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- 2 weeks ago4 min
Episode 227: The History of You've Got a Friend
Hello everybody and welcome to the Pixel Classroom History of Music. Today’s song is one of the most comforting songs ever written. It’s simple, it’s honest, and for a lot of people… it means more than just music.We’re talking about “You’ve Got a Friend,” made famous by James Taylor and written by Carole King.
- Apr 18, 20264 min
Episode 225: The History of the Song “Dreams.”
I'm diving into something a little different with the music history, storytelling, and emotion all wrapped into one iconic song. Dreams. Two completely different interpretations of the same piece that somehow both capture something timeless.
- Apr 12, 20266 min
Becoming the Bison Book Review
I review the book, Becoming the Bison by Kim Gameroz. Kim Gameroz, M.Ed., is a change agent, published author, and founder of Teaching Inside Out, where she is revolutionizing classrooms through a systematic approach to teaching social and emotional skills. With over 15 years of experience coaching, training, and mentoring educators, students, and families globally, Kim has spoken at conferences nationwide, consults for school districts, serves on SEL panels, and contributes to publications and podcasts focused on transforming education from the inside out.She is the author of Becoming the BISON, a bold call for educators to face challenges head-on and lead with intentional action. Through Teaching Inside Out and her second company, SELebrate Good Times, Kim has built a thriving community of heart-centered educators across the country. She is committed to ensuring teachers feel seen, valued, and SELebrated through her events, professional development, and retreats.
- Apr 6, 202637 min
Guest Penelope Barton
I am joined all the way from New Zealand by Penelope Barton. Penelope Barton is the CEO of Crimson Global Academy and Co-founder of Crimson Academies, where she leads a portfolio of innovative schools redefining what education can look like in a digital-first world. This includes Crimson Global Academy (CGA), the world’s leading premium global online private school, serving 3000+ students across more than 70 countries. Beyond building schools, Penelope has been a driving force in education reform. She led advocacy efforts that resulted in legislative change to open New Zealand’s first-ever online charter school. Following the law’s passage, she secured accreditation to launch AIA, that opened in 2026 with 400 enrolments on day one.
- Feb 26, 202650 min
John Meehan returns to talk about Playing With Purpose
John Meehan returns from episode 30. John Meehan is an instructional coach, professional development specialist, and English teacher from just outside Washington, D.C. He is the author of EDrenaline Rush (2019) and co-author of Fully Engaged (2021) and Playing With Purpose (2026). A nationally recognized speaker on student engagement and gamified instruction, John was named an ASCD Emerging Leader, served on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Teacher Advisory Council, and currently sits on the Pulitzer Center’s 2025 Information & AI Teacher Advisory Council. His book EDrenaline Rush was ranked among Book Authority’s “Top 10 Teaching Books of All Time.” Alongside Michael Matera in 2021, John co-founded EMC² Learning, a global platform providing hundreds of gamified classroom resources to educators worldwide. EMC² Learning was named the 2023 FETC Pitchfest winner for Best Online Classes and honored in HundrED’s 2024 Spotlight on Gamified Curricula. Outside the classroom, he’s a CrossFitter and proud new dad. You can connect with John at connect@EMC2Learning.com and www.emc2learning.com
- Feb 13, 20266 min
The History of My Funny Valentine
In this month’s music history spotlight, Ryan explores the 1937 jazz standard “My Funny Valentine,” written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. From its Broadway origins in Babes in Arms to iconic interpretations by Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, and Miles Davis, this episode reflects on why a song about imperfect love has endured for nearly a century.
- Jan 19, 20265 min
The History of the Neverending Story
In episode 222, I look at the history of the 1984 classic movie, The Neverending Story. The history of the movie/book, the song and of course it's pop culture references in Stranger Things. A fun little episode on why stories don’t survive because they’re old. They survive because we still need them.
- Jan 10, 202636 min
Episode 221 with special guest, Leah K Ellis
Leah Ellis is a mother of four and the founder of The Society of Child Entrepreneurs (SoCE), a nonprofit dedicated to helping children ages 6–17 build confidence, leadership, and real-world business skills through hands-on learning. Inspired by watching her own children turn everyday ideas into action, Leah created SoCE to prove that children are capable of meaningful leadership right now. Through business fairs, curriculum, and coaching, she helps children launch real ventures, learn financial literacy, and develop resilience through experience, not theory. At the heart of her work is the belief that when kids are trusted with responsibility and supported by community, they rise. Leah’s leadership is rooted in motherhood, creativity, and a commitment to building spaces where children and families can thrive.You can connect with Leah at: www.facebook.com/SocietyofChildEntrepreneurshttps://www.instagram.com/societyofchildentrepreneurs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahkellis/https://societyofchildentrepreneurs.org/https://leahkellis.com/ https://bit.ly/m/SoCEHub
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Welcome to The Pixel Classroom Podcast. Where we talk about Passion, Innovation, X-Factor, Enthusiasm and Leadership in Education and the Community. Check us out every weekly for a brand new episode from reflection, professional development, epilepsy awareness and special guests in education.As Andy McIntyre once said: "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”
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