Active Listener, a Lightspeed Podcast

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Hosted by Dominique Johnson-Lindsay, The Active Listener Podcast by Lightspeed amplifies the voices shaping K-12 education. Each episode features conversations with district leaders, educators or K-12 stakeholders working to improve schools and classrooms alongside evolving technology and teaching methods. Whether you’re an educator seeking inspiration, an administrator navigating change, or simply passionate about the future of learning, The Active Listener podcast is for you.

  1. 6月3日

    Purposeful Technology In Schools: A Conversation With Jesse Lubinsky

    As technology continues to evolve, how can schools ensure innovation serves learning rather than distracting from it? In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with Jesse Lubinsky, Principal Education Evangelist at Adobe, former educator, administrator, and author to explore the role of purposeful technology in today's classrooms.  Jesse shares practical insights on how educators can embrace emerging tools while keeping students at the center of the learning experience. Together, they discuss the opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities that come with innovation, and why the future of education depends on using technology with intention. Resources: Jesse Lubinsky's Website Connect on LinkedIn Adobe for Education Partial Credit Podcast Learn More About Lightspeed

    44 分鐘

  2. 5月20日

    Teaching With Heart, Leading With Backbone: A Conversation With Alex Schmitt and Nicole Schmitt

    In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with married educators Alex and Nicole Schmitt for a heartfelt conversation about what it takes to keep showing up for students with both heart and backbone. Together, they reflect on the realities of teaching, the importance of student voice, the power of meaningful connection, and the ways school systems can better listen to and support the educators closest to the work. From navigating COVID-era challenges to sustaining purpose in a demanding profession, this conversation is a reminder that great teaching is built on relationships, resilience, and the courage to keep advocating for what students need.

    38 分鐘

  3. 4月17日

    True Classroom Management Is Relationship Management: A Conversation With Dena McNeal

    In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Dena McNeal, a middle school assistant principal with over 20 years of experience, to explore how relationships, routines, and consistency shape effective classroom management. Dena shares practical strategies for setting expectations, supporting teachers, and balancing accountability with care while emphasizing that respect is built through connection, not control. At its core, this conversation is a reminder that when students feel seen and supported, classrooms become spaces where both behavior and learning can thrive.

    31 分鐘

  4. 3月25日

    Music, Listening, and The Brain: A Conversation With Jessica Phillips-Silver

    What does listening actually require, and what can music teach us about how the brain learns? In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver, a music neuroscientist, speaker, and artistic creator whose work explores how rhythm shapes attention, regulation, and human connection. Together, they unpack Jessica’s ARC framework of listening - attention, regulation, and connection - and explore why sound environment, movement, and music education are essential to learning. Jessica also shares how her Finding Rhythm project brings neuroscience, culture, and music into K–12 classrooms, reframing music as a powerful tool for learning, healing, and community. Resources Learn more about Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver Learn more about the Finding Rhythm Project Learn more about Lightspeed

    43 分鐘

  5. 3月11日

    The Impact of Career and Technical Education: A Conversation With Dr. Joe Jones and Dr. TJ Vari

    In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Dr. TJ Vari and Joe Jones, co-founders of TheSchoolHouse302 and experienced education leaders, to discuss how schools can rethink student success through skills, career and technical education (CTE), and real-world learning. Together, they explore why durable skills like communication, critical thinking, and adaptability are essential for preparing students for the future of work.   Resources: TheSchoolHouse302 Maia Learning Books by Dr. Joe Jones & Dr. TJ Vari Lightspeed Classroom Audio

    55 分鐘

  6. 2月27日

    Inclusion In Action: A Conversation With Brittany Hebert and Amy Salera

    On this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Brittany Hebert, Director of Pupil Services at Provident Charter School, and Amy Salera, parent of a Provident student and Community Engagement Manager at Apraxia Kids. They explore how Provident supports students with dyslexia through UDL practices, targeted interventions, and strong family collaboration, plus how Lightspeed classroom audio helps reduce auditory barriers and improve access for all learners.   Resources Provident Charter School   Apraxia Kids International Dyslexia Association (IDA)   Orton-Gillingham Academy

    40 分鐘

  7. 2月10日

    Listening Beyond the Classroom: A Conversation With Tiffany Jordan

    What does it take to keep great teachers in the classroom, and what happens when we widen the lens beyond school walls? In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Tiffany Jordan, a former recruitment and retention leader and Teach For America alumna whose work spans education, policy, and community empowerment. Tiffany unpacks what’s often misunderstood about the craft of teaching, why teachers leave, and what systems can do right now to improve retention. The conversation also explores how housing instability and students’ lived experiences show up in learning and focus, and how those experiences can sometimes be a point of connection between students, their teachers, and administrators. Resources Teach For America Opportunity Insights ( the organization behind the Chetty Study) Opportunity Atlas Profound Gentlemen

    30 分鐘

  8. 1月21日

    A New Definition of Student Success: A Conversation With Dr. Andrea Trotter

    What does student success really look like in today's classrooms? On this episode of Active Listener, Dominique Johnson-Lindsay sits down with Dr. Andrea Trotter, assistant principal at Monticello High School, to explore a new definition of student achievement. Dr. Trotter makes the case for alternative education pathways and student-centered leadership that creates space for learners who don't thrive in traditional systems - and she doesn't shy away from the importance of soft skills and career readiness in getting them there. The conversation digs into post-COVID learning recovery and what it's revealed about the students we've been overlooking. Dr. Trotter also explores how classroom technology and instructional audio can support learning when used with intention—and why educators need to reconsider who we're really designing schools for.

    33 分鐘
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Hosted by Dominique Johnson-Lindsay, The Active Listener Podcast by Lightspeed amplifies the voices shaping K-12 education. Each episode features conversations with district leaders, educators or K-12 stakeholders working to improve schools and classrooms alongside evolving technology and teaching methods. Whether you’re an educator seeking inspiration, an administrator navigating change, or simply passionate about the future of learning, The Active Listener podcast is for you.

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