
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

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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This podcast focuses on the transformative power of education by featuring conversations with inspiring educators from around the world. The hosts, both award-winning teachers, explore themes such as student engagement, innovative teaching methods, and the importance of building meaningful relationships in the classroom. Episodes often highlight the challenges teachers face, including the impact of technology and the importance of emotional support for both students and educators. Each episode concludes with the question, "What does the world need now?", prompting reflections on the necessary changes and values in education today.
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