EdTech Elevated
AI is moving quickly into schools, and reactions range from cautious to enthusiastic. What does it mean to teach AI before it teaches us? In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Lisa March, president and founder of Partner in Publishing, sits down with Jeff Riley, Executive Director of Day of AI, to explore how schools can approach artificial intelligence with intention and responsibility. Jeff shares the mission behind Day of AI, a research-led, movement-minded organization focused on empowering students to become informed creators and thoughtful leaders in an AI-shaped world....
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In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Lisa March, President and Founder of Partner in Publishing, sits down with Kim Canning, Vice President of University Partnerships at Kaplan, for a timely conversation about access, affordability, and what it really means to be student-centered in admissions preparation. Kim shares how Kaplan’s mission of leveling the playing field through access shows up in practice, from breaking down socioeconomic barriers to rethinking how test prep is delivered at scale. The conversation explores Kaplan’s All Access License, a model designed to make high-quality...
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What if the most powerful chemistry lessons were the ones students couldn’t see, but could feel in their everyday lives? In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Elaine Villanueva Bernal, Ph.D. Chemist of the University of California, Long Beach, is joined by Dr. Ashley Evanoski-Cole, Ph.D. Chemist of Westfield State University, who believes that tiny, invisible interactions can spark big learning breakthroughs. Together, Elaine and Ashley explore how chemistry comes alive when it’s connected to the world students already care about, from the air we breathe and the food we cook to...
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Chemistry can feel like an intimidating subject for college students. So, how do chemistry professors make their courses feel designed for every learner? In this episode of EdTech Elevated, PIP’s president and founder, Lisa March, sits down with Dr. Amy Burkert, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives and chemistry professor of Carnegie Mellon University. Together with the REAL CHEM team, she’s helping transform a course historically known for “weeding students out” into one that welcomes students in and lifts them up. By shaping the next generation of college learners, Dr....
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Chemistry sticks when students can feel it. So, how do we make the subject truly tangible? In this episode of EdTech Elevated, PIP’s president and founder, Lisa March, sits down with Dr. Gizelle Sherwood, a passionate chemistry educator and innovator at Carnegie Mellon University. With 17 years of teaching experience and her current role as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Chemistry, Dr. Sherwood has dedicated her career to making science meaningful, accessible, and connected to the world beyond the classroom. In shaping the next generation of college learners, Dr. Sherwood’s...
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What if students graduated seeing themselves as future CEOs, not just future employees? In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Partner in Publishing (PIP) President and Founder Lisa March sits down with Alfredo Mathew III, founder and CEO of SPCC.1 and co-founder of ESO Ventures, to explore how schools can better prepare students to thrive in the real-world economy. From developing an entrepreneurial mindset to reimagining what “career readiness” truly means, Lisa and Alfredo dive into how education can bridge classrooms and capital. They unpack what it takes to connect Gen Z learners...
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Both can be true: AI is the new frontier—and in business, humans connect with humans. In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Partner in Publishing (PIP) President and Founder Lisa March and CEO Kevin O’Sullivan pull back the curtain on what it takes to build a company from the ground up. From finding your niche and getting your business off the ground to helping others do the same (as true partners), they share the insights and anecdotes that have been “the secret to the sauce” (Kevin’s all-time favorite phrase). It’s all about human connection. How we balance that with the...
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In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Partner in Publishing (PIP) President and Founder, Lisa March, sits down with CEO Kevin O’Sullivan for a candid conversation that goes back to where it all began. Together, they reflect on how PIP started with relationships, reputation, and insider knowledge (and inside jokes), and how those early priorities shaped the company’s values and growth over the last sixteen years. Lisa and Kevin share stories from the early days of building the business, the lessons they’ve learned as partners, and what has kept their collaboration strong through different...
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What happens when marketing leads with empathy, deep listening, and a genuine commitment to student outcomes? In this episode, Lisa March sits down with Nicole Dingley, VP of Marketing at Ad Astra, to explore how customer advocacy can fuel pipeline growth, shape marketing efforts, and build lasting partnerships in higher ed. From uncovering real challenges facing institutions to translating those insights into meaningful marketing and product direction, Nicole offers a practical and mission-driven approach to connecting with customers. Along the way, she also explores how something as...
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In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Lisa March sits down with Mike Hale, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer at VitalSource, to explore the evolving role of AI in education. Mike shares how VitalSource is leveraging AI to accelerate learning, support faculty, and scale evidence-based practices grounded in learning science. From intelligent tutoring systems to real-time decision-making data, he explains how AI tools can enhance—not replace—effective teaching and learning. They also discuss common misconceptions about AI promoting “lazy learning” and the importance of human oversight in...
info_outlineIn this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Dr. Mike Moore interviews Allison Langley, a marketing manager and content strategist at Partner in Publishing. They discuss the importance of aligning sales and marketing teams to drive business growth, emphasizing clear communication and shared goals. Allison draws from her background in content strategy and the investment industry to highlight how breaking down silos between teams is crucial for success. The conversation explores the role of sales enablement tools, such as competitor analyses, and the need for targeted, value-driven content. Allison also underscores the benefits of partnering with a marketing agency for diverse insights and strategy enhancement. Lastly, she emphasizes the power of storytelling in marketing, advising professionals to craft clear narratives that resonate with their audience.
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00:05: Intro to EdTech Elevated
00:37: Host Introduction: Dr. Mike Moore
01:12: Guest Introduction: Allison Langley
03:33: Importance of Sales and Marketing Alignment
05:10: Breaking Down Silos
06:17: Impact of Digital Marketing Tools
07:59: Sales Enablement Tools Explained
09:58: Creating Value-Driven Content
12:06: Understanding the Customer Journey
13:49: Advantages of Working with an Agency
16:57: Maintaining Brand Voice in Copy
19:15: Challenges and Opportunities in EdTech
20:47: Leveraging Cross-Industry Experience
22:58: The Power of Storytelling
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