Leadership Transition: From VP to Principal - PPD143
Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco catch up after a hectic summer. AJ reveals his exciting career move from Vice Principal to Principal in a new school district. The duo discusses the challenges and emotions involved in making such a significant decision, the interview process, and AJ's vision for his new ...
Verbally Abusive Parents - PPD144
In this episode of PodcastPD, Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco dive into a mix of professional development topics, from school community participation to the challenges of dealing with verbally abusive parents. The hosts share personal experiences, offer insights into the complexities of the teaching pro...
Podcast, termites, AI, teacher wellness, intuition
In this 187th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Oct 1st to 4th, 2024 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:
>>> bit.ly/E187FreshAirAtFiveSpotifyPlaylist <<<
1st: House of EdTech E248 “Chapter 1: Introductio...
AI-Driven Personalized Learning: The Future of Education - HoET258
In this episode of House of #EdTech, we take a deep dive into the world of AI-driven personalized learning. From how AI adapts to individual student needs to address concerns about environmental impact and ethical use, I cover it all. This episode is perfect for educators, school administrators, ...
The Yankees Finally Wake Up (7/12/25) - CF28-104
In Episode 104 of Chase for 28, Chris welcomes back longtime co-host AJ Bianco for a much-needed shot of optimism after a scorching 5–0 week from the Yankees. Together, they reflect on DJ LeMahieu’s surprising DFA, Clark Schmidt’s Tommy John surgery, Jazz Chisholm’s All-Star nod and Home Run Derb...
The Power of Parent-Teacher Partnerships - PPD151
In this episode of PodcastPD, Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco welcome Christina Hidek, veteran PTO leader and founder of PTO Answers, to discuss the power of effective parent-school collaboration. With over 15 years of experience building strong PTOs and supporting educators, Christina shares practical ...
Burnout, Boundaries, and the Truth About Teaching - PPD152
In this episode of PodcastPD, hosts Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco take a deep dive into the wild world of Reddit’s teacher community — reacting to real posts from educators about burnout, parent conferences, grading policies, and the reality of work-life balance in education.
From heartfelt burnout co...
What “Fixing Education” Really Means - PPD154
In this kickoff episode of PodcastPD’s 2026 monthly series, Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco launch a year-long conversation around one big, loaded question: What does it actually mean to “fix” education? Drawing from their perspectives as a classroom teacher and a building administrator, they unpack why...
Episode 4 with AJ Bianco: The Power of Positivity
In this episode, Ross Braun interviews AJ Bianco, an experienced educator and principal, who shares his journey in education, the importance of positivity, and practical strategies for overcoming challenges in the classroom. AJ emphasizes the significance of building relationships with students a...
Fixing Education: Educator Burnout - PPD155
Burnout is one of the most common and most difficult challenges facing educators today. In Episode 155 of PodcastPD, Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco tackle the topic head-on as part of their ongoing 2026 series exploring how we might “fix” education. While burnout exists in every profession, the unique ...
