Imagineering Education

About Imagineering Education

What 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 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.

Publisher

Thomas Riddle

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2023

Latest episode

23 May 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 May 2025

   10 Minute Mindshift_The Strength to Carry On

   The host explores Gandalf's iconic advice to Frodo from *The Fellowship of the Ring*, focusing on choosing how to respond to difficult circumstances and finding strength to carry on.

2. 

   16 Apr 2025

   10 Minute Mindshift: Creating the Most Magical Schools on Earth

   What 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 episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on a bold new vision for education: one where creativity, storytelling, and immersive design transform the way we teach and learn. 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 (http://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.

3. 

   10 Feb 2025

   10 Minute Mindshift: Moving Beyond Your Circumstances

   In 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. It's easy to let discouragement or doubt distract you from your dreams, but you’re called for a purpose. Tune in for an encouraging reminder to reconnect with your heart, listen to your inner truth, and move toward the destiny you’re meant to fulfill. Let’s step beyond our challenges and embrace who we truly are.

Who has been a guest on Imagineering Education

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amy Ratcliffe
• Joyce Krebs
• Angela Stockman
• Craig Dickinson

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YouTube views

1,168

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

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