Coffee with a Geek Show with Special Guest Meg Gereny
After seeing some of Meg's thought provoking Instagram posts I felt compelled to reach out for a chat. Meg is a dynamic young teacher who has an understanding of education far beyond her years. In this interview I ask her about her thoughts on education and her updated career paths.A little about Meg in her own words: "Hi, I'm Meg! I'm a former U.S. history teacher whose career has taken a few unexpected turns. After earning my bachelor's degree in Secondary Education/ History, I taught 11th-grade U.S. History for two years while also serving as an assistant volleyball coach. During that time, I earned my master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, but as I continued to grow personally and professionally, I realized it was time to leave the classroom and explore a new direction.Since then, I've worked in property management and higher education while building creative side hustles creating educational resources, sharing on social media, and babysitting. At 27, I don't have every step of my career figured out and I'm okay with that. What has stayed consistent is my love of learning, my passion for education, my commitment to my health and the people I care about, and my confidence that I can and will adapt to whatever challenge or change comes next. I'm still navigating my path, and I've learned to embrace the discomfort that comes with growth because that's often where the best learning happens."How to connect with Meg:Instagram: @megengagedlearning
13 Jun 2026
Coffee with a Geek Interview with Joie Laykoff
Great edtech interviews and commentary over a good cup of coffee... Coffee optional.This week I interview Joie Laykoff from Fusion Academy. A little bit about Joie in her own words: Passionate about revolutionizing education, Joie is the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning at Fusion Education Group (FEG), which provides highly personalized education across 80 campuses and an online program. With her background in Special Education and her goal to create accessible learning environments, she leads a team dedicated to advancing Fusion’s approach to personalization and the holistic instructional model. Joie holds a B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Special Education, and a mild-to-moderate disabilities credential. She is committed to fostering meaningful student engagement and educator development through a comprehensive, whole-student approach.How to Connect with Joie: Laykoff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joie-laykoff-a059bb97/https://www.fusionacademy.com/
19 May 2026
Coffee with a Geek Interview with Tola Atewologun
Tola has an extensive background in both private and public sector financial institutions. He has decided to bring this financial knowledge into education where he can guide students to make future focused financial decisions to empower their future. A little about Tola in his own words: "Tola Atewologun is an educator who has taught in a wide range of high school settings, including independent, public, Title I, urban, and suburban schools. His teaching focuses on social studies, economics, government, and financial literacy, with an emphasis on helping students connect classroom ideas to real-world decisions. Before becoming an educator, Tola worked as a public-sector financial analyst for organizations including the Social Security Administration, the Department of Defense, and the Federal Reserve Bank. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Seattle Times, and other media outlets."
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