In this episode, Trevor reflects on the teachers who shaped his life, from losing a spelling bee in middle school to seeing a former teacher waiting in the crowd at graduation years later. Along the way, he explores the powerful research behind mentorship, role models, and the lasting impact educators have on students long after they leave the classroom.

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What if a dog could change the feel of a school?

After the pandemic, Laura Schuler saw students struggling in ways she hadn’t before. Instead of waiting for a perfect solution, she helped bring school support dogs into her district.

In this episode, we break down how the program works, what it costs, and why it’s making a difference.

Read the how-to guide on starting a support dog program.

Most employers today aren’t asking, “What do you know?” They’re asking, “What can you do?” Problem solving has become one of the most valuable skills in the workforce, yet it’s one of the least consistently developed in school. In this episode, I unpack the growing shift toward skills-based hiring and what it reveals about the gap between how students are taught and what they’ll actually be expected to do beyond the classroom. I share a personal story of being completely unprepared for a job I thought I could handle, walk through how companies are evaluating candidates differently, and offer a practical framework for building problem solving into your existing curriculum. You’ll also hear how small shifts, like modeling thinking, using real-world problems, and incorporating moments of pressure and oral explanation, can change the way students learn without overhauling everything you’re already doing. If we want students to be ready for what’s next, problem solving can’t be an add-on. It has to be part of the daily work. Design Thinking Poster: