Hosted by Tanya Sheckley · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 165 episodes
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In each episode of the Rebel Educator® podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.
Tanya Sheckley hosts Rebel Educator®, a education show with 165 episodes published.
Personalized learning deserves personalized tools. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Larissa Green and Joseph Young, the duo behind Spark, a flexible EdTech platform built from the ground up for alternative school
Can AI be a tool for inclusion—or is it reinforcing the digital divide? Join us as we explore how young people are stepping into the future of tech and what it means to build equitable, human-centered innovation. RESOURC
From the Adirondacks to Antarctica, our guest, Greg Morrissey, has led students on expeditions that combine outdoor adventure with meaningful academics. Tune in and learn how the Mountain Goat Movement is helping student
What if students understood the science behind effective learning strategies? In this episode, Gretchen Wegner shares with us how teaching brain science to students transforms their willingness to try new approaches and
In this episode, we chat with Jacqui O'Connell, founder of Spiritus, an alternative education community born from one mother's need to find better options for her child. Tune in to learn how her approach provides a diffe
Microschools often face significant regulatory hurdles. Our guest this week, Jon England, chats with us about some of the most common barriers and what we can do to overcome them. Tune in and discover practical strategie
What does it take to implement anti-bias education that goes beyond the surface? Our guest, Sahba Rohani, Executive Director of Roots ConnectED, discusses the"dual process for change”—a combining of personal mindset shif
Math anxiety starts early, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode Aditya Nagrath, co-founder of Elephant Learning, shares why confidence and belief are critical for math success—and the tools we can use to change a chil
What makes extraordinary schools? In this enlightening conversation, Jenee Henry, Chief Learning Officer at Transcend, explores how community-based design is helping schools evolve beyond industrial-era models to create
Project-based learning isn’t just about doing projects—it’s about designing deep, concept-driven experiences. In this episode, I'm breaking down what makes a project meaningful, highlighting common mistakes to avoid, and
This week we’re joined by Chris Hull, founder of Otus, an edTech tool designed by educators to simplify the way schools manage data, assessments, and instruction. Join us as we dive deep into an innovative approach that
Kids need the chance to make decisions. But how do we create the right balance between structure and independence? Tune in for strategies that empower kids to take ownership of their choices. RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONE
What happens when we give students the tools to restore relationships rather than simply punishing behavior? In this week's episode, AJ Crabill, Senior Coach at Student Led Restorative Practices, shares with us how commu
Starting a school isn't easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, we break down the biggest challenges to opening a school and share strategies to help you overcome them. Whether you’re considering starti
The secret to student success might not be what you think. Our guest reveals why executive functioning skills—the ability to organize, manage time, set goals, and complete tasks—form the foundation for all learning yet a
In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of microschools and a recent article published by the Center for American Progress, "The Importance of Holding Microschools Accountable". As the founder of a microschool,
How do you create meaningful change in education without losing your job? My guest this week, Jennifer D. Klein, explores the delicate balance of innovation and resistance through the lens of her experiences in nontradit
How do we create schools where students actually want to learn? Meet Kapono Ciotti, an educator working to transform schools from teacher-centered stages to student-led learning environments. Drawing from his experiences
I'm so excited to share my recent TED Talk with you all! In this episode, I’ll take you behind the scenes of how this opportunity came to life and share my full talk, where I explore the power of brave questions and how
Daniel Bauer and Glenn Robbins chat with us about Stoic principles like wisdom, courage, and temperance and how they can help guide leaders in education to act with integrity, even in challenging times. Learn how to focu
Joseph Young
Artistic Director of Ensembles · Peabody Conservatory
1 appearance on this show
Mike Yates
Teach for America
1 appearance on this show
Gretchen Wegner
Academic Coach & Founder of The Anti-Boring Learning Lab · Anti-Boring Learning Lab
1 appearance on this show
Aditya Nagrath
Founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy · Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy
1 appearance on this show
Chris Hull
Co-Founder and President · Otus
1 appearance on this show
AJ Crabill
Conservator at DeSoto, Texas ISD · Student Led Restorative Practices
1 appearance on this show
Mitch Weathers
Resilient Schools
1 appearance on this show
Kapono Ciotti
leader in social-constructivist education
1 appearance on this show
Glenn Robbins
Superintendent & Author
1 appearance on this show
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