EdTech Empowerment: Innovating Education Together

Hosted by Juan Rodriguez, founder and Executive Director of NextGen Classrooms, EdTech Empowerment: Innovating Education Together dives into the power of technology to bridge the digital divide and revolutionize education. Each episode brings insights from guest speakers across the education spectrum, including educators, tech experts, policymakers, and community leaders, who share strategies to empower every student, regardless of background, with access to cutting-edge educational tools. Rooted in NextGen Classrooms’ mission to create globally connected, innovative learning spaces, this podcast covers topics like digital literacy, AI ethics, equitable access, and transformative practices in the classroom. Join us as we explore the latest trends and tools shaping the future of education and empower educators to create impactful, inclusive learning environments for all students.

Guest

Hillary Summerbell

Hillary Summerbell is the CEO and founder of the Summerbell Reading Method, an EdTech solution designed to support dyslexic and neurodivergent learners through brain-based design. A visual dyslexic herself, she built Summerbell to help education adapt to how brains actually work.

Her work focuses on reducing cognitive load and improving how text is visually presented so learners can build fluency and confidence. In a Johns Hopkins University evaluation, students using Summerbell showed statistically significant gains in oral reading fluency compared to peers who did not use the tool.

In this episode of EdTech Empowerment: Innovating Education Together, Hillary shares how designing for real brains can reshape reading instruction and equity in education.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-summerbell-150587167/

Guest appearance on:

Designing for Real Brains: Rethinking Reading, Dyslexia, and EdTech That Actually Works