Lasting Learning

By David Schmittou

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Discussing the imperfections of our journeys.‬ ‪Sharing the obstacles we shape into opportunities.‬ ‪Focusing on the focus.‬ ‪This is Lasting Learning!‬ In this raw, uncut, unscripted podcast we explore ways to make learning last. We talk to people who have found what matters. We talk to difference makers. This isn’t a show about gimmicks and tricks. It’s a show about learning that lasts. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-schmittou/support

Episode Date
Episode 234- Amber Miller returns to inspire and remind us that our circle of influence begins with us
Dec 26, 2023
233-Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez believes that sometimes confidence matters more than competence.
Dec 18, 2023
232- Connie Hamilton returns to talk about AI, questioning, leadership, collaboration and all things great teachers do.
Dec 04, 2023
231-Nadia Bennett is helping us understand what happens "When Brown Girls Lead"
Nov 27, 2023
230-Moshe Fried is changing the "game" of education with Classtars and kids are engaged in the process.
Nov 13, 2023
229-Katherine Babcock spent four decades of her life fighting for who she is today.
Oct 30, 2023
228- Daniel Dluzneski shares his thoughts on how to keep students and staff safe in times of crisis and emergency
Oct 16, 2023
227-Cindy Gersch explains why she would rather have a dime than ten pennies
Oct 02, 2023
226-Dr. Phil Hickman shares his solution to America's reading crisis (Plabook- AI supported reading assessment and intervention)
Sep 18, 2023
225-Kenra Henry shares her powerful healing journey from love and loss to self discovery.
Sep 04, 2023
224-Heidi Dennis reminds us we are not broken and anxiety is a teacher, not an enemy.
Jul 31, 2023
223-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapters 9 and 10
Jul 24, 2023
222-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 8
Jul 10, 2023
221-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 7
Jul 03, 2023
220-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 6
Jun 26, 2023
219-Bold Humility- an audio recording-Chapter 5
Jun 19, 2023
218-Bold Humility- an audio recording- Chapter 4
Jun 12, 2023
217-Bold Humility- an audio recording-Chapter 3
Jun 05, 2023
216-Bold Humility-an audio recording- Chapter 2
May 29, 2023
215-Bold Humility-an audio recording- Chapter 1
May 22, 2023
214-Bold Humility- an audio recording- The Introduction
May 15, 2023
213- Beth Napleton reminds us that all leadership is really the art of eliminating surprises.
May 04, 2023
212-Opening Pandora's Box- Assessment in America
Mar 20, 2023
211-Liz and Nancy Jorgensen tell us why they chose to write together and what it's like to have a Gold Medal in the family.
Mar 06, 2023
210-Amber Harper explains why being burned in can help us from burning out.
Feb 13, 2023
209-InetgratED shares how to disrupt, develop, and integrate education.
Jan 30, 2023
208- Dr. Jen Forristal guides us through The Umbrella Effect and how we can teach our kids to cope with the rains of life.
Jan 16, 2023
207-Mark Jordan Shares His Life And The Power That Comes When We Unravel
Jan 02, 2023
206- Grin and "Bear" It- Part 2- Why does it all matter?
Sep 26, 2022
205-Miriam Plotinsky explains why hovering and being a helicopter teacher limits student potential.
Sep 14, 2022
204-Grin and "Bear" It- Part 1- Is Reading Overrated?
Sep 09, 2022
Episode 203- Erin Mengeu explains why slowing down is often the fastest route to success.
Mar 23, 2022
Episode 202- A Focus on the Focus Keynote Presentation
Feb 07, 2022
Episode 201- An Educational MINDfield episode- Final thoughts
Jan 12, 2022
Episode 200- An Educational MINDfield episode- Correlation does NOT equal causation
Jan 05, 2022
Episode 199- An Educational MINDfield Episode. Labeling Assessments as Formative OR Summative is Educational Malpractice
Dec 29, 2021
Episode 198- An Educational MINDfield episode: Being Too Tired to Change is the Reason to Change
Dec 22, 2021
Epsiode 197- An Educational MINDfield episode- College is OVERRATED.
Dec 15, 2021
Episode 196- An Educational MINDfield episode: Standardized Tests are NOT the Problem
Dec 08, 2021
Episode 195- Pamela Hall shares why she focuses on teaching what matters most and how that has helped her find success for more than 30 years.
Dec 01, 2021
Episode 194-Emily Paschall is in sweet home Alabama, but she is changing the world of education.
Oct 13, 2021
Episode 193-Tim Stephenson joins Lasting Learning for an "out of this world" conversation.
Oct 06, 2021
Episode 192- Jacqueline Martinez reminds us all to use our voice and fight for the things that matter most.
Sep 01, 2021
Episode 191- Chelsea Nicolino is on a quest towards mastery and she is embracing the stumbles along the way.
Aug 25, 2021
Episode 190- Ray Porten is a legacy maker and destiny shaper.
Aug 18, 2021
189- Jillian DuBois reminds us that picking up the "broken" may be our calling in life.
Aug 11, 2021
188-Robin Shrum shares how she creates a culture of "family" everywhere she works.
Aug 04, 2021
187-Jake Kheel joins from the Dominican Republic to discuss how he has built a business and a movement around sustainability and sharing.
Jul 28, 2021
186- Rhea Watson, The Scholarship Doctor, explains why going to college DEBT FREE is the new American Dream.
Jul 21, 2021
185- David Frangiosa explains what he means by "going gradeless" and how it transformed his classroom...and his baseball team.
Jul 14, 2021
Episode 184- Jared and Katherine Hamilton share their story from "dishwashers to Dallas"
Jul 07, 2021
Episode 183- Nilmini Ratwatte-Henstridge shares how to fit in, stand out, and be authentic.
Jun 30, 2021
Episode 182-Elijah Carbajal and Tracey Taylor drop by to share why they never stop growing, never stop learning, and never stop believing.
Jun 23, 2021
Episode 181- Barbara Ostrowska joins from Poland to share her international experience and to remind us all what is important.
Jun 16, 2021
Episode 180- Debbie Tannenbaum joins us to talk tech, her life, and her next chapter.
Jun 09, 2021
Episode 179- Alex Calderon is a 1st generation American and he is changing the way school is done.
Jun 02, 2021
Episode 178- Jessica Reed is a Kentucky girl, living in Alabama, working in Georgia. She's a southern girl with a lot to say.
May 26, 2021
Episode 177- Marty Silverman joins us to share what it's like to live a life beyond expectations.
May 19, 2021
Episode 176- Amanda Mast is transforming who she is & everyone she meets & it is awesome.
May 12, 2021
Episode 175-Dana Goodier shares how she climbed out of the trenches to lead and inspire others.
May 05, 2021
Episode 174- Dr. Kyle Nix is a 'southern-ish" principal who seems to be doing everything right.
Apr 28, 2021
Episode 173- Laura McDonell shares what life is like as a mom, wife, runner, teacher, and constant imrpover.
Apr 21, 2021
Episode 172- Becky Schnekser shares her journey from the Amazon to Virgina Beach and how she brings science to life for all of her students.
Apr 14, 2021
Episode 171- Charles Williams reminds us all why sometimes the difficult conversations are the right conversations.
Apr 07, 2021
Episode 170- Amber Miller was broke, drunk, and a self proclaimed "train wreck", yet she overcame it all to become a change agent for good!
Mar 31, 2021
Episode 169-Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa and Doug Toys, shares how finding herself has been her greatest accomplishment in life.
Mar 24, 2021
Episode 168- Suzanne DeMallie, author of "Can You Hear Me Now?" explains how to advocate for the change all kids deserve.
Mar 17, 2021
Episode 167- Kate Barker joins us to share what it takes to build a culture of excellence.
Mar 10, 2021
Episode 166- Todd Whitaker reminds us all to work and lead with the "best of us" in mind.
Mar 03, 2021
Episode 165- Tony Wagner joins us to discuss how he became an educational change agent.
Feb 24, 2021
Bonus episode- Are there really BEST practices?
Feb 20, 2021
Episode 164- Ted Dintersmith joins us to share "What School Could Be"
Feb 17, 2021
Bonus Episode- Visions are greater than goals
Feb 13, 2021
Episode 163- Karen Giuffre is a progressive change agent of education and she is here to tell us how we can be too.
Feb 10, 2021
Episode 162- Dr. Rachael George joins us to remind us all what it means to be "PrincipalED"
Feb 03, 2021
Bonus Episode- Kerry Graham joins us for to share her passion for her "lovelies" and why she does what she does.
Jan 30, 2021
Episode 161- Madison, a high school junior, shares her experience with school and how she would make it even better.
Jan 27, 2021
Episode 160- Megan Anderson shares why your heart matters more than your label.
Jan 20, 2021
Episode 159- Heather Lyon reminds us all that engagement is not a unicorn. It is real and you can find it
Jan 13, 2021
Episode 158-Dr. Baro Hyun from Tokyo, Japan, an expert on e-sports shares the history and future of this emerging competitive community.
Jan 06, 2021
Episode 157-Craig Randall explains why trust is the centerpiece of feedback and observations.
Dec 30, 2020
Bonus episode- A behind the scenes dive into a coaching conversation. "I want to use SBG in my high school English class. Can you help?"
Dec 24, 2020
Episode 156- Bethany Hill is joyful, honest, and real. She shares her ups, her downs, her dreams, and her goals.
Dec 23, 2020
Episode 155-Brad Hughes is as genuine, optimistic, & real as they come
Dec 16, 2020
Bonus episode- John Abrams, a magician and change agent, tells his story and does some amazing magic.
Dec 09, 2020
Bonus Episode- An audio blog written by Elijah Carbajal
Dec 05, 2020
Episode 154- Joshua Stamper shares his journey and amazing perspective on fatherhood, leading, growing, and improving.
Dec 02, 2020
Episode 153- Bradlee W. Skinner (a.k.a. Phony Stark) shares his story of overcoming and serving with humility.
Nov 25, 2020
Episode 152-Adam Welcome has spent the last 7 months growing and reassessing. Does he pivot or persevere?
Nov 18, 2020
Episode 151- Alice Aspinall explains why Everyone Can Learn Math
Nov 11, 2020
Episode 150-Hayley Richardson is an "APONTHERUN" and she is running her life.
Nov 04, 2020
Episode 149- Ron Conigliaro is living the life we all want to live but he laid a lot of bricks to build this life.
Oct 28, 2020
Episode 148- Meghan Deegan explains how she got to be so amazing.
Oct 21, 2020
Episode 147- When Will It Start to Matter?- Audio Blog
Oct 17, 2020
Episode 146- Brandon Beck unleashes his unlimited potential.
Oct 14, 2020
Episode 145- Seeking Value vs. Finding Value-Audio Blog
Oct 10, 2020
Episode 144: Darrin Peppard shares his winding "Road to Awesome"
Oct 07, 2020
Episode 143- Andrea White reminds us all that although it is hard today, tomorrow can be better.
Oct 03, 2020
Episode 142-Bruce Reicher explains evergreen learning and multi-media in a middle school.
Sep 30, 2020
Episode 141- Daphne McMenemy discusses personal and professional growth.
Sep 26, 2020
Episode 140- Carly Spina discusses bilingual education and why family matters.
Sep 23, 2020
Episode 139-Eli Casaus describes how real connections can lead to real growth.
Sep 19, 2020
Episode 138-Lindsay Titus proves why I think she walks on water. She is amazing
Sep 16, 2020
Episode 137- A Letter to Those Considering Becoming an Administrator- audio blog
Sep 12, 2020
Episode 136- Erin Kiger shares about ed tech, work-life balance, and doing all the things.
Sep 09, 2020
Bonus episode- How to avoid cheating and "ethical fading".
Sep 07, 2020
Episode 135- Got Milk- Audio blog
Sep 05, 2020
Episode 134-Tracey Smith tells us all what it takes to be a part of a ridiculously amazing school.
Sep 02, 2020
Bonus episode- Politicians, Athletes, Retakes, Redos, and Mastery
Aug 31, 2020
Episode 133-How We Gamify Sixth Grade at The McGillis Schoo- Audio Blog
Aug 29, 2020
Bonus Episode- Make Schools Great...again?
Aug 27, 2020
Episode 132- Erik Francis reminds us all why he is known as the Maverik (without the C) of Education.
Aug 26, 2020
Episode 131-Curiosity Research- Audio blog
Aug 22, 2020
Bonus episode- Assessment ignorance is no excuse for educational malpractice
Aug 21, 2020
Episode 130-Britney Wolf is more than a woman with Tourettes. She tells her amazing story, here...and it is sooo good.
Aug 19, 2020
Bonus Episode: Make Your Assessment a Tomato
Aug 17, 2020
Episode 129- Want to be my friend? Audio Blog
Aug 15, 2020
Bonus Episode: Growth Requires Endurance
Aug 14, 2020
Bonus Episode: SBG-Does the grade really matter
Aug 13, 2020
Episode 128- Dr. Jacie Maslyk gives us all permission to go "all in" and "unlock our creativity."
Aug 12, 2020
Bonus Episode: How do I Focus on the Focus?
Aug 11, 2020
Bonus Episode: Making Assessment Work- Conversation 1
Aug 10, 2020
Episode 127- I'm a Loser- Audio Blog
Aug 08, 2020
Episode 126- Julie Stewart is the person I wish I could be.
Aug 05, 2020
Episode 125- Michelle Gonzalez Gerth reminds us all that we are blessed to do what we do.
Aug 01, 2020
Episode 124- Katelynn Giordano brings the heat when talking grades, assessment, and so much more!!!
Jul 29, 2020
Episode 123-Courtney Curtis discusses how to use your own creative energies to go big for kids
Jul 25, 2020
Episode 122-Michael Horton shares his journey, his passion, and his purpose.
Jul 22, 2020
Episode 121- The Punk Rock Principal, Mike Earnshaw, shares how he finds balance in the midst of doing "all the things".
Jul 18, 2020
Episode 120- Roman Nowak, The Canadian King of Kindness, shares his passion, his journey, and his lessons for life.
Jul 15, 2020
Episode 119- Hans Appel shares how to create an Award Winning Culture
Jul 11, 2020
Episode 118- Jon Harper shares his journey of "My Bad" moments on his way to success.
Jul 08, 2020
Episode 117- Ultramarathoner Eric Strand reminds us all we can do hard things.
Jul 04, 2020
Standards Based Grading: What, why, how
Jul 02, 2020
Episode 116-Michelle Salzman reminds us all about the power of giving.
Jul 01, 2020
Episode 115- Rejection or Redirection-audio blog
Jun 27, 2020
Episode 114-Michael Atkins describes overcoming stereotypes and bias to reach your potential
Jun 24, 2020
Episode 113- Brian Aspinall joins Lasting Learning to talk code breaking, risk taking, and breaking down walls
Jun 20, 2020
Episode 112- Allyson Apsey, shares her serendipitous journey to success and happiness.
Jun 17, 2020
Episode 111- 10 Minutes or Less: Six Simple Strategies for Engagement and Collaboration in Any Classroom-Audio Blog
Jun 13, 2020
Episode 110- Nathan Maynard shares the power of restoration
Jun 10, 2020
Epsisode 109-Jay Posick has been running every day since 1987 and is definitley a principal in action.
Jun 06, 2020
Episode 108- Dr. Neil Gupta shares the power of connections and processes to grow people and programs.
Jun 03, 2020
Episode 107- Santiago Meza talks about hope, optimism, and leadership.
May 27, 2020
Bonus Episode- Session 10 of Becoming a Virtual Teacher- Special Q and A with the panelists
May 26, 2020
Episode 106- Comedian and Speaker Frank King discusses life, growth, and suicide prevention
May 20, 2020
Bonus Episode- My seven-year old, Cayden, shares some truth about how simple life can be.-bonus episode
May 16, 2020
Episode 105- Don Epps shares his wisdom, humility, and humor.
May 13, 2020
Melody McAllister Bonus Episode- Pulled from Session 9 of the webinar series: Becoming a Virtual Teacher
May 11, 2020
Episode 104-Kristen Koppers explains how and why we need to focus on kids over content
May 06, 2020
Episode 103-Rick Jetter shares his journey of overcoming, surviving, and thriving.
Apr 29, 2020
Episode 102- Danny Steele shares his journey and explains why validating the hard work of teachers matters.
Apr 22, 2020
Episode 101- The Diet All Schools Need- Audio Blog
Apr 18, 2020
Episode 100-Jason Redman- former Navy SEAL shares his story, his journey, and his triumphs
Apr 15, 2020
Episode 99- We All Need Faith-Audio Blog
Apr 11, 2020
Episode 98-Dan Kreiness, host of The Leader of Learning Podcast, joins us to talk about content creation and following your passion
Apr 08, 2020
Episode 97- Copycats-Audio Blog
Apr 04, 2020
Episode 96- Christina Bray reminds us all not to be too scared to do what's hard.
Apr 01, 2020
Episode 95-Bonus episode-Student Engagement: From Dating to Commitment
Mar 28, 2020
Episode 94: Dru Tomiln- the epitome of a middle school educator reminds us that "We are all kind of dumb."
Mar 25, 2020
Episode 93- Stop Talking About the Slide- Audio Blog
Mar 21, 2020
Brian Mendler gets as real as it gets- A special bonus episode as we all try to navigate the world in 2020
Mar 20, 2020
Episode 92- Daniel Patterson shares his journey of recovery, sobriety, and transformation.
Mar 18, 2020
Episode 91- I Double Dog Dare You- Audio Blog
Mar 14, 2020
Episode 90- Debbie Silver shares her incredible journey, story, and truth.
Mar 11, 2020
Episode 89-Make the Last Shot- Audio Blog
Mar 07, 2020
Episode 88- Connie Hamilton shares how to "Hack questioning"
Mar 04, 2020
Episode 87-Choose Your Hill-Audio Blog
Feb 29, 2020
Episode 86-Kristen Nan doer of "all the things" shares how to go all in with her class and with life.
Feb 26, 2020
Episode 85-I'm Sick of the Numbers-Audio Blog
Feb 22, 2020
Episode 84- Logan Sneed, a stage 4 brain cancer survivor shares his story of optimism and confidence.
Feb 19, 2020
Episode 83-Hello My Name Is-Audio Blog
Feb 15, 2020
Episode 82-Rae Hughart, all around queen of education and life, shares how to teach and live life filled with passion
Feb 12, 2020
Episode 81-Don't Forget Your Why- Audio Blog
Feb 08, 2020
Episode 80-A conversation with the amazing farmer, leader, principal, and author, Darren Ellwein
Feb 05, 2020
Episode 79-Play Your Own Way- Audio Blog
Feb 01, 2020
Episode 78-Dennis Mathew shares how he listened to the small still voice and made an impact on the world
Jan 29, 2020
Episode 77- The Power of One- Audio Blog
Jan 25, 2020
Episode 76-Derek McCoy challenges us to start an educational revolution
Jan 22, 2020
Episode 75-Influence Is Upside Down- Audio Blog
Jan 18, 2020
Episode 74-Jeff Kubiak reminds us all to celebrate the moments and share drops of kindness.
Jan 15, 2020
Episode 73-Make It Safe- Audio Blog
Jan 11, 2020
Episode 72-The magical and inspirational Tisha Richmond shares about inspiration and engagement of students and adults
Jan 08, 2020
Episode 71-Catch 22- Audio Blog
Jan 04, 2020
Episode 70-Abe Hege and Adam Dovico share about friendship, leadership, and pushing limits.
Dec 31, 2019
Experiences matter more-Special bonus episode
Dec 27, 2019
Episode 69-A conversation with the relentless and vulnerable, Rachelle Dene Poth
Dec 24, 2019
Episode 68-Mistakes I Made-Bonus 3
Dec 20, 2019
Episode 67-Jennifer Casa-Todd shares truth, wisdom, and support for educators and parents
Dec 18, 2019
Episode 66-Mistakes I Made- Bonus episode 2
Dec 13, 2019
Episode 65-A conversation with Starr Sackstein
Dec 11, 2019
Episode 64-Mistakes I Made-Bonus 1
Dec 06, 2019
Episode 63-Be a Champ for Kids. A conversation with Kelly Hoggard
Dec 04, 2019
Episode 62-A conversation with Paul Bloomberg
Nov 28, 2019
Episode 61-An interview with the Davis family sharing some wisdom on life and school
Nov 27, 2019
Episode 60-Kara and her mom, Jessica, share some amazing wisdom about life and school
Nov 26, 2019
Episode 59-My daughter REAGAN dropping some truth
Nov 25, 2019
Episode 58-Mandy Froehlich drops some truth bombs and a few s%*T bombs as well:)
Nov 20, 2019
Episode 57-Melody McAllister shows us all what faith is all about
Nov 20, 2019
-Beautiful, brilliant, and brave- LaVonna Roth shares her truths for success in work and at life
Nov 16, 2019
Episode 56-In life sometimes we need to just "cannonball in". Rich Beaudrie tells us why he left teaching and decided to take the biggest risk of his life.
Nov 13, 2019
Episode 55-Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure, delivers 100 minutes of epic truth
Nov 11, 2019
Episode 54-Krista Venza, author of RESULTS, the first Edugladiators book released, shares what really matters in school.
Nov 06, 2019
Episode 53-A conversation with the amazing Katie Novak
Oct 30, 2019
Episode 52-A conversation with the authors of The Teacher and The Admin, Kris Felicello and Gary Armida
Oct 23, 2019
Episode 51-A conversation with one of the most impressive people on the planet, Dr. Sarah Thomas
Oct 18, 2019
Episode 50-The human emoji, Tara Martin talks about being REAL, taking risks, balance, and why we need to all cannonball in :)
Oct 16, 2019
Episode 49-Jeff Gargas explains the growing movement of providing quality professional learning to help the best teachers around.
Oct 16, 2019
Episode 48-The one and only Kas Nelson explains what balance is all about.
Oct 09, 2019
Episode 47-One of the most important talks I've had- Quinn Rollins
Oct 02, 2019
Episode 46-A conversation with the EduNinja, herself, Jen Burdis.
Sep 25, 2019
Episode 45-Want to know why teaching is so hard...listen to this. Jessica Gentry joins us this week.
Sep 18, 2019
Episode 44-Rena Hawkins shares her story.
Sep 11, 2019
Episode 43- A conversation with the amazing Jennifer Lee Quattrucci
Sep 09, 2019
Episode 42- An interview with Anke Hermann that will change your thinking
Sep 09, 2019
Episode 41- Mike Lipa joins us top discuss what is really needed for success in the "real world".
Sep 09, 2019
Episode 9-Amanda Dykes joins us to discuss what skills matter most.
Oct 30, 2018