Our Episodes

Our guest, Dr. Maylén R.R. Sullivan , is the 2026 SWCOLT and California Language Teacher of the Year. A passionate trilingual educator originally from Cuba, she serves as the Coronado Unified School District World Language Te...

Our Guest, Tiffani Jaseph , is a dedicated special education professional with 16 years of teaching experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Special Education from the Universi...

Our Guests, Ed Alvarez and Dr. Cheryl Ingram , are Executive and Executive Deputy Directors, respectively, of the Silicon Valley Equity in Education Institute (SVEEI). Ed’s education experience spans the past 25 years, includ...

Our Guest, Dr. Terrance McNeil , is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Practice and Leadership at Tennessee State University , where he serves as Program Coordinator of the Higher Education Leaders...

Our Guest, Dr. Taha Duri , is a figure in the fields of architecture and design. Currently, he serves as the “Dean of the College of Design ” at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) . He has a rich academic backgroun...

Our Guest, Dr. Brad Fuster , is Provost and Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs at San Francisco Bay University and Host of EdUp Innovation . Brad Fuster has extensive experience in higher education leadership. As a ...

Our Guest, Prince Johnson , a 26-year veteran educator, is the 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year as well as the 2025 Gilder Lehrman New York History Teacher of the Year. A passionate advocate for career and technical ed...

Our Guest, Prince Johnson , a 26-year veteran educator, is the 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year as well as the 2025 Gilder Lehrman New York History Teacher of the Year. A passionate advocate for career and technical ed...

Engage in the hashtag#XEListeningTour . Listen to and reflect on a voice that is often overlooked in your community surrounding educational excellence or equity. Share your perspective via voicemail at edupxe.com .

Our Guest, Dr. Jennifer Young Wallace , is a tenured Associate Professor/Coordinator of the. Doctoral Program-Educational Leadership for the College of Education at Jackson State University , a Tier II research university, wh...

Our Guest, Dr. Jennifer Young Wallace , is a tenured Associate Professor/Coordinator of the. Doctoral Program-Educational Leadership for the College of Education at Jackson State University , a Tier II research university, wh...

Our Guest, Dr. Larry J. Walke r, is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Coordinator at the University of Central Florida . Previously, he held faculty appointments at Howard University and Loyola University Maryland ....

Our Guest, Awad Ibrahim , is full professor, Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence and holder of the Air Canada Professorship on Anti-Racism. He is a curriculum theorist with special interest in economy of ...

The Thesis (The Why): Listening is more than hearing—it's the engine of transformation. When leaders truly listen, they unlock hidden insights and spark meaningful change. The power of listening turns quiet voices into cataly...

Our Guest, Alicia Harper , is a Superintendent at Achievement First . She is a turnaround strategist, and LinkedIn content creator known for her exceptional leadership in school transformation. As a former principal, she led ...

Our Guest, Dr. Marvin Lynn , Dean of the School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) at the University of Colorado Denver , has enjoyed a robust career as a teacher, scholar, public university administrator, and artist. SE...

Listen! Are you listening? This is Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP , host of the EDUP Xcelerated Excellence podcast where we seek to advance educational excellence and equity. What if the key to educational excellence isn't just wh...

Our Guest, Bryce Jhourdyn Thompson , is an educator, mentor, and emerging school leader committed to creating equitable, student-centered learning environments. He began my journey in education as a Future Teachers of Excelle...

Our Guest, Marlene Megos , is the founder and CEO of Equate Education , a data-driven platform supporting educator preparation programs with a focus on residency and apprenticeships. With over 30 years of experience from clas...

Our Guest, Anna Young , founder of Sunnyside Literacy Lab , started her career with Teach for America and has worked in education as a humanities teacher, special educator, and academic interventionist. She currently supervi...

Our Guest, Dr. Christopher Bonn , is President and CEO of BonFire Leadership Solutions . He is a celebrated educator, leadership coach, author, college professor, and musician. With over 35 years of experience, he has led ins...

Our Guest, Michelle Maslowski , MBA, CFRE, is Managing Director, Carter . With over 15 years of experience as a senior development leader in the nonprofit sector, Michelle, has a proven track record of developing and executin...

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Our Guest, Kalebe Easley , is a youth sports performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Prime Evolution Fitness & Sports Performance , one of the fastest-rising athletic development programs in Southern California. Based...