by John Hendron | Feb 13, 2026 | podcast
Host: John HendronGuest: Jeanie Lee, CEO, PDK International In this episode of There’s Power in Teaching, host John Hendron sits down with PDK International’s new CEO, Jeanie Lee, for a candid conversation about the future of the teaching profession — and why the next...
by John Hendron | Feb 10, 2026 | podcast
Host: Dr. John HendronGuests: Patricia Williams & Lidia Zatopek In this episode of There’s Power in Teaching, we’re joined by longtime Phi Delta Kappa leaders Patricia Williams and Lidia Zatopek. Together, they share practical insights and hard-earned wisdom on...
by John Hendron | Jan 13, 2026 | podcast
Host: Dr. Scott McLeod, PDK Distinguished Educator FellowGuest: Owen Elsasser, Educators Rising National Vice President of Communications In this episode, Dr. Scott McLeod, PDK Distinguished Educator Fellow and Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of...
by John Hendron | Jan 2, 2026 | podcast
Host: Kathleen VailGuest: John Hendron In our third and final episode dedicated to the topic of gamification, John Hendron chats with Kathleen Vail on the potential for hard fun in our pursuit of learner engagement with gamification. We explore user stories, the...
by John Hendron | Dec 22, 2025 | podcast
Host: Kathleen VailGuest: Dr. John Hendron Episode 30 explores the psychology behind gamification and why commonly used tools like points, badges, and leaderboards are often insufficient on their own. While these elements can motivate some learners, the conversation...
by John Hendron | Dec 11, 2025 | podcast
Host: Kathleen VailGuest: Dr. John Hendron In this kickoff conversation, host Kathleen Vail talks with John Hendron about the foundations of gamification—what it is, what it isn’t, and why educators and learning designers should care. John traces his path from...
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