

179. Seeing Students as Mathematicians ft. Cherelle McKnight of Illustrative Mathematics
Natasha chats with Cherelle McKnight, a former mathematics teacher who now works as the director of PK–5 content development at Illustrative Mathematics, a non-profit organization that offers free K-12 math curriculum with a mission to create a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics.

178. Getting Kids to Think
Claire is in survival mode as she juggles multiple big STEM projects, including a weather balloon launch to the stratosphere! We also chat about how students don’t know how to think through a problem.

177. The Power of Makerspaces ft. Dr. Leah Hanes of Two Bit Circus
Natasha chats with Dr. Leah Hanes, CEO of the Two Bit Circus Foundation, a nonprofit transforming STEAM education through hands-on, student-driven learning. Dr. Hanes highlights the power of makerspaces and how her organization upcycles industrial materials into creative classroom tools.

176. How to Promote Entrepreneurship in the Classroom
Claire and Natasha discuss how to build an entrepreneurial mindset in the classroom, why free isn’t always a good thing (especially when it comes to materials in a STEM challenge!), and why constraints spark creativity.

175. How Robotics Transforms Learning ft. Jason McKenna of VEX Robotics
A special live-recorded conversation with Jason McKenna from VEX Robotics! Broadcasting straight from the VEX Classroom, Jason showcases an incredible lineup of robotic solutions designed to transform learning environments. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Jason shares his personal journey—including a pivotal moment when he almost walked away from education due to burnout. But everything changed when he saw firsthand how a robotics lesson could transform his classroom.

174. Empowering Kids with Stylish STEM ft. Prisma Kiddos
As a mom to two daughters, Natasha is always on the lookout for STEM-inspired clothing that’s both stylish and empowering. If you can relate or are interested in the story of two passionate entrepreneurs, then this episode is for you!