Learning Explorations

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Welcome to Learning Explorations from Nord Anglia Education - a new podcast all about innovation in education and how teaching and learning is changing as we move into an unknown future.

  1. Oct 27

    Festival of Education USA: Elise Stephenson & Glenn Whitman

    In this live podcast recording from the Festival of Education USA, Mitch Salerno (Nord Anglia Education's Managing Director, US) spoke with Glenn Whitman (Dreyfuss Family Director, The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning) and Elise Stephenson (Director, Washington International School Institute for Teachers) about research-informed practice, exploring how educators can make the shift from evidence to classroom reality. Glenn and Elise share brilliant insights about how to support and encourage research-informed practice in schools, the impact that research has on teaching and learning, and how schools can start embedding research into their classroom practice. Glenn Whitman (@gwhitmancttl) is a history teacher at St. Andrew's where he also directs the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning that was awarded the International Mind, Brain, and Education Society's "Mission Award". Glenn is the co-author of Neuroteach: Brain Science and the Future of Education and co-designer of Neuroteach Global. Glenn has presented at public, private, and international school conferences world-wide including: Learning Forward, New Teacher Center Symposium, ASUGSV, SXSWedu, researchEd, National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference, National Network of Schools in Partnership, International Mind, Brain, and Education Conference, and Learning and the Brain Conference.  Elise Stephenson, Director of the WIS Institute for Teachers, is an experienced school leader with expertise in working with urban communities. Her experience centers around providing equitable and accessible learning opportunities for a diverse community of scholars. Prior to joining Washington International School in 2024, Ms. Stephenson was Chief Academic Officer for the Consortium of Catholic Academies of the Archdiocese of Washington. She began her teaching career as a middle school math teacher at the Sacred Heart School, moving into the role of principal after four years. She earned her BA in education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her MEd from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

  2. Sep 17

    Dr Cat Lutz

    Dr Cat Lutz is the Director of Mental Performance at IMG Academy, where she has spent over a decade shaping the mental game of athletes, from youth to professional levels. Cat's extensive academic background includes a PhD in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Essex, UK, and two master's degrees—one in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University and another in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology from Staffordshire University, UK. A former Division I basketball player at Iona University, she also played professionally in the UK's Women's Basketball League for six seasons. Cat has held notable leadership positions, including Research and Training Manager for BrainCanDo, an educational neuroscience initiative, and lead sport psychology consultant for the University of Essex's Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS). These roles allowed her to work with students and athletes from a range of sports, competitive levels, and educational backgrounds, enhancing their mental skills to reach peak performance. At IMG Academy, Cat employs an interdisciplinary approach in her mental performance sessions to create a holistic approach to mental skills training. Dedicated to advancing the field of sport psychology and coach education, Cat is also committed to helping professionals in various fields improve their performance and mental recovery through tailored mental skills training.

  3. Jul 14

    Dr Elise Ecoff

    Dr. Elise Ecoff recently finished her tenure as Nord Anglia Education's Chief Education Officer. Under her leadership, the Education Team's primary function is to work in partnership with our schools to reflect on and develop their educational offer in line with the Education Strategy. Prior to taking up this role in 2020, Elise was Principal at North Broward Preparatory School from 2012 where she had served since 2004 as a division leader, curriculum specialist, and Assistant Head of School. She also spent fifteen years working in Broward County Public Schools in Florida. With more than 30 years in education, Elise has learned much from students, families, teachers and education experts through her teaching and leadership roles. Her time leading schools fulfilled a lifelong dream and taught her more than she expected about the power of education, and the many and various ways learning empowers. Elise is also committed to helping schools on their continuous improvement journey and as such spent four years as a member of the board of directors of the Florida Council of Independent Schools.

  4. May 5

    Adam Neale

    Adam Neale is a Learning Support and Inclusion Teacher at St Andrews International School Bangkok, where he supports the development of inclusive practice for neurodivergent learners across the school community. He is also a Nord Anglia Education Teaching Fellow for Neuro-inclusion, contributing to professional learning and dialogue around belonging, inclusive pedagogy, and neuro-affirming practice. Informed by both professional expertise and lived experience as a neurodivergent educator, Adam is passionate about helping schools create environments where every learner feels understood, supported, and able to participate meaningfully.

  5. Jan 19

    Harry Cunningham

    Harry Cunningham is the Digital Innovation Manager at Nord Anglia Education, where he spearheads efforts to pilot new technologies that enhance teaching and learning. Previously, Harry worked in innovation roles at RM and Oxford University Press, partnering with schools and tech companies to create impactful digital learning solutions. Harry holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of Oxford and is passionate about leveraging technology in education where it adds real value, amplifying great teaching rather than replacing it.

  6. 10/29/2025

    Chris O'Shaughnessy

    Christopher O'Shaughnessy is a passionate and versatile speaker, comedian, and author who uses a unique blend of story-telling, humor, and provocative insight to engage a wide array of people on topics associated with globalization and cross-cultural understanding. Chris is enlisted by organizations large and small ranging from international schools and educational institutions to government agencies and businesses across the globe. He has worked in, lived in, or traveled to more than 100 countries and brings first-hand experience of an ever-globalizing world to his audiences.

  7. 09/26/2025

    Live from ARP at Boston College!

    In June 2025, a group of teachers from Nord Anglia schools around the world gathered at Boston College for our Action Research Conference. Four of our amazing keynote speakers from the event closed out the conference with a panel discussion, which is what we're sharing today. Our panellists were Dr Kate Erricker (Group Head of Education Research and Global Partnerships at NAE), Dr Damian Bebell (Assistant Research Professor from Boston College's Lynch School of Education), Dr Ruben Puentedura (creator of the SAMR model for selecting, using, and evaluating technology in education), and Dr Trish Martin (Regional Managing Director of MonstarLab America).   Enjoy!

  8. 05/20/2025

    International Teacher Staffroom

    In today's episode, I'm excited to share a conversation I had recently as a guest on International Teacher Staffroom, a podcast hosted by Aimee Skidmore and Jacob Rosch that connects international teachers and provides thoughtful support for those working in international schools. Aimee, Jacob and I explore issues around classroom management and offer support to find impactful solutions. It was a great conversation, and I'm excited to be sharing it with you. Listen to other episodes of International Teacher Staffroom here.

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Welcome to Learning Explorations from Nord Anglia Education - a new podcast all about innovation in education and how teaching and learning is changing as we move into an unknown future.

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  • Creator
    Nord Anglia Education
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
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