The Idea Spark Live 2025

A Mini-Podcast Series, from EdSurge Solutions Studio

Carl Hooker brings us a live podcast from the ISTE+ASCD conference in San Antonio, Texas. He connects with conference attendees, friends old and new, asking each to share a problem they're working to solve in their corner of the education world — or as Carl puts it: "Tell me your idea spark."

You can follow the podcast on the Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music.

In this episode, Carl speaks with Tony Vincent, an independent consultant, speaker, and AI Coordinator at Council Bluffs Community School District.

Carl speaks with Crystal Yang, a college student and entrepreneur, CEO + founder of Audemy Games.

In this episode, Carl sits down with Erika Sandström (aka Green Screen Gal), a Digital Learning Coach and Digital Media Teacher specializing in Green Screen and Video Production.

In this episode, Carl sits down with Barbara Bray, an author, speaker, podcaster, coach, story weaver, and difference-maker.

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In this episode, Carl sits down with Peggy Hammond. Peggy teaches technical theater at the Alabama School of Fine Arts.

In this episode, Carl sits down with Jerod Wright, a teacher and former coach who now teaches business and technology in the Frenship Independent School District in Lubbock, Texas.

Carl sits down with Bria Jones, Customer Success at Wakelet & bulb.

Carl sits down with Leonardo Ortiz Villacorta (aka Leo), a leader in communications, global social impact, and public affairs at Pokemon.

Carl sits down with Victoria Andrews. She’s Partner, Professional Learning at Getting Smart, focusing on closing the gap in AI media literacy.

Carl sits down with Lexi Daly, Learning Innovation Coordinator and Reading Teacher at Trinity Episcopal School in New Orleans.

In this episode, Carl sits down with Heather Brantley, Events and Community Specialist at Curipod.