UnDisrupted with Adam & Carl

Dr. Adam Phyal, Future Ready Schools, Adam Phyall, Carl Hooker
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Future Ready tech leaders are used to handling all sorts of disruptions, but the global pandemic of 2020 has created a new set of challenges that will take our collective minds to tackle. Brought to you by Dr. Adam Phyall and Carl Hooker, UnDisrupted, a Future Ready Schools podcast for school and district technology leaders, will breakdown many of the challenges facing district-level leaders today. Tune in to listen to some of the nation’s top technology leaders and how they discuss how they are finding opportunities in the midst of uncertainty.

  1. 3D AGO

    I Got FOMO, But Curriculum Has the Keys

    Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

    33 min

  2. MAR 25

    Impactful Cyber Academy Insights

    What do The Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale, Above the Rim, virtual learning, and AI have in common? Apparently... this episode. This conversation starts with a soundtrack showdown and quickly turns into something bigger: a sharp, honest look at what it means to lead learning when “school” no longer has to mean four walls, fluorescent lights, and somebody sprinting down a hallway with one shoe half on. In this episode, Ahoba Arthur of Georgia Cyber Academy brings a real-world perspective on virtual education, student engagement, family connection, and the messy, necessary evolution of teaching in a digital world. From on-camera policies and family engagement liaisons to AI, career pathways, and building human connections through screens, this conversation goes way beyond the usual talking points. It’s thoughtful. It’s practical. It’s real. And yes, it also confirms that some soundtracks were, in fact, elite. This one is for the educators, leaders, and big-picture thinkers trying to build learning environments that actually fit the world students are living in now. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

    20 min

  3. MAR 18

    We Don’t Have To Have It All Figured Out

    Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

    28 min

  4. MAR 11

    From Classroom to Tech Specialist

    Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

    29 min

  5. MAR 4

    Paving The Way for Digital Dreamers

    What do airline loyalty points, bungee-corded airplane seats, MetaRay-Bans, Target therapy walks, and AI governance have in common? Absolutely everything. And somehow… it all makes sense. In this episode, we’re live in DeKalb County, Georgia, with Terri Webb, a former parent volunteer turned instructional tech leader supporting 89,000 students. Yes. Eighty-nine thousand. With a team of thirteen. Let that sink in. Terri shares how DeKalb’s “Digital Dreamers” program is empowering students to lead the AI conversation instead of being labeled as cheaters in it. From second graders asking “Are you recording me?” to high schoolers calling out misinformation, this episode dives into what digital literacy actually looks like in 2026. If you’ve ever wondered how to move from AI panic to AI purpose, this one’s for you. Hit play. Learn to earn. Stay undisrupted. Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

    31 min

  6. FEB 25

    Widening the Runway

    What if we stopped pretending there is only one “right” path after high school? This episode leans into a bold, overdue conversation about the space between K–12 and higher education and what happens when those worlds finally start talking to each other. Sam Brooks joins Adam and Carl to unpack why community colleges, technical programs, and non-traditional pathways are not a backup plan. They are often the smartest plan. The conversation moves fast and stays honest. From rethinking what readiness really means to why hands-on experiences can change a student’s entire trajectory, this episode challenges long-held assumptions about success, prestige, and preparation. It’s not about lowering expectations. It’s about widening the runway. Thoughtful. Candid. Forward-thinking. This is Undisrupted doing what it does best. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

    17 min

  7. FEB 18

    Granny Hobbies, AI, and Why Relationships Still Win

    Split pants. Karaoke trauma. Lip sync battles as a serious professional learning proposal. And then it goes somewhere important. Ainsley Hill joins the conversation to talk about the thing educators are craving most right now. Humanity. Not louder tools. Not longer app lists. Real connection. This episode dives into why AI should amplify your voice, not erase it. Why coaching starts with listening, not fixing. Why relationships matter more than workflows. And why sometimes the most powerful response to doom scrolling is a needle, thread, and an analog bag. It’s funny. It’s honest. It’s deeply human. And it’s a reminder that the best tech decisions always start with people. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

    19 min

  8. FEB 11

    “When am I ever going to use this?”

    Dr. Matthew Friedman joins the conversation to break down how schools can stop “playing school” and start helping students actually understand who they are, what they are good at, and where their passions can take them. From career awareness in kindergarten to voice and choice in high school, this is about making learning matter now, not someday. It’s a conversation about relevance. About student voice. About moving from memorization to mastery. And about what happens when schools speak a common language that students, families, and communities all understand. There’s humor. There’s honesty. There’s Pearl Jam. And there’s a powerful reminder that education works best when students see themselves in it. Connect with us:  Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/  Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED  Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED  Facebook: @FutureReadySchools    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

    24 min
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Future Ready tech leaders are used to handling all sorts of disruptions, but the global pandemic of 2020 has created a new set of challenges that will take our collective minds to tackle. Brought to you by Dr. Adam Phyall and Carl Hooker, UnDisrupted, a Future Ready Schools podcast for school and district technology leaders, will breakdown many of the challenges facing district-level leaders today. Tune in to listen to some of the nation’s top technology leaders and how they discuss how they are finding opportunities in the midst of uncertainty.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Adam Phyal, Future Ready Schools, Adam Phyall, Carl Hooker
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022, Future Ready Schools
  • Show Website
    UnDisrupted with Adam & Carl

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