Exceptional Educators Podcast by FrenalyticsEDU

Luke St. Amand is the co-founder and CTO of Lectec, an EdTech company aiming to inspire young minds through hands-on STEM learning experiences. Luke and his co-founder, Jared, were inspired to build Lectec after Jared’s nephew was intrigued by the mechanics of a newly gifted electric skateboard, leading them to develop build-it-yourself kits designed for students. Lectec recently aired on Shark Tank in February 2024, helping Luke and Jared gain significant exposure, including reaching over 3.2 million viewers from their episode alone.Before Lectec, Luke worked as an engineer at Amazon, and he graduated from Long Island University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics and Finance.Listen to our episode with Luke to learn about his experience at Lectec and on Shark Tank, his takeaways from his experience at Amazon, and advice for approaching the entrepreneurial space.Highlights:Luke’s “why” for joining and innovating in the educational tech spaceExperience at Amazon and lessons learnedCourage for stepping into the entrepreneurial space, and valuable traits developed from doing soShark Tank experience: How did Lectec get on Shark Tank, and how the experience impacted them

Dr. Dan Cox is a veteran superintendent and founder of Endurance Edge. Dan's commitment to wellness, balance, and resilience impacts his perspective of leadership within the education world. With his background in education leadership, Dan is passionate in ensuring success for all students, and he firmly believes in the effectiveness of meaningful discourse in the education space. Beyond his role as a superintendent, Dan loves to run marathons, and he calls on other educators—and all listeners—to grapple with the uncomfortable and embrace your uniqueness while finding your identity in and beyond teaching.Listen to our episode with Dan to hear his perspective on the importance of inclusivity in education spaces, on his motivation and passion for finding identity in and outside of teaching, and his emphasis on engaging in dialogue that supports special educators.Highlights:Partnerships in Education: The importance of relationships and dialogue between educators, technology makers, investors, and students.Supporting Special Educators: The impact of conducting meaningful dialogue on the role of special educators, and preventing burnout in the education space.Finding & Embracing Yourself: Dan’s approach to pushing himself and finding identity in and beyond teaching, embracing discomfort for personal growth._______________________________________The Exceptional Educators Podcast is brought to you by your friends at Frenalytics.FrenalyticsEDU is an award-winning special education (SpEd) & English Language Learner (ELL) software that helps streamline progress monitoring, improve communication + compliance, and offer truly personalized learning to your students of all abilities. FrenalyticsEDU's platform delivers individualized assessments that help reinforce math, ELA, and life skills concepts for students, and empowers educators to write data-rich IEPs with auto-collected progress monitoring data on its built-in analytics dashboard.Want to partner with FrenalyticsEDU to help your students lead more meaningful and independent lives? Connect with us here!

Jennifer Womble proudly serves as the Conference Chair of the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), the premier EdTech event bringing together passionate educators and innovators. At FETC, she oversees all content and development of events, plans executive summits, and collaborates with various sponsors and associations. She is also the Board of Directors at iTeach Innovations, a service unit at Kennesaw State University focusing on integrating instructional technology. Listen to our episode with Jenn to learn about her perspectives on integrating technology and AI in the classroom, after her years of experience teaching and leading compelling conversations with educators and innovators.Highlights:Jenn’s perspective on the relationship between the AI revolution, educators, studentsHighlights and insights from recent FETC conference, her vision of FETC’s role given trends in AIInsight on pathways for educators and district leaders to elevate their voices and needs_______________________________________The Exceptional Educators Podcast is brought to you by your friends at Frenalytics.FrenalyticsEDU is an award-winning special education (SpEd) & English Language Learner (ELL) software that helps streamline progress monitoring, improve communication + compliance, and offer truly personalized learning to your students of all abilities. FrenalyticsEDU's platform delivers individualized assessments that help reinforce math, ELA, and life skills concepts for students, and empowers educators to write data-rich IEPs with auto-collected progress monitoring data on its built-in analytics dashboard.Want to partner with FrenalyticsEDU to help your students lead more meaningful and independent lives? Connect with us here!

Arden Phillips is a recent high school graduate and current consultant for educational technology companies, relentlessly advocating for students with disabilities and their inclusion within product design. As Arden himself has Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD, he understands firsthand the challenges these students face. His work in consulting EdTech companies helps them ensure that their products are accessible and effective for all students, including those with special needs. By connecting to his own experience, Arden's passion, mission, and vision for supporting students of all abilities carries through all he does.Listen to our episode with Arden to hear his perspective on integrating AI and adaptive learning in the classroom, the relationship between teachers and technology in student success, and his personal experiences with educational growth.Highlights:Empowering inclusive education: Arden’s passion and personal experience in improving accessible educationTechnology in the classroom: Perspectives on integrating AI and adaptive learning for teachersPower in relationships: The importance of fostering connections and communication between students, educators, district leaders_______________________________________The Exceptional Educators Podcast is brought to you by your friends at Frenalytics.FrenalyticsEDU is an award-winning special education (SpEd) & English Language Learner (ELL) software that helps streamline progress monitoring, improve communication + compliance, and offer truly personalized learning to your students of all abilities. FrenalyticsEDU's platform delivers individualized assessments that help reinforce math, ELA, and life skills concepts for students, and empowers educators to write data-rich IEPs with auto-collected progress monitoring data on its built-in analytics dashboard.Want to partner with FrenalyticsEDU to help your students lead more meaningful and independent lives? Connect with us here!