What the World Needs Now
Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe, two award winning educators are on a mission to discover, learn with and interview THE BEST educators from around the world!
On this journey, Tom and Josh find out what these amazing teachers do to stay inspired and become re-inspired, if they ever feel the "flame" of passion start to dwindle.
Each and every episode is ended by asking the incredible educators, "What does the World Need Now?"
HUGE THANKS to Harmony Academy from National University for sponsoring Tom and Josh on their journey to find out what the best teachers in the world do to inspire their learning communities!
Podcasting since 2024 • 42 episodes
What the World Needs Now
Latest Episodes
What the World Needs Now- 2025 Season Wrap Up with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe
In this episode, Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe reflect on their inspiring conversations with educators from the 2025 fall season. They discuss the importance of curiosity, technology's impact on learning, and the need for student ownership in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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30:12
What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Dr. Melody Hawkins
In this episode, Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Dr. Melody Hawkins, who shares her journey as an educator and advocate for Black girls in education. She discusses the challenges faced by middle school students, particularly Black girl...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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44:41
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Melody Hawkins (before she was a Doctor)
In this episode...Recorded in 2022, Tom and Josh talk with multi-award winning teacher, Melody Hawkins (before she was a Dr.), about how she found her true calling in the field in the education. Mrs. Hawkins shares what keeps her i...
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33:30
What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Dr. Esther Deth
In this episode, hosts Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe speak with Dr. Esther Deth. She shares her journey from teacher to school-wellness and college preparation coordinator in the Long Beach Unified School District. She also discusses the impor...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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36:23
What the World Needs Now with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Rebekah Poe
In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Rebekah Poe (aka @lessons_and_lattes - on Insta and TikTok), a special education teacher from Alabama. Ms. Poe shares the impact social media has had on being a student and how she validates student...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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30:28
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