Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 242
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 8.9k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@academicamedia.com
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Host
Ryan Kairalla - Host of Big Ideas in Education, leading discussions and interviews about education innovation, student support, learning programs, and school-system issues.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Dr. Tara Williams - Supporting Neurodivergent Students During The Transition From K-12 To College, Iep-to-college Transitions, Accommodations, Self-advocacy, And Student Support.
Rekha Magon - Worldschooling, Experiential Family Learning, Future Readiness, And Potential Changes To The Education System.
Kevin Cripe - Award-winning After-school Chess Programs, Students From Socioeconomically Challenged Backgrounds, Achievement Gaps, School Technology Policies, And Childhood Moral Development.
Johny Mantello - Launching And Operating School Esports Programs, Their Relationship To Traditional Athletics, Student Benefits, And Future Opportunities.
Dr. Carolyn Brown - Foundational Reading Skills, Literacy Research, Elementary Reading Gaps, Teacher Support For Student Literacy, And Effective Literacy Programs.
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Episodes
BIIE 242: Supporting Neurodivergent Students’ Transition from K-12 to College with Dr. Tara Williams
October 05, 2026
BIIE 242: Supporting Neurodivergent Students’ Transition from K-12 to College with Dr. Tara Williams This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Tara Williams, the Founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants, an organization that specializes in supporting students with things like accommodation management, learning system support, internship and job searching, and more. She is also the author of The Neurodivergent Student Journey: Breaking Out of the Box, which is available now. Dr. Williams discusses her...
BIIE 241: Future-Ready Learning through Worldschooling with Rekha Magon
September 07, 2026
BIIE 241: Future-Ready Learning through Worldschooling with Rekha Magon This week, Ryan sits with Rekha Magon, the Co-Founder & Chief Education Officer at Boundless Life, an organization that aims to help families learn while exploring the world. Rekha describes how worldschooling can transform how students learn and be a whole family experiential adventure, future readiness, more about Boundless Life and how the organization functions, the one change she would make to the education syste...
BIIE 240: Defying Academic Achievement Stereotypes through Chess with Kevin Cripe
August 06, 2026
BIIE 240: Defying Academic Achievement Stereotypes through Chess with Kevin Cripe This week, Ryan sits with Kevin Cripe, a former 27-year veteran of the Modesto County Schools, author, and motivational speaker. Kevin shares his experiences in creating an award-winning after-school chess program for students who came from socio-economically challenged backgrounds, his perspective on school technology policies, closing the achievement gap in schools, childhood moral development, and more. Tune ...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Big Ideas in Education?
Big Ideas in Education is hosted by Ryan Kairalla. Its publicly listed email is info@academicamedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Big Ideas in Education?
The publicly listed email for Big Ideas in Education: info@academicamedia.com.
How many listeners does Big Ideas in Education have?
Podseeker estimates Big Ideas in Education reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Big Ideas in Education?
Big Ideas in Education typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Education practitioners, school and district leaders, education organization founders, academic officers, authors, researchers, and specialists with direct experience implementing programs or addressing challenges in K-12 or higher education. Common among recent guests: Founded or led an education organization; Held senior leadership roles in schools or education companies; Authored an education book. Recent guests include Dr. Tara Williams, Rekha Magon, and Kevin Cripe.
How hard is it to get booked on Big Ideas in Education?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Big Ideas in Education cover?
Recent episodes cover Education, K 12 Education, Literacy, Student Support, and Education Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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