Student Voice Meets Leadership is a candid fireside chat exploring the intersection of youth perspective, innovation, and leadership in Canadian education. In this episode, we sit down with Robert Martellacci, Chair of the Canadian EdTech AI Summit and Founder & CEO of MindShare Learning, to discuss the evolving role of AI, student agency, and future-ready skills in education.
From real-world classroom challenges to system-level innovation, this conversation highlights how student voice can inform meaningful leadership decisions and responsible AI adoption. Tune in for practical insights, bold ideas, and an inspiring look at how educators, students, and industry leaders can work together to shape the future of learning.
Hello and welcome to MindShare TV’s Future of Work Podcast, where we explore the trends, technologies, and human stories shaping the future of learning, work, and life. I’m your host, Robert Martellacci, Founder of MindShare Learning and MindShare Workspace. Today we’re kicking off the first in a special series of episodes on AI and the Future of Work. I’m delighted to welcome Sunil Sheoran, a valued member of the MindShare Workspace community. Sunil is a highly respected Management Consultant specializing in Strategy and Operations, with deep expertise as a Business Transformation Subject Matter Expert. He has worked with organizations across industries to reimagine processes, harness innovation, and navigate the complexities of digital and AI-enabled change. Sunil, it’s great to have you join us on the program
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AI is changing the rules of work quickly. Value doesn’t change, but how you organize yourself to deliver it must. This episode will help listeners cut through noise, anchor in value, and build systems for continuous improvement with special MindShare Workspace member guest, Sunil Sheoran, President, Clariem
Hello and welcome to another episode of MindShareTV, where we explore the future of learning, leadership, and innovation. I’m Robert Martellacci, Founder of the MindShare Workspace and your host today. Joining me is a thought leader who is helping redefine executive leadership in the age of AI, Sunil Sheoran, a seasoned management consultant and the founder of Clariem. Our theme today is “New Leadership Challenges in the AI Era.” With rapid technological advancement, leaders are being tested like never before, and Sunil has developed a powerful framework to help navigate this evolving terrain. Sunil, welcome to MindShareTV
Welcome to #MindShareTV [RECORDED], where we sit down with leaders who are shaping the future of education, technology, and leadership. Today’s guest is Robert Dickson, Chief Information Officer for Wichita Public Schools, one of the largest districts in Kansas, and a long-time member of the Kansas City CIO Advisory Board, part of the national InspireCIO Leadership Network. Rob recently shared a post that struck a nerve with CIOs across education and enterprise alike. The headline said it all: “Pilot season is over. It’s time for production.” Drawing on insights from McKinsey’s 2025 Tech Trends Outlook and Deloitte’s Tech Trends 2026, Rob argues that Generative AI is moving out of experimentation and into the operational core, becoming smaller, more distributed, and far more practical. Today, we’ll talk about what that shift really means for K-12 systems, public-sector CIOs, and leaders who are tired of flashy demos and ready for real, scalable value. Rob, welcome to MindShareTV. MindShare Learning Media & Consulting
Welcome to MindShareTV, Leader to Leader, where we explore innovation, leadership, and the ideas shaping education, community, and the future of learning. Today, I’m pleased to be joined by Dolf DeJong (he/him), CEO, the Toronto Zoo, one of Canada’s most iconic and impactful public institutions. Under Dolf’s leadership, the Zoo has evolved well beyond a visitor attraction, becoming a global leader in conservation, sustainability, and experiential education. In this conversation, we’ll explore how innovation is transforming education at the Zoo, how technology and storytelling engage new generations of learners, and what families, educators, and communities can look forward to during the holiday season. Dolf, welcome to #MindShareTV.
Welcome to MindShareTV, where we highlight exceptional EdTech innovators advancing the future of teaching and learning. I’m your host, Robert Martellacci. Today we are spotlighting one of the standout success stories emerging from the Siakam EdTech Engine Demo Day, an initiative powered by the DMZ, Pascal Siakam’s PS43 Foundation, and Google for Startups. This year’s cohort showcased founders building transformative solutions, and the top award of $30,000 went to a company reshaping how students learn to navigate the digital world safely. That company is Cyber Legends, a trailblazer in cyber-safety education. And joining me today are the two Co-Founders who built the Cyber Legends team and vision: James Hayes and Cheryl Hayes. James, Cheryl, welcome to MindShareTV, and congratulations on your big win!
Hello and welcome to MindshareTV. I’m your host, Robert Martellacci, Founder and President of MindShare Learning Media. We’re thrilled to be returning once again as an official media partner for FETC, and equally excited to be hosting our 34th CanAm Celebration of Excellence VIP Networking Reception, a signature event where Canadian and U.S. education leaders come together to celebrate innovation and collaboration. Today, we’re bringing you an exclusive Sneak Peek of the Future of Education Technology Conference, FETC 2026, taking place in beautiful Orlando, Florida. Joining us is one of the most influential leaders in the edtech space, Jennifer Womble, Chair of FETC. Jennifer has dedicated her career to elevating professional learning, shaping transformative conference experiences, and spotlighting the innovations driving the future of education. Jennifer, welcome back to MindshareTV. It’s always a pleasure to connect with you.
I’m Robert Martellacci, Co-founder and CEO of C21 Canada, and I’m delighted to highlight one of the most compelling and community-grounded AI innovations in Canadian education. Today, we are joined by two leaders from the Rainy River District School Board, a district that has been nationally recognized for its work in land-based learning, Indigenous partnerships, and now AI-enabled capacity building. First, Heather Campbell, Director of Education, C21 Canada CEO Academy Member, who has championed this initiative from a strategic and cultural perspective. And second, Shannon Westover, the board’s Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Contact and Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, and the technical and instructional lead behind the AI deployment. Together, they launched their AI use case last year as part of the C21 Canada × Dell Technologies project. Today, we explore how it has evolved, what surprised them, and how educators and students are responding. Heather and Shannon, welcome to the podcast.
Welcome to #MindShareTV, Canada’s leading voice in education innovation. I’m your host, Robert Martellacci, Founder and CEO of MindShare Learning, and I’m delighted to be joined by John Della Fortuna, Superintendent of Education at Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board, and one of the featured education leaders at the upcoming Canadian EdTech AI Summit. John, it’s a pleasure to have you join us and to share your district’s inspiring AI journey. Welcome to MindShareTV! MindShare Learning Media & Consulting
Welcome to MindshareTV, where we explore innovation, leadership, and learning in education. I’m your host, Robert Martellacci, and today, we have a special final sneak peek of the STAO 2025 Conference, happening November 27-28 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North. Joining me are two incredible guests: Nathalie, Executive Director of STAO, who’s been leading the charge behind this year’s inspiring program. And Joseph Khargie from GoCreateIt, who will be delivering one of the must-see sessions titled “Igniting Curiosity: From Content to Connection.” We’re going to explore what makes STAO 2025 so special, from the big picture to the classroom level, and why educators across Ontario should be excited to attend.
Welcome to another episode of #MindShareTV, where we connect thought leaders shaping the future of learning and innovation. I’m your host, Robert Martellacci, and today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Indra Kubicek, CPA, CA, CEO, Digital Moment | Moment numérique, a Non-Profit focused on AI & ethics, and more, and Lee Taal, Founder, ChatterHigh, a platform dedicated to helping students explore career pathways and digital literacy through engaging learning experiences. Recently, ChatterHigh, in partnership with Digital Moment, launched new Artificial Intelligence (AI) resources designed to empower both students and educators. These resources aim to deepen understanding of digital citizenship, online safety, and responsible AI use. MindShare Learning Media & Consulting
Welcome to the C21 Canada Leader to Leader Podcast, brought to you by C21 Canada, Canadians for 21st Century Learning & Innovation. Be sure to check out our latest C21 Task Force Report on AI, available now at c21canada.org. I’m your host, Robert Martellacci, Co-founder & CEO C21 Canada and the MindShare Learning Media & Consulting. Each episode, we spotlight exceptional leaders from across the country who are shaping the future of learning through innovation, courage, and human-centred leadership. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Christopher Fuzessy, PhD, Superintendent of Education with the Foothills School Division in Alberta. Chris is a respected system leader, a valued member of the C21 CEO Academy, and the author of an insightful and deeply personal new book titled Emanate. Chris, it’s wonderful to have you here, and congratulations on the publication of Emanate.
Hi everyone, I’m Ariella Racco, Co-Founder of CoLab, and I’m thrilled to be back on #MindShareTV with a very special ‘turning the tables’ podcast. We are just 1 day away from the Canadian EdTech AI Summit — and who better to join us than the Summit Chair himself, Robert Martellacci, Founder of MindShare Learning Media & Consulting! Robert, thanks for joining me. It’s been an incredible journey from pitch participant last year to official partner this year with CoLab!
Welcome to MindShareTV’s live coverage of the Canadian EdTech AI Summit. We are thrilled today to have on stage Erich Reiter, co-founder and CEO of SAY IT Labs, and congratulations to Erich for taking 1st place this week in the 10th-anniversary Dragon’s Den Startup Challenge! Erich, thanks for joining us.
Hello and welcome to MindShareTV. I’m Robert Martellacci. With Digital Citizenship Week right around the corner, I’m thrilled to be joined by Matthew Johnson, Director of Education at MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for digital media literacy. We’re partnering with MediaSmarts at the Canadian EdTech AI Summit to empower educators and students with practical, research-informed strategies for digital well-being, media literacy, and responsible AI use. Matthew, great to have you.
Welcome to this special edition of #MindShareTV coming to you from the Canadian EdTech AI Summit at the University of Toronto Mississauga! I’m Robert Martellacci, your host and the founder of MindShare Learning, and today I’m thrilled to be joined by Natalie Rudner, Executive Director of STAO, an organization celebrating 135 years of empowering STEM educators. In our conversation, Natalie highlights how STAO is helping teachers navigate the AI era by shifting their role from a source of information to a navigator who helps students critically filter and apply data. The upcoming STAO 2025 conference will explore this further with keynotes on AI and curiosity, the "science of learning science," and centering Indigenous knowledge in STEM. Natalie emphasizes that STEM skills, like critical thinking and collaboration, are now essential for almost every trade and career, and STAO supports this growth through pre-service awards and professional portfolios for early-career teachers. To learn more about their initiatives, visit STAO.ca.
Welcome to this special edition of MindShareTV. I’m your host, Robert Martellacci, Founder of MindShare Learning Media, broadcasting from our studio at the MindShare Workspace. Today, I’m honoured to welcome a fellow Pepperdine University Master of Educational Technology alum, Julia Fallon, who serves as the Executive Director of SETDA, the State Educational Technology Directors Association. Julia and her team recently released their highly anticipated 2025 State of EdTech Report, providing a comprehensive look at key trends shaping the future of digital learning across the United States, from AI integration and digital equity, to leadership, sustainability, and policy. We’re also excited to preview what’s ahead at SETDA’s Leadership Summit this November in Washington, D.C., where leading voices in EdTech policy and innovation will converge. Julia, it’s a real pleasure to welcome you to MindShareTV!
Hello and welcome to this special edition of MindShareTV! I’m your host Robert Martellacci, Chair of the Canadian EdTech AI Summit and President of MindShare Learning. We’re thrilled to bring you this exclusive Sneak Peek Podcast as we gear up for what promises to be the most impactful education summit of the year, The 16th Canadian EdTech Leadership AI Summit, October 29-30, hosted at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Today, I’m honoured to be joined by one of our brilliant co-chairs and opening Fireside Chat panelists, Dr. Steve Joordens, award-winning professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Dr. Joordens is a leading voice on digital pedagogy, the psychology of learning, and ethical innovation in education. He’s passionate about empowering educators and learners in this AI-driven world while staying true to the human side of learning. Dr. Joordens, welcome to MindShareTV!
It was such an honour to connect with Rashmi Swarup, Director & CEO, Peel District School Board Canada’s 2nd largest school district for a ‘Sneak Peek’ to her Opening Keynote at the Upcoming Canadian EdTech AI Summit Oct 29-30. Be inspired to join us an other national leaders and key stakeholders to take a deep dive into AI and the future of Human-centered learning.