Playful Minds, Serious Results: The Lego Serious Play Panel
️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 […]
Rethinking Recruitment in International Schools
️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 […]
Empowering Future-Ready Learners: EdTech Success at CIS Guangzhou with Ted Barks, Todd Voykin & Lena Gidwani
️Student-Centered Learning Through EdTech 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 Award for EdTech. He’s joined by Lena, Ted, and Todd to explore how the school’s innovative approach to STEAM, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Leadership and Culture at the American International School Guangzhou
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, […]
AI, Creativity, and Policy in Education with Alex McMillan
In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin sits down with Alex McMillan, Instructional Technology Coach at Shanghai American School and presenter of the upcoming AIFE Conference. Together, they explore how AI can enhance, not replace, creativity in education, unpacking practical frameworks like the “Think, Generate, Edit” process, and reflecting on the balance between […]
Integrating Policy, Curriculum, and Culture for Student Wellbeing
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 […]
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 […]