This is Exit Tickets: Big Questions for the Front of the Class, with Lance Barasch, where learning never stops after the bell rings.
In each episode, Lance will conduct an honest, practical chat with an educator who does great things for students inside or outside the classroom. His big questions allow guests to open up with real stories about the realities of technology in modern education. Whether you are a curious parent, a lifelong learner, or just interested in how the next generation is being taught, this podcast is your backstage pass to the classroom.
Tune in to see education through a whole new lens. No teaching degree required!
What does it mean to be a "Renaissance Man" of education while working with kids on indigenous land?
In this episode of Exit Tickets: Big Questions for the Front of the Class, host Lance Barasch speaks with Joe Dan Lovato, principal and executive director at San Diego Riverside Charter School in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Joe Dan discusses how he incorporates all members of his community to ensure that his students thrive.
Their conversation dives into the important calling of educating kids while living on indigenous land, including the challenges that come along with the work, from culturally responsible curricula to overlooked communities to underfunded resources. Joe Dan shares stories from his many years both in the classroom and as the head of his school, inspiring us to get involved in his teaching renaissance.
9 Sept 2026
Episode 2: Joe Brewer
What does it take to ensure that a students' opportunities aren’t limited by their ZIP code?
In this episode of Exit Tickets: Big Questions for the Front of the Class, host Lance Barasch speaks with Joe Brewer, principal of Lewistown Junior/Senior High School in rural Illinois. Joe shares how his parents inspired him to pursue education, why he believes teachers are the heartbeat of democracy, and what has kept him committed to serving rural schools for more nearly two decades.
Their conversation explores the strengths of rural communities, the dangers of deficit thinking, the growing pressures contributing to educator burnout, and the inequities students face when specialized programs, technology, and other opportunities simply aren’t available nearby.
Joe closes with a practical challenge for anyone who wants to better understand and support public education: spend time inside a school. Whether you become a substitute teacher, volunteer, or simply ask where help is needed, seeing the work firsthand can transform how you understand the experiences of students and educators.
31 Aug 2026
Episode 1: Heather Gauck
In this episode of Exit Tickets: Big Questions for the Front of the Class, Lance sits down with Michigan special education teacher Heather Gauk, whose career of more than three decades has centered on helping students feel safe, capable, and included.
Heather shares how thoughtfully chosen assistive technology—and, more recently, AI—can level the playing field and restore joy for students with disabilities. She reflects on what first drew her to special education, why relationship-building and social skills matter just as much as academics, and a moving reunion with a former student who once struggled with selective mutism and later proudly graduated from high school.
The conversation also explores the risk of AI widening the digital divide and the importance of ensuring every student develops the skills needed for an increasingly technology-driven future. Heather leaves educators and families with a powerful reminder: slow down, remain curious, recognize behavior as communication, and ask, “What can we do differently—not harder?” so every student has the opportunity to learn, participate, and belong.
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5.0 / 5
6 ratings
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5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100
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Social presence
90
YouTube
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Engagement
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