Sparking Genius

About Sparking Genius

Since the founding of the first Dwight School in 1872, our mission to ignite the spark of genius in every child has not wavered - nor has our pioneering attitude. But as the world changes with each passing day, so does the field of education. As we look ahead to the coming years and the many ways that learning innovations can continue to be integrated into systems of education, there is so much to look forward to. On Sparking Genius, host Dianne Drew sits down with education leaders and innovative thinkers to explore what the future of education holds. We dive into the most cutting-edge topics, and hear firsthand how new strategies and fresh perspectives can inspire and enlighten students like never before. So join us as the Dwight Schools Global Network takes the next step forward in our long history of leading the way in education — all while discovering incredible advancements that will benefit the next generations of students. This is Sparking Genius.

Publisher

Dwight Schools

Category

education · news · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Oct 2023

Latest episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Where the Spark Leads

   Alumni Paul Wilpon and Skye Lucas reflect on mentorship, belonging, and the experiences at Dwight that continue to shape their lives.

2. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Positive Discipline: From Early Childhood to Lifelong Learning

   Dodie Blomberg and Chris Allen discuss Positive Discipline, emotional regulation, and connection in early childhood education.

3. 

   29 May 2026

   How School Leaders Shape Student Success

   Chris Beddows, Head of School at Dwight London, joins Dianne Drew to discuss leadership, innovation, wellbeing, and global connection in education.

Who has been a guest on Sparking Genius

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

• Dianne Drew
• John Pelin
• Kathryn McMahan

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

20

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

60