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What the World Needs Now

Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
Education
Social Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
Covid-19
Teaching
Teacher Support
Reading Instruction
Community Engagement
Empathy In Teaching
Empathy
Special Education
Student Leadership
Testing In Education
Mental Health
Student Relationships
NASA
Burnout In Education
Teacher Recognition
Student Engagement
Learn Like a Pirate

Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe, two award winning educators are on a mission to discover, learn with and interview THE BEST educators from around the world!

On this journey, Tom and Josh find out what these amazing teachers do to stay inspired and become re-inspired, if they ever feel the "flame" of passion start to dwindle.

Each and every episode is ended by asking the incredible educators, "W... more

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In this season finale, hosts Josh Monroe and Tom Whisinnand reflect on their experiences connecting with educators worldwide, emphasizing the importance of human connection, systemic support, and embracing student strengths. They share insights from ... more

*** This episode was recorded on February 14, 2021. ***

Josh and Tom continue their adventure to find out "What the World Needs Now," by talking with Top 10 finalist in the Global Teacher Prize and North Dakota Teacher of the Year, Leah Juelke! Her ... more

In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Alissa Hinz, a passionate educator who shines as she discusses her unique approach in the classroom. With nearly 14 years of experience, she emphasizes the importance of inclusion and collaboration. 

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In this previously recorded episode (2021), Josh and Tom talk with Beth Deacon, an award winning teacher from Iowa about how she inspires her students, no matter where they are. Beth also discusses her book, "7 Doors In". 

Huge thanks to Harmony Aca... more

In this inspiring interview, educator and social media influencer Jere Chang shares her journey from a challenging school experience to becoming a gifted education teacher and author. She discusses the importance of authenticity, supporting neurodive... more

This episode was previously released on January 10, 2021:

In this episode, Tom and Josh speak with Jaime Casap, the former Chief Educational Evangelist of Google, about creating educational equality and what the Covid-19 Pandemic has meant for educa... more

In this episode, Mai Xi Lee discusses the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) in education, emphasizing that it is foundational to equity and not just an add-on. She shares her journey in education, the significance of belonging for student... more

This episode was previously released on January 3, 2021:

Eric Depue is now a full time therapist, who supports the emotional needs of students, outside of the school setting.

This week, Josh and Tom chat with Eric Depue,  a school Social Worker abo... more

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Leah Juelke
A multi award-winning teacher from North Dakota
Fargo South High School / EL English teacher
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Leah Juelke
Alissa Hinz
Middle school resource teacher specializing in inclusion and co-teaching
Millard Public Schools, Omaha, Nebraska
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Alissa Hinz
Beth Deacon
Sanford Teacher Award winner from Iowa, author
Educator and Author
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- Featuring Beth Deacon
Jere Chang
Educator, author, and social media educator
Gifted Education Teacher
Episode: What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Jere Chang
Jaime Casap
Former Google Education Evangelist
Google
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Jaime Casap
Mai Xi Lee
Director of Social Emotional Learning at the Sacramento County Office of Education
Sacramento County Office of Education
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Mai Xi Lee
Eric Depue
School social worker
Miller Public Schools
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Eric Depue
Christina Cipriano
Associate Professor at Yale Child Study Center and Director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale
Yale University
Episode: What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe featuring Dr. Christine Cipriano
Catherine Zeisner
Educational leadership professor from Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University
Episode: What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe featuring Dr. Catherine Zeisner

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Tom Whisinnand
Host of What the World Needs Now
Josh Monroe
Co-host of What the World Needs Now

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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand Josh Monroe- featuring Sarah Frayer- Interview #1
Q: What keeps you inspired and how do you reignite that spark when burnout hits?
She talks about returning energy through personal routines like exercise and listening to motivation talks, leveraging student feedback and notes, and drawing inspiration from role models like Ron Clark. She also stresses the importance of showing authenticity and modeling resilience.
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand Josh Monroe- featuring Sarah Frayer- Interview #1
Q: Could you share a bit about your story and what drew you to education?
Sarah describes growing up in Washington state, discovering a passion for working with children through church and community service, and realizing teaching was her calling as she read to kids and connected with them deeply.
What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Dr. Melody Hawkins
Q: Can you unpack what adultification bias is and why it matters in schools?
Adultification bias is the tendency to treat Black girls as older and more capable than they are, resulting in harsher discipline and a misalignment between their behavior and how they are perceived, which undermines their safety and belonging. Recognizing this bias allows educators to reframe interpretations of student behavior and to implement more supportive, developmentally appropriate responses.
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Jaime Casap
Q: What should be the ultimate goal for K-12 education beyond college and career readiness?
To cultivate leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers who can thrive in diverse roles and help redesign systems to be more equitable and effective.
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Jaime Casap
Q: How do you see the pandemic changing education in the long term?
Casap argues that while content and graduation rates have improved, the structure and priorities must evolve to emphasize human skills, equity, and flexible systems that adapt to a digital era.

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Educator-focused conversations featuring thoughtful teachers, administrators, and education professionals who share practical strategies for belonging, equity, and student-centered learning. Episodes spotlight inclusive practices, social-emotional learning, leadership, and system-wide change, often weaving in real-world classroom stories, partnerships, and strategies to sustain teacher motivation. A notable through-line is human-centered approaches to education and the emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and compassionate leadership. The format frequently centers on actionable takeaways for schools, districts, and classroom teams, with guest voices from diverse educational settings around the world.

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