MAGIC Potion EDU

In this episode, Keven interviews Larry Mumford, an educator with a zest for the classroom that is sure to leave you inspired! Listen to learn about building a rapport before students even enter your classroom!

 Larry Mumford brings 55 years of classroom experience to the teaching-learning process. 

 He has served as an elementary teacher, principal’s designee, building manager, intervention specialist, literacy coach, and instructional coach in urban, suburban, and parochial schools.

 Larry was nominated for Ohio Teacher of the Year on two different occasions and featured in Ohio Schools Publications.  

 His coaching has been in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Education, the Center for Essential School Reform, the KnowledgeWorks Foundation, the EDWorks Foundation, Cleveland State University, and Independent Consulting. 

 He has provided Professional Development sessions and follow-through coaching in Grades PreK-12 in Avon Lake, Lorain, Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Toledo, Dayton, Detroit, Saginaw, and Albany.  

In this episode, Keven discusses the use of augmented and virtual reality in education as well as Makerspaces with Michael Fricano.

Michael is a K-6 Technology Integration Specialist and a MakerEd educator at 'Iolani School. He is also a Google for Education Certified Trainer and an ambassador for many of his favorite EdTech tools!

In this episode, Keven has a resource-packed conversation with Kathy Schrock. Hear about how to make your conference experiences awesome (virtual and in-person) as well as ways to make your classroom technology situation better for the students you serve.

In this episode, Keven discusses STEM, creativity, Esports, and much more with Amanda Fox.

In this episode, Keven discusses making learning magical for students with educator and author Tisha Richmond.  An episode a long time in the making, Keven and Tisha look into a variety of topics that give teachers the opportunity to become better educators professionally while increasing the impact of their classroom on students.

In this episode, Keven discusses high school wrestling, social media, video newsletters and much more with principal Ryan McLane.  

In this episode, Keven discusses ideas and concepts on learning and teaching with Rushton Hurley.

In this episode, Keven discusses the life of a director of technology with Nick Rider.   Nick is the Director of Technology at Carey Exempted Village Schools and is leading the charge with Esports Ohio, a grassroots campaign to kick off competitive esports at the high school level.

In this episode, Keven discusses the fourth quarter of the school year and things to get your through the grind.  Listen to hear about ideas to refresh yourself as an educator find that spark to get you through the year.

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In this episode, Keven catches up with Kelly Croy.  Kelly is an educator, author, artist and speaker.  He currently serves as the Director of Innovation and Instruction at Port Clinton City Schools.  Over his 28 years in education, Kelly has had a major impact on many students lives and helped to motivate teachers through podcasting, motivational speaking, and is a proven leader. 

In this episode, Keven discusses a variety of Education Technology Integration topics and upcoming conferences with Christine Danhoff, Technology Integration Specialist at Genoa Schools.

In this episode, Keven discusses gamification with John Meehan.

John Meehan is a teacher and instructional coach at Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington, VA. He teaches two classes as well as supporting over 100 teachers with their classroom goals.  Students in his classes have the opportunity to learn through a gamified classroom as John looks to grab student attention through using themes from current video games. Below you will find a few examples to use in your own classroom.

In this episode, Keven talks about creativity, passion, and enthusiasm with Author, Speaker, Educator and all-around good guy, Dave Burgess.

Dave is a New York Times best-selling author with his book "Teach Like a Pirate".  He was a classroom teacher for 17 years before shifting gears to give presentations, workshops, and give other educators a voice through his publishing company.