Kelly Croy

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⚡️New Episode WEP 261: Rigor Relevance & Relationships in the age of AI ⚡️ I am so excited to share the latest episode of the Wired Educator Podcast! ⚡️ I’m joined by the incredible Casey Cuny to discuss a topic that couldn't be more timely: Relevance and Relationships in the Age of AI. ⚡️ As AI continues to transform the educational landscape, we dive deep into why human connection matters more than ever. We explore how to maintain heart and soul in the classroom while navigating new technology, ensuring our teaching remains relevant to our students' lives. You’re going to love Casey’s insights and passion! ⚡️ Tune in now on your favorite platform: 📺 Watch on YouTube: lnkd.in/gaqWURiy 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/gEnQEqbH 🟢 Listen on Spotify: lnkd.in/gXPpv-_y 💻 Show Notes & More: lnkd.in/gEitJ4hM Let’s keep the conversation going—how are you balancing high-tech tools with high-touch relationships in your school? Drop a comment below! 👇 #WiredEducator #Education #AIinEd #EdTech #Teaching #Leadership #HumanConnection #PodcastRecommendation This conversation is truly one of my absolute favorites—I felt a genuine connection during this recording, and I know you’re going to feel that energy, too.

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⚡️New Episode Alert! ⚡️ I am so excited to share the latest episode of the Wired Educator Podcast! ⚡️ This week, I’m joined by the incredible Casey Cuny to discuss a topic that couldn't be more timely: Relevance and Relationships in the Age of AI. ⚡️ As AI continues to transform the educational landscape, we dive deep into why human connection matters more than ever. We explore how to maintain heart and soul in the classroom while navigating new technology, ensuring our teaching remains relevant to our students' lives. You’re going to love Casey’s insights and passion! ⚡️ Tune in now on your favorite platform: 📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/CIyl2X6kqng 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wir… 🟢 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/47H7N9C8m… 💻 Show Notes & More: kellycroy.com/6365-2/ Let’s keep the conversation going—how are you balancing high-tech tools with high-touch relationships in your school? Drop a comment below! 👇 #WiredEducator #Education #AIinEd #EdTech #Teaching #Leadership #HumanConnection #PodcastRecommendation This conversation is truly one of my absolute favorites—I felt a genuine connection during this recording, and I know you’re going to feel that energy, too.

Even for just a moment, this is what it feels like when we all want the same thing. We spend so much time tearing each other apart. Finding every difference. Every reason to divide. And then NASA launches a spacecraft called Orion toward the moon on a mission called Artemis and something shifts. Boeing. Lockheed Martin. Competing giants building the same dream together. And next mission, SpaceX joins the story with the lunar module that lands on the moon. And the mythology is beautiful. Orion is a constellation in the night sky. Artemis was the goddess of the moon. Her brother Apollo was the sun. NASA didn’t just name these missions. They named them vision. A vision so big it swallows our divisions whole. That’s what a greater purpose does. It doesn’t erase our differences. It makes them irrelevant. Look up. Same sky. Same moon. Same dream. Godspeed to the crew of Artemis 2 and to all of us watching from below.

🎙️ Get Ready: This One Hits Different. Tomorrow, a brand-new episode of the Wired Educator Podcast (Episode 261) drops, and I’m just going to say it: this is one of my favorite conversations I’ve ever recorded. I sat down with Casey Cuney California teacher of the yearto dive into the intersection of Rigor, Relevance, and the Age of AI. But this wasn't just a technical "how-to" session. This conversation went crazy deep. It’s personal, it’s impactful, and it challenges the very core of why we do what we do in the classroom. If you’ve been feeling the weight of how quickly education is changing, this episode is the anchor you’ve been looking for. Why you can't miss this: * Beyond the Bot: We move past the AI hype to look at what "relevance" actually means for students today. * Deeply Personal: Casey shares insights that are as vulnerable as they are visionary. * The Rigor Shift: How we maintain high standards while embracing new cognitive tools. Trust me, you’ll want to subscribe now so you don't miss the notification when it goes live. Buckle up. This is a big one. 🚀 #WiredEducator #EdTech #AIinEducation #EducationReform #Podcast #TeacherLife #RigorAndRelevance

@RyanHoliday Wow! Loved this. I got work to do. Thx, Ryan.

This week I had the best time at Gibsonburg Elementary’s Literacy Night! I got to read Unthink Before Bed to a gym full of kids who were completely into it. Sleeping bags on the floor, camp chairs, fake campfire, pine trees, a “Read S’more Under the Stars” banner the teachers hand-painted. These educators went ALL OUT. Seriously. The details were incredible. We had a blast. I walked the kids through a little slide deck of books I loved as a kid and talked about why reading matters. Jedi showed off some tricks and was a total hit (no surprise there). I did a live drawing on the iPad and the kids were locked in watching it come to life. And I may have given them a little sneak peek at my upcoming book. 😉 After the program we signed books together and got to meet so many great families. These teachers work so hard. They built an experience. A memory. And these kids got to be part of it. And I applaud teachers everywhere, and the parents, family members, and guardians who encourage reading at home. It is so important. Surround your kids with books, paper, pens, and pencils. It matters more than you know. Lucky kids. Honestly? Lucky me. Thanks Gibsonburg for having us. Nights like this are why I do what I do. 📚🐾 #UnthinkBeforeBed #LiteracyNight #Gibsonburg #ReadMore #KellyCroy #Jedi

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We have the best students in the world & I can't wait to celebrate them next week! @kellycroy @pcskins

Episode 260 of the Wired Educator Podcast is live. "Leading with Heart, Hustle, and Pride" with Mark Bagley, Superintendent of Van Wert Schools This is a powerful conversation on how great leaders build trust, set expectations, and truly connect with people. Listen or watch here: YouTube: youtu.be/TMubawr8wCk?si… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6bvQ5q… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wir… Website: wirededucator.com/wep260/ #Leadership #EDU #Education #Speaker #Schools

@thomascmurray @ColonialIU20 Alright. Congratulations Tom. Safe travels and keep making an impact. I hope our past cross. You are awesome.

What an awesome morning spent with @ColonialIU20 and district leadership teams this AM discussing how to best support students in a rapidly changing AI-infused world. #FutureReady

Today is the day, my friends and colleagues. Episode 260 of the Wired Educator Podcast drops later today, and I had the honor of sitting down with Mark Bagley, superintendent at Van Wert Schools in Ohio, to talk about leading with heart, hustle, and pride. We discuss servant leadership, E + R = O, his gold standards for leading, and a unique CEO program for students in his district… and so much more! One line that stayed with me: “Relationships without rules equals rebellion. Today’s kid isn’t buying it… they want to know why. They want to know you care.” — Mark Bagley It’s my privilege to share and celebrate the great work Mark is doing. Are you subscribed? #Leadership #Podcast #EDU #WiredEducator #KellyCroy

Early reviews are in! Thank you to everyone who played a role in this special day! @We_are_PC @kellycroy @WiredEducator @Pcsupt @NorthPointESC

@hirtd1 I love this, Denise. I love your leadership. Very cool.

Great opportunity to BE GIANT!

Congratulations, Brad! Love it.

NEW EPISODE! 122 of #TheInterviewChair. In this episode, I share how educators are facing fatigue as they enter the final stretch of the school year. I remind educators that if we want students to stay focused and continue to work hard, then we, as educators, need to do the same. I share specific steps that we can take to regain momentum and continue to move forward so we no longer feel like we are just hanging on. Listen now at jimmycasas.com/theinterviewch… #Recalibrate #Culturize #WordsOnTheWall

NEW EPISODE 123: #TheInterviewChair Most educators feel overwhelmed by challenging behaviors — but what if changing the approach could turn chaos into connection? Dr. Bethany Bilidou, an expert in human behavior and creator of the "Ease the Pain in the Classroom" framework, shares surprising strategies that empower teachers to defuse crises in seconds and build resilience in even the most difficult students. jimmycasas.com/theinterviewch…

(Sound on.) Are you measuring students’ deficits or their potential? That question sits at the heart of one of the most powerful leadership conversations I’ve had on the Wired Educator Podcast. Listen to the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/4uxr6k… In Episode 259: Lifted to Lead, I sit down with Dr. Stefan Bean, superintendent in Orange County, California, to talk about leadership, opportunity, and how great educators shift their mindset from fixing weaknesses to unlocking potential. Dr. Bean shares an incredible personal and professional story along with practical ideas for leaders who want to build stronger schools, stronger teams, and stronger futures for students. If you care about leadership, education, and helping people rise to their potential, you will love this conversation. #WiredEducator #EducationLeadership #LiftedToLead #KellyCroy

OK, my table. I change it from time to time, but it would go something like this today: Bono, the Pope, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bateman, and Barack Obama. Two I recently put in reserve just to have some fun would be: Dennis Rodman, and Steven Pressfield.

“If you could have dinner with five living people, who would you invite and why?” Here’s a fun question that leads to some surprisingly great conversations. You can do this with your family. You can do it with coworkers sitting around the lunch table. It’s also perfect when you’re driving somewhere with someone… maybe on the way to the airport or a long road trip. Everyone takes a turn. You have to name your five people and explain why each one earned a seat at your table. What makes it interesting isn’t really the names. It’s the reasons. You start to learn what people admire. What they’re curious about. The kinds of conversations they wish they could have. Sometimes the answers are predictable. Sometimes they completely surprise you. I have my five. Every once in a while I change one depending on what I’m thinking about or learning at the time. I’ll share mine down in the comments. Now I’m curious… If you could have dinner with five living people, who would you invite and why? And yes… they have to be alive.