EPISODE 18: Jesse Lubinsky
In this episode of Game ON!, host Adam Bellow chats with Jesse Lubinsky,
Education Evangelist at Adobe, about his journey from tech consultant to educator
to edtech leader. Jesse shares insights on the power of creativity in education, the
impact of technology on learning, and how gaming can transform the classroom
experience. He dives into the importance of finding joy in work, taking risks, and
building strong connections. Plus, they explore AI’s role in creativity and how
educators can empower students with innovative, accessible tools.
Game On! is a podcast that explores education, technology, gaming and the arts. During each episode,
Breakout EDU CEO and Co-Founder, Adam Bellow, speaks with a different change agent to learn about how
they became who they are and what they do to help 'unlock the love of learning' and make an impact on the
world. Available on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify Podcasts.
Welcome to the Game On! Podcast
EPISODE 16: Dan Ryder
In this episode of GAME ON, host Adam Bellow speaks with innovative educator
Dan Ryder about his journey in education, the evolution of customized learning, and
the importance of creativity and design thinking in the classroom. They discuss the
impact Dan’s teachers have had on his life and the role of games in learning. Dan
shares valuable advice for both new and seasoned teachers, emphasizing the need
to lean into joy and create engaging experiences for students.
EPISODE 17: Ann Brucker
In this episode of Game ON!, host Adam Bellow chats with Ann Brucker, Director of
Games at Breakout EDU, about her journey from 4th/5th grade teacher to game
developer. Ann talks about creating Breakout+ educational point-and-click
adventure games. She shares about the challenges, triumphs (1M game plays and
counting!), and lessons learned along the way. She also offers advice on embracing
adventure, learning from failure, and staying curious.
EPISODE 14: Jennifer Gonzalez
In this episode of GAME ON, Host Adam Bellow interviews Jennifer Gonzalez, the
brilliant mind behind Cult of Pedagogy. Jennifer, a former middle school English
teacher, has transformed the educational landscape with her influential online
platform. She shares her remarkable journey from the classroom to creating a vital
resource for educators, highlighting the importance of building a supportive,
growth-minded teaching community. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and
practical advice for teachers!
EPISODE 15: Jed Dearybury
In this episode of GAME ON, host Adam Bellow sits down with Jed Dearybury, an
Educator, Author, Illustrator, and PLAYOLOGIST! They discuss favorite childhood
games and drawing inspiration from Peter H. Reynolds, the beloved author and
illustrator of “The Dot”. Jed talks about the power of play in his own life, overcoming
obstacles and finding his true self, and the joy of sharing fun with others. Jed’s
passion for teaching and his desire to equip, encourage, and empower others using
creativity, laughter, and hands-on fun shines through in this conversation.
EPISODE 13: Al Lowe
In this episode of GAME ON, host Adam Bellow interviews Al Lowe, who is a pioneer
in the PC gaming space. Al Lowe created numerous games that were beloved by
many including the educational classic, Donald Duck's Playground, as well as the
Leisure Suit Larry game series, amongst others. Al began his career in education
and has had a unique and amazing journey to learning new things and finding
success along the way.
EPISODE 12: Dr. Kari Stubbs
In this episode of GAME ON, host Adam Bellow interviews Dr. Kari Stubbs, who has had a diverse career in education - transitioning from classroom teaching to general ed tech and ultimately to special education. Dr. Stubbs shares her passion for supporting neurodiverse children, particularly those with autism, and offers valuable advice for educators looking to make a difference in the field.
EPISODE 11: Peter Reynolds
In this episode of GAME ON, Adam Bellow interviews Peter Reynolds, a creative force who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his popular book, The Dot. The episode explores the importance of play, art, and the joy of reading books. Peter Reynolds encourages everyone to jot down their brilliant ideas - whether as a story or a doodle - as an important reminder that everyone can make their mark!
EPISODE 9: Matthew Farber
In this episode of GAME ON, Adam Bellow interviews Matthew Farber, an expert in gaming and educational games. The two discuss the importance of play and his work on social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies in games. Farber describes his Gaming SEL Lab, which studies and develops curriculum around games that enhance SEL skills such as empathy, compassion, and perspective-taking.
EPISODE 10: Gary Winnick
In this episode of GAME ON, Adam Bellow interviews Gary Winnick. Gary is an artist and one of the true pioneers of the Point+Click adventure game genre who brought the Lucasarts game Maniac Mansion to life. Gary has had a long career creating artwork for comics and a catalog of computer and video games. These have served as an inspiration for the upcoming Breakout+ Games that will be coming to Breakout EDU soon.
EPISODE 7: Kathy Schrock
Kathy Schrock has been a school district Director of Technology, an instructional technology specialist, and a middle school, academic, museum, and public library librarian. She is an online adjunct graduate-level professor for Wilkes University (PA) and an independent educational technologist. Kathy is known for her practical presentations dealing with pedagogically-sound practices for the infusing of technology seamlessly into teaching and learning.
EPISODE 8: Toby Price
Toby Price is a former teacher and elementary principal. He is a husband, an educator, a writer, a story teller, an artist, and the King of Dad Jokes. He spends his time advocating for students and kids with special needs. As @JediPadmaster, on Twitter, Mr. Price loves connecting, learning, and laughing with other educators and parents. He believes that kids need access to all kinds of books, especially silly books.
EPISODE 5: Carl Hooker
Carl Hooker is an educational consultant and speaker from Austin, TX. He spent the past 23 years as a teacher and administrator building successful mobile learning programs for schools. He also serves as an advisor for multiple ed tech companies and is the co-founder of the social media platform K12Leaders.com.
EPISODE 6: Lucas Gillispie
Lucas Gillispie is the Director of Technology and Media for Surry County Schools in North Carolina. He is the creator of the WoWinSchool Project, exploring the educational potential of online games like World of Warcraft with middle schoolers, was one of the earliest pioneers to bring Minecraft into classrooms, and is working to build game-inspired professional development for teachers in his district through his EPIC Academy program.
EPISODE 3: Nolan Bushnell
In 1972 Nolan Bushnell created an industry when he founded Atari and gave the world Pong, the first blockbuster video game. A prolific entrepreneur, Bushnell has started more than 20 companies, including Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theater, Catalyst Technologies, the first Silicon Valley incubator, and Etak, the first in-car navigation system.
EPISODE 4: Elana Leoni
Elana has dedicated the majority of her career to improving K-12 education. Prior to founding LCG, she spent eight years leading the marketing and community strategy for the George Lucas Educational Foundation where she grew Edutopia’s social media presence exponentially to reach over 20 million education change-makers every month.
EPISODE 1: Steve Isaacs
Steve Isaacs is the Education Program Manager at Epic Games. His mission in this role is to support educators and students in exploring career opportunities that leverage interactive 3D skills.
EPISODE 2: Adam Phyall
Dr. Adam Phyall focuses on how teachers can keep students engaged in rigorous learning by putting technology in the hands of students. Adam works directly with teachers showing them fun and easy methods of incorporating technology into instruction by “Putting the Pieces Together.”