Ep 142: Gamification and video game psychology in K-12 education with Shawn Young of Classcraft

This week, Ryan sits with Geoffrey Roehm, the Executive Director of the Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School in Brooklyn. On this episode, Geoffrey talks about what makes his school unique and their focus on equity, sustainability, and combatting environmental racism. Geoffrey also shares some examples on what this project based/experiential learning initiative looks like. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by www.launchschool.org. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Bridget Jones and Kelley Bailey, the Director of Customer Success at Scribbles Software, and the Enrollment Coordinator at Greer Middle College Charter High School. On this episode, our guests talk about Scribbles software and how this platform has helped simplify the admissions process at charter schools. Our guests also talk about the unique challenges that schools have in handling records and what technology can do to help with that. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guests’ work by visiting www scribsoft.com and greermiddlecollege.org. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Diana Diaz-Harrison, the founder and CEO of the Mission Achievement and Success Charter School, a high performing charter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On this episode, JoAnn talks about what makes her school special and the state of the education system in New Mexico. JoAnn also talks about the charter school movement in New Mexico and the inspiration behind creating the Mission Achievement and Success Charter School. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guests’ work by www.missionachievementandsuccess.com. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Troy A. Monroe and Dr. Marie Gordon Hall, the Executive Director and the Academic Director of Jumoke Academy. On this episode, our guests talk about the uniqueness behind their schools name and how it signifies their school’s approach to education. Our guests also talk about their daily routines on campus and place an emphasis on growing teacher talent amid teacher shortages. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by www.jumokeacademy.org Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Diana Diaz-Harrison, the founder and executive director of Arizona Autism Charter Schools. On this episode, Diana talks about what she loves the most about the Arizona Autism Charter Schools network and what inspired her to set this network. Diana talks about winning the Yass Prize award and their expansion plans to develop an accelerator to create autism-focused charter schools nationwide. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by www.autismcharter.orgHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Shawn Young, the CEO and co-founder of Classcraft. On this episode, Shawn talks about the use of video game psychology and how a Classcraft class looks different than a traditional classroom. Shawn also talks about how gamified elements can help support non-curricular cognitive skills in students and the role of these elements with SEL. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.classcraft.comHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Matt DeHart and Cam McKennedy, representatives from the Teach from DeHart Foundation. On this episode, the start of Teach from DeHart Foundation and their inspiration behind setting up a charter school. Our guests’ also talks about available night courses, job trainings, and career development for parents and the future of the Teach from DeHart Foundation . Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.teachfromdehart.orgHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Stefanny Andujar, a licensed clinical social worker and the manager of student support systems for the Ascend Public Charter Schools network in Brooklyn, New York. On this episode, Stefanny talks about Ascend Public Charter Schools in Brooklyn and what makes it so special. Stefanny also talks about her day-to-day work and provides advice for charter schools in organizing effective DEI and anti-racism initiatives on their campus. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.ascendlearning.org Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Adam Geller, the CEO of Edthena, a video-based teacher coaching platform. On this episode, Adam talks about Edthena and the work that he does with his company. Adam also talks about artificial intelligence and how can AI be used as a tool for professional learning and development for teachers. Tune in! You can try out Edthena’s AI professional development platform for free by visiting www.edthena.com/charterschoolsuperstars. You can also find out more about our guest’s work by visiting visiting www.edthena.com and www.youraicoach.com.Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Michael Barber, a celebrated education marketing expert who specializes in enrollment marketing and branding for charter schools. On this episode, Michael talks about education marketing and his work at Charter School Capital. Michael also talks about effective branding in the context of charter schools and common marketing mistakes charter schools make. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.charterschoolcapital.comHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse