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Wired Educator

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by Kelly Croy: Speaker, Author, Artist, Educator

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The Wired Educator Podcast: Becoming a Better Educator Now So You Can Make a Greater Impact and Enjoy a Higher Quality Lifestyle. The Host, Kelly Croy, is an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified teacher. He has been teaching in the classroom for over 24 years. Kelly is a speaker, artist, author and educator. The Wired Educator Podcast will deliver content to help educators make a greater impact, be more productive, increase their efficiency, and improve their lifestyles. In this podcast I really want to emphasize my love and passion for learning and teaching. I truly want to make a difference in the lives of students and help inspire the next generation of educators. I share methods that I have learned from some of the most amazing educators around the globe on how to become a better educator, while expanding their classroom as a writer, speaker, and professional. There will be many guests on the Wired Educator blog. Thank YOU for listening! This podcast will share what teachers have discovered "works" in and outside the classroom. Teachers will also learn how to create a website, build passive income, budget, create podcast, design and market products and digital content.

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Recent Episodes

June 5, 2026

WEP 264: Leading with a Servant Heart and the Power of Career Tech an Interview with Frank Polen hosted by Kelly Croy

Host Kelly Croy interviews educational leader Frank Polen about his resilient journey and the vital role of Career and Technical Education in building future workforces.

May 19, 2026

WEP 263: Bobby Dodd and Dr. Ben Johnson - Intentional Influence: Harnessing Culture Mapping to Build Commitment

Kelly Croy interviews authors Bobby Dodd and Dr. Ben Johnson about using culture mapping to build commitment and understand school dynamics.

April 16, 2026

WEP 262: Answering Why an Interview with Mark Perna Hosted by Kelly Croy

<h1>The Wired Educator Podcast, Episode 262: "Answering Why" with Mark Perna</h1> <p>I first heard Mark Perna speak at Kalahari in Sandusky a few months back, and I'll be honest. I counted him out at first because he didn't come from a traditional educator's background. Five minutes in, I realized I was listening to one of the greatest educators I've ever met.</p> <p>This conversation is a game changer. We dig into the engagement gap, the real role of AI in preparing students for the future, and how to give hope and opportunity to the bottom half of the class, the top half, and everyone in between. You're going to walk away with a fresh framework for helping students find their "want to" and build a competitive advantage that carries them for life.</p> <h2>About Mark Perna</h2> <p>Mark Perna is the founder and CEO of TFS Results, a weekly contributor at Forbes, and the multi-award-winning author of Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations. His book has gone through 14 printings in seven years and won eight national book awards, including the prestigious Nautilus Award. Mark is the creator of the Career Tree and Skill Tree strategies and speaks to tens of thousands of students, educators, and employers across North America every year.</p> <h2>What We Talked About</h2> <ul> <li>Why Mark was in "the half of the class that made the top half possible," and why that makes him uniquely qualified to reach today's students</li> <li>The massive engagement gap, and why we keep treating Gen Z and Gen Alpha like previous generations</li> <li>The three parts of competitive advantage: academic knowledge, technical competencies, and professional and life skills</li> <li>Why a 4.0 student and a 2.5 student can both be wildly successful, or both fail, and what actually makes the difference</li> <li>The employer question Mark asks every audience, and the near 100% response he gets every time</li> <li>How to frame the importance of education so every learner sees the payoff</li> <li>What AI and the smart machine age mean for career decisions, and why adaptability matters more than picking the "right" field</li> <li>Why younger generations are not a problem to be solved, but an asset to be unleashed</li> <li>The power of creating space to think and reflect</li> </ul> <h2>Favorite Quote</h2> <p>"Younger generations are not a problem to be solved. They're actually a tremendous asset to be unleashed within your home, your classroom, and your place of business."</p> <h2>Books Mentioned</h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=answering+why+mark+perna&tag=kelcro-20"> Answering Why by Mark Perna</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=think+and+grow+rich+napoleon+hill&tag=kelcro-20"> Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill</a> (Mark's most influential read)</li> </ul> <h2>Resources and Links</h2> <ul> <li>Mark's website and everything TFS Results: <a href= "https://markcperna.com/">markcperna.com</a></li> <li>Mark's Forbes column: <a href= "https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/">forbes.com/sites/markcperna</a></li> <li>Career Tree and Skill Tree resources for schools</li> <li>The Calm app (Mark's daily mindfulness tool)</li> </ul> <h2>A Few Updates From Kelly</h2> <ul> <li>Honored to be keynoting the Miami County ESC Opening Day this August. Welcoming teachers and leaders back to the classroom is my favorite thing to do.</li> <li>Big announcement: the relaunch of <a href= "https://kellycroy.com/">kellycroy.com</a> is live. Everything is finally under one roof. Speaker, author, educator, podcast, all of it.</li> <li>Coming soon on the podcast: Bobby Dodd and Ben Johnson on Intentional Influence, and Frank Poland from Buckeye Career Center on leadership and organizational excellence.</li> <li>Four online presentations for the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) are on the calendar for next school year.</li> </ul> <h2>Connect With Kelly</h2> <ul> <li>Website: <a href= "https://kellycroy.com/">kellycroy.com</a></li> <li>Join the KnockAbout Newsletter: <a href= "https://chipper-teacher-8587.kit.com/">https://chipper-teacher-8587.kit.com/</a></li> <li>Kelly's books: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kelly+croy&tag=kelcro-20">Along Came a Leader, Unthink Before Bed, Meditations of the Nativity, and Santa Every Day</a></li> </ul> <h2>Subscribe and Share</h2> <p>If this episode moved you, share it with a teacher, a principal, or a parent who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Wired Educator Podcast wherever you listen so you don't miss what's coming next. And come check out the new <a href= "https://kellycroy.com/">kellycroy.com</a>, sign up for the <a href="https://chipper-teacher-8587.kit.com/">KnockAbout Newsletter</a>, and let's stay connected.</p> <p>Go out there, stay positive, and make a difference in the lives of others. You're awesome.</p> <hr /> <p>A quick note on the Amazon links: those are affiliate links, which means if you grab a book through them it helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thank you.</p>

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What is Wired Educator?: The Wired Educator Podcast: Becoming a Better Educator Now So You Can Make a Greater Impact and Enjoy a Higher Quality Lifestyle. The Host, Kelly Croy, is an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified teacher. He has been teaching in the classroom for over 24 years. Kelly is a speaker, artist, author and educator.

The Wired Educator Podcast will deliver content to help educators make a greater impact, be more productive, increase their efficiency, and improve their lifestyles.

In this podcast I really want to emphasize my love and passion for learning and teaching. I truly want to make a difference in the lives of students and help inspire the next generation of educators. I share methods that I have learned from some of the most amazing educators around the globe on how to become a better educator, while expanding their classroom as a writer, speaker, and professional.

There will be many guests on the Wired Educator blog. Thank YOU for listening!

This podcast will share what teachers have discovered "works" in and outside the classroom.

Teachers will also learn how to create a website, build passive income, budget, create podcast, design and market products and digital content.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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