LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education

In this special episode of LinkedUp, Jamie flips the script and interviews her co-host, Jerri Kemble, about her newly released book, The Badass Firefly Effect. Their conversation is heartfelt and illuminating, exploring the stories behind the book and its central message: everyone has the power to shine and help others light up, too.

When it comes to personalized learning, high school principal Nicki Slaugh is proving it’s less about tools and more about trust. Join Jamie and Jerri as they sit down with Nicki to discuss her new book and learn why she believes personalization is about more than just tech: it's about truly knowing each student and creating the conditions for them to thrive.

This week, Jerri and Jamie are joined by Tony Vincent, an educator whose creative, practical ideas have inspired teachers for years. As the mind behind Learning in Hand, Tony has dedicated his career to helping educators design student-centered, technology-rich learning experiences that spark curiosity and creativity.

In this episode, we sit down with author and thought leader Zuica Donev to explore her new book, Inside Job. Zuica shows us why the most impactful leadership starts within and how lasting change comes from the work of self-discovery, resilience, and purpose.

School is only the starting line. The real question is: How do we prepare students to drive and thrive in a future economy we can barely imagine? In this episode, we sit down with Brad Baird and Dr. Steve Miller to discuss the future of education and explore what it takes to connect learning with real-world opportunities.