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What the World Needs Now

Josh Monroe & Tom Whisinnand
Education
Social Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
Burnout In Education
Teacher Recognition
NASA
Darla Kannas
Covid-19 Pandemic
Empathy In Teaching
Teacher Support
Immigrant Students
Empathy
Hispanic Perspectives On Student Support and Community Empowerment
Brookefield Schools
Teacher Leadership
Community Building
Student Engagement
Bilingual Education
Behavioral Intervention
Mental Health

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 episode, Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe reflect on their inspiring conversations with educators from the 2025 fall season. They discuss the importance of curiosity, technology's impact on learning, and the need for student ownership in educat... more

In this episode, Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Dr. Melody Hawkins, who shares her journey as an educator and advocate for Black girls in education. She discusses the challenges faced by middle school students, particularly Black girls, and... more

In this episode...Recorded in 2022, Tom and Josh talk with multi-award winning teacher, Melody Hawkins (before she was a Dr.), about how she found her true calling in the field in the education. 

Mrs. Hawkins shares what keeps her inspired and how h... more

In this episode, hosts Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe speak with Dr. Esther Deth. She shares her journey from teacher to school-wellness and college preparation coordinator in the Long Beach Unified School District. She also discusses the importance ... more

In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Rebekah Poe (aka @lessons_and_lattes -  on Insta and TikTok), a special education teacher from Alabama. Ms. Poe shares the impact social media has had on being a student and how she validates student emotions s... more

In this episode, hosts Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe speak with Stephanie Johnson, an educator with over 21 years of experience. They discuss Stephanie's journey from a first-generation college graduate to a passionate advocate for equity in educati... more

In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Dr. Jodi Miller, the creator of WellCheq, about how important student well being is in the learning process.  

WellCheq is a web based app that allows students to tell adults how they are feeling and also allo... more

On this episode of What the World Needs Now, Deborah Goodman tells Tom and Josh about her extensive experience in education, emphasizing the importance of counseling and building relationships with students.  She also discusses the challenges educato... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Johnson
An educator with over 21 years of experience and a passionate advocate for equity in education.
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Stephanie Johnson
Dr. Jodi Miller
PhD student at Johns Hopkins University and creator of WellCheq
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Dr. Jodi Miller
Deborah Goodman
School counselor with over 30 years of experience in education
Las Vegas schools
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Deborah Goodman
Trevor Todd
A third grade teacher from Wilmington, North Carolina
Episode: What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Trevor Todd
Allison Robb
Two-time Teacher of the Year and current Dean of Academics at Sonoran Science Academy
Sonoran Science Academy
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Allison Robb
Anderson Manuel
An educator with 28 years of experience, passionate about creating compassionate learning environments.
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- Featuring Anderson Manuel
Kathryn Starke
Reading consultant and author from Richmond, Virginia
Creative Minds Publications
Episode: What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Kathryn Starke of Creative Minds Publications
Fletcher Nelson
Third grade teacher and popular educator creator on social media
Episode: What the World Needs Now- With Fletcher Nelson- aka- thirdgradeswag on YouTube (recorded 2022)
Dr. Woodrow Price
Lead teacher at Warren Center Intermediate School and author
Episode: What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Dr. Woodrow Price

Hosts

Tom Whisinnand
Co-host and an award-winning educator focused on teacher inspiration and innovative learning practices.
Josh Monroe
Co-host and an award-winning educator dedicated to exploring the transformative impact of education.

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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Stephanie Johnson
Q: Stephanie, what does the world need now?
They need empathy, along with an understanding of each other's perspectives and cultures.
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Deborah Goodman
Q: What advice would you give to someone entering the field of education?
Always remember your 'why' and focus on the kids rather than getting bogged down by paperwork.
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Deborah Goodman
Q: What does the world need now?
The world needs to take a breath and lead with love, not fear.
What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Trevor Todd
Q: What would you say to educators who are coming into the field and all they know is pandemic teaching?
I would tell them to find their tribe of support, because having a strong-knit group can provide encouragement and help them persevere through challenges.
What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Kathryn Starke of Creative Minds Publications
Q: How has the pandemic impacted reading across the country?
Before the pandemic, literacy rates were concerning, and the pandemic further exacerbated these issues by disrupting foundational reading instruction.

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2. Dr. Jodi Miller
3. Deborah Goodman
4. Trevor Todd
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7. Kathryn Starke
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