Ashton Simmonds is Australian but currently works as an MYP Design teacher in Japan. Designer by trade, Ashton later discovered that he enjoyed teaching. Like so many of my guests, he started down one path and somewhere along the way switched over to teaching Design. We talk about his school, students and projects he is working on. Two points of … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #26 – Jon Halligan – CP through VIE Education
Jon Halligan has held many roles from teacher to school leadership. Jon worked in multiple education institutions from primary to tertiary, state and private, from the UK to the UAE. For the last 5 years, Jon worked as the Head of Development & Recognition for the IBO in The Hague. Jon has several startup projects that he is currently working … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #25 – Andy Richardson – Maker Faire
Andy Richardson and I connected via social media and through mutual colleagues. He is an Industrial Arts and Design Technology Teacher at Northfield Public Schools District # 659 in St Paul, Minnesota. Andy just completed a six year stent at the Lincoln Community School in Ghana, West Africa where he was the Head of Design. During this time in Ghana, … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #24 – Linda Keane – NEXT.cc
I connected with Linda Keane after reading a few of her published articles on the subject of ‘Design Education’. She is Professor of Architecture & Environmental Design At The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an eLearning Entrepreneur with the NEXT.cc. She promotes environmental education awareness within the context of a STEAM curricular framework. This episode is really … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #23 – Craig Frehlich – VR for Education
Craig Frehlich and I have collaborated together on several podcast and livestream events in the last 6 months. His work with VR is commendable and trendsetting. I very much enjoyed our conversation that centered mostly around the uses of VR in schools, but we touch on several other topics. His book is available for pre-order now! If you would like … Read More