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District. Joe is a former high school teacher, assistant principal and principal. As principal, …