Education Perspectives

Education Perspectives podcast explores the challenges and opportunities in education from birth through productive work. Everyone seems to agree in principle that education is important. So, why is it so hard for us to get to a system that works for our society as it exists today? Taking the 30,000-foot view to look at the entirety of our multiple systems so that we might begin to plot a course toward transformational change is worthwhile. This type of change cannot happen until people are “rowing the boat” in the same direction. Education Perspectives includes interviews with people engaged in the work at every level. Looking at challenges and opportunities and what they would like for decision-makers to know. This type of communication changes the dialog. Understanding where the other people in the room are coming from breaks down barriers and opens the conversation on a broader level. Framed by the host through the lens of having worked in a consulting rol

Education Perspectives is a education podcast hosted by Liza Holland, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Liza Holland hosts Education Perspectives, a education show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Rethinking Education Systems: Human-Centered Leadership and the Challenge of Transformation with Randy Zigenfuss

  Aug 13, 202650 minS7

  PODCAST Season 7 EPISODE 1 Randy Ziegenfuss Professor of Practice, Moravian University Quotes of the Podcast: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." — Viktor Frankl (Man's Search for Meaning) Introduction of Guest BIO – Dr. Randy Ziegenfuss is committed to transforming K-12 and higher education systems from the traditional, school-centered model to one that prioritizes the learner and adapts to our dynamic, technology-rich world. His research agenda focuses on the transformational leadership practices needed to catalyze systemic change. Driven by his interest in strategic foresight and understanding both Generation Z and Generation Alpha, Randy collaborates with school leaders to design innovative, transformed educational systems. He retired as the superintendent of Salisbury Township School District (PA) in 2021, after a full career in public education. Randy is currently a Professor of Practice, Education Department Chair and the Director of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program in Transformational Leadership at Moravian University. He holds degrees from Moravian University, Teachers College at Columbia University, and The University of Pennsylvania. In his free time, Randy works on a side project called The Human School and frequently visits New York City to enjoy its rich arts culture. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators . 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education? What drew you to education as a practice? Transforming systems and interacting with school leaders to do this Human-centered leadership; AI in education; Generations - understanding Gen Z and Alpha What are the biggest challenges to you? What would you like decision makers to know?” Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership at Moravian University - a place for changemakers interested in elevating their skillsets and mindsets to change systems. Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

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  Education Perspectives

  Igniting Lifelong Learning Through Bugs, Science, and VR with Tony Gustin

  Aug 3, 202648 min

  PODCAST Season 6 EPISODE 14 Antonio P Gustin The Bug Whisperer - Director of the Gateway Science Project Quotes of the Podcast: The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. Introduction of Guest BIO – Antonio "Tony" Gustin, known as The Bug Whisperer, is an entomologist and performing science educator who founded Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo in 1995 as a traveling live invertebrate show. Over roughly 30 years it reached more than 1.5 million students and grew into The Gateway Science Project, Inc., a 501(c)(3) STEAM nonprofit whose mission is to turn curiosity into scientific literacy. A UW-Madison-trained entomologist, Tony invented a custom 8K macro 360-degree camera system and spent six years building Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo 2.0, a macro VR experience that drops viewers inside insect, arachnid, and reptile habitats at roughly a two-inch scale. His work centers on hands-on wonder as the antidote to scientific misinformation, especially for kids. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators . 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education? What drew you to education? Science is a verb: hands-on, experiential learning From a traveling live show to macro VR: the 30-year evolution of Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo VR as an access and equity tool for any classroom Curiosity as the cure for misinformation What are the biggest challenges to you? What would you like decision makers to know?” Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts Experience the app! https://www.meta.com/experiences/tonys-creepy-crawly-zoo-20/26476390235366322/ Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

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  Episode #13

  A First-Year Teacher’s Perspective: Literacy, Book Restrictions, and Classroom Realities with Trudy Shellenbarger

  Jul 23, 202648 minS6

  PODCAST Season 6 EPISODE 12 Trudy Shellenbarger 10th Grade Teacher Escambia Hogh School Quotes of the Podcast: “The stars we are given, the constellations we make.” Rebecca Solnit Introduction of Guest BIO – Trudy Shellenbarger has just finished up her first year as a 10th-grade English teacher at Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida. Originally from Ohio, she received her Bachelor of Science in secondary English education and her Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing from Miami University in 2025. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators . 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education? What drew you to education? 1. Literacy rates/what I've seen with reading. 2. Book bannings/media restrictions in Florida (where I teach). 3. Newer issues from a young/new teacher's lens (things like AI, vaping, Chromebooks/tech, security--I'm not an expert in any of these but I've seen it firsthand for the first time in the last year). What are the biggest challenges to you? What would you like decision makers to know?” Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

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  Episode #11

  Exploring Education Policy, Innovation, and School Choice with Sheila Vanhoose

  Jun 22, 202639 minS6

  PODCAST Season 6 EPISODE 11 Sheela Vanhoose Shareholder, The Southern Group Founder, TSG Advisors Introduction of Guest Bio Sheela Vanhoose is a Shareholder at The Southern Group, where she helps organizations navigate Florida’s political and policy landscape with a focus on strategy, relationships, and long-term positioning. Her work sits at the intersection of government, education, business, and emerging policy trends, supporting clients ranging from educational institutions and technology companies to private sector leaders seeking to better understand how policy, procurement, funding, and public perception shape markets. Sheela is also the Founder of TSG Advisors, an education-focused consulting firm created to help organizations move beyond advocacy and into deeper work around implementation, strategy, and institutional change. What began as a founder-led initiative has grown into an education advisory practice with its own leadership and momentum. Before her work in government relations, Sheela was a competitive athlete and member of the United States National Karate Team, an experience that shaped her leadership style with discipline, resilience, and calm under pressure. Her work reflects a belief that the best outcomes rarely come from the loudest voice in the room, but from understanding people, timing, and how policy decisions ripple far beyond politics. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators . 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education? What drew you to education as a practice? · 00:00 Insight on Southern Group's education lobbying · 04:22 Stages of Public Policy Implementation · 07:10 Expansion of School Choice Programs · 12:23 School districts leveraging excess capacity · 13:26 Rethinking higher education models · 18:20 AI in Education Legislation · 19:56 Embracing AI in Education · 23:32 Improving education through collaboration · 28:18 Discussing policy work phases · 32:11 Evaluating Policy Implementation Timelines · 34:47 Challenges of personalized education policy · 36:40 The challenge of understanding legislation Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

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  Episode #10

  Good Brain/Bad Brain: Mark Sparvell on Thriving Amidst Educational Change

  May 28, 202652 minS6

  Mark Sparvell Director Of Education, Microsoft Author: Good Brain Bad Brain Quotes of the Podcast: Schools are places where society is created and recreated, so, it follows, teachers are the architects of that preferred future. Introduction of Guest BIO – Mark Sparvell is a global award wining educator and leader, currently a Director of Marketing at Microsoft, specializing in education. He leads strategy, messaging, and customer storytelling across AI, data, and cloud solutions, partnering with K‑12 and higher education leaders globally to drive meaningful, responsible digital transformation Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators . 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education? What drew you to education? EI AI What are the biggest challenges to you? What would you like decision makers to know?” Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts My Superspeaks podcast http://aka.ms/superspeakspodcast Buy my book http://bit.ly/goodbrainbadbrain Book a keynote http://marksparvell.com Explore education stories http://aka.ms/educustomerstories Explore education videos http://aka.ms/educustomervideos Try Reading Coach http://coach.microsoft.com Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

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