Learning With Interesting People

Dr. Chad Lang
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Learning With Interesting People

The Learning With Interesting People Podcast is a periodic interview-style podcast with interesting people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives how they and others around them learn. Dr. Chad Lang (@Chad_mLang), PK-12 school administrator and researcher, is the host and aims to provide a introspective, fun, and unique perspective to how people of all backgrounds learn and adapt to be successful in the 21st century.

  1. Season 2, Ep.4: Brian Martin, 2nd Grade Teacher, Veteran, and Podcaster

    02/27/2022

    Season 2, Ep.4: Brian Martin, 2nd Grade Teacher, Veteran, and Podcaster

    In this episode Dr. Lang interviews the energetic and motivating Brian Martin from Western New York. Brian has been an elementary teacher for nearly two decades while also serving as an Army reservist. He has experience as a basketball coach, and is also the host of his own podcast, the Teaching Champions podcast.In this episode, Brian highlights what he has learned about learning from both his formal journey and informal experiences along the way.Throughout the episode Brian expl...

    51 min
  2. Season 2, Ep.3, Eric Blair, Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing-William Jewell College

    02/10/2022

    Season 2, Ep.3, Eric Blair, Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing-William Jewell College

    In this episode Dr. Lang interviews Eric Blair and his personal views on learning as well as professionally as a higher education administrator in the 21st century.Eric reviews his formal education journey from public school in Tulsa, OK to a private liberal arts institution as an undergraduate athlete in Liberty, Missouri. Eric highlights the importance of being willing to learn for career advancement, but more importantly to let those around you know your passions, desires, and willin...

    56 min
  3. Season 2, Ep.2 Jim Nedrow, Director of Agronomy, The Club at Indian Creek

    01/26/2022

    Season 2, Ep.2 Jim Nedrow, Director of Agronomy, The Club at Indian Creek

    In season 2, episode 2 Dr. Lang interviews Jim Nedrow about his learning journey and that of a 21st century director of agronomy at an elite level golf course in the Omaha metro area. Jim discusses the challenges related to his learning journey both formally and informally from a passion for animals and how great teachers helped shape is career path.Jim includes messages regarding great mentors and how to utilize and support great people around you to maximize your organizational cultur...

    58 min
  4. Season 2, Ep.1: Season 1 Recap & Dr. Kristen Paul-Leadership Coach, Adjunct Professor, & Former Teacher & Principal

    12/30/2021

    Season 2, Ep.1: Season 1 Recap & Dr. Kristen Paul-Leadership Coach, Adjunct Professor, & Former Teacher & Principal

    In this episode, Dr. Lang interviews Dr. Kristen Paul, a leadership coach for Humanex as well as an adjunct professor for Trinity International University.With over 18 years in education Dr. Paul knows the importance of being positive and growth-oriented. She is an expert at understanding individual talents and how they can be utilize to maximize your personal leadership and growth.In this episode Dr. Paul discusses how to take a mission and put it into action as well as leaning on the ...

    1h 3m
  5. Episode 8: Louie Gravance, Former Disney Trainer, Service Consultant, and Author

    02/20/2021

    Episode 8: Louie Gravance, Former Disney Trainer, Service Consultant, and Author

    in Episode 8, Dr. Lang interviews Louie Gravance about the superpower of service. Louie, through his decades of experience and high energy, shares insights on the power of service for both others and self.Some key concepts discussed:*People today do not want to be a costar in a "brand" show, they want to work to be a co-star in their show.""In the future the best organizations will be partners in the self-publishing of their employees, patients, and partners. We now have an avatar...

    54 min
  6. Episode: 7 Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent of Highline Public Schools (WA)

    01/22/2021

    Episode: 7 Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent of Highline Public Schools (WA)

    In episode 7, Dr. Lang interviews Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent of Highline Public Schools in the Seattle, WA metro area. Dr. Enfield is a bold, emblematic, and passionate educator and school leader. Dr. Enfield discusses her educational journey including formal stops at University of California-Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard. Dr. Enfield discusses the importance of failing forward, the importance of growth mindset, and how patience for finding fulfillment through stren...

    44 min
  7. Episode 6: Mr. Jeff Patterson, CEO & Founder of Gaggle.net, an Ed Tech Entrepreneur

    12/14/2020

    Episode 6: Mr. Jeff Patterson, CEO & Founder of Gaggle.net, an Ed Tech Entrepreneur

    In episode 6, Dr. Lang interviews Gaggle.net founder and CEO, Jeff Patterson who leads an educational technology firm that assists districts in detecting risky student behavior, self-harm, and other potentially life threatening behavior through electronic means via school software. Jeff is a UCLA grad who came about starting Gaggle as a budding entrepreneur in 1998 and has evolved the company through learning some tough lessons and evolving to meet the needs of 21st century schools.Jeff...

    50 min
  8. Episode 5: Dr. Matt Townsley, Asst. Professor of Ed. Leadership, Author, and Researcher

    12/01/2020

    Episode 5: Dr. Matt Townsley, Asst. Professor of Ed. Leadership, Author, and Researcher

    In episode 5, Dr. Lang speaks with Dr. Matt Townsley, one of the nation's most prominent voices on grading and educational leadership. Dr. Townsley discusses his own personal learning journey and the evolution of synchronous and asynchronous learning, in particular, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.Dr. Townsley gives a full overview of the concept of standards-based grading and how it differs from traditional "hodgepodge" grading practices. Dr. Townsley's overview is insightf...

    43 min
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About

The Learning With Interesting People Podcast is a periodic interview-style podcast with interesting people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives how they and others around them learn. Dr. Chad Lang (@Chad_mLang), PK-12 school administrator and researcher, is the host and aims to provide a introspective, fun, and unique perspective to how people of all backgrounds learn and adapt to be successful in the 21st century.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Chad Lang
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Learning With Interesting People
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    Learning With Interesting People

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