Renegades & Mavericks

Dirigo Collective
  • 5.0 (7)
  • CAREERS
Renegades & Mavericks

A bi-weekly podcast from Dirigo Collective sharing the stories of people interrupting the status quo and breaking new ground in their field. Renegades & Mavericks features interviews with professionals from a wide spectrum of industries, passions, and talents that are making their mark by doing things differently.

  1. 08/24/2021

    The Evolution of College Admission

    The argument that has always been an issue is, should students go to college or not? This episode we speak with Dr. Belinda Leon, a college advisor at Downtown Doral Upper Charter school in Doral, FL.  Dr. Leon shares how the college admission process has evolved over the past 30 years, what schools are looking for now, and how parents can best equip their children for life after graduating high school.

    21 min

  2. 08/10/2021

    The Evolution of Math

    As new and exciting (or for some people incredibly scary) artificial intelligence is for the future of technology, it’s rooted in one thing you learned since Kindergarten. Math. Every bit of code and algorithms used to make all the applications & software on the planet all started from you learning basic numbers, addition & subtraction back when you started elementary school, and probably before. And for some of you that experience was a breeze and you just rocked math all the way through your K-12 experience and beyond, or you may have been someone who struggled really hard with math from the beginning. We’re going to focus on two stories from opposite ends of the math spectrum, showing how math has evolved, but also where math is today at the elementary level but also used every day in artificial intelligence. Featuring Chrissy Burr, a Vermont-based 1st grade teacher, & Brian Dolan, founder of Verdant AI.  ___________________________________ To learn more about resources Chrissy Burr utilizes in her classroom AND all about Brian Dolan’s company Verdant AI, you can visit their episode page at renegadesandmavericks.com

    20 min

  3. 07/27/2021

    The Evolution of Physical Education

    This episode launches a series where we explore the history of each subject area we were taught in our K-12 education, and seeing it's progression from the mid-1900's to present. Exploring the evolution of physical education, I speak to Jerry Flora, a pre-K-12 physical education teacher and high school football coach from outside White Plains, NY about currently teaching students and keeping them engaged. To reflect on the 1960's to today, I interviewed my own father Robert Oates, a retired physical education and dance teacher of 35 years, focusing on how the classroom (or gymnasium) has evolved. For more information on this episode and our guests, explore today at renegadesandmavericks.com

    19 min

  4. 07/13/2021

    Online vs. Offline Play

    The ongoing question that is asked especially with parents and teachers, is at what age is it appropriate to incorporate technology into children’s lives and especially the classroom? Should it start at Kindergarten or before because they are already experiencing it at home, or should the K-5 experience especially be focused on tactile play, imagination, and environmental creativity?  Maria Bradley, an education technology steward and Josh Olins, a 1st grade teacher share their view points on this topic and what it looks like for the K-5 classroom moving forward.

    19 min

  5. 06/29/2021

    The 21st Century Classroom

    AR, VR & a virtual autopsy table sound like things you would never expect in a high school classroom. However, welcome to 2021, where these tools are becoming the foundation for student growth.  Kerin Coffey, a biomedical science teacher at Eastside High School in Lancaster, California has discovered what makes a 21st century classroom. From technology in the classroom, to understanding technology & social media outside the classroom, Kerin knows what is necessary for a student to succeed in their K-12 education.

    28 min

  6. 06/22/2021

    Lee Dury & Libre Institute

    The LIBRE Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit nonpartisan organization that operates to both engage and inform America’s Hispanic community on the many benefits of a free and open society. This episode shares the story of Lee Dury, who has been an integral part of the LIBRE Institute. Lee involved himself with LIBRE as a way to help the Hispanic community, paying homage to his own family's immigration history, eventually rallying behind big causes like the impact a zip code does have on a child's education. Discover and support the LIBRE Institute at thelibreinstitute.org

    25 min

  7. 06/07/2021

    Mental Health from Kindergarten to the NFL

    From Kindergarten to the NFL, mental health, wellness & emotions are not just topics that should be discussed and discovered, but actively worked on by anyone and everyone. For Mental Health Awareness Month we speak with Dr. Carrie Hastings & Brianne Gallagher about the importance of mental health & wellness and the impact it has on us that we don't actively recognize.  Dr. Carrie Hastings is a sports psychologist and is the mental health clinician for the Los Angeles Rams. Brianne Gallagher is a K-5 school counselor at Pond Cove Elementary School in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Class is now in session. Time to learn about mental health.

    40 min

  8. 05/18/2021

    Brandon Kennington of Tutor Cam Pro | BlueKube Brands

    Brandon is the founder of BlueKube Brands, a parent company that is home to many products from many different parts of the market, a lot of which are his own creation and ideation. From the Porch Potty, to Flexline Fitness equipment, to the Tutor Cam Pro which you’ll hear a lot about in this episode, Brandon’s background as a mechanical engineer and inventor gives him the tools to bring his ideas to life. His ability to see a problem and look for solutions really shines in Tutor Cam pro. While his kids were trying to learn remotely at home during the pandemic, he noticed that the teachers couldn’t see his children’s work on their paper from the angle of the camera on their iPad or laptop. With some ingenuity and brainstorming with another engineer, in just a few short months he created a stand that fixes this problem entirely! The inventions of the Tutor Cam Pro & Tutor Cam Go helped so many students learn from home during a trying time, letting them achieve even more towards their education. This is Brandon Kennington of BlueKube Brands and Tutor Cam Pro. And he, is a maverick.

    57 min
See All (23)

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

A bi-weekly podcast from Dirigo Collective sharing the stories of people interrupting the status quo and breaking new ground in their field. Renegades & Mavericks features interviews with professionals from a wide spectrum of industries, passions, and talents that are making their mark by doing things differently.

Information

  • Creator
    Dirigo Collective
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Renegades & Mavericks
  • Show Website
    Renegades & Mavericks

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada