

My EdTech Life
Fonz Mendoza
My EdTech Life is where education meets innovation with clarity, caution, and purpose. Hosted by Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza Jr., this podcast features real conversations with educators, founders, researchers, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of learning.From classroom-tested tools to emerging AI trends, we cut through the noise to spotlight what truly works in K–12 and higher education. As a leading voice in responsible AI adoption, Fonz challenges the hype and elevates voices that often go unheard, bringing practical, ethical, and future-forward insights to every episode.Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, policymaker, or edtech creator, this is your space to connect, question, and grow.
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May 22, 2021 • 1h 2min
Episode 67: EdTech, Podcasting & Food
Gabriel Carrillo is an Educational Technology Specialist. He currently supports and coaches educators with implementing innovative and meaningful practices through the use of technology. He works side by side with educators in planning lessons/units, modeling lessons, and provides districtwide professional development. He's presented at various national conferences. In addition to this, he also is the creator and host of the EdTech Bites Podcast where he has blended his two passions, Educational Technology, and food.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

May 20, 2021 • 60min
Episode 66: Online Education, Life & More
Natalie Conway is an online special educator, mentor teacher, instructional coach, and podcast host. She has been teaching for 16 years, working in both public brick and mortar schools and online charters. Natalie hosts SYS Presents: Adventures in Online education, a podcast about online education.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

May 15, 2021 • 58min
Episode 65: Imparted Joy
Jillian DuBois serves as an elementary educator in Clearwater, FL. She has been in the field of education for two decades. She is the recently published author and illustrator of “Liv’s Seashells”, and Optimistic Originator of Imparted Joy LLC.Jillian’s journey continues to bring much fulfillment as she thrives on building authentic relationships with her students and guiding their curiosity and wonder. She uses her voice to foster hope for student equity and empathy.Her passion is to initiate and infuse joy to those in education by focusing efforts on listening, serving, and growing alongside colleagues and friends.Each day is a FRESH opportunity to listen, be slow to criticize, and quick to empathize. Keep dancing and dreaming with JOY.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

May 13, 2021 • 55min
Episode 64: Creating from Within
This week I spoke with independent artist & designer, Joe Cavazos. Joe works as an independent artist on Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok and he's also the co-owner of Nusupply and SundaySocial.tv. In today's episode, we talked about Joe's work as a designer and artist.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

May 8, 2021 • 54min
Episode 63: Work, Life and Creativity
Katie Fielding, an Instructional Technology Coach in Prince William County Schools, takes joy in building capacity in others so they can fully participate in the digital world. Additionally, she is a Google Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Coach; Canvas Certified Educator.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

May 6, 2021 • 57min
Episode 62: The Hustle Culture and STEM for All!
I just wrapped up a wonderful and powerful interview with my friend K.D. a.k.a <glamtechy/>. She definitely brought some truths regarding the Hustle Culture, what it is and what it can do to someone, mentally, physically, and more. She shared some great tips on how to digitally detox and still be creative on social media. K.D. is also very passionate about planting the STEM seed to all and is passionate about helping everyone from high school to those that may want to try a new career later in life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 29, 2021 • 56min
Episode 60: Amplify Creativity with Shannon Moore
Shannon Moore is a wonderful friend, creative, connector, leader, and passionate educator. In this episode, we shared our creative journeys that are quite similar in many ways. She opens up her heart and offers some refreshing honesty about her creative process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 23, 2021 • 53min
Episode 59: Ready Learner One
In this episode, Micah Shippee sat down with us to have a great conversation about his passion for education, his current work with Ready Learner One, and ChangeMaker EDU in offering a community-based approach to innovative professional learning. We also talked about his current classroom experience with hybrid learning and offered some great insight on what the future of work looks like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 17, 2021 • 59min
Episode 58: Ignite A Spark
On this show we are joined Amanda Macias, Instructional Coach, from Fontana, California. We had a great conversation about wearing many hats, unsubscribing to learning loss, building relationships and community within our schools and Esports.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 15, 2021 • 52min
Episode 57: #ARVRinEDU Live Chat
The Twitter #ARVRinEDU Chat went live for this one. Join Jaime Donally and friends as we talk about all things #ARVRinEDU.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show