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Podcast Ep 41: Why is Reflection So Hard? w/ Marcus Luther
In this episode of The Optimalist, we embarked on a reflective journey with High School English teacher, Marcus Luther. Marcus emphasizes the need to…
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Sara Candela
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The Broken Copier
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Podcast Ep 40: Nurturing Critical and Creative Thinking in Education w/ Erik Francis
In this week’s episode, Erik Francis joins us to explore the pivotal role of critical and creative thinking in modern education. Embracing technology…
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Sara Candela
41:15
Goal Alignment
A skill that opens up new potential for educators, and perhaps, humanity itself
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Brian Lamb

January 2024

The Transformative Power of School Libraries w/ Steve Tetreault
In this episode of The Optimalist, Sara sits down with Steve Tetrault, a former teacher turned passionate school librarian. Steve shares his inspiring…
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Sara Candela
45:34
Podcast Ep 38: Even Amidst Change - Personalize, Localize, & Vocalize w/ Tim Cavey
In this episode of The Optimalist, Tim Cavey begins by reflecting on a transformative moment in his teaching journey, which occurred in 2017 when he…
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Sara Candela
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Tim Cavey
41:37
Podcast Ep 37: Making Mistakes, Finding Ourselves, & Being Adaptable
In this episode of The Optimalist, Sara is joined by Evan Whitehead, a thought leader and advocate for alternative paths in education. Evan shares his…
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Sara Candela
Podcast Ep 36: Online Education & Building Tenacious Classrooms w/ Bryon Carpenter
In this episode of the Optimalist, we talk with Brian Carpenter, host of the Fresh Air at Five podcast. Brian shares how he transitioned from working in…
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Sara Candela
The Stages of Adaptation
How educators are responding to the arrival of AI
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Brian Lamb

December 2023

Podcast Ep 35: What is the Potential of Reflection?
In today's mini-episode of The Optimalist podcast, Sara reflects on the approaching year-end and the power of reflective practice. The focus isn't on…
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Sara Candela
21:42
Podcast Ep 34: AI, Humanity, & Unlocking Education's Future w/ Matt Miller
**Recently we’ve been taking about Swivl’s new product for bringing more, better reflective practice to classrooms, using AI to help make it possible…
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Sara Candela
43:44
Podcast Ep 33: Optimizing Brain Health to Get Students (and us!) Back on Track w/ Dr. Rebecca Jackson
In this episode of The Optimalist podcast, host Sara Candela speaks with Dr. Rebecca Jackson, an expert in brain health and optimization, about the…
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Sara Candela
45:19

November 2023

From Perfectionism to 'Reflectionism': Learning Experiences in the Age of AI w/ Michelle Ament
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Ament, the Chief Academic Officer of ProSolve, joins Sara for a discussion on the importance of designing learning…
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Sara Candela
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