What the World Needs Now
Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe, two award winning educators are on a mission to discover, learn with and interview THE BEST educators from around the world!
On this journey, Tom and Josh find out what these amazing teachers do to stay inspired and become re-inspired, if they ever feel the "flame" of passion start to dwindle.
Each and every episode is ended by asking the incredible educators, "What does the World Need Now?"
HUGE THANKS to Harmony Academy from National University for sponsoring Tom and Josh on their journey to find out what the best teachers in the world do to inspire their learning communities!
Episodes
26 episodes
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- End of Season #1
Welcome to What the World Needs Now sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University. In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk about the last semester of What the World Needs Now and what each guest taught them about...
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29:20
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Dr. Woodrow Price
Tom and Josh continue to ask some of the worlds most inspirational teachers on "What the World Needs Now," Sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University.In this episode, Dr. Woodrow Price, a truly inspirational educator and...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- with Ms. Lucy (@thealternativewaytoprek)
Welcome to What the World Needs Now sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University. In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Lucy, an amazing and inspirational learning support specialist in the pre school special educati...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Paul Solarz
This was the VERY FIRST INTERVIEW of What the World Needs Now.In this episode of What the World Needs Now, Josh and Tom discuss educational issues with Award Winning Educator and Author, Paul Solarz!
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- Featuring Dr. Deb Bergeron
On this episode of "What the World Needs Now," sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University, Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Dr. Deb Bergeron, the deputy director for community engagement and innovation at the National H...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Renee Jones
In this episode, Tom and Josh talk to the Nebraska State Teacher of the year for 2023! Renee Jones is a secondary Language Arts Teacher who believes in "WORKING WITH" students and expanding restorative care to better serve BOTH students and tea...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Olivia Leone
In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Olivia Leone, an inspirational 5th grade teacher who has taught all over New York and now teaches in New Jersey. Olivia is a member of the Harmony Academy Educator Advisory Group...
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38:26
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Hari Krishna Patcharu
Tom and Josh continue their journey of discovering inspirational teachers from around the world by interviewing Hari Krishna Patcharu, an AMAZING teacher from India. He tells us about how he has inspired and continued to educate his entire regi...
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39:36
What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe featuring Emily Gasca
In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Emily Gasca, an assistant director for multilingual learners, from Chicago, and a member of the Harmony Academy Educator Advisory Group. Ms. Gasca shares the importance and power of being...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- Featuring Dr. Patrick Kiernan
On this episode, Josh and Tom visit with Dr. Patrick Kiernan, National Keynote Speaker, Executive Directer and Superintendent of Brookeffield Shcools. His belief in "Meaningful Coincidences" and the power of relationships has made a HUGE ...
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39:19
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- Featuring Kara Burnett
Welcome to What the World Needs Now sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University!In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Kara Burnett, an amazing educator from Connecticut, about how she stays inspired and is pu...
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29:59
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Jessica Lander
In this episode, Tom and Josh interview a Multi Award Winning English Language(EL) teacher from Massachusetts and Author of "Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education".Jessica Lan...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Lee Perez, Autumn Rivera and Ramon Benavides Jr
In this episode of "What the World Needs Now" sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University. Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Lee Perez, Autumn Rivera and Ramon Benavides Jr, an inspirational group of Latinx educators who share ...
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37:25
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Megg Thompson
In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Megg Thompson, a behavioral consultant, family coach and presenter about the importance of restructuring classroom management away from fear-based systems, such as clip charts, tokens, and stickers. ...
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45:20
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand Josh Monroe- featuring Melissa Mule
In this episode of "What the World Needs Now", Tom and Josh talk with Melissa Mule, a special education language arts teacher and member of the Harmony Academy Educator Advisory Group. Melissa shares the importance of connecting with stud...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Brooke Rogers
Tom and Josh continue to interview some of the MOST Inspirational Teachers in the World about "What the World Needs Now"! In this episode, they talk with Brooke Rogers (a.k.a- That New Teacher on Instagram and YouTube) about how she has maintai...
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37:26
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Dr. Melissa Collins
Welcome to What the World Needs Now sponsored by National University’s Harmony Academy. In this episode Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with multi award winning teacher and author, Doctor Melissa Collins, about the power of inspirational...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Jim Hansen
In this previously published episode, Josh and Tom interview Jim Hansen, a recently retired teacher from Nashua, New Hampshire. Jim shares the incredible ways he has knocked down the walls of his classroom, and has created learning experiences ...
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38:26
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Daryl Williams Jr.
In this episode of "What the World Needs Now" sponsored by Harmony Academy from National University, Tom and Josh talk with Daryl Williams Jr.- award winning teacher, author and educational speaker abo...
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28:28
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Nancy Chung, AKA- Fancy Nancy in 5th
In this episode, Tom and Josh talk education with the amazing Nancy Chung, an outstanding 5th grade teacher from Irvine, California.You may know her as @fancynancyin5th, on TikTok and Instagram!Nancy shares her love for art and joy in e...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- Featuring Darla Kannas
In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Darla Kannas, a 2nd Grade Teacher from Watertown, South Dakota about how staying grounded in who she is helps her maintain her inspiration as a teacher. Darla also shares why it is important to "Go Slow t...
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38:48
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Arlinda Davis
Josh Monroe and Tom Whisinnand, two educators from Omaha, Nebraska continue their journey to find out "What the Needs Now" from inspiring educators! This episode features Multi Award Winning Teacher, Arlinda Davis! Arlinda shares how she builds...
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29:37
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- Featuring LeeAnn Pule-Viernes
Tom and Josh continue to ask about: "What the World Needs Now". In this episode, we talk with LeeAnn Pule-Viernes, a Social Emotional and Behavior Team Lead for the Windward District on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, about how it truly takes a vi...
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- Featuring Cristy Fernandez
In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Ms. Cristy Fernandez, an amazing teacher from Nevada about the importance of building community in your classroom and she empowers her students to be active participants in their own learning journey.
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What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- Featuring-Jen McNally
Josh and Tom discuss the importance of Self Care and Mental Wellness with Nationally Recognized Educational Psychologist, Jen McNally. We discuss how important Mental Wellness is for educators and how they can capitalize on their time during th...
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