In this powerful episode, Kirsten sits down with Carrie Rogers-Whitehead—author, advocate, and founder of Digital Respons-Ability—to explore the essential role of digital literacy in today’s society. Carrie unpacks the growing concern regarding
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Bulldog Educator, Dr. Grant Chandler joins Kirsten and Matthew to discuss his book, Powerful Student Care, and what it truly means to honor every learner as distinctive and irreplaceable—esp
Join the co-hosts of the Bulldog Educator Podcast where we talk with Dr. Jaime Bissa about ways educators navigate, lead, and influence in the age of AI. Listen in as we talk about struggling with imposter syndrome, how navigating AI is like sp
In this episode of The Bulldog Educator, we sit down with Julia Gabor, a dynamic educator, national speaker, and co-founder of kid-grit—an innovative organization dedicated to holistic student development.Julia brings nearly two decades of expe
This podcast was taken from a raw recording when interviewing Michael Davis for Episode 2, Season 7. In it we discuss the influence of educators in our lives and this podcast is dedicated to our cohost, Matt Caston's mother, Carolyn.In this ses
Join us as the co-hosts, Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston, talk with founder of MindfulBytes.io and CEO of Merek Security Solutions, Michael Davis. We discuss the ways to talk about the use of technology as humans, parents, teachers, community
Join us as we talk with one of the creators of the educational kid podcast "Who Smarted", Jerry Kolber. In this episode he shares his passion for creating great, engaging, interactive content that is accessible to all. We also discuss the resea
This episode is dedicated to the memory and life of Matthew Caston's mother, educator and champion.In this episode we re-connect with former TBE guests Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims, sharing about how we find joy, protect our peace, guard
In this episode author, scholar and public historian Paola Cavallari talks about the life and accomplishments of Raye Montague, Little Rock native and creator of the first computer-generated rough draft of a U.S. naval ship. Paola shares her re
In this episode co-hosts Matt and Kirsten talk about the idea of racialization in schools with author and professor Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno. In this podcast she discusses her recent book "How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in
Listen to the latest episode where co-hosts Matt and Kirsten chat with Dr. Maggie Broderick, Associate Professor and Dissertation Chair in the Department of Teacher Education at National University. In this episode we talk about AI the challeng
Join co-hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson as they chat with Marquan Jones and Daniel Satterwhite. In this episode we explore the lived experiences and influences of two black men in the K12 educational space and how the work they have don
In Episode 3 of Season 6 cohosts Kirsten Wilson and Matt Caston talk with Factors Edu co-Founder and entrepreneur, Aman Sahota. Aman shares with us ideas and concepts around AI. The importance of Constitutional AI, and how, when humans remain a
In this episode Matt and Kirsten talk with Michelle Korenfeld. Michelle Korenfeld, a visionary in creative education. With a lifelong passion for nurturing creativity in children and adults alike, Michelle has transformed her experiences as a p
Join Kirsten and Matt as they talk with returning and favorite Bulldog Educator guest, Crystal Green-Braswell. We talk about focus with adults, the need for purposeful use of AI with our teachers and students, and the issues around cell-phones
Join us as we continue the second part of the conversation from Episode 7 around how connection, collaboration, and being your authentic self garners strength and builds muscles to do the hard work of introspection and self-awareness. Dr. Jen C
Join us in the first half of a great conversation around how connection, collaboration, and being your authentic self garners strength and builds muscles to do the hard work of introspection and self-awareness. Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims
John Broussard is an assistant-principal, educator, speaker, author, and poet. His background in education and childhood trauma gives him a powerful connection with staff and students as he partners with all stakeholders to enhance school commu
In this episode, Matt and Kirsten take a break from our having awesome guests on TBE to catch up, share how life has been, and how both of them are facing the need to level set to ensure they are employing the true practices of self-care that e
Kanesha Barnes-Adams, Educator, Eduprenuer, and inspiration to us all shares how she took a tragic event in her life and turned it into an opportunity to help others dealing with trauma and misfortune with stories and "stuffies." Learn more abo
Join co-hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson, as we chat with Matthew Montrose, former Science teacher, and creator of the engaging educational game Ecologies. Learn about how he created the game Ecologies, how it supports learning, and othe
In this episode Matthew and Kirsten have a wonderful conversation with Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, Dean of the Arkansas State Graduate School, and Professor of History. We dive into her work around the work and advocacy of Black Women in Rural A
Join podcast hosts Matthew Caston and Kirsten Wilson, as they walk through the rich history of the African American Jockey with The Beach Institute's Director, Rich Winbush. You can connect with Rich Winbush through the Beach Institute Websit
Join us as we have another great conversation about soul care and soul work with Dr. Jen Clifden. Dr. Clifden opened Season 4 with us and we are excited to have her back to close out Season 4.For more information about Dr. Clifden and her wor
Join us in this episode as we check back in with Crystal Green Braswell, Little Rock School District's Coordinator of Staff Wellness and Culture. We last connected with Crystal in the Summer of 2023 when she had just accepted the role with LRSD