Educator/Author/Dad
I am a third generation educator beginning my 31st year working in schools. I have served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and building administrator.
In addition to a number of articles, I have authored two books: Forward Fast and Captivate.
I co-host State of Ed Podcast.
I'm a self-proclaimed "Educational Pyromaniac," passionate about lighting fires under people who work and setting fire to systemic conventions that do not.
Sept. 28, 2025
Episode 338: Dr. Marc Isseks
Captivate Your Classroom with Dr. Marc Isseks In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Dr. Marc Isseks, author of Captivate, to explore how educators can break free from “cognitive entrenchment” and rediscover what it means to truly engage learners. Marc brings over 30 years of classroom,…