Episodes
![Episode 10 - BJ Cassin](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Episode 10 - BJ Cassin
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Tom get together with venture capitalist B.J. Cassin. B.J. founded and chaired the Cassin Educational Initiative Foundation, providing start-up funds for 25 Cristo Rey high schools nationwide!
![Episode 9 - John Rey](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Episode 9 - John Rey
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
In this episode, Rob gets together with John Rey for a live podcast. John is currently the Principal Consultant at Capa Pro, which provides training and infrastructure support to help education and nonprofit organizations.
![Episode 8 - Kim Smith](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Episode 8 - Kim Smith
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Rob and Tom host a special guest named Kim Smith. Kim is an innovator and serial social entrepreneur. Kim has founded and had involvement with multiple companies including the Pahara Institute, Teach for America, New Schools Venture Fund and more!
![Episode 7- Melodie Wyttenbach](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Friday May 19, 2023
Episode 7- Melodie Wyttenbach
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Join Rob and Tom as they welcome Melodie Wyttenbach, executive director of the Barbara and Patrick Roche Center for Catholic Education at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development.
![Episode 6 - Josh Hale](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Friday May 12, 2023
Episode 6 - Josh Hale
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Tom welcome a special guest by the name of Josh Hale. Josh is the President and CEO of Big Shoulders Fund.
![Episode 5 - Don Shalvey](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Episode 5 - Don Shalvey
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Rob and Tom welcome Don Shalvey to the Next Class. Don is the founder of Aspire Public Schools, one of the first charter schools in America, and former Deputy Director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
![Episode 4 - Rob Schnieders](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Episode 4 - Rob Schnieders
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Rob and Tom welcome Rob Schnieders – the Vice President for Online Strategy and Innovation at Fairfield University and the former Co-Host of the Next Class!
![Episode 3 - Brent Maddin](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Episode 3 - Brent Maddin
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Rob and Tom welcome Bren Madden – the Executive Director, Next Education Workforce at Arizona State University. Brent shares his work around developing the next generation teacher work force.
![Episode 2 - Jeanne Allen](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Episode 2 - Jeanne Allen
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Rob and Tom welcome Jeanne Allen – the founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform. They dive deep into the NAEP scores and what it means for the students. Sponsored by Catholic Virtual.
![Episode 1 - Jeb Bush](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12052554/The_Next_Class_20_podcast_-27yupz_300x300.png)
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Episode 1 - Jeb Bush
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Rob and Tom start the new season off with Jeb Bush, 43rd governor of the state of Florida, about the current state of education, online vs remote learning, and much more.