While students may only be 20%-25% of our population today, they are 100% of our future. That is why education is one of the most important investments a country can make and the sole purpose for the existence of the Better Learning Podcast.

The Better Learning Podcast brings on valued guests that talk about ways we can improve education for our kids. Because after all, they are 100% of our future!

 

 

November 15, 2023

Elana Leoni (CEO, Leoni Consulting Group) talks with Kevin about the unique challenges and opportunities that both educators and professionals face as they attempt to push forward in a post-COVID environment. This episode dives into the dynamics of the education technology industry, exploring the shift from free to paid services, the impact of the pandemic on edtech startups, and strategies for engaging busy school leaders and educators.

Elana Leoni has had a significant career in improving K-12 education, notably leading marketing at the George Lucas Educational Foundation and expanding Edutopia's social media reach. She is a board member of Mt. Tam College, a prominent blogger and speaker in social media and education, and has been recognized as a top community professional. Elana introduced Edcamps to the West Coast and holds a business administration degree from Cal Poly and an MBA from Berkeley's Haas School. In her leisure time, she enjoys international travel, yoga, "old man sports," and almost anything on the water.

 

Find Elana online:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/elanaleoni

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elanaleoni/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elanaleoni/

 

Find Leoni Consulting Group online:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeoniGroup

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lcg-found/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leoniconsultinggroup/

 

Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/

For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/

 

Episode 152 of the Better Learning Podcast

 

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.

 

 

 

Who made this episode possible?

 

Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/

Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/

Second Class Foundation - https://www.secondclassfoundation.org/

 

If you are interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great guest, please visit the Better Learning Podcast website.