LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education

What happens when a side hustle disappears, a global pandemic flips everything upside down, and two college students refuse to sit still? In this episode, we sit down with the co-founders of Your College Contact, a mentorship service built to take the stress out of applications, scholarships, and campus life by pairing students with experienced guides who’ve already been there.

How do you lead with purpose, serve with heart, and still make room to grow? In this episode, we’re joined by Drew Hinds, an edtech leader from the Oregon Department of Education, who empowers educators and makes tech integration not just doable, but transformational.

Recorded LIVE at ISTE 25/ASCD in San Antonio, Jerri and Jamie sit down with Australian edtech rockstar and #AussieED founder Brett Salakas. Known for his people-first approach to technology, Brett shares how his personal story shaped his mission to connect, empower, and inspire through edtech.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and level up your classroom with Tyler Tarver! In this lively episode, Jerri and Jamie sit down with the one and only Tyler—educator, author, YouTube sensation, and social media standout—for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful and hilarious.

What if bravery isn’t something you’re born with, but something you train for? In this episode, Jerri and Jamie welcome Crista Samaras, former U.S. Women’s National Lacrosse Team player, entrepreneur, and founder of Brave Enterprises. Crista shares her mission to help people, especially women and girls, build measurable bravery so they can face discomfort, take bold risks, and grow with intention.