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What does meaningful technology integration look like when big ideas meet the everyday realities of school? Jerri and Jamie sit down with Samantha Armstrong, an instructional coach and hands-on technology integrator who brings a practical perspective to AI and classroom innovation. Samantha keeps the conversation focused on what teachers and students actually need. Together, we explore how instructional coaching can build confidence, create room for thoughtful experimentation, and help educators turn new possibilities into classroom practices that support learning. At the center is a simple idea: Technology works best when it serves the people using it and the learning they want to make possible. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Samantha Armstrong is an Instructional Technology Coach at Muhlenberg School District with 32 years of experience in K–12 public education. She leads the district’s AI Empowered Classrooms initiative, helping educators integrate generative AI responsibly while keeping equity, accessibility, and human connection at the center. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

AI in education is changing faster than most schools can keep up. So what actually deserves educators’ attention right now? This week, we're welcoming Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator, for a practical look at where AI is headed and what it means for teaching, learning, and leadership. Fresh from hosting the Back to School AI Summit, editing the latest edition of "The Educators’ AI Guide," and speaking with leaders shaping the technology, Dan shares what he is seeing from the front row. Together, they explore what is changing faster than many realize, how schools can prepare students for an unpredictable future, and why human judgment and connection must remain at the center. Consider this your AI catch-up session: clear, grounded, and focused on what educators need to know now. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Dan Fitzpatrick, known as The AI Educator, is an educator, author, speaker, and strategist who helps schools navigate AI with clarity and confidence. A former teacher and assistant headteacher, he has trained more than 150,000 educators across 30+ countries. Dan is a Forbes contributor, founder of AI Educator Tools, host of the AI for Educators Daily podcast, author of Infinite Education, co-author of The AI Classroom, and editor of The Educators’ AI Guide. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

When everything feels urgent, how do you decide what truly deserves your time? This week, Jerri and Jamie sit down with Sean Precious to explore how principals can bring more intention to demanding days and make room for the work that matters most: supporting teachers, connecting with students, and leading learning. Sean shares a practical five-step method for understanding where time goes, creating trusted systems, planning the week, reviewing priorities, and deciding what to prioritize, delegate, defer, or delete. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Sean Precious is an experienced K–12 education leader with expertise in school supervision, professional learning, educator training, education policy, and adult education. Sean also serves as an adjunct professor at Regis University and CU Denver and is a former board member of Denver Kids. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

Three years after his first LinkedUp appearance, what has actually changed about AI in education? Dr. Wednaud Ronelus, Chief Metaverse Scientist at Alchemist Club Studios and AI Ambassador for the AFT/UFT, rejoins Jerri and Jamie to explore the “cognitive offload crisis,” why keeping students away from AI can do more harm than good, and how educators can redesign curriculum so AI becomes a scaffold instead of a shortcut. Drawing on examples from elementary electromagnetism lessons to a district-wide AI ambassador program in the Bronx, Dr. Ronelus gets practical about responsible AI use. He also examines equity, New York City’s specialized high school admissions crisis, and what it will take for teachers to step confidently into an AI-driven world. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Wednaud J. Ronelus is the founder and CEO of Alchemist Club Studios and an AI Ambassador for the AFT/UFT. As a STEM learning scientist, he explores how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and holographic experiences, can help educators create more immersive and meaningful learning environments. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

What happens when we stop asking AI to do things faster and start using it to design learning better? Jerri and Jamie talk with Phillip Alcock, co-founder of PBL Future Labs, about moving beyond one-off prompts and building intentional AI workflows for project-based learning. Together, we explore how AI can help educators strengthen ideas, create meaningful milestones and micro-targets, and design deeper learning without taking over the thinking. This conversation looks at how AI can strengthen instructional design while keeping human judgment, creativity, and authentic student thinking at the center. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Phillip Alcock is the Co-Founder & Director of Emerging Technology at PBL Future Labs. A learning designer and AI workflow builder, Phillip draws on 17 years of ESL and classroom teaching to help schools, universities, and edtech companies turn complex expertise into clearer, more useful learning experiences. He redesigns learning journeys through project-based, problem-based, and game-based methods, and builds AI-integrated workflows that hold up in practice. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

What happens when we stop gripping so tightly to control, perfection, old expectations, and the belief that leaders should have every answer? Jerri and Jamie sit down with educator, leader, and author Glenn Robbins to explore the central idea behind his new book, Unclench Your Fist. Drawing on stories from history and his own leadership journey, Glenn shares practical lessons about trust, intention, and knowing when to let go. The conversation invites leaders, educators, and anyone who supports others to consider a deceptively simple question: What are you holding onto that may be holding you back? Sometimes leadership doesn’t call for a tighter grip. It asks us to open our hands, make room for others, and release some of the pressure we put on ourselves. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. He has served as a public school superintendent in New Jersey since 2016. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was a middle school principal, a high school assistant principal, a high school social studies teacher, and a high school varsity coach. He is also the best selling author of “Calm In The Chaos: Ancient Stoic Wisdom for Successful School Leadership”, “I Won’t Back Down: How Educators Can Turn Rejection Into Redirection”, and “Unclench Your Fist: The Leader’s Guide To Making The Hard Call (And Surviving It). --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

What if your story could reach far beyond your classroom? In this episode of LinkedUp, Jerri and Jamie sit down with education editor Jacquie Gardy to explore what it takes to turn an educator’s experiences, ideas, and passion into a book that can influence and inspire others. Jacquie takes us behind the scenes of editing and publishing, sharing how editors help authors find their voice, shape their ideas, and bring stories worth telling to a wider audience. Because educators have more than lessons to share, they have experiences that can challenge thinking, inspire others, and add to the larger conversation about education. If you’ve ever thought, “I have something to say, but I’m not sure anyone needs to hear it,” this conversation might change your mind. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Jacquie Gardy is an editor, learning consultant, and education leader who helps authors, educators, and organizations turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories. Her career has taken her from Maryland classrooms to global education and professional learning roles, including leading virtual learning initiatives at the U.S. Department of State. A certified ISTE Educator and Community Leader, Jacquie serves on the SXSW EDU Advisory Board and the K12Leaders Board. She was named a 2024 Innovative Leader by Tech & Learning and selected for the 2025 LeveragED Collective. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

What if group work keeps failing because we’ve been doing it wrong? In this episode, Jerri Kemble turns the mic on co-host Jamie Saponaro to talk about her new book, Transforming Classrooms: Building a Culture of Collaboration. Drawing on three decades of coaching teachers, Jamie shares why traditional group work falls short and what it takes to build collaboration that actually works. Listen in as Jamie introduces TEAMS, five research-backed pillars for cooperative learning, and QUEST, a framework for collaborative problem-solving and design thinking. Plus, she shares the unexpected cafeteria moment that showed her the approach was working. If you’ve ever wondered why group work falls apart, this episode might change how you think about collaboration. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Jamie Meola Saponaro is an educator, author, speaker, and Senior Director of Community and Professional Learning at ClassLink with more than 35 years of experience in education. She is the founder of InTECHgration Consulting, cohost of LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education, and author of Transforming Classrooms: Building a Culture of Collaboration. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

What's keeping you from making your next move? This week, Jerri and Jamie sit down with award-winning educator, inspirational speaker, and author Marlon Styles, Jr. to discuss his new book, Make Your Move, and the mindset shifts that turn intention into action. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Marlon shares practical strategies for building courage, gaining clarity, and making purposeful decisions that create lasting impact. Whether you're leading a school, an organization, or navigating your own next chapter, his insights will challenge you to stop waiting and start moving forward. This inspiring conversation is a reminder that meaningful change begins with a single step. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Marlon Styles, Jr. is an award-winning educator, inspirational speaker, and author of Make Your Move. A nationally recognized education leader, he has testified before the U.S. Congress, been named K-12 Dive's Superintendent of the Year, and was recognized as one of District Administration's Top 100 Education Influencers. Marlon is passionate about empowering educators to create meaningful learning experiences and inspiring leaders to make a lasting impact. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

What changes when you truly understand your purpose? Jerri and Jamie welcome longtime educator, author, speaker, and thought leader Barbara Bray to discuss the launch of her new Grow Your WHY coaching platform and the power of leading with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience, Barbara shares how discovering your WHY can shape the way you lead, communicate, and navigate change. Whether you're exploring a career transition, seeking greater clarity, or looking to make a bigger impact, this conversation offers practical insights for turning purpose into action. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on human connection, personal growth, and why knowing your WHY matters more than ever in today's AI-driven world. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Barbara Bray is an award-winning author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker who empowers educators and learners to develop agency and self-advocate. Based on her 30 years of experience, Grow Your WHY expands her focus to support women, educators, and thought leaders in navigating meaningful life transitions with clarity and confidence. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

Strong leadership starts with strong communication, but it's a skill that's often overlooked. This week, Jerri and Jamie join Dr. Chantel Manahan to discuss her new book, Capes Optional, Communication Essential, and why intentional communication is one of the most valuable tools district leaders have. From strengthening communication with staff to building trust with families and the community, Chantel shares practical strategies and real-world examples that help leaders create clarity, foster stronger relationships, and navigate challenges with confidence. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Chantell Manahan is an education technology leader, former high school French and English teacher, and passionate advocate for student-centered decision-making. She holds master's degrees in Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, is a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL), and serves on the CoSN Board of Directors. A frequent speaker and mentor, Chantell is dedicated to helping school leaders leverage technology, communication, and data to improve educational outcomes. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

What happens when trust in information starts to break down but the pace of change in education keeps accelerating? This week, Jerri and Jamie sit down with internationally respected education leader and thought partner Al Kingsley for a candid conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping education worldwide. From AI and literacy to leadership and governance, Al shares practical insights on making complex topics easier to navigate and asks an important question: how do school leaders make confident decisions in an increasingly noisy world? Rather than offering one-size-fits-all answers, Al explores the power of asking better questions, listening deeply, and building solutions that reflect each school community. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Al Kingsley, MBE, is a veteran technology and education leader with over 30 years of experience spanning IT, EdTech, and digital safeguarding. He is Group CEO of NetSupport, a global software company supporting millions of users in classrooms worldwide, with a strong focus on instructional technology and online safety. Alongside his industry work, he serves in senior governance and advisory roles across education in the UK, helping shape school leadership, apprenticeships, and digital strategy. He is a frequent speaker and writer on EdTech, safeguarding, and AI in education, and was awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to education. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

This week, Jerri and Jamie sit down with internationally recognized sketchnote artist and creativity champion Manuel Herrera to explore creativity, visual thinking, and the power of simply getting started. Known for his dynamic visual storytelling and innovative use of technology, Manuel shares how creativity isn’t reserved for artists: it’s something anyone can develop with curiosity and confidence. Join in as Manuel guides Jerri and Jamie through the process of turning a simple scribble into art, proving creativity often begins with experimentation and imperfection. P.S. Be sure to catch Manuel at ISTE 2026, where he’ll be leading engaging sessions in the ISTE Playground focused on hands-on creativity, visual learning, and innovative technology integration. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Manuel Herrera is a sketchnoter, illustrator, and educator. Over the past 20 years, he's used his passion for education, sketching, and creativity to create illustrations, build workshops and design talks that bring out the inner creative in everyone. Manuel keeps play and process at the core of his work to help people develop confidence and practice routines around thinking and creativity. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

Did you know only a small percentage of podcasts ever make it to 200 episodes? Welcome to Episode 200 of the LinkedUp Podcast: a milestone that means so much to us! Many podcasts end after just a handful of episodes, making this moment a true testament to the power of meaningful conversations, innovative ideas, and a community committed to breaking boundaries in education. To celebrate, Jerri and Jamie are honoring some of the unforgettable guests who helped shape the journey. Throughout the episode, we revisit powerful podcast moments and present special LinkedUp Awards recognizing the educators, leaders, innovators, and changemakers who inspired us, challenged our thinking, and pushed education forward. Episode 200 is more than a milestone. It’s a celebration of connection, courage, innovation, and the incredible people working every day to break boundaries in education. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

AI in the classroom isn’t the headline anymore. What students do with it is. In this episode of LinkedUp, Holly Clark joins Jerri and Jamie to shift the focus from teacher use to student impact. A globally recognized speaker and co-author of The AI Infused Classroom, Holly shares how schools are using AI to fuel thinking, not shortcuts. They dig into AI as a true thought partner, the impact of real-time feedback, and why giving students access is quickly becoming essential. Holly also brings practical ways to integrate AI responsibly, without losing structure or intention. It’s not about replacing teaching. It’s about rethinking learning so students can create, think, and lead with confidence. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Holly Clark is a passionate educator and digital learning pioneer who has made significant contributions to the field of educational technology. With over 25 years of experience, Holly is an international speaker, bestselling author, and dedicated advocate for digital learning. Holly has worked with over 150k educators on thoughtfully understanding AI and how it can help them in the classroom, but also empower student learning experiences. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.