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The Education Vanguard

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125 episodes

2 weeks ago

In this Education Vanguard episode, host Justin Hardman introduces a special PHASE takeover recorded live at the PHASE Conference in Singapore. First, Will Patz speaks with Helen Batteley, an internationally renowned consultant in early childhood physical education and movement play, about physical literacy, play, and building strong foundations through developmentally appropriate practice. Then Thomas Matthews sits down with Tricia Friedman to explore the future of education in an AI-shaped...

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In this Education Vanguard episode, host Justin Hardman introduces a special PHASE takeover recorded live at the PHASE Conference in Singapore. First, Will Patz speaks with Helen Batteley, an internationally renowned consultant in early childhood physical education and movement play, about physical literacy, play, and building strong foundations through developmentally appropriate practice. Then Thomas Matthews sits down with Tricia Friedman to explore the future of education in an AI-shaped...

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The Education Vanguard

Early Years, Wellness, and the Future of Learning with Helen Batteley & Tricia Friedman

In this Education Vanguard episode, host Justin Hardman introduces a special PHASE takeover recorded live at the PHASE Conference in Singapore. First, Will Patz speaks with Helen Batteley, an internationally renowned consultant in early childhood physical education and movement play, about physical literacy, play, and building strong foundations through developmentally appropriate practice. Then Thomas Matthews sits down with Tricia Friedman to explore the future of education in an AI-shaped...

2 weeks ago

25 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Whole School Wellbeing Starts with Play: A School of Play Conversation

In this Education Vanguard episode, host Kerstin Bender talks with Dale Sidebottom and Paul Campbell from School of Play, live from PHASE Conference. Together, they explore how play can move from the gym to the whole school, shaping culture, relationships, and wellbeing for staff, students, and families. Dale and Paul share stories from international schools, from whole staff keynotes and leadership work to parent evenings that turn into deeply human moments. They discuss why teachers need ...

3 weeks ago

25 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Clarity, Compassion, and Recovery: Diana McDowell on Student Addiction and Mental Health

In this episode of the Education Vanguard, Dr. Howard Stribbell sits down with Diana Hume McDowell from East West Prevention, a substance misuse prevention organization working with international schools. Diana shares her deeply personal journey through addiction and recovery, and how it shaped her mission to help young people make safer, healthier choices. Together, they explore the unique risk factors for third culture kids, the pressures of high achieving international school environments...

1 month ago

31 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Leading with Clarity, Conscience, and Community: Rethinking School Leadership

🎙️Leading with Clarity, Conscience, and Community: Rethinking School Leadership with Thomas Midbo & Howard Stribbell In this Education Vanguard episode, Justin speaks with Howard Stribbell and Thomas Midbo about the real work of school leadership today, inspired by their white paper “Leading with Clarity, Conscience and Community.” They discuss distributed leadership, self care, clear feedback, intercultural dynamics, and the everyday habits that reveal whether a school is truly health...

1 month ago

45 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Beyond the Code: How AI Is Redefining Creativity and Learning with Douglas Kiang

🎙️ Beyond the Code: How AI Is Redefining Creativity and Learning with Douglas Kiang In this episode, host Justin speaks with Douglas Kiang, Computer Science teacher at Menlo School in Silicon Valley, about how AI is transforming the classroom experience. From empowering students to create with language instead of code, to redefining makerspaces and rethinking assessment, Douglas shares how educators can stay in control of the “bus” while letting AI help drive creativity and innovation. A m...

1 month ago

42 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Michael Boll’s Journey Through Podcasting and Advocacy

🎙️ Michael Boll’s Journey Through Podcasting and Advocacy Host Justin Hardman welcomes Michael Boll, former EV host and long-time 21C collaborator, for a candid conversation about podcasting, inclusion, and community building. Michael reflects on launching an autism podcast in the early 2000s to learn from experts and support his son, the unexpected power of interviews to create lasting connections, and the evolution of inclusive education through SENIA. They also touch on founding a school, ...

1 month ago

20 minutes

The Education Vanguard

The Best Guardrail Is Your Relationship: Digital Parenting with Patrick Green

🎙️ The Best Guardrail Is Your Relationship: Digital Parenting with Patrick Green Host Justin talks with educator and consultant Patrick Green about practical, research-informed strategies for digital parenting. They discuss why the best “filter” is a strong parent-child relationship, making online-life conversations routine at home, and how rules should flex as kids mature. Patrick shares ways to differentiate screen time by activity, set sensible boundaries like phone-free bedrooms, curate c...

2 months ago

51 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Leadership Growth Mindset: From Doing to Leading with Tico Oms

🎙️ Leadership Growth Mindset: From Doing to Leading with Tico Oms In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin and co-host Benjamin Sheridan speak with Tico Oms, leadership coach and consultant, about what it truly takes to grow from individual contributor to impactful leader. Tico draws from his corporate and educational leadership experiences to explore self-awareness, leadership range, managing up, and the balance between confidence and empathy. He also unpacks how coaching and ...

2 months ago

47 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Playful Minds, Serious Results: The Lego Serious Play Panel with Joel Birch, Yosef Karasik, Aura Evans & Dr. Arnett Edwards

🎙️ Playful Minds, Serious Results: The Lego Serious Play Panel with Joel Birch, Yosef Karasik, Aura Evans & Dr. Arnett Edwards In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin explores the power of Lego Serious Play® (LSP)—a facilitation method transforming the way schools approach collaboration, leadership, and learning. Joined by facilitator Joel Birch and educators Yosef Karasik, Aura Evans, and Dr. Arnett Edwards, the conversation dives into how play can unlock creativity, incl...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Rethinking Recruitment in International Schools with Stacy Stephens

🎙️ Rethinking Recruitment in International Schools In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Stacy Stephens, Director of The International Educator (TIE). With 25 years of experience in global education, Stacy explores how recruitment is evolving, from the decline of job fairs to the rise of evidence-based portfolios. She shares why investing time upfront in hiring the right people saves schools far greater costs down the line. A must-listen for school leaders...

2 months ago

27 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Empowering Future-Ready Learners: EdTech Success at CIS Guangzhou with Ted Barks, Todd Voykin & Lena Gidwani

🎙️ Empowering Future-Ready Learners: EdTech Success at CIS Guangzhou with Ted Barks, Todd Voykin & Lena Gidwani In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin visits the Canadian International School in Guangzhou, winner of the inaugural GBA School Awards for EdTech Program (K-12). He’s joined by Lena, Ted, and Todd to explore how the school’s innovative approach to STEAM, AI, and real-world projects is shaping future-ready learners. From fables created with laser cutters to arc...

2 months ago

19 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Caring for the Head, Caring for the School: A Conversation with Dr. Larry Hobdell and Kristine Mizzone

🎙️ Caring for the Head, Caring for the School: A Conversation with Dr. Larry Hobdell and Kristine Mizzone In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Dr. Larry Hobdell, Executive Director of ACAMIS, and educational consultant Kristine Mizzone about one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership: the wellbeing of school heads. They share insights on the pressures leaders face, isolation, blurred boundaries, and constant demands, and why prioritizing wellbeing isn’t a...

3 months ago

26 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Brand Is What They Say About You: Rethinking School Identity with Ewan McIntosh

🎙️ Brand Is What They Say About You: Rethinking School Identity with Ewan McIntosh In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Ewan McIntosh, educator, strategist, and founder of NoTosh. With decades of experience helping schools worldwide, Ewan unpacks why a school’s brand isn’t defined by glossy brochures or polished slogans, but by the lived experiences and stories that others share about it. He challenges educators to show learning in action, emphasizing on t...

3 months ago

39 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Equity, Accessibility, and Innovation: Jeff Sisk on Inclusive Education

🎙️Equity, Accessibility, and Innovation: Jeff Sisk on Inclusive Education In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Jeff Sisk, Senior Manager of Assistive Technology at Fairfax County Public Schools, the ninth-largest school district in the U.S. With over 25 years of experience, Jeff shares how assistive technology has evolved into inclusive technology, why accessibility is central to Universal Design for Learning, and how AI is reshaping the classroom. He also previ...

3 months ago

26 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Leadership and Culture at the American International School Guangzhou

🎙️ Leadership and Culture at the American International School GuangZhou with Kevin Baker and Jamie Robb In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin Hardman sits down with Kevin Baker (Director) and Jamie Robb (Deputy Director) of the American International School of GuangZhou to unpack their Judge’s Choice win for Diversity and Inclusion at the GBA School Awards. Hear how AISG turns social vision into daily practice through inclusive hiring, flexible learning spaces, data-informe...

3 months ago

35 minutes

The Education Vanguard

AI, Creativity, and Policy in Education with Alex McMillan

In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Alex McMillan, the Instructional Technology Coach at Shanghai American School and chair of the upcoming AIFE Conference. Alex explains how AI can enhance, rather than replace, creativity, sharing a simple three-step process that educators can use with students. He also explores the importance of values-driven AI policy and how schools can craft practical frameworks that align with their culture and priorities. A thoughtful co...

4 months ago

22 minutes

The Education Vanguard

Integrating Policy, Curriculum, and Culture for Student Wellbeing

🎙️ Health, Wellbeing, and Policy in International Schools In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin brings together experts Amy Lauren Smith (Hong Kong International School), Sarah Benes (Southern Connecticut State University), and Holly Alperin (University of New Hampshire). Together, they unpack what it really takes to build a holistic, skills-based approach to student health and wellbeing, from curriculum design and cultural context to policy, practice, and the rising ro...

4 months ago

46 minutes

The Education Vanguard

The Wildwood School of Los Angeles Outreach Program | Education Vanguard 107

When you have something working well for your organization, you might decide to keep it to yourself as a competitive advantage or you might take the longer view and share your methodologies with others. Wildwood school, an independent school based in Los Angeles, took the longer view. They created the Wildwood Outreach Center where they bring their ideas and support to schools around the world. I speak with Steve Barett, the director of the Wildwood Outreach Center about their programs...

5 years ago

23 minutes

The Education Vanguard

School 21 and the Power of Oracy | Education Vanguard # 106

Like me, you may not be familiar with oracy, the ability to express yourself fluently and with proper grammar. But as educators, you are likely familiar with the concept and supportive of the idea. I talk today with Daniel Thomas, the head of School 21, a private school in London. We jump into the power of oracy and its impact on learning. Specifically, for students from financially challenged backgrounds. ConnectTwitterBioDaniel Thomas is the head of oracy 4 - 18 and a senior leader at Schoo...

5 years ago

23 minutes

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HS Principal Dr. David Lovelin on Life after Nine Weeks of Virtual Schooling | Education Vanguard # 105

When you wake up in the morning and read in the newspaper that your international school will be closed, it can be a bit shocking. Dr. David Lovelin, the High School Principal at Hong Kong International School, had that experience along with the added concern of how do we plan a program in a virtual school environment? Our discussion ranges from day one to nine weeks later and what emerges as the important things to focus on during these trying and “interesting” times. ConnectTwitterBioDr. D...

5 years ago

19 minutes