Design Cast Podcast

My discussion with Troy Harkin was lively and consisted of his journey to his current school, what he finds exciting about his job and what he is really looking forward to this school year!  If you would like to get in touch with Tory, please reach out through his Twitter account below: Twitter: @harkinworld  --- 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 share my backstory.  I have had many requests from people about my own 'origin' story, so HERE IT IS!  I hope that you enjoy hearing about my journey and my reflections on a nearly 25-year career in "Design/STEAM" education... Please get in touch!  Reach out to me via Twitter or LinkedIn. Connect with me: @diskon4no www.jasonreagin.ga --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

I had the awesome opportunity to speak with Georgina Dean for this episode of Design Cast.  Georgina is passionate about helping International K-12 schools through their digital transformation.  She is EVERYWHERE!  You can connect with her on many platforms and channels which are all mentioned in the episode. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Georgina Dean… Connect with Georgina: Twitter: @TechyLeaderEDU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

I had the chance to welcome back the very first guest on #DesignCast, Jesse Donnelly, for this episode... Jesse co-hosts "The Learning Factory" Podcast with David McMahon, who was a recent guest as well.  Jesse and I talk about his new role at a new school and reflects on the joys of being a podcast host! Connect with Jesse: Twitter: @jessedon22 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-donnelly/ Connect to The Learning Factory Podcast: https://twitter.com/TLF_Tweet  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

My guest, Andrew Nicholls, is a highly experienced educator, designer and OHSEM specialist. Moving from a career in Industrial Design for Education, for the last sixteen years Andrew has educated students in a broad range of disciplines and subjects including Visual Arts, Technologies (Design and Digital), Humanities, and Building and Construction. As an educational leader, he has provided professional development to others on a wide-range of topics including transdisciplinary learning, technical and freehand drawing, continual improvement in educational performance and OHS compliance in schools. Andrew provides high level expert advice on OHS compliance, learning space design and educational leadership to schools, teacher associations and architects. His latest project, a collaborative website called ANDACOD, aims to showcase the transdisciplinary nature of Design & Technology / STEAM education and its value in 21st century education. Connect with Andrew at: Twitter: @andacod @anda_dlss Website: https://

I had the awesome opportunity to speak with Dr. Phil Cummins for this episode of Design Cast.  Phil is Managing Partner of Educational Leadership and Development, Governance and Strategy at ‘A School for Tomorrow’.  Our discussion is lively and focuses predominantly on how character education factors into the evolving educational landscape globally.  He is such a positive and fun person to chat with that I am confident we could have spoken for many hours on a wide range of topics.  You can connect with either Phil or A School for Tomorrow through the links listed in the show notes. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Phil Cummins… Connect with Phil: Twitter: @DrPhilCummins LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-phil-cummins-50531185/ A School For Tomorrow & Game Changers Podcast: twitter.com/gamechangerspc www.instagram.com/gamechangerspc/ www.linkedin.com/company/a-school-for-tomorrow/ YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support

I had the pleasure of speaking to my longtime friend, Jo Veale for this episode of Design Cast.  Jo has such a positive and human-centered approach to education and to life.  I know that you will really enjoy this chat with her!  Please connect with Jo via Facebook and Instagram! Facebook: www.facebook.com/tea153mountmaunganui/  Instagram: Tea153 --- 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 Design Cast I had a great follow-up chat with Jon Halligan.  Jon was a guest on episode  26 of this podcast.  This episode is the conclusion of our chat from last week, so if you have not heard the first part of this discussion, please be sure to check out episode 67. Also, I am excited to announce that this is the first Design Cast episode that features the STEM ED Minute by Fi Morrison!  So stay tuned at the end of the episode for that! Now sit back, relax and enjoy the conclusion of this chat with Jon Halligan. You can connect with Jon on LinkedIn and Twitter! @jon_halligan @Montreuxis on Twitter & “VIE education” on LinkedIn Links to Jon’s newest projects: The company website is www.vie-academy.com and new school, www.montreuxis.ch --- 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 Design Cast I had a great follow-up chat with Jon Halligan.  Jon was a guest on episode  26 of this podcast.  This was a chance for me to catch up with Jon and to hear about all the great work he is doing in Switzerland.  This is the first of a two-part episode as we had so much to talk about that it was best to break it up into two sections!  Next week you will be able to hear the conclusion of this awesome chat! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Jon Halligan. You can connect with Jon on LinkedIn and Twitter! @jon_halligan @Montreuxis on twitter & “VIE education” on LinkedIn Links to Jon’s projects: www.vie-academy.com  www.montreuxis.ch --- 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 had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Heather Catchpole.  Heather is the Co-founder and Head of Content for “Careers with STEM” publisher Refraction Media.  You will certainly enjoy hearing all about her work supporting STEM education.  We talk about a whole host of topics and I am confident that you will find some amazing insights in what she shares! You can find all of Heather’s contact information on the show notes.  As always, check out the ‘good reads’ shelf to find the books shared on this podcast. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Heather Catchpole! Twitter: @hcatchpole, @CareerswithSTEM Instagram: @careerswithstem Website www.CareerswithSTEM.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careerswithstem YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/careerswithstem Book: Ready Set Code! https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/7911/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.f

On this episode of Design Cast, I had the very special opportunity to speak with Ryan McLaughlin.  Ryan is a STEM expert, math educator, lawyer, and podcast co-host.  His podcast is all about VR and is called Ready Teacher One.  I know that you will enjoy hearing about his work in Uganda and the great guests that he has had on the podcast.  You can follow Ryan on Twitter and LinkedIn.  You can listen to the Ready Teacher One Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Ryan McLaughlin. Twitter: @RyanGMcL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-g-mclaughlin/ --- 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 Design Cast, I am honored to welcome back three-time guest and all-around good guy, David McMahon.  Dave is the Head of Design at the Overseas School of Colombo, Sri Lanka.  He and I worked together in China.  Our discussion is lively and full of laughs!  I know that you will find a lot of value as you listen to Dave describe his current educational situation and as he talks about his podcast. David’s wife, Anna, was the intro voice of the first two season of this podcast, so it is only fitting to have her introduce the episode, so Anna, take it away! Connect with David at: Twitter: @OrTwoDeeTwo / @TLF_Tweet Instagram: @thelearningfactorypodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

Welcome to the first episode of Season 5 of Design Cast!  I am so humbled and honored to have the continued support for this project.  Something that I started as a ‘labor of love’ in 2017 has grown into a podcast that is heard in over 90 countries, has passed over 10,000 unique listens, and is nearing 70 guest interviews.  Thank you to everyone that listens, shares, comments, rates and reviews!  I hear you!  I am so excited about where season 5 will take us!  Please reach out if you have any ideas for guests and topics. For this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of speaking to Scott Buell.  Scott is the founder of Drone Legends which are Drone-themed STEM education programs preparing kids for success in the 21st century!  He believes that “Inside Every Child Lives a Legend”.  Our discussion is about using drones to teach STEM skills to upper primary aged students.  I know that you will enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed chatting

It is me, Jason, talking about where we have been and where we are going! --- 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 had the unique privilege of speaking to Tom Woelper and Matt Kressy. Tom is the Founding Head of School at the New England Innovation Academy.  He has had a very distinguished career in education and hearing about his journey to where he is today is remarkable!  Matt is Innovation Advisor & Trustee at New England Innovation Academy in addition to being the Founding Director at the MIT Integrated Design & Management Masters Program.  Again, his journey is a joy to listen to.  These two gentlemen are both involved in getting NEIA up and running and creating a vision of education for the future.  I am confident that you will enjoy this discussion! For more information about Tom and Matt or the New England Innovation Academy, please visit their website that is linked in the show notes. www.neiacademy.org Not sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Tom and Matt! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support

On this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of talking with my old friend and former colleague, Dr. Kevin House.  Kevin is the Director of Education at SE21, a Dulwich College International initiative.  We chat about his unconventional journey into education and all that he has accomplished in his career.  It is really great to chat with him about the ethos and vision for SE21.  I am confident that you will enjoy this discussion! Don’t forget to check out the Good Reads Bookshelf for this podcast listed in the “linktree” that is listed in the description of this podcast. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Kevin House. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/support

For this 60th episode of Design Cast I was honored to have Eliane Montilla sit down with me.  Elaine is the Assistant Vice President and CIO for Information Technology at The Graduate Center, City University of New York.  Her path into education and into her current role was a long and winding one.  Throughout her journey, she has maintained humility and a positive attitude.  Elaine is an inspiration!  Her human-centered approach to management is an example of everyone. During the interview, Elaine mentions a TEDx talk that she delivered.  It is linked in the show notes, along with all of her social media connections. I am so excited for you to hear this discussion!  Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Elaine Montilla. Twitter Instagram Website: https://5xminority.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5xminority TEDx Talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/s

For this episode of Design Cast I had the privilege to speak with Lisa Blank.  Lisa is the Director of STEM Programs for Watertown City School District in upstate New York.  She is also a LEAD STEAM Fellow and member of the Advisory Council for STEM Learning Ecosystems and a regional co-chair for her local ecosystem.  We have a great conversation about what it takes to implement a STEM program culture across multiple buildings and levels.  There is something for everyone in this episode! The links that Lisa shares are included in the show notes for this episode.  So be sure to check those out and also connect with Lisa on the social media platform of your choice! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Lisa Blank. Connect with Lisa: Twitter: @ljblank Instagram:  ljlangerblank Website: https://sites.google.com/watertowncsd.org/stem/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lblank https://www.rickjetter.com/books https://issuu.com/stemedmagazine/docs/issue_1_stem_ed_magazine --

It was such an honor to speak with Dr. Marci Klein for this episode of Design Cast. Marci is a pediatrician, artist, designer and entrepreneur.   Along with her two children, Marci has been building a hands-on, project based organization!  3DuxDesign started on the family kitchen table and has grown into an international educational resource company.  The story that Marci tells about the different points in time that have defined their company are really inspiring! I am confident that you will enjoy our discussion!  Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Marci Klein! Connect with Marci through LinkedIn or on the 3DuxDesign website: https://www.3duxdesign.com/ --- 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 Design Cast I was fortunate enough to catch up with Evo Hannan.  Evo and I released an episode just over one year ago and this is a follow up to that episode.  In episode 16 Evo talks all about his work in Dubai and he challenged me to collaborate with him to build a design network for design educators and design professionals to connect.  This is what we said a year ago about that: Episode #16 - EdTalks Live from Dubai with Evo Hannan One year later we catch up again and talk all about the creation of the Design Network Alliance or DNA.  From that there is a Facebook Group and a Podcast Network.  More groups and projects are in the works and will be ready for listeners soon!  Check the show notes for many of the topics that we discuss and for ways to connect and interact with Evo.  I am sure that you will enjoy this episode as much as the first one!  Sit back, relax and enjoy this special chat with Evo Hannan! www.EvoHannan.com Twitter @evo_hannan h