Education Perspectives

Liza Holland
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Education Perspectives podcast explores the challenges and opportunities in education from birth through productive work. Everyone seems to agree in principle that education is important. So, why is it so hard for us to get to a system that works for our society as it exists today? Taking the 30,000-foot view to look at the entirety of our multiple systems so that we might begin to plot a course toward transformational change is worthwhile. This type of change cannot happen until people are “rowing the boat” in the same direction. Education Perspectives includes interviews with people engaged in the work at every level. Looking at challenges and opportunities and what they would like for decision-makers to know. This type of communication changes the dialog. Understanding where the other people in the room are coming from breaks down barriers and opens the conversation on a broader level.Framed by the host through the lens of having worked in a consulting role with each level, Education Perspectives can give policymakers, administrators, education advocates and the community a unique view into this education journey. Considering these various perspectives to make for better communication can reframe discussions and move policymakers' understanding forward to make policy that will better meet the needs of our information economy.

  1. Rethinking Accountability in Education with Brian Creasman: Local Solutions for Lasting Impact

    JAN 31

    Rethinking Accountability in Education with Brian Creasman: Local Solutions for Lasting Impact

    Dr. Brian Creasman Superintendent and author, Flemming County Schools  Quotes of the Podcast:  “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” — Robert Frost. Introduction of Guest BIO –  Brian K. Creasman, Ed.D., currently serves as Superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky, a position he has held since 2014. As the recipient of the 2020 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year award, Dr. Creasman proudly proclaims on his social media accounts that he has "the best job in Kentucky," reflecting his deep passion for education and leadership.  Dr. Creasman brings a diverse and extensive background in education, spanning rural, suburban, and urban settings. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles, including assistant superintendent, high school and middle school principal, assistant principal, instructional technologist, and classroom teacher. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Dr. Creasman is a respected author, contributing to several notable publications: - "The Leader Within: Understanding and Empowering Teacher Leaders" - "Growing Leaders Within: A Process toward Teacher Leadership" - "Can Every School Succeed? Bending Constructs to Transform an American Icon" - "ConnectED Leaders: Network and Amplify Your Superintendency" - "Maximum Impact: Boards of Education and Superintendents Communicating as a Team" - "Prioritizing Health and Well-being: Self-care As a Leadership Strategy for School Leaders"  Dr. Creasman is frequently sought after to contribute his expertise to articles, books, and blogs within the field of education. His weekly blog, "Measures of Quality," is widely read by educators, principals, practitioners, researchers, and educational leaders worldwide. This blog is dedicated to exploring next-generation accountability models, specifically local accountability, demonstrating his commitment to advancing education through innovative and effective practices. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators. 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?What drew you to education?Your journey in Local AccountabilityWhat are the biggest challenges to you?What would you like decision makers to know?”Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts Author of multiple books, including “Can Every School Succeed?” Author page Measures of Quality LinkedIn Newsletter Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

    41 min
  2. Unifying Forces in Education: How Full Scale Aims to Transform Learning for All

    JAN 16

    Unifying Forces in Education: How Full Scale Aims to Transform Learning for All

    Dr. Beth Rabbitt and Virgil Hammonds Fullscale Learning  Quote of the Podcast:  If you come upon a wall, throw your hat over it and go get your hat.  Introduction of Guest BIO –  Virgel Hammonds Virgel Hammonds, a nationally recognized leader in education innovation, joined the Aurora Institute as CEO in 2024. He brings more than two decades of experience working with young people, educators, districts, and policymakers to advance learner-centered systems. Most recently, Virgel served as Chief Learning Officer at KnowledgeWorks, where he built partnerships with national leaders and local communities to redesign learning systems. Previously, he was superintendent of Maine’s RSU 2, leading five communities in implementing a mastery-based curriculum, and earlier served as a high school principal at California’s Lindsay Unified School District, helping implement a personalized, mastery-based learning model. Virgel serves on the boards of PBLWorks, Learner-Centered Collaborative, and Jobs for Maine Graduates, and is Board Chair Emeritus of the Aurora Institute. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Master of Education from Fresno Pacific University. Beth Rabbitt Beth Rabbitt is Chief Executive Officer of The Learning Accelerator (TLA) and a nationally recognized expert in education innovation, with more than 20 years of experience across the K–12 nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sectors. Before becoming CEO in 2016, Beth was a founding Partner at TLA, leading work on educator training systems and research on emerging learning models. Her prior roles include Director of Human Capital at a start-up school system in Newark, Associate Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund, consultant with Education Resource Strategies, and founding Doctoral Fellow at the Harvard Innovation Lab. Beth is a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow and serves on nonprofit boards including Catalyst:Ed, GiveThx, and Portland Parks Conservancy. She earned a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an Ed.L.D. from Harvard University. Beth lives in Portland, Maine, with her husband and two daughters and is deeply motivated to create better learning experiences for every child. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators. 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?What drew you to education?Merger to Full ScaleMultiple Ps Policy, Practice, Progress, People.Time as a resourceBuilding community to change togehterWhat are the biggest challenges to you?What would you like decision makers to know?”Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts Fixable- Podcast https://symposium2025.fullscalelearning.org/ Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

    48 min
  3. Empowering Global Learners: Overcoming Barriers to Literacy Through Innovation and Community

    12/22/2025

    Empowering Global Learners: Overcoming Barriers to Literacy Through Innovation and Community

    Tinsley Gaylean Author REFRAME & Co-Founder Curious Learning Quotes of the Podcast:  “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela  Introduction of Guest BIO –  TINSLEY GALYEAN, author of REFRAME, is a technologist, designer, and co-founder of Curious Learning, a global nonprofit dedicated to eradicating illiteracy. He holds a PhD from the MIT Media Lab and works at the intersection of education, storytelling, and digital innovation, creating interactive experiences for museums and programing for networks like Discovery Kids, Disney, and Warner Bros. Under Galyean’s leadership, Curious Learning has made its literacy apps available in 60 languages, reaching children in diverse communities worldwide, many with little or no access to formal schooling. By partnering with parents, educators, NGOs, and governments, the organization has helped children in some of the most resource-constrained settings begin their reading journey. Curious Learning’s work is recognized for its commitment to mother-tongue instruction and its focus on data-driven evaluation to ensure real, lasting impact. To learn more, visit: www.curiouslearning.org Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators. 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?What drew you to education?Why curiosity is not a “soft skill,” but a core learning strategy for the 21st century How infrastructure, not mindset, gets in the way of learning Deploying technology effectively in low-resource environments The neuroscience of reading and what it reveals about how children learn best Why top-down education reform often fails — and what grassroots, community-based innovation gets right Why overcoming self-limiting beliefs is key to success for leaders of any organization.What are the biggest challenges to you?What would you like decision makers to know?”  Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts Reframe: How Curiosity and Literacy Can Redefine Uswww.curiouslearning.org Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

    33 min
  4. Why Early Childhood Matters: PNC’s Role in Shaping Kentucky’s Educational Landscape with Yajaira Aich-West

    11/13/2025

    Why Early Childhood Matters: PNC’s Role in Shaping Kentucky’s Educational Landscape with Yajaira Aich-West

    Yajaira Aich West VP Client and Community Relations Director, PNC Bank Quote of the Podcast:   “"It’s not so much what we have in this life that matters. It’s what we do with what we have." Fred Rogers Introduction of Guest BIO –  Yajaira Aich West is a Vice President at PNC Bank and serves as the Director of Client and Community Relations. In this role she manages the philanthropic investments in the fifteen counties where PNC has a presence in the central and eastern half of the state of Kentucky and southeast portion of Ohio, coordinates the client events produced by the bank and leads employee initiatives around health and wellness.  Yajaira graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Transylvania University in 2004 and earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics in 2011.   Yajaira is an active member of the community via volunteerism and board service. She is currently a Lexington Public Library Trustee, on the board of directors at the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, Commerce Lexington Foundation, Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County, Child Care Council of Kentucky and on the Policy Council for Bluegrass Community Action Partnership. She is a graduate of the Commerce Lexington’s Leadership Lexington and Leadership Central Kentucky and the Leadership Kentucky programs. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators. ·      30,000 Ft. View -Why should we as a society invest in education? ·      How did you come to be involved with the support of education at PNC? ·      What do you love about what you do, specifically in the education space? ·      PNC’s philanthropic efforts in educational initiatives (early childhood education, financial education, grants to economic empowerment etc). ·      What are the biggest challenges to you? ·      What would you like decision makers to know?   Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts www.PNCgrowupgreat.com www.pnc.com   I’d recommend a relatively new podcast called “Good Hang with Amy Poehler” because she does something different before each interview, she chooses someone close to the guest and records a conversation where they talk “Good behind their back.” It is an uplifting and joyful podcast and a reminder that we can always talk good behind someone’s back.   Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

    32 min
  5. Unlocking Talent: Building Effective Learning Experiences with Dr. Lisa Hammonds

    10/30/2025

    Unlocking Talent: Building Effective Learning Experiences with Dr. Lisa Hammonds

    Dr. Lisa Hammonds Founder, Dove Training & Innovations  Quote of the Podcast:  Your heart has to be able to handle the weight of your divine calling - bell hook Introduction of Guest BIO –  Dr. Lisa Hammonds is the founder of Dove Training & Innovations and a passionate, results-driven Learning Experience & Development Consultant with a proven track record of helping professionals reimagine training design and facilitation. She has partnered with clients across various industries, equipping them with strategies to create meaningful learning experiences that inspire action. Her signature Train the Trainer program empowers trainers, coaches, educators, and speakers to confidently design and facilitate engaging experiences that connect with learners, build lasting impact, and drive transformation. Prior to her work in training and development, Dr. Hammonds built a successful career in software development and continues to integrate technology solutions into her training design and development initiatives. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Hammonds is a dedicated community advocate. She actively supports adult literacy programs and other community initiatives, using her expertise to expand access to learning and help individuals gain the skills they need to thrive. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators. 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?What drew you to education?What do you love about what you do?Ways to designing training to inspire action, build confidence and empower. Experiential learning, AI and training and development.What are the biggest challenges to you?What would you like decision makers to know?” Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts  Think Again by Adam Grant  The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

    28 min
  6. The Joy Lab: Empowering Teachers and Students with Connection, Play, and Purpose with Darcy Bakkegard

    10/20/2025

    The Joy Lab: Empowering Teachers and Students with Connection, Play, and Purpose with Darcy Bakkegard

    Darcy Bakkegard Co-Founder & Change Consultant,  The Educators' Lab   Quotes of the Podcast:  “Think of what you want to be different and start from there.” Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering  “While individual curiosity can produce incredible feats, our collective curiosity is the motor behind humanity’s biggest innovations. Conversations feed our imagination, and collaboration enables us to dream bigger. In fact, we are wired to function at our best when tapping into shared knowledge and the support of a community.” Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Tiny Experiments Introduction of Guest BIO –  Darcy believes in the power of education to change lives and the power of TEACHERS to lead that change. To help teachers do this work, she co-founded The Educators' Lab USA and is a board member of The Educators’ Lab Global. She designed and facilitated The Teacher Empowerment Incubator, a pilot program that supports rural teachers as community collaborators and problem-solvers.  A classroom teacher for over a decade, Darcy creates the type of PD she always wanted, driving change in education and empowering teachers as changemakers. Through her work, teachers reconnect with their purpose, rekindle their spark for teaching, and reignite the JOY of teaching and learning.  In addition to her joy work, Darcy is the co-author of The Startup Teacher Playbook, a frequent contributor to Edutopia, holds a Master’s of Secondary Education, is an ISTE Certified Educator, and is an experienced international presenter and keynote speaker. She's ALWAYS up to brainstorm and collaborate. She lives in Fargo, ND, with her husband and their triplets. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators.   30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?What drew you to education?The lessons Education CAN learn from business Why Joy & How Joy helps spark ACTION The importance of play (playing with ideas, playing in the classroom, PLAY!)What are the biggest challenges to you?What would you like decision makers to know?”  Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts Book I Wrote: The Startup Teacher Playbook Books I recommend: Wintering, The Art of Gathering, Tiny Experiments- ALL GREAT reads Website: TheEducatorsLab.com Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

    1h 5m
  7. Bridging Education Gaps: Personalized Coaching and Research for Today’s Graduate Students

    09/25/2025

    Bridging Education Gaps: Personalized Coaching and Research for Today’s Graduate Students

    Marj Atkinson CEO The Research Sage  Quotes of the Podcast:  Make yourself an example of good works with integrity, dignity and incorruptibility in your teaching. Titus 2:7 CSB  What a school thinks about its library is a measure of what it feels about education. -Harold Howe. Introduction of Guest BIO –  Marj Atkinson received her Master of Library Science from Texas Woman's University in 2012 (as a true nontraditional grad student). She is an academic success coach specializing in personalized support for nontraditional graduate students and research solutions for authors, faculty, small businesses, and nonprofits. She leads engaging workshops including resource organization, literature reviews, AI best practices, and market research tools. With a background spanning libraries, financial services, IT, and nonprofits, Marj is known for helping people find exactly what they need—so if you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, ask Marj! Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators. 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?What drew you to education?Challenges of nontraditional Grad students in online programs and the lack of resources they receive, especially at but not exclusive to under-resourced schools such as HBCUs. Also discussions on AI and academic integrity. And the lack of "pipelines" in so many professions from K12 to Higher Ed.What are the biggest challenges to you?What would you like decision makers to know?”Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts I'm featured in Careers in Library and Information Services, by Priscilla K. Shontz, editor  https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/careers-in-library-and-information-services-9798216185772/   Podcasts: A Way with Words, an upbeat and lively public radio show and podcast about language examined through culture, history, and family. https://waywordradio.org/  Code Sw!tch (while NPR is still a thing). It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch  Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

    29 min
  8. Building an Informed Democracy: Education, Public Policy, and Information Literacy

    09/13/2025

    Building an Informed Democracy: Education, Public Policy, and Information Literacy

    PODCAST Season 5 EPISODE 3  Dr. Cassidy Sugimoto School Chair, Tom and Marie Patton Chair, Professor Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy Georgia Institute of Technology Quote of the Podcast:  Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Introduction of Guest BIO –  Dr. Cassidy R. Sugimoto holds multiple roles at Georgia Tech. She is School Chair, the Tom and Marie Patton Chair, and Professor of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy. Her research explores how knowledge is created, shared, and supported—with a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in science and academia. She holds three degrees from UNC Chapel Hill, including a Ph.D. in Information and Library Science. A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Sugimoto has earned multiple teaching, leadership, and service awards and is known for her thought leadership at the intersection of policy, research, and inclusion. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators.  30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?What drew you to education?What do you love about what you do?Information disseminationImportance of Higher EducationWhat are the biggest challenges to you?What would you like decision makers to know?”Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

    28 min
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Education Perspectives podcast explores the challenges and opportunities in education from birth through productive work. Everyone seems to agree in principle that education is important. So, why is it so hard for us to get to a system that works for our society as it exists today? Taking the 30,000-foot view to look at the entirety of our multiple systems so that we might begin to plot a course toward transformational change is worthwhile. This type of change cannot happen until people are “rowing the boat” in the same direction. Education Perspectives includes interviews with people engaged in the work at every level. Looking at challenges and opportunities and what they would like for decision-makers to know. This type of communication changes the dialog. Understanding where the other people in the room are coming from breaks down barriers and opens the conversation on a broader level.Framed by the host through the lens of having worked in a consulting role with each level, Education Perspectives can give policymakers, administrators, education advocates and the community a unique view into this education journey. Considering these various perspectives to make for better communication can reframe discussions and move policymakers' understanding forward to make policy that will better meet the needs of our information economy.

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  • Creator
    Liza Holland
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Education Perspectives
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