Howard Gardner is the Hobbs research professor of cognition and education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is a leading thinker on Education and Human Development, and has studied and written extensively about intelligence, creativity, leadership and professional ethics. A two volume of Howard's work was published in 2024 by teachers college press, the Essential Howard Gardner On Education and the Essential Howard Gardner On Mind.

During our discussion, Howard discussed his work on synthesizing information from various fields to create practical applications for parents and educators. We dove into his past projects, such as his books and Project Zero. We also reflected on the changes in K-12 and higher education. and the role of AI in the future of education. It was an honor to talk Howard and I think you’ll really enjoy our conversation.

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode125.

Emily Odeo-Sutton started selling on Etsy in January of 2023 and now has over 27,000 sales between her two shops. Former educator turned entrepreneur, she loves supporting new Etsy sellers on their journey to passive income with both print on demand and digital products.

For this episode, Emily gives some great advice to listeners who are thinking about selling products on Etsy. Best of all, she points out what skills educators can transfer from the classroom to the Etsy store. There’s also some notable tips about advertising. Bust out a pen and paper — you’re going to end up taking notes!

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode124.

Rae Hughart is an innovative educator, speaker, and advocate for teacher wellness and professional growth. As the founder of Teachers Deserve It, she is on a mission to empower educators with sustainable strategies that enhance student success while prioritizing teacher well-being. With a background in classroom teaching, curriculum design, and leadership, Rae specializes in helping educators reclaim their time, build strong professional networks, and implement creative, effective teaching strategies.

Rae and I discussed importance of sustainable teaching practices and wellness, which is the focus of Teachers Deserve It’s mission. She also reveals that making time to enjoy something as simple as a drink with friends has a bigger impact on a teacher’s work than what’s seen on the surface. You’ll come away from this one prioritizing your happiness because you’ll know it’s best for everyone if you’re happy.

For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode123.