State of Ed Podcast

Dr. Marc Isseks and Dr. Nick Simone

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A look at education inside the classroom and out.

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Ep. 82: Human-Centered AI

In their ongoing FETC series, Nick and Marc sit down with Jeff Piontek, an education leader, author, and international speaker with more than 25 years of experience advancing early literacy, instructional design, and school leadership. Jeff is the former director of instructional and informational technology for the NYCDOE. His work focuses on protecting the human foundations of learning while thoughtfully integrating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Jeff is also the creator of the AI, EI, O, and You framework, a practical model designed to help educators and leaders balance innovation with well-being, oral language development, and human agency. Find Jeff Piontek: website, X, LinkedIn Check out Kibeam. Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube Check out Marc's latest book, CAPTIVATE Click HERE to watch this episode of State of Ed Podcast

1h 9m
MAR 8

Ep. 81: Using AI to Grow MEGA Minds

State of Ed Podcast

45 min
FEB 18

Ep. 80: Champion of Teachers

First-timers at the FETC Annual Conference in Orlando, Nick and Marc got to meet many incredible educators from across the country. In this episode, they sit down with the incomparable Barbara Bray, who gushes about her love of teachers and addresses the importance of remembering your "why." Get to know Barbara Bray: online, Grow Your Why Podcast, her books Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

11 min
12/01/2025

Ep. 79: Learning to Captivate

Nick turns the tables and interviews Marc about his book, Captivate as well as the message he is sharing with educators across the country as a featured speaker at conferences. They discuss challenges faced by today's school leaders, ways to leverage educational technology in the classroom, and how to effectively mentor new teachers. Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898

38 min
11/27/2025

Ep. 78: Teaching in the Generative Age

Marc is joined by author, podcaster, speaker, and instructional technology expert, Alana Winnick. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Alana discuss the role of AI in today's classrooms, the challenges of implementation, and the incredible opportunity available to our schools and students in this generative age. Find Alana Winnick online, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898

22 min
11/22/2025

Ep. 77: Effective School Leadership

Marc is joined by author, speaker, and former school superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Joe discuss critical elements of district leadership, how to hire, train, and retain the very best people, and ways to shift culture to ensure that learning environments produce the best possible outcomes. Find Dr. Sanfelippo online, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

19 min
11/12/2025

Ep. 76: Leading with Respect & Dignity

Marc is joined by international consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Rosalind Wiseman, whose book Queen Bees & Wannabees inspired the popular film and musical, Mean Girls. They discuss how to foster schools that promote student voice, the differences between respect and dignity, and the challenges facing educators and young people in a social media world. Find Rosalind Wiseman online, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube Check out Marc's latest book, CAPTIVATE

35 min
06/28/2025

Ep. 75: Better Blueprints - Improving Lesson Plan Design

In this conversation, Marc and Nick discuss the intricacies of lesson planning, emphasizing the importance of structured questioning and engagement techniques. They explore how to effectively plan lessons that foster student participation and understanding, while also considering the role of AI in education and the balance between creativity and structure in teaching. Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

19 min

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A look at education inside the classroom and out.

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Dr. Marc Isseks and Dr. Nick Simone
Years Active

2015 - 2026
Episodes

82
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