What do you think is the most important advice you could give your children so they can grow up to be the best version of themselves?This bonus episode is a compilation of responses to that question from my guests 10-19 who appeared on the Learning on Fire Podcast.This podcast had some wonderful conversations around 10 set questions:1. Who are you?2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?3. What was valuable about your school experience?4. Which teachers do you remember and why?5. Who did you admire when you were young?6. What was it about that person that had such an impact?7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?8. What advice would you give your younger self?9. What does your future look like?10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?We are not producing any new shows for Learning on Fire but wanted to make sure you had the opportunity to hear some of these inspiring people share their story. Click the link below for the full collection playlist.https://player.captivate.fm/collection/59757ddd-c948-4b98-b1c4-95bd9fa7b6e3

Aimee Cave is a current practising SENDCO in East Yorkshire with sustained experience of creating good provision in her school, including orchestrating the school becoming the first ADHD friendly school in Yorkshire. She also runs her own SEND Consultancy business. Aimee has completed her NASENCO Award, is an Accredited Attachment Lead and has been trained by Whole School SEND in supporting other schools to review and improve their SEND provision.As part of her work in school Aimee started using (and then working with) Lexplore Analytics. Lexplore Analytics combine the latest in both AI and eye-tracking technology with the “human touch” of good teachers. By analysing correlations and patterns in eye movement data, our machine learning models are able to quickly and objectively determine reading attainment. Some of these patterns might even elude most human beings or other computer programmes, therefore, their introduction into the classroom can help offer teachers an entirely different perspective when it comes to reading, as well providing the valuable information needed in minutes.https://www.lexplore.com/gb/@LexploreUK (Twitter)@lexploreuk (Instagram)Lexplore Analytics UK (Facebook)https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/http://nigelmansell.co.uk/If you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

On this episode Mark talks about the UK going into lockdown and how recent events have impacted Education on Fire.What we can do to support ourselves and each other.Plans for the future.If you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

Dr Steven Greene – the Success Doctor – is a life long educator, best selling author of “Maximum Education”, host of the mAke the grAde podcast, and online success community facilitator.His mission and focus are simple: to provide actions so his students can maximize their education.In 1997, he founded mAke the grAde Academic Services, which has provided educational consulting and tutoring services to over 13 000 students and their families and counting.5 Key Structures of Learning SuccessPhysical - where do you workTime - How do you schedule your studiesAcademic - Know what to studyAccountability - Who is on the path with youSupport - Where do you go if you need help www.makethegrade.netResources MentionedMr. Holland's OpusSocial Media Informationwww.makethegrade.community (success community)www.makethegrade.education (resource community)www.facebook.com/DrStevenGreene (personal)www.instragram.com/makethegradewww.linkedin.com/in/makethegradewww.twitter.com/makethegradewww.pinterest.com/makethegradeIf you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below?https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

I discuss pandemic pods and how they can support you during this current Coronavirus outbreak.Pandemic pods can take a number of forms, including:Parents swapping care for each other’s children, most likely rotating the children between houses, with less of a specific focus on learning (perhaps for younger children)Hiring an online tutor to coach a group of students primarily onlineHiring a caregiver to work with the children in-person to make sure they stay on track with school-provided curriculumEither swapping care or hire a caregiver to focus on aspects of learning that aren’t traditionally covered in school (e.g. interest-led learning, explicitly anti-racist, anti-patriarchal learning, etc.)Jen Lumanlan, a previous guest from episode 68 has put together resources to help you navigate this new world of learning. Jen Lumanlan holds an M.S. in Psychology (Child Development) and an M.Ed., and hosts the Your Parenting Mojo podcast which is a reference guide for parents of toddlers and preschoolers based on scientific researchers and the principles of respectful parenting. In each episode she examines a topic related to parenting and child development from all sides to help parents understand how to make decisions about raising their children. She lives in California with her husband and daughter.yourparentingmojo.comSocial Media Information@YourParentingMojo (IG, FB)If you want to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below?https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

John Walsh is a best-selling author, speaker, coach, mentor and business advisor with a passion for helping students, young professionals, new executives and emerging businesses accelerate their potential and rise from “just starting” to standing out. As the President and CEO of StandoutX, LLC, he and his team work with other experts around the world to inspire and develop the next generation of high-performers, leaders and difference makers in business and in life.Before becoming the leader of the standout movement, John spent 20+ years as a successful Finance and Strategy executive with The Walt Disney Company and The Madison Square Garden Company. He continues to be an active member on the Board of Directors for Disney’s employee credit union.John has completed multiple marathons including last year’s race in New York City and he lives in Central Florida with his wife and three children.Key takeawaysWhen having important conversations or an interview remember:What do you want them to think?What do you want them to do?How do you want them to feel?While we can't control life, there are 3 things we can control that really support us:What we choose to doWhat we choose not to doHow we choose to respond www.standoutmovement.comSocial Media InformationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr/Instagram: johnwalsh_standoutFacebook: John Walsh - Standout MovementTwitter: JohnWalsh - Standout (@johnwstandout)Want to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests? https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

Martine Ellis shares her top productivity tools for teachers and explains how using them can support your wellbeing.Martine is the voice of The Teaching Space podcast; a podcast for teachers and trainers who want to love their jobs and be amazing teachers WITHOUT taking work home evenings and weekends.By day, Martine is the Professional Development and Scholarly Activity Lead the Guernsey College of Further Education. She also manages the College’s teacher and assessor training provision.www.theteachingspace.comTwitter @MartineGuernseyTools Mentioned NotionGoogle CalendarDraftsSpark emailTo find out more about how Education on Fire is utilising the knowledge shared in the podcasts to support children's learning please visit:https://www.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

The education system is broken and many young people are disillusioned with school. However, it is still an important part of our children's future. So, how do we support them to be creative, inspired and passionate about learning so they can fulfil their potential?School is important because you need qualifications to access higher education and jobs. BUT, it is only part of the learning tapestry.Some other key areas that support learning and growth include understanding: - Mentorship- Masterminds- Empathy, Kindness & Gratitude- Being of service to people- Communities- Expert advice- Recommended resources- Online learning- Your family & friendsAs I watched our 3 children progress through school, I wanted to help change the dialogue about the essence of learning. I created the Education on Fire Podcast  and started interviewing people about their educational experience, what important advice they had been given, what advice they would give their younger self, and what resources had opened their eyes to a world of possibilities.The stories of how these people are living life on their terms is fascinating. There seem to be common threads based around being yourself and following your passion and intuition, alongside an awareness of how to utilise the key areas of understanding mentioned above.I have now interviewed over 250 people on my podcast, and I would like to compile some of these stories and the wealth of information shared, to create a book for children aged 11+.I believe it has the power to change lives and children's perspective about learning. I want to demonstrate that we all have more control of our lives than we think, and once we have this knowledge, the world is our oyster. So let us join together as parents and educators to give our children what they need to thrive, be happy, successful and self assured.Change the disillusionment to excitement, clarity and positive intention!To create this book I need to cover these costs:- Transcriptions - £2500- Editor - £3100- Designer - £1200- Formating - £1250- Media/marketing - £2750Total - £10,800TimelineI would like to start creating this book as soon as possible. I would like to make it available for teachers to give to their pupils as an end of year gift in July 2021.I believe this goal is achievable if I have all the funds in place by December 31st 2020. I wish more of this type of learning was taught in schools, and I believe in a child focused education. I believe in it so much that I am vice chair of National Association for Primary Education. The political wheels turn slowly however, and our children need support and encouragement NOW!  My StoryI was lucky enough to find my passion at an early age. I am now a professional percussionist and music educator, having attended Trinity College of Music, and had the opportunity to perform with many world class orchestras and organisations.  English National Ballet, Royal...

Mark sets the scene for how Education on Fire is collating the inspiring content from three and a half years of podcasting to create a book for youngsters.Just one week before the GoFundMe page goes live Mark shares his thoughts and passion for the project and invites you to join him on this mission to support every child to be their best self.The stories, advice and resources shared on the podcast are gold. When it is put in context and explored one step at time children will have a clear idea of how schooling is only part of the tapestry to learning.The education system is broken and many young people are disillusioned with school. However it is still an important part of our children's future. So how do we support them to be creative, inspired and passionate about learning so they can fulfil their potential?School is important because you need qualifications to access higher education and jobs. BUT it is only part of the learning tapestry.Some other key areas that support learning and growth include understanding:- Mentorship- Masterminds- Empathy, Kindness & Gratitude- Being of service to people- Communities- Expert advice- Recommended resources- Online learning- Your family & friendsFind out more at www.educationonfire.com/book-launch/

Tana Macpherson-Smith founded ClearMinds Education in 2015 to combat the rise in mental health issues in children and teenagers. She has created an educational programme, Monkey Wisdom, which draws on her skills as a teacher, coach, storyteller and therapist to help children and adults alike, to easily understand how and why children are developing emotional and mental health issues that can last a lifetime.Monkey Wisdom teaches children and teenagers the power of their thoughts to hold them in pain and negativity and provides simple, highly effective tools to help them take control of their thinking, get a grip on their mind-monkeys and step out of their emotional issues and into bright futures.Tana has worked as a teacher and senior leader in secondary schools, as a boarding school housemistress, school governor, marketing director and creator of life-changing events for young people. She is also a Child, Adolescent and Parent Coach; a Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) trainer; a Psy-Tap, EFT and NLP Practitioner.Tana has herself experienced serious mental health illness. An unexpected breakdown in 2013 resulted in a six month spell in a London psychiatric hospital, ended her career as a teacher and led her to fulfilling what she now recognises as her true purpose: to prevent the development of emotional and mental health issues in children and thus reduce the impact of mental health illness on future adult generations.www.clearminds.org/our-missionResources MentionedThe Dalai Lama's CatInside OutShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

Pockets Change is a hybrid organization (s-corp and non-profit 501c3) working with K-12 and college communities across the country. They provide workshops, curriculum, and ongoing support where students, parents, and educators develop an understanding of their personal relationship with money, new ways of thinking and talking about money, and the skills to take action and advocate for themselves and others.It all happens through Hip Hop pedagogy, which focuses on understanding self-identity in relation to the whole. By connecting Hip Hop and Finance, we develop an understanding of ourselves and our relationship with money. We build financial habits that resonate with our personal identity. We discover how we process information and how to effectively communicate & collaborate. Pockets Change curriculum and programming empowers youth, their families, and their educators to see money as a tool and financial decision-making as a personal path that they can navigate.Together we are working to address systemic issues of educational equity and the racial wealth divide. Their program supports youth in taking agency in their personal financial decisions through peer conversations, unpacking systems, developing habits, identifying personal values, and advocating for what they want now and in the future. By starting with self-care and personal agency we build our individual capacity to take part in social justice efforts where youth-led problem solving and professional relationship building for social impact can happen. ANDREA FERRERO CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAndrea Ferrero became an educator over a decade ago to be part of changing the world. Teaching on the Navajo and Hopi reservation where she grew up, Andrea saw how even the brightest students faltered when money moved from math class to practical application. Looking for tools to address issues of educational equity, Andrea stepped into the world of financial literacy and ed-tech.She brings over a decade of experience in teaching and learning, curriculum and program development, and community capacity building together to design award winning educational programs and digital products. Andrea holds a teaching credential in PreK-12th grade multiple subjects and two Master’s in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction with Multicultural Contexts.Leading Pockets Change, Andrea works with schools, organizations, and businesses to make finance fun through innovative educational approaches and meaningful ed-tech tools. She has served as a delegate to the World Innovation Summit in Qatar, the ASCD Supervision and Curriculum Development Delegation in China, the Multi-Age Learning Institute in New Zealand, and the Mozilla Open Leaders in England. Andrea is also a board member of the California Jump$tart Coalition.She is always happy to share coffee and a conversation about changing the world through the development of financial capability.www.pocketschange.comSocial media@PocketsChangeResource mentionedSavage Inequities - Jonathan KozolShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.https://nape.org.uk/

ABOUT NAIMISH GOHILNaimish is an award-winning entrepreneur and in 2018 was named one of the Edtech 50 - a group of individuals recognised as the best of the UK's edtech industry leaders. His passion and dedication to the education technology sector is also demonstrated by the range of industry talks and events he is invited to speak at, where he can be seen sharing his learnings and experiencesABOUT SATCHELSatchel began in the classroom, built by then Assistant Headteacher and now CEO, Naimish Gohil. Driven by the desire to reduce teacher workload and bring together teachers, students and parents Naimish started building tools that unlock teachers’ superpowers and unite all parties in the teaching & learning process. Today, over 1600 schools use Satchel products, with a third of all UK secondary schools using Satchel One to access flagship software, Show My Homework.Their team, based near the Olympic Park in London, are on a mission to help teachers and students realise their potential through the use of edtech software designed to meet their exact needs, solving a real problem, never replacing the skills and talent they already possess.www.teamsatchel.comTwitter - @Team_SatchelResources Mentioned How to win friends and influence people - Dale CarnegiePredictable Revenue Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.https://nape.org.uk/

Teachers are some of the kindest, most altruistic and smartest people on the planet yet they create some of the most claustrophobic and toxic cultures within which to work. Not with the children, but with one another. Why is this? How is this? What are the impacts? And, crucially, how do we resolve it?I explore how to do this with author of The Trust Revolution in Schools - Jeanie Davies.Ofsted, accountability, funding, workload and societal difficulties have led to a response in many schools that is fear based, generating staff cultures that affect teacher wellbeing and are leading to large numbers leaving the profession. This impacts not only staff morale and wellbeing but also has a highly detrimental effect on teacher performance and the outcomes for pupils and students. This book examines what underpins these patterns and sets out a practical model for embedding a trust-based culture in all schools.Drawing together four key psychological concepts, the book explores what a trust-based culture looks like and the conditions that are needed for this to develop. It looks at the paradoxes that lie in how staff create harmonious and collaborative cultures and the practical steps that are needed to create a culture where staff that crave and give open, robust feedback are pro-active, learn from failure and have the ability to thrive through challenging questions.Providing a comprehensive blueprint for schools to follow, this is essential reading for school leaders and thinkers who want to create a rich, healthy environment where collaboration, creativity and excellence in teaching and learning can flourish.Jeanie Davies has worked in education for nearly two decades in the guise of teacher, school senior leader, coach and teacher trainer. She has run her own consultancy for the past six years, specialising in coaching, culture change, team building and school improvement, and promotes a trust-based approach to school leadership through coaching and bespoke school support.www.jeaniedavies.co.ukhttp://schoolgenie.co.uk/Twitter - @jeaniedeensLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-davies-55016424Resources Mentioned Factfulness - Hans RoslingPower of NowThe Executive Function Online SummitPrice increases Aug 25th @12pm PST.You can get still get an all access pass for $99 and save $100. Click my affiliate link here for this great offer.https://educationonfire–sethperler.thrivecart.com/tefos2020/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.https://nape.org.uk/

Hans Appel has worked as a counselor in the Richland School District for the past 19 years and at Enterprise Middle School since it opened. He’s passionate about school culture, servant leadership, and kindness. In 2018, EMS was awarded the ASCD Whole Child Award for the State of Washington and the Global “Class Act Award” for creating a culture of excellence through kindness, service, and empathy. Additionally, they were selected as a finalist in the 2019 PBIS Film Festival and took top prize in the Community, Parents, and Staff category.Hans is the author of, Award Winning Culture: Building School-wide Intentionality and Action Through Character, Excellence, and Community.In 2018, Hans launched his own blog about School Culture and rolled out a student-led leadership podcast called Award Winning Culture: Hosted by Wildcat Nation, which can be subscribed, listened or reviewed on iTunes Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, PodBean, and Libsyn. In 2020, Hans Co-Created a 2nd Podcast: Award Winning Culture Podcast, to explore the secrets to creating life-changing learning environments rooted in JOY.Hans’ blogs have appeared on DisruptED TV magazine, CharacterStrong, Teach Better, and PBIS Rewards. He’s written social-emotional lessons for CharacterStrong. Furthermore, he has been featured on numerous educational podcasts speaking his brand of school culture into existence.He’s been a contributing writer on three educational books: Define Your WHY, Reflective Impact Journal and ALL IN: Taking a Gamble in Education.Hans believes that education at its highest level is about helping others discover and develop their JOY. And when we take the time to intentionally craft at award winning culture, we provide our students with the OPPORTUNITY to pursue joy.http://www.awardwinningculture.comTwitter: @HansNAppelInstagram: HansNAppelResource MentionedInfinite Game - Simon SinekParents, quick announcement:There is a FREE Executive Function Parent Summit coming THIS Friday, Aug 21 2020. https://executivefunctionsummit.comClick the link if your child struggles with things like homework, grades, procrastination, disorganization, time management, motivation, overwhelm or being able focus on the task at hand.24 experts are diving deep into ways you can support your child: Mike Postma, Sarah Ward, Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman, Peg Dawson, Ross Greene and more.What: TEFOS, The Executive Function Online Summit for parentsWhen: Starts THIS Friday, Aug 21-23 2020Where: Online. For free registration click here  https://executivefunctionsummit.com/ Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.https://nape.org.uk/

Seth from sethperler.com is an executive function and 2e coach who helps make life easier for students who struggle with homework, motivation, organization, grades, focus, study skills, time management, emotions, overwhelm & resistance. He helps complicated, atypical, outside-the-box learners turn it around in a baffling system so they can launch a successful future. His blog gives you game-changing answers in a sea of misguided educational fluff.There’s no instruction book for how to help your child navigate school. Traditional interventions often FAIL because they don’t get to the ROOT of a child’s problems and they’re often based on MISINFORMATION. Consequently, maladaptive patterns get WORSE each year, leading to pervasive difficulties transitioning into adulthood. That’s the opposite of what education should do, and the sooner you get tools, the better.Parents feel frustrated spinning their wheels trying to help. There’s no time for this, life isn’t a dress rehearsal. families need tools that are 1) practical, and 2) that recognize a child’s unique needs. Seth’s blog is all about how to help, and the key is understanding executive function.Join Seth's Free 3-day summit to learn how to better support your child from heart-centered experts and thought leaders.Full details can be found at https://www.educationonfire.com/blog/Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast InterviewWho are you?What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?What was valuable about your school experience?Which teachers do you remember and why?Who did you admire when you were young?What was it about that person that had such an impact?What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?What advice would you give your younger self?What does your future look like?What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentionedDr. Wayne DyerElisabeth Kübler-RossSeth GodinThe HobbitOf Mice and Men Contact information SethPerler.comSeth on YouTube

Brenda Mullard has been a licensed art teacher for students in grades K - adult for over 20 years. She has just recently earned her certification as an Integrated Arts Specialist and been given the title of a distinguished educator. She believes that all children should be able to have the arts as part of their life. Kids need to be able to play and experiment with creating and making using different art mediums and materials. Through this experimentation, children develop creative problem-solving techniques that will benefit them throughout their entire life. Because so many art programs are being cut in schools all over the world it is important to her to be able to bring kids art education online in the comfort of their own home and at a time that works for them as well as their families. Take a look at what she has to offer online.https://thevisualartacademy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JrArtAcademyhttps://www.facebook.com/thevisualartacademy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lessonsinart/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.Link to Beth Tweddle podcast interview about her Physical literacy programme

Michael Arterberry, Master Encourager, and Dynamic Motivational Speaker.As a teenager, Michael was fortunate to receive guidance from positive adult role models who helped him overcome adversities and set high expectations for his future. Grateful for the role these mentors played in his own development, Michael decided to dedicate his professional life to helping people navigate the difficulties of life and launch their future into motion. For more than 25 years, he has been helping teens and adults to use what they have gone through as a catalyst for success rather than an obstacle for failure.Michael received the 2010 USA Network’s Characters Unite Award for exceptional commitment to combating prejudice and discrimination while increasing tolerance and acceptance within the community. He is also the recipient of the 2014 100 Men of Color Award for leadership inIn 2008, Michael founded Youth Voices Center, Inc. a non-profit with the mission of helping young people to become active, productive members of society by overcoming their obstacles, their history, stereotypes and even their own self-image and limiting beliefs.Michael is the author of "Be Encouraged: 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement", a daily motivational book. Additional information about his struggles as a child and a debilitating spinal cord injury as an adult can be found in his wife's book "God was Holding My Hand".Websitewww.michaelarterberry.com,www.youthvoicescenter.orgTo get Michael's book please click https://www.shakethedirtexperience.com/free-bookSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/michael.arterberrywww.linkedin.com/michaelarterberryResources mentionedCoach CarterGridiron GangShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.Link to Beth Tweddle podcast interview about her Physical literacy programme

Ashley James is an entrepreneur, coach and podcaster.In this episode we cover how NLP can support us to understand and enable us to control our feeling of anxiety. Ashley takes us step by step through an exercise that shows exactly how we can take control.Knowing how the brain works provides the insights we need to relieve anxiety in 15 seconds!Ashley is a master practitioner and trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, Hypnosis, and coaching. This combined with being a massage therapist and Reiki Master shows why Learn True Health is so important to Ashley as a person.Through her Learn True Health podcast interviews, her expert guests teach listeners how to gain health naturally through holistic medicine, diet, supplemental nutrition and lifestyle changes.www.learntruehealth.comSocial Media@learntruehealth‘Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire’Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Pamela Hall, a multi national award-winning educator, is a speaker and author who’s dedicated to helping educators consciously connect with and grow all learners. Pamela’s a life-long learner leading and inspiring thousands of students and educators.Pamela has appeared on P.B.S., many magazines such as Educator Insights, and local news. She’s a passionate educator who specializes in student relationships, class culture, and hands-on, life applicable learning. She encourages educators to be S.T.R.O.N.G. and embrace self-care.Pamela leads Literate For Life, a non-profit foundation that educates, encourages, and empowers children to be literate. She also shares tips on her mindfulness blog; a blog focused on amplifying all kids, education, and self-care. She’s an ordinary cappuccino drinking, chocolate eating mom and wife from Virginia with an extraordinary passion to make a positive difference.https://www.pamhall2inspire.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PamHall2inspireInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamhall2inspire/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Chris Tudor is the founder of MASSOLIT, an education website that works with university academics to create short video lectures for GCSE and A Level students. Since it was founded in September 2013, the site's 3,000 lectures have been watched more than 4.5 million times.The lectures cover English Literature, History, Philosophy, Classics & Ancient History, Psychology, Government & Politicshttps://www.massolit.io/Twitter: @themassolitFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/massolit/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWITMkkllOYZmyVWzQm5kuwResources mentionedThe Lean Startup by Eric Ries'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire'Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Yoginis Yoga - Specialists in children's well-being and mental health online and onsite training for teachers and childcare providers.Susan Hartley was one of the first children‘s yoga teachers in England having trained with ‘Yoga Bugs’ before they became famous on ‘Dragons Den’. After several years teaching their storytelling based yoga programme in schools and nurseries, she found it exhausting constantly coming up with new stories and also found that this approach didn’t suit all children. Ever entrepreneurial she soon started to develop her own teaching methods and created the “Kind Hearts, Kind Words, Kind Thoughts” promise the Yoginis Yoga Programme is based around today. Susan adds “This is how we co-regulate with the children. They connect with the promise and take it outside the yoga circle and begin to use it to self-regulate. Spreading kindness is key to happiness and so this is an essential part of our mission“.Susan engaged with educators and began to study neuroscience and brain development, liaising with researchers in these areas specifically concerned with early years and found that children learn best through routine, structure and repetition in a fun, non-threatening environment and that the first seven years of life are crucial in determining the adults we become. She used this knowledge to move away from teaching yoga as a purely physical activity which was entertaining to children to actually using these ancient techniques to enhance children’s learning and to embed healthy habits and breathing and mindfulness techniques as skills for life.Teaching in this new way proved to be successful and she soon became known locally as ‘Yoga Sue’!Literally thousands of children have benefited from what has now become the core Yoginis Yoga programme over the years, both in mainstream and special needs settings. As people increasingly began to notice the effectiveness of this unique programme, more and more settings wanted to book sessions, but Sue couldn’t be everywhere and one day someone asked if she could teach teachers how to deliver these sessions, and the idea for Yoginis Yoga Training was born.The majority of children‘s yoga programmes work by training yoga teachers or those with a general interest in yoga, but Yoginis Yoga are different, they believe that educators are best placed to deliver their grab and go programmes as they know the needs of the children and the yoga programmes can be used as full sessions and as part of school day and as such they specialise in children’s mental health and wellbeing training for educators of children aged 2-11.www.yoginisyoga.uktwitter.com/yoginisyogawww.facebook.com/yoginisyogaLinkedin.com/company/yoginis-yoga-training-ltd Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk 

Dr. Mark T Wade joined me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explored the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. This bonus episode shares some insightful understanding of what is important in life. As someone who is very successful it was wonderful hear that the advice he remembers and lives by today: 'Don’t take time for granted''Appreciate the small moments' The advice he would you give his younger self: 'You can do and be whatever you want as long as you love it and are committed.'Dr. Mark T Wade having 2 doctorates went from a brick & mortar clinic to online multi-million dollar education business in the health space.He has created a top rated podcast, a sold out mastermind for entrepreneurs featuring the likes of John Lee Dumas, Pat Flynn, Lewis Howes & Jeff Walker, & a one of a kind SAAS company called Virtual Summits Software.With his brand HustleAndScale.com Dr. Mark helps entrepreneurs scale their side hustles with a technique called the One-Day Summit Formula. The same strategy he used to build that multi million-dollar business in the health space. (Still a success today: American Posture Institute).It’s one of the top list building techniques available & it even works for beginners and brick & mortar businesses.Dr. Mark has expert insights on going from side hustle to success, losing a million dollar business – the lessons learned, but his most popular message for most audiences come from the list building strategy that has helped thousands kick start, launch & grow their businesses.Questions asked on the Podcast:Who are you?What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?What was valuable about your school experience?Which teachers do you remember and why?Who did you admire when you were young?What was it about that person that had such an impact?What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?What advice would you give your younger self?What does your future look like?What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources Mentioned Good to Great – Jim CollinsThe Dip – Seth Godin Contact InformationHustle & Scale Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HustleAndScale/API Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPostureInstitute/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HustleAndScale/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustleandscale/Website: www.HustleAndScale.com'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a...

In this solo show Mark shares his thoughts and experience of what learning has really meant during lockdown.It seems amazing that governments are declaring children need to catchup with missed work. How can there be no allowance for the world shutting down? Why does life have to look the same as before?Surely if nothing else recent events have shown us all that life has to reflect what is happening to and for us?You wouldn't expect someone to run a race with a broken leg you would reframe the expectations and goals. Let's take this opportunity to do the same for education.If you want to get involved with the conversation sign up to our email list and join the Education on Fire Private Facebook Group.www.EducationOnFire.comShow Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Imagen gives the opportunity for agencies and brands to collaborate with Gen ZImagen is a Gen Z startup based in Shoreditch, East London. Their mission is to help Gen Z to shape their future. They enable agencies and brands collaborate with Gen Z for brutally honest insights about branding, marketing or products. No more guessing, they crowdsource the best feedback, ideas and insights from their Gen Z consultant community to enables agencies and brands to build all of the above with Gen Z in the room!Agencies and brands choose a business challenge they’re facing that they believe Gen Z can help to solve.Whether it’s the need to sense check a marketing campaign, create a new product for Gen Z or to develop an entire brand aimed at this generation.Imagen crowdsources the best feedback, ideas and insights from their Gen Z consultant community to solve this business challenge and enables those consultants to collaborate with the agencies and brands senior leadership team to co-create the solution.Imagen Co-founder and CEO, Jay Richards is the 5th of 6 children from migrant parents. From a rebellious start while at school to now the Founder of Imagen and a Forbes 30under30 entrepreneur, he credits his Business Studies teacher at school for guiding his sense of entrepreneurship in the right direction at the right time and now aims to provide opportunities for Gen Z to shape their future.Cat Agostinho is Co-founder and COO of Imagen. Cat has been a supporter and promoter of talent throughout her career and also founded dawn in 2009 - a community dedicated to inspiring and developing women’s careers both personally & professionally. Cat was listed as an IPA Women of Tomorrow Finalist 2018 and a contributing member to the Conscious Advertising Network (CAN).“Imagen is our way of tipping the balance, of helping the underestimated to solve the problems that others are missing and bring true diversity of thought into the rooms that need it.Enabling agencies and brands to access our phenomenal Gen Z consultant community is game changing, our consultants get the amazing opportunity to work side by side with some unbelievably talented experts!” – Jay Richards, Imagen Founderhttps://imageninsights.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/imageninsight/https://www.instagram.com/weareimagen/https://twitter.com/weareimagenhttps://twitter.com/Cat_Ahttps://twitter.com/jaykrichardshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaykrichards/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cat-agostinho-227a053/How I built this podcast‘Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire’Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

What do you think is the most important advice you could give your children so they can grow up to be the best version of themselves?This bonus episode is a compilation of responses to that question from my first 9 guests who appeared on the Learning on Fire Podcast.This podcast had some wonderful conversations around 10 set questions:1. Who are you?2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?3. What was valuable about your school experience?4. Which teachers do you remember and why?5. Who did you admire when you were young?6. What was it about that person that had such an impact?7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?8. What advice would you give your younger self?9. What does your future look like?10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?We are not producing any new shows for Learning on Fire but wanted to make sure you had the opportunity to hear some of these inspiring people share their story. Click the link below for the full collection playlist.https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ee7ba3a7-3cf0-40cd-9f34-0236066e84c1For more details about how to use the podcast player and see the show notes etc please click here.

Today we focus on EYFS with Ben Case from the Foundation Stage Forum and Tapestry - An Online Learning Journal.The Foundation Stage Forum is a gathering place for anyone involved in Early Years and Primary teaching and learning.Tapestry builds a very special record of a child’s experiences, development and learning journey through their early years and primary education. Using photos, videos and diary entries, a teacher or early years practitioner, along with the child’s parents, ‘weaves’ the story of the child and how they are growing and developing.As a Reception teacher at a school in Littlehampton, Ben was one of Tapestry's early customers. He made good use of the helpful Product Support Team, sending them lots of emails. Eventually, he was invited to come and meet everyone at ‘Tapestry Towers’. He must have made a good impression because a few years later he found himself at his very own desk at the new Tapestry HQ. Ben now uses his experience of teaching 4 year olds to help him adjust to working in an office - he finds it comes in handy with his colleagues, as well as making him a knowledgeable Education Advisor! He also tweets (a lot!) and runs the Tapestry Support Group on Facebook.www.eyfs.info/Social Media Information@EYFSF'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire'Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

In this solo show Mark explains where Education on Fire is heading and how you can be part of the community to steer it.The podcast has been downloaded in 121 countries since it's launch in 2016. Let's join together and support the children of the world learn from the wisdom of those who have been interviewed on the show.Listen now to find out more.'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire'

Is the current age-based system of organising learning in schools in need of radical change?Dr. Patrick Alexander from Oxford Brookes University shares his thoughts based on his new book - Schooling and Social Identity: Learning to Act Your Age in Contemporary Britain.Patrick Alexander is a social anthropologist specialising in education, childhood and youth studies. Patrick's research and teaching interests include the sociology of schooling, youth and youth subcultures, gender, ethnography, and social theory.Patrick is Research Lead for the School of Education, with oversight for research and knowledge exhange activity. Patrick is also Director of the Centre for Educational Consultancy and Development (CECD), where he leads consultancy and contract research activity in the field of education.  A Fulbright Scholar, Patrick is a Fellow of the RSA, HEA, Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI), and a Fellow of International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES). Patrick is also Research Fellow at the Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Oxford. Patrick is Editor of the journal Teaching Anthropology. https://patrickgalexander.org/https://www.brookes.ac.uk/school-of-education/Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Jordan Firth is a presenter on BBC Bitesize's 'Teacher Talks' on BBC iPlayer, Year One teacher and presenter of the Hands Up! Podcast.The amount of work and support from all sectors to support teachers and parents educate their children during the pandemic has been truly inspiring. The BBC here in the UK have been a guiding light and their resources have been and continue to be invaluable for so many people.Jordan explains his experience as a primary teacher and the journey that has taken him to present on TV!You and your students can now access regular daily lessons from BBC Bitesize in English, maths and other core subjects, on the BBC Bitesize website and also in special programmes broadcast on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button.The online Bitesize Daily Lessons in Maths, English and other core subjects cover every year group up to Year 10. Created in collaboration with teachers and other education experts, they're designed to be easy to navigate, concise and to combine the best of Bitesize, BBC Teach and other education providers. The lessons include videos, educational games, articles and practice tests.https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize@bbcbitesizeSee Jordan in action https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p08cvr39/bitesize-57-year-olds-week-5-6-teacher-talks-shapesSocial Media Information for Jordan@MisterFirthShow Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Have you ever wanted to turn your expertise and knowledge into an online course to help others? I chat to Billy Bross who explains how his idea took him from a side project to a full time business.Billy Bross had a thriving career as a consultant in the energy industry, working with important clients like the Department of Energy, Native American tribes, and Fortune 500 companies. It was an interesting and rewarding career, but deep down he was looking for something more. He wanted to do something he was passionate about, a venture of his own. He began with a beer brewing blog and had unexpected success offering tips on home brewing. Billy took a chance and decided to sell an online course on the topic. It worked! He quickly began making as much money from selling his course as he made as a successful energy consultant. Since then, he has dedicated himself to helping online education companies and course creators break through the noise and fill their programs with committed, high-quality students and helping them make a good living while having a positive impact.https://www.billybross.comTwitter: @BillyBross1Facebook: /billybpublicInstagram: @billy.brossLinkedIn: in/billybrossShow Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Shrub Oak International School is a private, coeducational, therapeutic day and boarding school for students ages 8-30 on the autism spectrum who face complex challenges and have high personal attention needs.Located on 127 acres of rolling, wooded hills approximately 30 minutes north of New York City, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for students in a family-centric, supportive environment. Classrooms are equipped with state-of-the art technology, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.The mission of Shrub Oak International School is to improve the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults on the autism spectrum. We help our students form positive relationships through individualized strength-based and passion-based learning, and equip them with the tools they need to develop friendships, navigate their communities, and maximize their potential. Our singular focus is each student’s success and happiness.I chat to Director of Education - Caitlin SweetappleCaitlin Sweetapple has been working with students on the autism spectrum for over 10 years. Caitlin is one of the founding teachers at Shrub Oak International School and is ecstatic about her new role as Director of Education. Her mission has been simple; foster positive relationships with students, in order to lead them into a lifetime of learning and success.Caitlin has taught students aged 3-21 years old in various special education settings. She has also taught undergraduate courses at her alma mater, Manhattan College. Caitlin received her Master’s Degree in Belgium from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, where she had extensive training from some of the top leaders in the field of special education and adapted physical education.Caitlin is Developmental Individual-Differences Relationship-based model (DIR) certified, a Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trainer and a certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI). She is currently a Doctoral Candidate at Molloy College, studying Educational Leadership for Diverse Learning Communities.shruboak.orgIG: shruboakint‘Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire’Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Do you want to know how to become a successful animator and create a YouTube channel with over 260,000 subscribers? Listen to how Evan Burse from The Cartoon Block did it.Evan has been an animation professional for over 10 years. He’s worked on such shows as Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Black Panther, Marvel’s Hulk and The Agents of S.M.A.S.H., and Teen Titans.Since 2009, Evan has been passionately teaching aspiring artists how to draw their favourite characters on his YouTube channel, Cartoon Block. The channel has accumulated over 260,000 subscribers and over 18 million views. Evan enjoys sharing his passion for drawing while inspiring young artists to follow their artistic goals.His website is dedicated to helping you become a better artist. Whether it’s impressing your friends…or improving your portfolio so you can get a job in the animation/comic book industry; whatever your dreams are, Evan is here to help you make them a reality!Evan lives in Los Angeles, California Questions asked on the Podcast Who are you?What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?What was valuable about your school experience?Which teachers do you remember and why?Who did you admire when you were young?What was it about that person that had such an impact?What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?What advice would you give your younger self?What does your future look like?What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentionedPuff DaddyRussell Simmons Contact information www.thecartoonblock.comThe Cartoon Block Youtube ChannelThe Cartoon Block Facebook Page'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lightning of a fire'Join the community at https://www.patreon.com/educationonfire

Health and nutrition education for teachers and parents. Support your children to learn about their wellbeing in school or online.The Yoghurt & Juice Network was an idea born during a long car journey, where founders and Nutritionists, Yasmin and Jenna, were fed up of listening to the responsibility of the current state of children’s health being passed between parents, schools, industry, government and so on. As a result, they decided to take on some of the responsibility themselves, by creating The Yoghurt & Juice Network and providing credible nutrition education, first hand, to children, parents and teachers in schools and colleges. The network strives to achieve it’s aims through delivering classroom workshops, assemblies, whole school initiatives and teacher and parent talks through innovative and creative means.At The Yoghurt and Juice Network we strongly believe that healthy eating should always be enjoyable, delicious and never a chore. We believe in educating children to allow them to enjoy making healthier choices whilst understanding the benefits to their long term health.We strongly feel that children should be provided with the best chances possible and understanding the relationship between what they eat and their health outcomes is the perfect place to start.www.theyoghurtandjuicenetwork.comInstagram @theyoghurt&juice_networkhttps://www.facebook.com/theyoghurtandjuicenetwork/https://www.patreon.com/theyoghurtandjuicenetwork'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire'Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Today we discuss how the current lockdown and remote learning could change the education system forever.Batsheva Frankel, MAT, is a veteran teacher of over 25 years. In 2011, she began developing the award-winning LaunchBox products, which are games and activities that explore big philosophical ideas. She is also the creator of Lenses of Questioning, a methodology for helping students develop critical and analytical thinking skills. Batsheva has given classes and workshops for educators all over the US and UK, including at the Deeper-Learning Conference, The California Association for the Gifted, GameLevelLearnCon, Limmud Festival and NewCAJE. She designs curriculum and creative programming, as well as mentors teachers for institutions across the US. From her long-time teaching and administrative gig at Areté Preparatory Academy, Batsheva and the head of Areté Prep, Jim Hahn, formed The Areté Institute in Los Angeles to actively participate in and contribute to the larger conversation about what great education could and should be and how to make it happen. As director of The Areté Institute, Batsheva produces and hosts the podcast Overthrowing Education as well creates programming for both educators and parents. Her book, The Jewish Educator’s Companion: Practical Tools and Inspirational Ideas was published in 2017 (Behrman House)www.overthrowingeducation.comTwitter @overthrowingedInsta @overthrowingeducationFB: https://www.facebook.com/OverthrowingEducation'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire'Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

OneStep CPD provides free CPD courses for teachers to give you the tools and support to improve how you teach. Our guest Sally Hill is the CPD Manager at OneStep CPD and dedicated to improving teaching and learning by up-skilling teachers to be more effective and confident when delivering lessons. Sally was previously a History Teacher in Manchester for 5 years, including spells as a Head of Department and CPD Lead.One Step CPD is provided by Twinkl. 'We regularly talk to customers about the issues they face and as a result of these conversations, we began to understand that CPD often misses the mark. What teachers really wanted was actionable CPD that was relevant to them and their careers.'https://www.onestepcpd.com/Twitter@OneStepCPD@CPDSallyShow Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire' 

Jon Vroman joins me on the Education on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.Jon helps others be “Moment Makers”. He is married to his gorgeous and free-spirited wife Tatyana and father of two energetic and playful boys, Tiger and Ocean, and live in Austin, Texas.Jon is the founder of the Front Row Foundation, a charity established in 2005 that creates unforgettable moments for individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses. They provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “live life in the front row™” by granting “front row moments” to live events of their recipients dreams.He’s also the founder of a global network of men at FrontRowDads.com. They believe in being “Family men with businesses, not businessmen with families.”  He’s host of the top-rated Front Row Dads podcasts, where Jon interviews experts and every-day dads from around the world, to extract and understand the rituals, routines and habits that help every man better serve their families and communities.As the author of #1 bestselling book The Front Row Factor, Jon helps readers “Learn about living life, from those fighting for it.” Websitewww.frontrowfactor.comwww.frontrowdads.com Resource mentionedUltramarathon Man – Dean KarnazesWant to join our community?https://www.patreon.com/educationonfire'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire'

Professor Barry Carpenter has been a headteacher of three schools in the UK, a national director at the UK government's Department for Education and was the first professor of Mental Health in Education in the UK.Barry's due to retire this June and has had a very high-profile career in education over more than 40 years.In fact, the UK government has just released guidance that Barry developed that helps schools understand how to assess pupils performing below the standard of the national curriculum assessments.Barry can speak widely about how special needs education has changed since he started his career 40 years ago and how it needs to change further.He has strong views on the need to 'teach grief' in schools and fears that the teaching profession is ill-equipped to deal with pupils' and colleagues' poor mental health.Barry has published books, including one on autism and girls, and is in the Who's Who in acknowledgement of his national and international contribution to the field of 'Special Education'. He has been awarded the OBE and CBE for services to children with special needs.https://www.brookes.ac.uk/school-of-education/Resources mentioned:https://www.nurtureuk.org/Engaging People with Complex Needs (Routledge)Girls and AutismWellbeing Toolkithttp://www.pretermbirth.infohttps://www.bliss.org.ukShow Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Education comes from life experiences not just schooling. Today we share some of those lessons that have empowered our guest Janelle Christa to breathe life into “conscious entertainment”Janelle is a Hollywood coach, actress, producer, screenwriter and creator of “conscious entertainment”. Having come from a history of affairs, divorce, and family dysfunction as well as a bi-polar diagnosis, she strongly believes that happiness is a choice. Janelle’s level of expertise sees her coaching celebrity clients and people from all walks of life seeking to bring fulfillment into their lives. Janelle is also a founder of conscious production company Le Murian Dreams.http://janellechrista.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_christa/'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire'Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Who knew at the time of recording that so many children would be forced to learn online because of countries being in lockdown. However there are many people who have been advocating this for a while. A timely bonus episode as we continue to share podcasts previously released on the network as Learning on Fire. Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D is a Social Media Pedagogy consultant. She created Classroom without walls – Using technology to reimagine education and has recently been featured in Forbes.I am here to help you transform your classroom teaching.Social Media Pedagogy has elevated and transformed my classroom teaching as well as my career as a College professor. I want to help you experience the same transformation that social media pedagogy has brought to my classroom teaching and my professional career.BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA PEDAGOGYYour students are more excited about learning and are more proactive at self-directed learningYour students are getting hired and internships because of the strong personal and professional brands that you have helped them build through effective and strategic use of social mediaYou are building a learning community that transcends geographic barriers and interlinks education and practice, as well as the broader communityYour personal brand as a professor is gaining visibility and recognition. You become more known in your field as an authority in your subject matter.Your strong personal brand is attracting opportunities for you to speak at conferences and events, to contribute featured and paid, articles to blogs and major publications, to collaborate on research projects, to be interviewed on podcasts and live shows, and much more.Your teaching evaluations are improving.You are gaining more recognition from your school because of the visibility you have created for yourself, your class, your department, your university, and your broader academic and professional community.And much more …Questions asked on the PodcastWho are you?What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?What was valuable about your school experience?Which teachers do you remember and why?Who did you admire when you were young?What was it about that person that had such an impact?What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?What advice would you give your younger self?What does your future look like?What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?Resources MentionedOriginals – How non-conformists Change the World by Adam GrantMind your business podcast – James Wedmore Contact InformationFeatured in Forbes: https://goo.gl/yoK2UoTwitter: @AiAddysonZhangInstagram: @AiAddysonZhangMedium (Top Writer in Social Media): https://medium.com/@aiaddysonzhangFacebook weekly show (Classroom Without Walls): https://www.facebook.com/AiAddysonZhang/Website: https://www.aiaddysonzhang.com/ Show...

Lesley Moffat has taught high school band for over thirty years in the Pacific Northwest. Her ensembles have performed all over the US and in Canada, including four performances at Carnegie Hall.Following decades of chronic illness and exhaustion that were the result of the stress that comes with running a band program that included over 300 students, she revamped her teaching strategies to support a healthier balance and lifestyle.Her first book, I Love My Job but It’s Killing Me, became an international Best Seller as teachers all over the world recognized their story in hers. Now on a mission to help other music teachers learn how to balance the responsibilities of the greatest job on earth with their own lives, she founded the mPowered Music Educator Academy, where she runs Band Director Boot Camp, a program designed to help music teachers build successful programs without burning out. A FREE download of the book is available for a limited time: mPoweredEducator.com/contactFun Fact: Lesley, her husband, father, and all three of her children have performed at Carnegie Hall.Find out more and get a FREE copy of her ebook at www.mPoweredEducator.com'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire'Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Teru Clavel talks to Mark Taylor about her book, World Class: One Mother’s Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children and her own educational experiences.Teru Clavel is a comparative education expert and author who has shared her insights on education and globalization on Fareed Zakaria’s GPS, The TODAY Show, CBS This Morning, CNBC’s Squawk Box, as well as Channel NewsAsia. She has written columns for The Japan Times and Financial Times and has been interviewed on nationally syndicated radio shows and podcasts to millions of listeners. Teru earned a master’s degree in Global and International Education and a bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies. Teru spent over a decade raising her three children in the public schools of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and California and returned with her family to her hometown, New York City, in 2018.www.teruclavel.comTwitter & Instagram: @teruclavelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeruClavelWriter/Linkedin: Teru ClavelYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEP-sxBOL6d2DFSNAnPIKw

Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker.Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, famously transformed into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.The three core principles underpinning Richard’s philosophy are communication, empowerment and impact. He argues that great leadership is first and foremost about serving the needs of the people who work for you. His mantra: systems and structures change nothing; people do.Having successfully transitioned from teacher to thought leader, Richard has had the opportunity to regularly advise governments and major corporations globally, including Google, Visa, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Harrods, Puig and Telefonica. His unique experience and insight into realising human potential also see him working in elite sport, with Olympic and Paralympic coaches, EPL Soccer coaches, England Golf and professional cricket teams. He has recently started working with the British music industry to help develop a capacity for forward, proactive and sustainable change.Richard is also a bestselling author. His first book, Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today (now in its second edition), has become a seminal text around the world for those engaged in the transformation of education. His other books are explorations of human potential, leadership and success. In Change and Simple Thinking, Richard explores the world beyond school, through the eyes of an educator. Both have received critical and public success; both achieving global bestseller status. All his books have been translated into a multitude of languages including Spanish, Chinese and Korean. Richard will also be publishing a new book: Education: A Manifesto for Change, to be published in April 2019, this book will explore how our school system can be made fit for purpose in our turbulent 21st-century world.Most importantly, Richard is always humbled to be able to share his lifelong commitment to living, learning and laughing.  www.richardgerver.comTwitter @richardgerver

The schools are closing. When we come out the other side of this lockdown will education ever be the same again?What will homeschooling mean for you? What initiatives and skills can you implement during this time? What positive human traits can you demonstrate to show your children the best way support themselves during this time of change?Listen to what we are doing with our family.

Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, the Center for Digital Education, National School Board Association, the BAMMYS, and more for his work in education and with children. Todd's first book, Kids Deserve It!, which was co-written with Adam Welcome, was a runaway smash. Since then he has authored, Stories From Webb and co-authored Sparks in the Dark with Travis Crowder. He also hosts the podcast "Tell Your Story" and is very active on social media under the moniker Tech Ninja Todd. He is passionate about doing whatever it takes for our students and helping others tell their story.www.toddnesloney.comTwitter: @TechNinjaToddinstagram: @TechNinjaToddFacebook.com/toddnesloneyShow Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Our Patreon page is now live. See how we can come together as a community to create a learning environment that supports the skills and understanding required for our children to flourish. They are the next generation who will take the world forward. Let them learn from the guiding examples already shining their light and demonstrating what is possible if you follow your dreams. Let us support children to be passionate, curious, courageous, empathetic, understanding and full of wonder. Now that is a world I want to be part of.Find out more at www.patreon.com/educationonfire

Before launching the app, Sir Linkalot (Andy Salmon’s alter ego) worked with 150,000 children (4 to 18 year olds) and presented to 15,000 teachers at 500+ schools (including 3 visits to Kenya in 2017 where he had record book sales). He has presented at many teacher conferences & one prison.More than a third of 11-year-old children don’t meet literacy test standards. After using the app, approximately 600 students aged 7 – 13 found a 50% + increase in test results. Less able students were able to double their performance.www.sirlinkalot.orgTwitter - @sirlinkalotShow Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Jonathan Levi is a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker born and raised in Silicon Valley.He’s the author of the blockbuster Become a SuperLearner series, and the host of the award-winning Becoming SuperHuman podcast. His passions include learning languages, musical instruments, acro yoga, weightlifting, and cooking.He lives in Tel Aviv, Israel with his superwoman, Limmor.Quick affiliate links to Jonathan’s 3rd book “The Only Skill That Matters.”  Questions asked:1. Who are you?2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?3. What was valuable about your school experience?4. Which teachers do you remember and why?5. Who did you admire when you were young?6. What was it about that person that had such an impact?7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?8. What advice would you give your younger self?9. What does your future look like?10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentionedHow to WinFriends and Influence People – Dale CarnegieA New Earth – Eckhart TolleThe 4 Hour Work Week – Tim FerrissDrugs and the Meaning of Life – Sam Harris Social media information Personal website & portfolio: http://jle.viFacebook: http://fb.com/jonleviTwitter: http://twitter.com/entreprenewerYouTube: http://jle.vi/youtubeInstagram: http://instagram.com/entreprenewerLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jonathanleviFacebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanleviofficial/ 

The world needs more Empathy– but teaching it is not enoughEmpathy Week 2020 is an invitation for 200,000 young people to put empathy into action and create a better world. Together, we are building the #EmpathyGeneration.Ed Kirwan is an educator, filmmaker and photographer who works to challenge the status quo of social issues and lead people into tangible action. He studied Biochemistry at the University of Bath and worked as a research scientist for a year before he moved into secondary education where he taught science in North London. In the 2 years since, Ed finished a Masters degree in 'Leadership' from UCL:IOE before going on to highlight the issue of homelessness in the UK., educating the general public on ways they can help through powerful visual storytelling. Ed now runs a community that brings homelessness organisations together in the UK, acting as a key networker for the sector and between grassroots organisations and larger national charities. In addition to his work around homelessness, during the past two years, Ed has volunteered and worked in Uganda and India on international development projects and also documented the Homeless World Cup in Mexico in 2018 and Cardiff in 2019.It is ultimately his experiences in the classroom, at the Homeless World Cup and working alongside Slum Soccer in India that led Ed to create Empathy Week 2020. A free secondary school resource, it invites young people to put empathy into action and create a better world by empowering them to make change in their own communities. Ed believes teaching empathy alone is not enough and that students need to be given the freedom, time and space to develop the leadership and empathic skills that are so vital in everyone's career and life. As a dedicated basketball player, he also recognises the importance of sport in character development and has therefore focused on the theme of 'Sporting Change' for this year's Empathy Week.Ed now continues to work on Empathy Week, enabling its impact to spread across the UK as well as continuing to grow his own production company Both Buckets, which has a long term goal of showing that businesses can exist earning a profit whilst 'doing good' at the same time - fulfilling a life of filling both buckets.www.empathy-week.comInstagram - @empathyweekFacebook - @empathyweekTwitter - @TheEmpathyWeekTwitter/Instagram/Facebook - @edkirwanShow Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk