LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education

Jamie Saponaro
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Co-hosts Jerri Kemble and Jamie Saponaro connect you with the movers, shakers, and changemakers transforming schools worldwide. Powered by ClassLink, LinkedUp brings you in-depth, insightful conversations on the evolving landscape of learning—from practical edtech strategies and AI integration to disruptive leadership and global innovation. Whether you're a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or district leader, join us as we break boundaries, share visionary ideas, and link up the people shaping the future of education. Let’s get LinkedUp!

  1. 1d ago

    The Kipinator

    What does it take to turn a big idea into meaningful action? Meet the “Kipinator” aka Dr. Kip Glazer, principal of Mountain View High School, a California Distinguished School, and author of Ready to Lead with AI. Kip joins Jerri and Jamie to talk about building a strong school culture, helping educators navigate AI, and leading change with purpose. From the everyday realities of school leadership to the stage at The Washington Post’s Global Women’s Summit, she brings an energetic, deeply human perspective to the work. Together, they explore how leaders can build trust, bring others along, and keep students and relationships at the center of every decision. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Kip Glazer is principal of Mountain View High School in Silicon Valley, author of Ready to Lead with AI, and a nationally recognized voice on AI and education. A former classroom teacher and instructional technology coach, she brings more than 20 years of experience to helping school leaders navigate innovation with clarity and purpose. Kip holds a doctorate in Learning Technologies from Pepperdine University and advises organizations including Common Sense Media and the EngageAI Institute. She has contributed to national conversations hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and The Washington Post. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

    The Kipinator

  2. Oct 23

    AI Literacy in Action

    What does meaningful technology integration look like when big ideas meet the everyday realities of school? Jerri and Jamie sit down with Samantha Armstrong, an instructional coach and hands-on technology integrator who brings a practical perspective to AI and classroom innovation. Samantha keeps the conversation focused on what teachers and students actually need. Together, we explore how instructional coaching can build confidence, create room for thoughtful experimentation, and help educators turn new possibilities into classroom practices that support learning. At the center is a simple idea: Technology works best when it serves the people using it and the learning they want to make possible. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Samantha Armstrong is an Instructional Technology Coach at Muhlenberg School District with 32 years of experience in K–12 public education. She leads the district’s AI Empowered Classrooms initiative, helping educators integrate generative AI responsibly while keeping equity, accessibility, and human connection at the center. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

    AI Literacy in Action

  3. Oct 9

    The AI Educator

    AI in education is changing faster than most schools can keep up. So what actually deserves educators’ attention right now? This week, we're welcoming Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator, for a practical look at where AI is headed and what it means for teaching, learning, and leadership. Fresh from hosting the Back to School AI Summit, editing the latest edition of "The Educators’ AI Guide," and speaking with leaders shaping the technology, Dan shares what he is seeing from the front row. Together, they explore what is changing faster than many realize, how schools can prepare students for an unpredictable future, and why human judgment and connection must remain at the center. Consider this your AI catch-up session: clear, grounded, and focused on what educators need to know now. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Dan Fitzpatrick, known as The AI Educator, is an educator, author, speaker, and strategist who helps schools navigate AI with clarity and confidence. A former teacher and assistant headteacher, he has trained more than 150,000 educators across 30+ countries. Dan is a Forbes contributor, founder of AI Educator Tools, host of the AI for Educators Daily podcast, author of Infinite Education, co-author of The AI Classroom, and editor of The Educators’ AI Guide. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

    The AI Educator

  4. Sep 25

    Make Your Time Precious

    When everything feels urgent, how do you decide what truly deserves your time? This week, Jerri and Jamie sit down with Sean Precious to explore how principals can bring more intention to demanding days and make room for the work that matters most: supporting teachers, connecting with students, and leading learning. Sean shares a practical five-step method for understanding where time goes, creating trusted systems, planning the week, reviewing priorities, and deciding what to prioritize, delegate, defer, or delete. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Sean Precious is an experienced K–12 education leader with expertise in school supervision, professional learning, educator training, education policy, and adult education. Sean also serves as an adjunct professor at Regis University and CU Denver and is a former board member of Denver Kids. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

    Make Your Time Precious

  5. Sep 18

    AI in Education Playbook

    Three years after his first LinkedUp appearance, what has actually changed about AI in education? Dr. Wednaud Ronelus, Chief Metaverse Scientist at Alchemist Club Studios and AI Ambassador for the AFT/UFT, rejoins Jerri and Jamie to explore the “cognitive offload crisis,” why keeping students away from AI can do more harm than good, and how educators can redesign curriculum so AI becomes a scaffold instead of a shortcut. Drawing on examples from elementary electromagnetism lessons to a district-wide AI ambassador program in the Bronx, Dr. Ronelus gets practical about responsible AI use. He also examines equity, New York City’s specialized high school admissions crisis, and what it will take for teachers to step confidently into an AI-driven world. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Wednaud J. Ronelus is the founder and CEO of Alchemist Club Studios and an AI Ambassador for the AFT/UFT. As a STEM learning scientist, he explores how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and holographic experiences, can help educators create more immersive and meaningful learning environments. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

    AI in Education Playbook

  6. Sep 11

    PBL Future Labs

    What happens when we stop asking AI to do things faster and start using it to design learning better? Jerri and Jamie talk with Phillip Alcock, co-founder of PBL Future Labs, about moving beyond one-off prompts and building intentional AI workflows for project-based learning. Together, we explore how AI can help educators strengthen ideas, create meaningful milestones and micro-targets, and design deeper learning without taking over the thinking. This conversation looks at how AI can strengthen instructional design while keeping human judgment, creativity, and authentic student thinking at the center. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Phillip Alcock is the Co-Founder & Director of Emerging Technology at PBL Future Labs. A learning designer and AI workflow builder, Phillip draws on 17 years of ESL and classroom teaching to help schools, universities, and edtech companies turn complex expertise into clearer, more useful learning experiences. He redesigns learning journeys through project-based, problem-based, and game-based methods, and builds AI-integrated workflows that hold up in practice. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

    PBL Future Labs

  7. Aug 28

    Unclench Your Fist

    What happens when we stop gripping so tightly to control, perfection, old expectations, and the belief that leaders should have every answer? Jerri and Jamie sit down with educator, leader, and author Glenn Robbins to explore the central idea behind his new book, Unclench Your Fist. Drawing on stories from history and his own leadership journey, Glenn shares practical lessons about trust, intention, and knowing when to let go. The conversation invites leaders, educators, and anyone who supports others to consider a deceptively simple question: What are you holding onto that may be holding you back? Sometimes leadership doesn’t call for a tighter grip. It asks us to open our hands, make room for others, and release some of the pressure we put on ourselves. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. He has served as a public school superintendent in New Jersey since 2016. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was a middle school principal, a high school assistant principal, a high school social studies teacher, and a high school varsity coach. He is also the best selling author of “Calm In The Chaos: Ancient Stoic Wisdom for Successful School Leadership”, “I Won’t Back Down: How Educators Can Turn Rejection Into Redirection”, and “Unclench Your Fist: The Leader’s Guide To Making The Hard Call (And Surviving It). --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

    Unclench Your Fist

  8. Aug 21

    Amplifying Voices

    What if your story could reach far beyond your classroom? In this episode of LinkedUp, Jerri and Jamie sit down with education editor Jacquie Gardy to explore what it takes to turn an educator’s experiences, ideas, and passion into a book that can influence and inspire others. Jacquie takes us behind the scenes of editing and publishing, sharing how editors help authors find their voice, shape their ideas, and bring stories worth telling to a wider audience. Because educators have more than lessons to share, they have experiences that can challenge thinking, inspire others, and add to the larger conversation about education. If you’ve ever thought, “I have something to say, but I’m not sure anyone needs to hear it,” this conversation might change your mind. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Jacquie Gardy is an editor, learning consultant, and education leader who helps authors, educators, and organizations turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories. Her career has taken her from Maryland classrooms to global education and professional learning roles, including leading virtual learning initiatives at the U.S. Department of State. A certified ISTE Educator and Community Leader, Jacquie serves on the SXSW EDU Advisory Board and the K12Leaders Board. She was named a 2024 Innovative Leader by Tech & Learning and selected for the 2025 LeveragED Collective. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

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Co-hosts Jerri Kemble and Jamie Saponaro connect you with the movers, shakers, and changemakers transforming schools worldwide. Powered by ClassLink, LinkedUp brings you in-depth, insightful conversations on the evolving landscape of learning—from practical edtech strategies and AI integration to disruptive leadership and global innovation. Whether you're a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or district leader, join us as we break boundaries, share visionary ideas, and link up the people shaping the future of education. Let’s get LinkedUp!

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