THRIVEinEDU by Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth @Rdene915

Rachelle Dené Poth

Welcome to the THRIVEinEDU podcast where learning happens and random thoughts related to all things education are shared. Listen in each week as I talk about some of the emerging trends and topics in education. Topics include Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, Global Collaborations, Preparing Students for the Future, PBL, SEL, Coding, NFTs, Metaverse, Web3, the Power of PLNS, and more.

  1. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Matt Jubelirer, General Manager of Education at Microsoft

    Jun 24

    ThriveinEDU Live with guest Matt Jubelirer, General Manager of Education at Microsoft

    About Matt  Matt Jubelirer is General Manager of Education at Microsoft, where he leads the worldwide industry marketing team. He works with schools and institutions as they pursue their mission in a time of profound change, helping leaders harness AI and modern technology to improve teaching, learning, and operations while preparing students for work and life.      Matt is an advocate for the potential of AI to support students, educators, and administrators by increasing access, personalizing learning, and helping institutions extend their impact. He believes teachers are more important than ever as technology reshapes how students learn and how institutions serve their communities. He works closely with education leaders to explore how innovation can strengthen outcomes while staying grounded in trust, security, and the protection of student data. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjub Microsoft AI Tools: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/ai-in-education Microsoft Resources for Educators: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/educator-center/topics/ai-for-education About Rachelle Educator, AI Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, & Author LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/ Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter. bit.ly/pothnews1 Check out my ⁠ blog www.Rdene915.comwww.Rdene915.com. Contact me for speaking & training related to AI, AI & the law, AI and Healthcare, Cybersecurity, STEM, and more! bit.ly/thriveineduPD Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration? Contact me! Rdene915@gmail.com

    30 min

  2. Jun 10

    ThriveinEDU: Leading Forward in AI

    Sharing my experiences from working with districts across the country. Focus on digital citizenship, digital wellness, and AI. Subscribe to my newsletter on LinkedIn. Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7098388531961614336

    12 min
  3. Thrivein EDU Live with Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Educator, Author, Podcaster

    Jun 4

    Thrivein EDU Live with Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Educator, Author, Podcaster

    I had a great conversation with Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Author, Educator, and Founder of the Purposeful Teaching Academy and Host of the Leading Equity Podcast Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D., is an experienced educational leader with over 15 years of experience in K–12 and higher education. He has served as a teacher, special education director, school principal, and adjunct professor. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Eakins focuses on creating learning environments where all students feel accepted, supported, and included. He is the author of multiple books, including What Are You Bringing to the Potluck? How School Leaders Set the Table for a Community of Belonging and Meaningful Classroom Management: Adapting Your Teaching to Build Culture and Community. Additionally, Dr. Eakins hosts the "Leading Equity Podcast" and is the founder of the Purposeful Teaching Academy. His work centers on student success, school leadership, and building a strong sense of belonging in schools. Contact: sheldon@purposeful247.com  Cell: 318-730-8204 IG: @sheldoneakins  Twitter: @sheldoneakins Website: purposeful247.com About Rachelle Educator, AI Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, & Author LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/ Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter. bit.ly/pothnews1 Check out my ⁠ blog www.Rdene915.com. Contact me for speaking & training related to AI, AI & the law, AI and Healthcare, Cybersecurity, STEM, and more! bit.ly/thriveineduPD Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration? Contact me! Rdene915@gmail.com

    30 min
  4. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Priten Soundar-Shah, Educator, Author, Entrepreneur

    May 21

    ThriveinEDU Live with guest Priten Soundar-Shah, Educator, Author, Entrepreneur

    About Priten Priten is a part-time Faculty Instructor at College Unbound, a bachelor’s degree-granting institution focused on adult learners, where he teaches courses including Family & Society, Ethics of Ed Tech, Arguing for Truth, AI in My Life, and How We Know What We Know. He also serves on the Faculty Curriculum Committee, which reviews and approves new courses, substantive curricular changes, and revisions to grading policies. Priten has lectured on topics including educational justice, public speaking, cognitive biases and social change, moral luck and forgiveness, and writing for social change. He has worked with audiences ranging from elementary school students to graduate students to educators in India. Priten holds a visiting research position as an Associate in the Department of Philosophy at Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (September 2025–present), where he focuses on developing philosophically grounded yet practical approaches to teaching critical, ethical reasoning at scale for educators and students. Priten is the author of AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Wiley, 2023), which has been translated into Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, and Vietnamese; released as an audiobook (Tantor Media, 2024); received over 150 academic citations; sold over 8,000 copies; and reached #1 in three Amazon bestseller categories. It has been featured in Harvard Magazine, Church Times, University World News, and Ed. Magazine. Priten's second book, Ethical Ed Tech: How Educators Can Lead on AI & Digital Safety in K-12 (Wiley, 2026), is available now. The book provides a framework organized around philosophy, policy, and practice to help educators develop shared values, build institutional infrastructure for ethical decision-making, and apply these to the concrete dilemmas they face daily. It draws from conversations with educators, technologists, and students facing real ethical challenges, and includes case studies, discussion guides, and practical tools for implementation. Priten's writing has appeared in Education Week, eSchool Learning, and other publications. Priten has delivered keynotes and workshops at conferences including the Singapore International Science Teachers’ Conference, the Texas Computer Educators Association, the Virginia DOE Innovative Teaching and Leadership Conference, the World Education Summit, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the Responsible AI Summit, and has appeared on more than 40 podcasts discussing AI and education. (Including two appearances on ThriveinEDU!) Priten hosts two podcast shows that launched in early 2026: Margin of Thought, featuring interviews with educators and academics conducted for Ethical Ed Tech, and Know. Care. Act., focused on liberal arts education and civic engagement. Lectures and WorkshopsAcademic PositionsBooksThought Leadership New book: Ethical Ed Tech: How Educators Can Lead on AI & Digital Safety in K-12 (Wiley, 2026) Learn more: Connect with Priten: ethicaledtech.org and priten.org! About Rachelle Educator, AI Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, & Author LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/ Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter. bit.ly/pothnews1 Check out my ⁠ blog www.Rdene915.com. Contact me for speaking & training related to AI, AI & the law, AI and Healthcare, Cybersecurity, STEM, and more! bit.ly/thriveineduPD Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration? Contact me! Rdene915@gmail.com

    37 min
  5. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Olivia Odileke, Educator, Keynote Speaker, Founder of Kampus Insights

    May 6

    ThriveinEDU Live with guest Olivia Odileke, Educator, Keynote Speaker, Founder of Kampus Insights

    About Olivia  Olivia Odileke is the founder of Kampus Insights  CC and a leading voice in curiosity-driven learning, helping educators spark student thinking before instruction begins. She has trained thousands of teachers and school leaders to design engaging, high-impact learning experiences that build confidence and deepen understanding. Through her work and the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference, she is on a mission to help educators rediscover the joy of teaching and lead with wonder.   Website:https://oliviaodileke.com/ ⁠ Conference: https://sparkcuriosityedu.com⁠ Spark Curiosity AI Coach: https://ai.sparkcuriosityedu.com⁠ About Rachelle About Rachelle Educator, AI Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, & Author LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/ Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter. bit.ly/pothnews1 Check out my ⁠ blog www.Rdene915.com. Contact me for speaking & training related to AI, AI & the law, AI and Healthcare, Cybersecurity, STEM, and more! bit.ly/thriveineduPD Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration? Contact me! Rdene915@gmail.com

    36 min
  6. ThriveinEDU Live with Dr. Rod Berger, Author and Strategic Storyteller

    Apr 30

    ThriveinEDU Live with Dr. Rod Berger, Author and Strategic Storyteller

    I absolutely loved this conversation with Rod. I have known him for about seven years and have followed his work. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did and that you will grab a copy of his book, The Narrative Edge. It is a tremendous book that I highly recommend. Linked below. About Dr. Rod Berger Dr. Rod Berger is recognized globally as an expert in the art of strategic storytelling. Rod has conducted over 4,000 interviews worldwide, including an audience with Pope Francis, NBA great Magic Johnson, and F1 World Champion Jenson Button. He has also engaged with United Nations officials in Rome and NGOs in Uganda’s refugee camps, uncovering the challenging life stories impacting an individual's everyday life. With a firm understanding of how the art of storytelling can change lives, Rod has codified his practice as a communication architect to help empower individuals and organizations to build strong cultures and brands, create powerful narratives, and identify how to lead with impact, influence, and most importantly, curiosity. With a doctorate in clinical psychology, Rod guest lectured at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management for nearly two decades and acts as a strategic advisor to several companies in the U.S. and abroad. He contributed to Forbes for several years and writes for Entrepreneur Mag, and wrote the cover story for Los Angeles Magazine’s February 2025 issue, and he hosts three podcasts within his Dr. Rod Berger Channel. Learn more about Rod's work on his website: https://www.drrodberger.com/ Podcasts: https://www.drrodberger.com/podcast Grab a copy of his book: The Narrative Edge: Authentic Storytelling that Meets the Moment on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Narrative-Edge-Authentic-Storytelling-Moment/dp/1394331290 Contact Rod for speaking:  info@drrodberger.com About Rachelle Educator, AI Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, & Author LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/ Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter. bit.ly/pothnews1 Check out my ⁠ blog www.Rdene915.com. Contact me for speaking & training related to AI, AI & the law, AI and Healthcare, Cybersecurity, STEM, and more! bit.ly/thriveineduPD Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration? Contact me! Rdene915@gmail.com

    49 min
  7. ThriveinEDU Live with Dr. Jacie Maslyk, Educator, Author, Consultant

    Apr 22

    ThriveinEDU Live with Dr. Jacie Maslyk, Educator, Author, Consultant

    About Jacie An educator for the last 29 years, Dr. Jacie Maslyk, has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, elementary principal, and assistant superintendent. Under her leadership, her district became recognized for innovative practices in STEAM and Maker Education. Dr. Maslyk also oversaw the successful implementation of several change initiatives, including district-wide literacy interventions, project-based learning, and innovative community partnerships that transformed the culture of the district while increasing student engagement. Dr. Maslyk currently serves as an instructional coach and educational consultant, supporting schools and districts through professional learning and job-embedded coaching. She provides workshops (on-site and virtual), model lessons, and curriculum support to districts and organizations across the country. A published author, Jacie has written several books, including STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom, 2nd Edition. She is also a featured blogger and content creator for a number of educational organizations. Dr. Maslyk has been a featured presenter, as well as a keynote speaker, for several national conferences, providing inspiration and support for educators and school leaders. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaciemaslyk Twitter: https://x.com/DrJacieMaslyk Books Available on Amazon About Rachelle Educator, AI Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, & Author LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/ Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter. bit.ly/pothnews1 Check out my ⁠ blog www.Rdene915.com. Contact me for speaking & training related to AI, AI & the law, Cybersecurity, STEM, and more! bit.ly/thriveineduPD Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration? Contact me! Rdene915@gmail.com

    37 min
  8. ThriveinEDU Live with guest Robert Cobbs, CEO and Founder of Tech My School

    Apr 10

    ThriveinEDU Live with guest Robert Cobbs, CEO and Founder of Tech My School

    Robert Cobbs, M.Ed., is an EdTech executive, author, and keynote speaker recognized for turning complex technology challenges into clear, fundable strategies that schools can execute. As the CEO and Founder of Tech My School, he has guided schools worldwide—supporting leaders across Puerto Rico, the United States, and international communities as they modernize learning, strengthen systems, and accelerate results. Cobbs is also the creator of Tech Plan Genie (www.techplangenie.com), the world’s first technology and strategic planning software built specifically for education. The platform combines AI-enabled guidance with a structured planning workflow to help organizations produce data-informed roadmaps that align instruction, operations, and investment.Through Tech My School, Cobbs has raised millions of dollars to expand technology access and innovation for underprivileged schools in Puerto Rico. His professional learning and leadership development work spans the full education continuum—from early learning programs to higher education—equipping educators and administrators with practical, research-informed approaches that drive adoption and sustainability. He is the creator of the Caribbean’s largest EdTech conference, The Tech My School Spring Educator's #EdTech Conference, a premier gathering for educators and leaders committed to future-ready learning. Cobbs is also the author of Tech Centered Learning Driven, a practical guide for educators seeking to improve teaching and learning through effective technology integration. Links to learn more Tech Centered, Learning Driven  Robert's BookLinkedinTech Plan GenieTech My School About Rachelle Educator, AI Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, & Author LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/ Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter. bit.ly/pothnews1 Check out my ⁠ blog www.Rdene915.com. Contact me for speaking & training related to AI, AI & the law, Cybersecurity, STEM, and more! bit.ly/thriveineduPD Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration? Contact me! Rdene915@gmail.com

    55 min
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Welcome to the THRIVEinEDU podcast where learning happens and random thoughts related to all things education are shared. Listen in each week as I talk about some of the emerging trends and topics in education. Topics include Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, Global Collaborations, Preparing Students for the Future, PBL, SEL, Coding, NFTs, Metaverse, Web3, the Power of PLNS, and more.

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