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Discover the answer by joining award-winning educator and speaker Thomas Riddle for informative and entertaining conversations as he explores innovative ways to transform teaching and learning inspired by the work of Disney's Imagineers. Each episode of the Imgaineering Education Podcast provides pertinent commentary on relevant issues and informative interviews with leaders and practitioners from the fields of education, entertainment, technology and more.

Like the Imagineers, you'll discover new ways to combine creativity with technical know-how to create exciting, immersive spaces and experiences that can transform your school or organization.]]>enEducationCopyright THOMAS RIDDLEhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47eca6bc7a64e5417ba8ef91bf1cc1a5.jpghttp://www.imagineeringedu.comFri, 23 May 2025 02:03:02 +0000Thomas RiddleThomas Riddlethomas@imagineeringedu.comWhat if we designed schools like Disney designs theme parks? Discover the answer by joining award-winning educator and speaker Thomas Riddle for informative and entertaining conversations as he explores innovative ways to transform teaching and...
Discover the answer by joining award-winning educator and speaker Thomas Riddle for informative and entertaining conversations as he explores innovative ways to transform teaching and learning inspired by the work of Disney's Imagineers. Each episode of the Imgaineering Education Podcast provides pertinent commentary on relevant issues and informative interviews with leaders and practitioners from the fields of education, entertainment, technology and more.

Like the Imagineers, you'll discover new ways to combine creativity with technical know-how to create exciting, immersive spaces and experiences that can transform your school or organization.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-minute-mindshift-the-strength-to-carry-on--66215601The Fellowship of the Ring--when Frodo confides in Gandalf, wishing the weight of the world hadn't fallen on his shoulders. Gandalf's timeless reply offers us a lifeline in our own moments of struggle: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."

If you're walking through a tough season, feeling uncertain and overwhelmed, this post may just be what you need to hear. It's a reminder that, while we may not choose our circumstances, we can choose how we respond.

Your story's not over--your next step might just be the one that changes everything. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66215601Fri, 23 May 2025 02:01:57 +0000Thomas RiddleIn this episode of the Ten Minute Mindshift, we explore one of the most iconic moments from The Fellowship of the Ring--when Frodo confides in Gandalf, wishing the weight of the world hadn't fallen on his shoulders. Gandalf's timeless reply offers us...The Fellowship of the Ring--when Frodo confides in Gandalf, wishing the weight of the world hadn't fallen on his shoulders. Gandalf's timeless reply offers us a lifeline in our own moments of struggle: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."

If you're walking through a tough season, feeling uncertain and overwhelmed, this post may just be what you need to hear. It's a reminder that, while we may not choose our circumstances, we can choose how we respond.

Your story's not over--your next step might just be the one that changes everything. ]]>392dailyinspiration,growthmindset,inspiration,leadership,mindset,motivation,resilience,tolkienwisdomfalse28bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-minute-mindshift-creating-the-most-magical-schools-on-earth--65587978
Join me as I introduce Imagineering Education: A Guide to Creating the Most Magical Schools on Earth, my upcoming book inspired by 30+ years in education and the incredible work of Disney’s Imagineers. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s inside the book—including chapters on immersive classroom design, the magic of teacher-student relationships, and how to turn learning spaces into story-rich adventures.

Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, or just someone who believes school should be magical, this episode is your invitation to dream bigger, design bolder, and reimagine what’s possible. 

Presale is almost here! Head to www.imagineeringedu.com/thebook to sign up for exclusive updates, sneak peeks, and a free Immersive Learning Space Guide.

Tune in now and let’s start building the kind of schools students never want to leave.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65587978Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:56:19 +0000Thomas RiddleWhat if your classroom felt more like a theme park than a textbook? What if your students didn’t just learn about history—they lived it, decoding secret messages during the American Revolution or solving mysteries in a rainforest canopy? In this...
Join me as I introduce Imagineering Education: A Guide to Creating the Most Magical Schools on Earth, my upcoming book inspired by 30+ years in education and the incredible work of Disney’s Imagineers. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s inside the book—including chapters on immersive classroom design, the magic of teacher-student relationships, and how to turn learning spaces into story-rich adventures.

Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, or just someone who believes school should be magical, this episode is your invitation to dream bigger, design bolder, and reimagine what’s possible. 

Presale is almost here! Head to www.imagineeringedu.com/thebook to sign up for exclusive updates, sneak peeks, and a free Immersive Learning Space Guide.

Tune in now and let’s start building the kind of schools students never want to leave.]]>550design,edchat,edleadership,education,imageineeringed,imagineering,imagineeringeducation,inspiration,motivation,podcast,schools,teacherlife,teachersfalse27bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-minute-mindshift-moving-beyond-your-circumstances--63620442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63620442Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000Thomas RiddleIn this episode, we reflect on a powerful thought: "Where you are is not who you are." Drawing inspiration from this statement and a memorable moment from The Lion King, we explore how current circumstances don’t define your identity or potential....233education,encouragement,inspiration,leadership,mindset,motivationfalse26bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-minute-mindshift-running-against-the-crowd--63620303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63620303Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:09 +0000Thomas RiddleLife’s race often mirrors a marathon—long, grueling, and filled with moments where it’s easy to fall in step with those around us. But what happens when going with the flow leads us off course? Drawing from the personal experience of a misstep in the...428education,inspiration,leadership,marathon,motivation,running,self-improvementfalse25bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-minute-mindshift-the-ability-to-speak-doesn-t-make-you-intelligent--63620285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63620285Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000Thomas RiddleIn a world where everyone has a platform, does the ability to speak equate to wisdom or intelligence? Drawing inspiration from Qui-Gon Jinn’s sharp yet insightful remark to Jar Jar Binks in The Phantom Menace, this episode delves into the importance...273education,inspiration,leadership,mindset,motivation,self-improvementfalse24bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-minute-mindshift-the-teaching-and-learning-of-history--63619807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63619807Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000Thomas RiddleIn this episode, we explore the importance of critical thinking, unbiased research, and the pursuit of truth in an age of convenience and conformity. Drawing from lessons learned as a history teacher and student, we reflect on how examining evidence,...589civics,classroom,education,freedom,government,historians,history,inspiration,leadership,mindset,motivation,teachersfalse23bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-minute-mindshift-embracing-a-growth-mindset--63619370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63619370Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000Thomas RiddleAre your dreams gathering dust on a shelf? In this episode, we guide you through a simple process to bring your aspirations to life. From writing down your dreams and creating actionable steps to finding daily inspiration and taking meaningful action,...390goalsetting,inspiration,leadership,mindset,motivation,self-improvementfalse22bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-minute-mindshift-welcome-to-the-matrix--63619377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63619377Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:53:40 +0000Thomas RiddleIn this thought-provoking episode, we explore the timeless themes of choice, truth, and perception as inspired by The Matrix. Neo's journey to uncover the truth challenges us to reflect on our own daily decisions: Do we accept the status quo,...434leadership,mindset,self-improvementfalse21bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jedi-mind--53419774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53419774Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:40:31 +0000Thomas RiddleDoes life have you feeling less like Yoda and more like Vader? Then join us for an inspiring conversation about the importance of mindfulness with Star Wars author Amy Ratcliffe as we discuss her newest book, The Jedi Mind: Secrets from the Force for...2528classroom,design,disney,education,imagination,imagineering,imagineers,mindfulness,principals,starwars,teachers,teachingfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-in-a-virtual-world--53419268incorporating augmented and virtual reality into the classroom, as well as explaining the rise in
popularity of bringing eSports into schools to reach a diverse cross-section of students.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53419268Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:56:11 +0000Thomas RiddleAuthor and Ed Tech leader Jesse Lubinsky leads us through an exploration of the benefits of incorporating augmented and virtual reality into the classroom, as well as explaining the rise in popularity of bringing eSports into schools to reach a...incorporating augmented and virtual reality into the classroom, as well as explaining the rise in
popularity of bringing eSports into schools to reach a diverse cross-section of students.]]>3003classroom,design,disney,edtech,education,esports,imagineer,imagineering,principals,schools,teachers,technologyfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skills-for-life--53418708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53418708Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:39:06 +0000Thomas RiddleJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Family and Consumer Sciences educator Joyce Krebs as she shares how she has “re-imagineered” her hands-on classes during the time of Covid, while modeling valuable skills such as resiliency and grit for her...3116consumerscience,design,education,imagineering,imagineers,lifeskills,principals,schools,teachersfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/playing-and-making-and-writing-oh-my--53413524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53413524Sat, 01 Apr 2023 18:21:18 +0000Thomas RiddleAuthor and Instructional Designer Angela Stockman joins us for an inspiring conversation about the powerful role of play and creativity within the learning process and how to encourage reluctant writers to develop and express their ideas through a...2957classrooms,creativity,curriculum,disney,education,educators,ela,imagineering,play,principals,schools,teachers,writingfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/engaging-students-with-stories-and-star-wars--53413113Star Wars.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53413113Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:55:26 +0000Thomas RiddleJoin us for a conversation with veteran middle school ELA teacher Craig Dickinson as he explains the importance of teaching with stories and provides examples from some of his most popular lessons, including how he teaches the “Hero’s Journey” with...Star Wars.]]>2857classrooms,curriculum,design,disney,education,imagineering,leadership,pedagoy,schools,starwars,stories,storytelling,teachersfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-passion-based-teaching--53250229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53250229Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:11:04 +0000Thomas RiddleWhen middle school STEM teacher Devan Lewis’ principal, Jessica Schenck, announced to the staff that they could design and teach their own elective course, Devan chose a subject near and dear to her heart: the work of Disney’s Imagineers. In this...3260classroom,creativity,design,disney,education,imagination,imagineering,imagineers,leadership,middleschool,principals,schools,teachers,teachingfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leaders-and-legacies-part-2--53250132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53250132Sat, 18 Mar 2023 23:34:31 +0000Thomas RiddleMany years ago, Steven Covey noted that one of the habits of highly effective people was the ability to “begin with the end in mind.” In Part Two of our conversation with middle school principal Jeff Jenkins, we discuss ways in which leaders can leave...1481classrooms,disney,education,experience,imagineering,imagineers,leadership,principals,schools,teachers,teachingfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leaders-and-legacies-part-1--53249837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53249837Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:24:35 +0000Thomas RiddleIn Part One of our conversation with veteran middle school principal Jeff Jenkins, we examine how strong leaders impact organizations through setting a vision, empowering others and creating a culture that encourages the success of all.1741classroom,disney,edleadership,education,imagineering,imagineers,leadership,principals,schools,teachers,teachingfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-thee-to-a-galaxy-far-far-away--53249692between these timeless tales and others with authors S.T. Bende (Star Wars 5-Minute Stories Strike
Back, Star Wars Galactic Adventures) and Ian Doescher (William Shakespeare’s Star Wars Series).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53249692Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:50:40 +0000Thomas RiddleThe stories of Shakespeare and Star Wars take center stage as we explore the similarities found between these timeless tales and others with authors S.T. Bende (Star Wars 5-Minute Stories Strike Back, Star Wars Galactic Adventures) and Ian Doescher...between these timeless tales and others with authors S.T. Bende (Star Wars 5-Minute Stories Strike
Back, Star Wars Galactic Adventures) and Ian Doescher (William Shakespeare’s Star Wars Series).]]>2909creativity,design,disney,education,imagination,imagineering,imagineers,leadership,learning,shakespeare,starwars,teachers,teachingfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-for-curiosity--53249589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53249589Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:25:47 +0000Thomas RiddleReady to get curious? In this episode, we chat with veteran educator and author, Matt Murrie, Executive Director and Chief Curiosity Curator for What If…? Curiosity, about the power of curiosity and how having a curious mindset can unleash the...2957classroom,creativity,curiosity,disney,education,imagination,imagineering,imagineers,leadership,learning,schools,teachers,teachingfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/of-monkeys-temples-and-indiana-jones--53231263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53231263Fri, 17 Mar 2023 02:35:22 +0000Thomas RiddleIn this episode, we catch up with Adam Bray, the USA Today and Amazon Best-Selling author of nearly 20 official Star Wars, Marvel and LEGO books as well as nearly 40 books on travel in Southeast Asia. During our discussion about the importance of...3378classrooms,creativity,education,educators,imagination,indianajones,leadership,schools,teachers,travelfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-learning-to-life--53231137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53231137Fri, 17 Mar 2023 02:04:30 +0000Thomas RiddleWe continue our conversation with award-winning educators Chris Beyerle and Ken Morrill as they provide examples from their classrooms of ways in which problem-based and community-focused learning experiences can inspire students to grow their...2994classroom,creativity,design,education,imagination,imagineering,imagineers,leadership,principal,schools,teachersfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-the-show--53230950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53230950Fri, 17 Mar 2023 01:25:23 +0000Thomas RiddleImagination and creativity are valued mindsets in the workplace and in our lives, but what place does they currently have in our schools? Join us as we chat with innovative educators Chris Beyerle and Ken Morrill on this topic and more for the premier...2454creativity,disney,education,imagination,imagineering,imagineers,leadership,schools,teachersfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-rogues-the-story-of-star-wars-in-the-classroom--53177935teaching initiative, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and discover how incorporating George Lucas’ groundbreaking series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, into their classrooms not only influenced their careers, but also impacted the lives of the students they’ve taught for nearly 30 years.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53177935Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:19:43 +0000Thomas RiddleJoin Thomas and Wes for a trip down memory lane as they reflect on the origins of their innovative teaching initiative, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and discover how incorporating George Lucas’ groundbreaking series, The Young Indiana...teaching initiative, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and discover how incorporating George Lucas’ groundbreaking series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, into their classrooms not only influenced their careers, but also impacted the lives of the students they’ve taught for nearly 30 years.]]>2483classroom,design,disney,education,imagineering,imagineers,schools,starwars,teachers,teachingfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adventures-in-learning-with-indiana-jones--53174220
Join Thomas and Wes for a trip down memory lane as they reflect on the origins of their innovative
teaching initiative, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and discover how incorporating George Lucas’ groundbreaking series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, into their classrooms not only influenced their careers, but also impacted the lives of the students they’ve taught for nearly 30 years.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53174220Sun, 12 Mar 2023 17:57:23 +0000Thomas Riddle"Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones"​ Join Thomas and Wes for a trip down memory lane as they reflect on the origins of their innovative teaching initiative, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and discover how incorporating George...
Join Thomas and Wes for a trip down memory lane as they reflect on the origins of their innovative
teaching initiative, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and discover how incorporating George Lucas’ groundbreaking series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, into their classrooms not only influenced their careers, but also impacted the lives of the students they’ve taught for nearly 30 years.]]>2463design,disney,education,imagineering,imagineers,indianajones,leadership,learning,schools,teachingfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imagineering-education-trailer--53413217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53413217Sun, 01 Jan 2023 18:15:00 +0000Thomas RiddleJoin us for inspiring conversations held at the crossroads of learning and design as we provide pertinent commentary on relevant issues and informative interviews with leaders and practitioners from the fields of education, entertainment, technology...71design,education,educators,imagineering,learning,teachers,teachingfalse1full