UnDisrupted with Adam & Carl

Split pants. Karaoke trauma. Lip sync battles as a serious professional learning proposal. And then it goes somewhere important. Ainsley Hill joins the conversation to talk about the thing educators are craving most right now. Humanity. Not louder tools. Not longer app lists. Real connection. This episode dives into why AI should amplify your voice, not erase it. Why coaching starts with listening, not fixing. Why relationships matter more than workflows. And why sometimes the most powerful response to doom scrolling is a needle, thread, and an analog bag. It’s funny. It’s honest. It’s deeply human. And it’s a reminder that the best tech decisions always start with people. Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Dr. Matthew Friedman joins the conversation to break down how schools can stop “playing school” and start helping students actually understand who they are, what they are good at, and where their passions can take them. From career awareness in kindergarten to voice and choice in high school, this is about making learning matter now, not someday. It’s a conversation about relevance. About student voice. About moving from memorization to mastery. And about what happens when schools speak a common language that students, families, and communities all understand. There’s humor. There’s honesty. There’s Pearl Jam. And there’s a powerful reminder that education works best when students see themselves in it. Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Dr. Andrew Taylor, Director of Technology and Innovation, joins Adam and Carl for one of the most important discussions of the season. Not about devices. Not about dashboards. About student mental wellness and why schools can no longer afford to treat it as an “add-on.” This episode explores: There is humor. There are moments that hit hard. And there is a powerful reframe of AI not as a time-saver, but as a tool to help educators know where their time matters most. If you care about student wellness, responsible AI, or keeping school human in a rapidly changing world, this episode is a must-listen. Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

In this episode, Adam and Carl are joined by Dr. Amy Del Corvo, Executive Director of NYSCATE, for a real talk conversation from the conference floor. They unpack what educators are actually wrestling with right now. AI without the hype. Policy versus practice. Why conferences still matter. And how the community keeps leaders sane when everything feels loud. You’ll hear: It’s funny. It’s honest. It’s the kind of conversation that only happens when the mic is hot and the clock is ticking. Additional Links: https://www.nyscate.org/ Connect with us: Future Ready Schools Website: @ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Guest: Joseph “Joey” Wender Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-wender-076b8515b/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Guest: Wes Kriesel Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/weskriesel/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Guest: AJ Juliani Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajjuliani/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

Guest: Joseph South Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/southjoseph/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Guest: Scott McLeod Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmcleod/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Guest: Sue Thotz Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-thotz/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Guest: Dr. Mark Covelle Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelle/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Guest: Chris Lockhart Guest Social Media Handle(s): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjlockhart/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Guest: Christine Fox Guest Social Media Handle(s): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-fox-a268729/ Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Bluesky: @askadam3.bsky.social , @hookertech.bsky.social Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker, @The_UnDisruptED Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

This week, Adam and Carl welcome Matthew Winters, the AI Specialist (“Czar”) of the Utah State Board of Education, to the UnDisrupted Podcast. Matthew breaks down what it actually means to be an AI Specialist in education and why it matters now more than ever. They dive into the world of the "never-AI'ers"—those hesitant to embrace AI—and explore how to effectively manage this resistance. Plus, they discuss the unique challenges and exciting opportunities schools face when implementing AI. Get ready for an episode that’s both enlightening and essential as we navigate the future of education with a tech twist. Don’t miss out on the UnDisrupted Podcast—where we make the complex simple and the future just a bit less daunting. 🎧🔍

Additional Links: https://a.co/d/iTSaCbo Guest: Andrew Marcinek Guest Social Media Handle(s): @Andycinek Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHooker Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptED Facebook: @FutureReadySchools https://all4ed.org/podcast/undisrupted/ Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #futureready