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Smarter Campus Podcast

Changing education one conversation at a time. The Smarter Campus Podcast dives into the future of learning, spotlighting how students, educators, and innovators around the world are using AI to reshape education. Hosted by Zach, Head of Academic Sales Strategies at BoodleBox.ai, each episode features real conversations with passionate voices—from student leaders to professors—about what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s next. Whether you"re curious about AI in the classroom, how schools are

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31:16

Relevance, Relationships, and Reinvention: Scott Carr...

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2025/11/17

In this Smarter Campus Podcast episode, host Zach Kinzler sits down with Scott Carr, a veteran educator with over 30 years of experience transforming classrooms for students who’ve often been left behind by traditional systems.Scott shares his journey from being a disengaged student himself to spending two decades teaching special education in Milwaukee’s inner city—and now helping districts reimagine alternative education with AI as a catalyst for change.The conversation dives deep into

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26:56

AI as the Third Person: Galen Ziegler on Transforming...

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2025/11/10

In this episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, Zach sits down with Galen Ziegler, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Harford Community College, to explore how AI is quietly revolutionizing the world of nursing education.From limited clinical access to overworked faculty, Galen paints a clear picture of the challenges today’s nursing programs face—and how thoughtfully implemented AI tools can bridge those gaps.This conversation goes far beyond theory. Galen shares the four-step AI module she

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22:42

From Resistance to Reinvention: Mike Kentz on...

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2025/11/03

In this episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler talks with Mike Kentz, founder of Zentex Educational Advisors and former middle and high school teacher.Mike’s story is one that every educator should hear: he went from actively avoiding AI to building an entire company around helping teachers not just adopt AI—but thrive with it.This isn’t just a conversation about tools—it’s a deep, personal, and empowering discussion about mindset, transformation, and what it means to be

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25:32

From Video Games to the Classroom: Michael Curtin on...

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2025/10/27

In this episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler sits down with Michael Curtin, Innovation Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty in Informatics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Michael’s path is anything but ordinary — moving between the worlds of video game development and academia, he’s built a rare perspective on how to bridge creativity, technology, and education.Together, Zach and Michael explore how the skills that make great game designers — experimentation,

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18:38

"AI Makes Me Smarter": A 7th Grader’s View on...

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2025/10/20

What happens when you hand powerful AI tools to a curious 7th grader? You get insights that most adults overlook.In this special episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler sits down with Dawson Brown, a 7th-grade student from Sacajawea Middle School in Bozeman, Montana. Dawson shares his unique perspective on AI in education—and trust us, he’s got a lot to teach us.Topics covered:✅ Why Dawson prefers BoodleBox over other AI platforms (and what he thinks about Snapchat AI 👎)🎓

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31:57

From Anti-Tech Athlete to VC Leader: Matt Biggins on...

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2025/10/13

In this episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, Zach Kinzler sits down with Matt Biggins, Managing Director of the Wolverine Fund at Utah Valley University and a dynamic force in student-run venture capital.From decathlete to venture capitalist, Matt’s unorthodox journey shapes a unique perspective on AI, education, and the future of work. Together, Zach and Matt explore:How Matt uses ChatGPT as a thought partner—not a crutchWhy today's education systems aren't preparing students for

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47:46

Special Edition: “The Other Side” – Sean Amaso...

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2025/10/06

This special edition of the Smarter Campus Podcast flips the mic.In this crossover episode, Sean Amaso—student creative, AI skeptic, and host of the brand-new podcast The Other Side—takes the interviewer seat for his show’s very first episode... and his first guest is none other than Smarter Campus host, Zach Kinzler.Together, Sean and Zach dive deep into:Why balance—not blind adoption—matters when using AIThe true role of human agency in the age of generative techWhat we can learn from the

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29:39

Climbing the AI Mountain: Austin French on Career...

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2025/09/29

In this episode of The Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler sits down with Austin French, Director of Career Pathways and Employer Engagement at the University of Maine Farmington and co-host of the More Than the Outdoors podcast.Austin brings a fresh and relatable perspective to AI integration—not as an expert, but as a “casual user” who had to master AI tools out of necessity. Drawing from his background in outdoor recreation and workforce development, he offers an actionable

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35:46

Chris Agnew on Stanford’s Generative AI for Education...

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2025/09/22

In this episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, I sit down with Chris Agnew — ed-tech entrepreneur, experiential learning evangelist, and the driving force behind Stanford’s Generative AI for Education Hub.Chris shares his unconventional journey into AI, from wilderness expeditions and lab schools to leading Teton Science Schools and working in venture-backed edtech during the release of ChatGPT. His background informs a vision for AI in education that is less industrial and more

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28:33

AI at Princeton: Hesitation, Ethics, and the Student...

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2025/09/15

In Episode 27 of The Smarter Campus Podcast, Zach Kinzler is joined by Princeton University student Samantha Reeves for a deep dive into the evolution of AI on campus—from cautious curiosity to thoughtful critique.🔥 In this episode, we explore:Samantha’s journey from a freshman seminar on digital truth to becoming an active voice in AI ethicsWhy students are eager for formal guidance on AI usage—but aren’t getting it yetHow faculty responses to AI vary widely, with some using it for coding

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32:58

Rebuilding Higher Ed from the Ground Up: Dr. Anzar...

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2025/09/08

In Episode 26 of The Smarter Campus Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Anzar Khaliq, Chief Learning Officer and an outspoken advocate for reimagining education—entirely from scratch.With a background that blends physics, improvisational theatre, radio hosting, and educational leadership, Dr. Khaliq shares powerful insights into what teaching should look like in the age of AI.What We Discuss:Why earning a doctorate doesn’t mean you know how to teachHow AI can rebuild learning models—not just

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25:22

Navigating AI in Education: A Conversation with Tina...

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2025/09/01

In Episode 25 of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler sits down with award-winning educator and AI literacy pioneer Tina Austin to explore what it means to navigate, not master, the age of AI in education.In this episode:Tina shares her journey from biomedical AI research to teaching humanitiesHow she created the “Unblooom Method” to reimagine Bloom’s Taxonomy for AI-integrated learningStrategies for helping hesitant faculty ease into AI adoptionHer belief that curiosity—not

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24:31

Gary Hensley on AI, Dropout Prevention, and Building...

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2025/08/25

In Episode 24 of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler is joined by EdTech founder and former educator Gary Hensley to explore how AI can solve real problems in education—and what’s holding us back.Key highlights from the episode:Gary’s journey from assistant principal to three-time EdTech founderHow early AI tools were used to predict and prevent student dropoutsWhat the launch of ChatGPT means for access, creativity, and teachingWhy schools aren’t changing fast enough—and how

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32:34

Anat Lior on AI, Law, and Accountability: Who’s...

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2025/08/18

In this episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler is joined by Professor Anat Lior, Assistant Professor at Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, law, and education.Professor Lior shares her journey from researching cyberbullying to becoming a leading voice on AI policy and liability. Together, they explore topics like:The evolution of AI regulation and the challenges of governing emerging

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30:36

Teaching, Tools, and Trust: Marie Lynn on Designing...

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2025/08/04

In this episode of Smarter Campus, Zach Kinzler sits down with Marie Lynn, Senior Instructional Designer at the University of Louisville, to unpack how AI is reshaping faculty support and instructional design. With a teaching background that spans preschool to higher ed, Marie brings a grounded and practical perspective to AI integration—emphasizing that it’s not about being tech-savvy but about using the right tools to ease burdens and empower learning.Marie shares her early interest in AI

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33:32

Empowering Ethical AI Use with Daiju Hoshino Smarter...

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2025/07/28

In this episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler sits down with Daiju Hoshino, a Gen AI Evangelist and Chair of the Biology Department at Tarrant County College. With over 15 years of teaching experience in Japan and the U.S., Hoshino brings a global perspective to the conversation around AI in education.The episode explores Hoshino’s journey through Japan’s rigorous educational system and how that shaped his passion for student success. He recounts how milestones in AI—like

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28:16

Engineering Understanding: Bobby Hodgkinson on AI,...

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2025/07/21

In Episode 20 of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler sits down with Bobby Hodgkinson, a teaching professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, whose work spans unmanned vehicles, hurricane-sensor robotics, and now—AI-powered education.What starts as a story about wind tunnels and biologically-inspired propulsion systems quickly evolves into a conversation about something just as dynamic: the transformation of teaching through AI. Bobby shares:His early

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22:51

The Promise and Peril of AI in Transformative...

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2025/07/14

In this episode of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler sits down with Dr. Cynthia Alby, a professor of Teacher Education at Georgia College & State University and co-author of Learning That Matters: A Field Guide to Course Design for Transformative Education.Dr. Alby shares her inspiring vision to “re-enchant learning”—making education more engaging, human, and transformative. With decades of experience and research spanning pedagogy, psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral

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23:31

Embracing AI in the Arts & Humanities: A Conversation...

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2025/07/07

In Episode 18 of Smarter Campus, host Zach Kinzler sits down with Dr. Steven Pane—professor, concert pianist, and pioneer of interdisciplinary teaching at the University of Maine at Farmington—to explore how AI is reshaping arts and humanities education. They discuss:Prompting as musicianship: translating musical practice into crafting effective AI promptsThe value of pedagogical friction: why struggle and resistance fuel deeper learning with AIDemocratizing AI governance: ensuring

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27:14

Building AGNES & Beyond: Maurie Beasley on K–12 AI...

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2025/06/30

In Episode 17 of Smarter Campus, host Zach Kinzler sits down with AI integration specialist Maurie Beasley—veteran K–12 teacher, counselor, and tech coach—to explore the real-world steps of bringing AI into schools. They cover:Maurie’s tech roots, from building a Heathkit computer to co-creating Agnes, the K–12 AI toolboxStrategies for piloting low-cost AI ($6.97/month!) in districts to prove impactA grade-by-grade roadmap: digital literacy in K, ChatGPT for onboarding in 2nd–3rd, prompting

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