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Barbara Vokatis, PhD
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Welcome to my weekly podcast, the kingdom of world-wide innovation in education that connects education and well being of children. Hear stories about educational innovation from educators who are innovating in their teaching to make a difference for children and from experts in other fields whose work substantially contributes to this innovation. In addition, every episode includes a tip/strategy/activity you will be able to implement immediately in your own classroom or in your parenting ! You will also hear about innovative educational initiatives.

  1. 1d ago

    The Future of Education: Thriving in Complex Times

    In this insightful conversation, Dr. Fayadh Alenezi discusses the importance of resilience, adaptability, and innovative thinking in education and leadership. He emphasizes shifting from reactive to proactive mindsets to navigate complex, uncertain environments effectively in education and beyond. This episode will highlight such important concepts as presilience and risk intelligence, perspectives that could shift how we think about educating children and teens. Takeaways: -Resilience is crucial when compliance alone is not enough. -Proactive mindset shifts the focus from recovery to prevention. -Uncertainty can contain opportunities if approached correctly. -Modern education systems need to be more adaptive and less rigid. -Developing risk intelligence and decision-making skills is essential. -Creating a culture of psychological safety enhances performance. -Early education should focus on teaching adaptability and critical thinking. -AI should be integrated into learning, not banned, to prepare students for the future. -Teachers and leaders can innovate within flawed systems by applying adaptive thinking. -Building collaborative, integrated approaches across disciplines fosters innovation. Please connect with Dr. Fayadh Alenezi and see his impressive contributions: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayadh-alenezi-phd-425121205/ Presilience® website: https://presilience.info Dr. Fayadh Alenezi's article on adopting Presilience for the future of strategic decision-making: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fayadh-and-aaron-published-paper-ugcPost-7482464597237567489-WVFj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHf67QBta-_q6I6wzzhpxRp1cGX-BSzpyU

    The Future of Education: Thriving in Complex Times

  2. Jul 22

    Born Creative... So What Happens Next?

    Grab my latest book ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unshakable-Parenting-through-Courage-Purpose/dp/B0FWB72V93⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and connect with me through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://barbaravokatis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! In this episode, Dr. Gina Anderson, Founder and CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, shares her inspiring journey from education to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of legacy, innovation in learning, and exploring opportunities in the trucking industry. Discover how curiosity, authenticity, and community can transform lives and careers. Learn about the amazing trucking industry culture to encourage high school students to explore careers in this vital industry. Connect wit Amazing Dr. Gina Anderson and see her latest book: https://www.learningwithgina.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Powered-People-Building-Transportation-Leadership/dp/B0H6PD2LLH

    Born Creative... So What Happens Next?

  3. Jul 15

    How to Build a Career in Arts and Film?

    In this episode, V-LO The Maestro (Vernon Wiggins) shares his inspiring journey through music, film, and community service, emphasizing the importance of mindset, perseverance, and giving back. Discover practical advice for young artists and entrepreneurs, and learn how to turn passions into impactful careers. And if you know a this year high school graduate, please share this episode! Connect with amazing Vernon and check out his incredible pages: MG Films & Television Website: https://beacons.ai/mgfilmstv The Maestro Foundation Website: https://beacons.ai/themaestrofoundationnp V-LO The Maestro Website: https://beacons.ai/vlothemaestro Vernon Wiggins Instagram Page: www.instagram.com/themaestro_ The Maestro Foundation Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/themaestrofoundation MG Films & Television Instagram Page: www.instagram.com/mgfilmstv Vernon Wiggins Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18e9CCS2tt/ MG Films & Television Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17ezCc9Vuy/ The Maestro Foundation Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PDbuH5LxK/ Watch our 20-Time Award-Winning Film Problematic Intentions on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100028007/problematic-intentions Watch our 20-Time Award-Winning Film Problematic Intentions on Prime Video: https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.31479387-fb9e-4c8b-8829-0c4d7cc91e19&ref_=atv_dp_share_mv&r=web

    How to Build a Career in Arts and Film?

  4. Jul 8

    Revolutionizing High School Education with Startup Culture

    In this episode, I interview Shahar Matorin about innovative approaches to education, entrepreneurship, and community building for high school students worldwide. We explore how technology, startup culture, and community initiatives can transform learning and prepare youth for the future. Connect with Shahar, see the initiative in action, and start to communicate through Shahar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaharmatorin Startup Grind Community Website: https://www.startupgrind.com Startup Grind Conference (Silicon Valley): https://www.startupgrind.tech Startup Grind Education (Pilot Stage): https://www.startupgrind.education How the conference look like in 2020 two weeks before COVID in the US: https://youtu.be/vK_1MWa15Bg About Us Video: https://youtu.be/96EcXtVh7KQ

    Revolutionizing High School Education with Startup Culture

  5. Jul 1

    Students Lead Learning

    Grab my latest book ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unshakable-Parenting-through-Courage-Purpose/dp/B0FWB72V93⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and connect with me through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://barbaravokatis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! In this inspiring interview, I speak with Patricia Miranda, a passionate STEM/STEAM teacher in the South Bronx, about innovative teaching methods, student engagement, and the importance of student-centered learning in education. Discover practical ideas for fostering curiosity, integrating standards, and empowering neurodivergent students. Patricia is working on her website to share her resources. In the meantime, you can connect with her through her IG account: https://www.instagram.com/steam_works9

    Students Lead Learning

  6. Jun 24

    What Autistic Parents Want the System to Understand

    In this episode, Dr. Minakshi Koch shares her inspiring journey advocating for autistic children and the systemic changes needed in education. We discuss the importance of understanding child needs, systemic challenges, and the value of parental and teacher advocacy. Her journey of helping her own autistic son shows strength, resilience and power of parents of neurodivergent children. Her advocacy is incredible and has tangible results. You will be inspired! Please connect with Amazing Dr. Koch and see her extraordinary activity: Dr. Minakshi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amb-minakshi-koch-0b0a4618/ IGC for Autism: https://ishkama.co.uk/igc-for-autism/ Star Autism Mums book: https://amzn.eu/d/03YT9ExB Facebook page for IGC Autism: https://amzn.eu/d/03YT9ExB

    What Autistic Parents Want the System to Understand

  7. Jun 17

    Revolutionizing Education: 8 Months to a Master's Degree

    In this engaging interview, Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik shares his insights on innovative online education, purpose-driven management, and how technology is transforming mathematics education and learning more broadly. Discover practical strategies for accessible education, the future of AI in teaching, and inspiring advice for young graduates. Specifically, the 8-month online MBA pathway offered through Opresnik Business School is a flexible, practice-oriented fast-track program designed for ambitious professionals who want to strengthen their leadership, strategic management, and business skills while continuing their careers. The program combines a Level 7 Diploma with an MBA dissertation pathway through partner universities and is delivered fully online, making it accessible for working professionals worldwide. In special cases, experienced professionals may also enter through alternative admission routes, even without a traditional bachelor’s degree. The core idea is to make high-quality management education more flexible, practical, and accessible. Connect with amazing Prof. Opresnik and see his extraordinary resources; 8-Months-MBA Program Brochure: https://www.opresnik-management-consulting.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Opresnik-Business-School-Brochure-2026.pdf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcoliveropresnik/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OpresnikManagementConsulting Instagram: http://instagram.com/marcoliveropresnik/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marc.oliver.opresnik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcOliverOpresnik Website: www.opresnik-management-consulting.de (http://www.opresnik-management-consulting.de/) PIVOTAL book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL222RRP All Prof. Opresnik's links in his Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marcoliveropresnik

    Revolutionizing Education: 8 Months to a Master's Degree

  8. Jun 10

    Neurodivergence as a Messenger

    Grab my latest book ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unshakable-Parenting-through-Courage-Purpose/dp/B0FWB72V93⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and connect with me through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://barbaravokatis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! In this insightful interview, Claire Zee shares her journey from high-pressure finance environments to becoming an advocate for neurodivergent individuals. She discusses the importance of rethinking labels like a 'disorder' as a 'messenger' and emphasizes the power of inner regulation, authenticity, and understanding in leadership and education. Please connect with incredible Claire and check out her amazing resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairezee?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearseecoaching The new website and program "Your Neurodiversity Edge" is coming very soon! Please stay tuned!

    Neurodivergence as a Messenger
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Welcome to my weekly podcast, the kingdom of world-wide innovation in education that connects education and well being of children. Hear stories about educational innovation from educators who are innovating in their teaching to make a difference for children and from experts in other fields whose work substantially contributes to this innovation. In addition, every episode includes a tip/strategy/activity you will be able to implement immediately in your own classroom or in your parenting ! You will also hear about innovative educational initiatives.

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  • Creator
    Barbara Vokatis, PhD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
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