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Levi Allison grew up in a small town in Kansas with dreams of traveling the world. He attended the University of Kansas and obtained a BA in Music Education. His love of music inspired him to join the Marching Jayhawks, the school marching band, during his 4 years at KU. Immediately after university, Levi took a leap (or a plane) and began his international teaching career in Kuwait. An upbeat and fun person to be around, teaching is a calling from which he derives immense happiness and fulfillment from the success of his students. Levi takes pride in his in-depth knowledge of musical concepts and inquiry-based lessons and is passionately driven to help students achieve their dreams. Levi inspires students to be innovative, integrating lessons with student choice so they may achieve their hopes and dreams. Levi currently teaches at Chadwick International in Songdo, South Korea, an IB World School, teaching General Music within the Primary Years Program. Connect with Levi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lallison4

Are you ready for the new season of #DesignCast?!  New episodes are available in January 2023!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I had the pleasure of speaking to Jonathan Nalder and Damien Aldridge from STEM Punks!  It was a great conversation and we talked about how STEM Punks are using Minecraft to create healthy competition in schools with #InnovationSports!  I know that you will really enjoy this chat!  Connect with Jonathan and Damien through the links in the show notes! Jonathan Nalder - STEM Punks Chief Futures Officer Twitter: @jnxyz LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jonathannalder Jonathan.n@stempunks.com.au Damien Aldridge - STEM Punks COO and Education Director Twitter: @damien_aldridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-aldridge-199ba5132 damien.a@stempunks.com.au STEM Punks! www.stempunks.com facebook.com/stempunksau STEMPunks.tv https://www.stempunks.com.au/magazine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast, I share my thoughts about the gamification of learning and eSports in schools.  There is a need for new and innovative ways to explore healthy competition.  Please join the discussion on all of my social media channels: Twitter: @diskon4no IG: @discon4no LinkedIn: wjreagin TikTok: @discon4no --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I was so lucky to chat with Anna McMahon.  She is a well-being expert that specializes in working with schools and educators!  We talk about how the current situation in schools is having a lasting effect on teachers and students! I know that our discussion will be among the best thing you will hear today! Anna is offering a special discount for her services for Design Cast listeners so be sure to check it out! Please connect with Anna through social media using the links in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Anna McMahon! Connect with Anna: Twitter: @enhancedwb Instagram: @enhanced.wellbeing Website or Blog: www.enhancedwellbeing.org Facebook Page: Enhanced Wellbeing Discount code for 1:1 Coaching and The Enhance your Wellbeing Course on my website: Enter ‘ designcast20 ‘ in the coupon box at checkout for 20% off --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-p

On this episode of #DesignCast I share my thoughts about the importance of teacher well-being today. I am curious what you think about well-being and how you balance your personal and professional lives?  Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I respond to some of the comments from the last episode!  After responding I share my thoughts about what skills I think are most important to teach students today.   I am curious what skills you think are most important?  Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to revisit the season 6 guests!  During the initial interviews I asked each guest the same question.  That question was ‘if you could travel back in time and speak to your first-year teacher self, what would you say?’  I have put all of their answers into this episode.  I am curious as to what you would tell yourself!  Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy) Guest in this episode include: Troy Harkin Josh Stamper Ronald Ascensio James Bleach Steve Sostak Kevin O'Shea Jarrett Dunbar Charles Hopkins Paulo Cohen-Myers Yvette Larsson Alex Gray OluCoonlay Issac The clip order is different from the order that the guests appeared in the season. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this season 6 special episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anch

On this episode of #DesignCast I was so fortunate to connect with OlúCoonlay Issac.  He is a brand strategy designer that has a passion for #DesignThinking and promoting the teaching of Design Skills in schools in his native Nigeria.  He is such a passionate and authentic person and professional.  I know that our discussion will be among the best thing you will hear today!  Please connect with OlúCoonlay through social media using the links in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with OlúCoonlay Issac! Connect with OlúCoonlay: Twitter: @olucoonlay, @designgoes2sch Instagram: @olucoonlay, @designgoes2school Facebook Page: OluCoonlay Isaac, @designgoes2school --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I was fortunate enough to chat with Alex Gray.  Alex is the Head of Science at Dubai British school.  He also has a YouTube channel called DEEP Thinking. We had a great discussion about Expo 2020 in Dubai, the STEAM program at his school, and his recent enjoyment of filmmaking that is evident on his channel!  It is certain that you will find value in this episode!  Please check out all of the ways to connect with him in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Alex Gray! Connect with Alex: Twitter: @TeachingDeep YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO0NNnv3ricBzjC-lptJ9Q --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I had the honor to speak to Yvette Larsson.  Yvette is a PYP education in Sweden and the co-founder of Aha! Accelerating Education.  Our discussion covers many topics from travel, being an international expat and more, but the majority of our chat is about her passion of changing education one classroom at a time!  I know that you will find out chat stimulating and timely!  Please check out Yvette and Aha! on social media through the links in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Yvette Larsson… Follow Yvette: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettelarsson/ Instagram: Yvette Larsson https://www.instagram.com/yvette_larsson/?hl=en Instagram: AHA! https://www.instagram.com/ahaacceleratingeducation/?hl=en Website: https://ahaacceleratingeducation.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbkYexyZGfCycf3h5OR7uTg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: ht

On this episode of #DesignCast, I had the pleasure to sit down with my old friend Paulo Cohen-Myers.  Paulo and I have been colleagues and friends since 2002.  During that 20 year period, we have both taken a winding path to get where we are today.  Paulo is an incredibly talented individual that has had an amazing career in education.  We talk about a variety of topics, but the bulk of our conversation centers around his work as a ‘Bakerspace’ mastermind!  I have no doubt you will enjoy all he has to share. Sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Paulo Cohen-Myers. Follow Paulo: https://www.facebook.com/paulo.cohenmyers https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulo-cohen-myers-29935818/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

This episode is proudly sponsored by MEL Science.  Save 60% on your first month's subscription by using the code DESIGNCAST or by using this link: https://melscience.com/sBDc/ *** For this episode of #DesignCast I had the privilege to talk with Charles Hopkins.  Charles is a super positive guy that has a passion for outdoor education, travel, science and design! He has a great story about the journey that he took into education that he shares with me.  His energy is contagious and I have no doubt in my mind that you will really enjoy hearing him talking about his pursuits! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with Charles Hopkins! Follow Charles: Twitter: @chopscidesign Website: https://www.chopscidesign.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

This episode is proudly sponsored by MEL Science.  Save 60% on your first month's subscription by using the code DESIGNCAST or by using this link: https://melscience.com/sBDc/ *** On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to catch up again with my friend Jarrett Dunbar.  Jarrett was the guest on episode 20 of Design Cast.  We were able to chat again about what life has been like for him since we last connected.  He has loads to share and we have a few laughs along the way!  I have no doubt that you will like what he has to say.  Follow Jarrett with the links in the show notes… Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Jarrett Dunbar! Follow Jarrett: Twitter: @jdunbvrEDU Instagram: @jdunbvr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

This episode is proudly sponsored by MEL Science.  Save 60% on your first month's subscription by using the code DESIGNCAST or by using this link: https://melscience.com/sBDc/  *** On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to catch up again with my friend Kevin O’Shea.  Kevin is a kindergarten teacher in Shenzhen, China at Shekou International School.  He has loads of experience in creating content for other educators and his podcasts are very high quality!  You can listen to any of his past podcasts like the ‘Just Japan Podcast’ or ‘Making Better Teachers Podcast’ through the links in the show notes.  His latest project is called ‘Nature Talks Podcast’ and a link to that can also be found in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Kevin O’Shea! Follow Kevin: Twitter: @MadForMaple Instagram: @shizenwildlife --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this episode of #DesignCast I had the honor to talk with Steve Sostak from Inspire Citizens.  Steve is passionate about many things, but we spend most of the time talking about his work with schools and ‘empathy to impact’.  You can find out more about the awesome work that Steve and Inspire Citizens are doing through the links in the show notes.  I have no doubt that you will want to find out more about his work after listening to this chat that we have!  Now sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with Steve Sostak! Follow Steve: Twitter: @inspirecitizen1 Website: https://inspirecitizens.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

Please join me in a quick stroll down memory lane with the 2021 wrap up episode! Discord: diskon4no#3635 TikTok: @discon4no www.jasonreagin.ga www.teachbetter.com  www.codebreakeredu.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of #DesignCast I was honored to chat with James Bleach again!  James was the guest on episode 28 of this podcast.  For those of you that might remember, James is the Head of Design and Technology at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore.  Many listeners will be familiar with him through his original classroom resources that are featured on this website and Facebook group known as JambleD&T.  We reflected on everything that has happened since the last time we chatted and he shared some of his thoughts about how schools will look in the future! If you are enjoying #DesignCast, please review and rate on Apple Podcast, if that is your listening platform.  It is really important in getting new listeners and helps me keep the content fresh!  It only takes a minute or so to make a huge impact! Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this follow-up chat with James Bleach! Follow James! Twitter: @jambledandt @EDU_jbleach Instagram: jambledandt Website: www.jambledandt.com Facebook

This episode of #DesignCast is really personal as I had the opportunity to speak to one of my colleagues that I see nearly every day.  Ronald Ascensio has had a very interesting journey into education.  Starting his career as a graphic designer, a few years ago, encouraged by his wife and friends, decided to try teaching.  He has accomplished many things in his relatively short educational career.  I know that you will enjoy hearing all about his story from Jakarta, Indonesia to South Korea! Be sure to follow and check out Ronald’s professional portfolio of designs and other social media accounts by using the links in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Ronald Ascensio! Twitter @ronaldascensio http://instagram.com/ronaldascensio https://www.behance.net/ronaldascensio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

On this episode of Design Cast, I was lucky enough to talk to Joshua Stamper.  Josh initially used his artistic talent, creativity, and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and creative expression in public education. Being unsuccessful as a student growing up, Josh never expected to be back in the classroom as a teacher, athletic coach, or administrator. His struggles as a student spawned a passion to change the education model, push the boundaries of traditional learning, and explore new innovative ideas. Josh has been a middle school Assistant Principal in North Texas for the past eight years, where he's served at four campuses in two school districts. In addition to his current administrative position, Joshua is the host of Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast, author of a new book, leadership coach, education presenter, and Podcast Network Manager for the Teach Better Team. You can stay connected by using his