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Education Matters Podcast

Jason Buccheri

Booking Overview

Education Matters is a leadership-and-policy focused education show that brings in senior voices from schools and education organizations to discuss how learning should evolve. It’s a strong booking opportunity for education leaders, researchers, and sustainability/edtech practitioners who can talk about strategy, implementation, and impact—especially where technology and ethics intersect with classrooms and student well-being.

Metrics

Episodes: 66

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 157 subscribers

Instagram: 195 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

education@jasonbuccheri.com

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Host

Jason Buccheri - Host of the Education Matters Podcast, featuring candid and personal interviews with educators and edtech leaders, exploring how education shapes society, democracy, and the future.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior education leaders (superintendents, directors of education, CEOs/presidents of education-focused organizations, environmental/sustainability leadership) and subject-matter authorities in education innovation such as AI literacy frameworks, learning design/professional learning, or sustainability/Indigenous education leadership.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in district or system-level education organizations, Development or scaling of education programs (e.g., professional learning models, innovation labs, sustainability initiatives), Published/recognized work related to education approaches such as Indigenous storytelling through books

Recent Guest Discussions

Peter Sovran - Professional Learning Reimagined; Innovation Lab; Educator Support; AI Literacy Framework; Future Of Public Education And Human Connection

Reg Klassen - Listening And Asking Better Questions; School Leadership; Wellness And Student Disconnection; Outdoor Learning And Belonging

Monique Gray Smith - Writing And Sharing; Indigenous Storytelling; Books That Help Students Feel Seen; Writing Mentorship; Leadership Friendship And Stories

Leona Prince - Indigenous Education; Mental Health; Indigenous Storytelling Traditions; Leadership And Storytelling; Cultural Identity; Joy/hope Alongside Truth

Rachel Irwin - Environmental Leadership; Student-led Climate Action; Community Partnerships; Student Agency; Programs And Sustainability Initiatives

Recent Topics

Education Policy, School Leadership, Public Education, Edtech, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Education Matters Podcast
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Episode 66 - Andrew Holland, Joanne Pitman, Liz Hill: Human Flourishing and the Future of Education

October 06, 2026

In this episode of Education Matters, Jason Buccheri reconnects with three system leaders from last year's Education Matters National Summit in Ottawa: Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent of the Calgary Board of Education; Liz Hill, Deputy Superintendent of West Vancouver Schools; and Andrew Holland, Deputy Superintendent of the Surrey School District. Together, they reflect on the OECD's Education for Human Flourishing framework and what it looks like in practice.The conversation mov...

Episode 65 - Karyn Bruneel, Scott Miller, David Noble, Vince Romeo: Literacy and System Change

September 29, 2026

In this episode of the Education Matters Podcast, host Jason Buccheri brings together four Ontario education leaders to explore system-wide literacy improvement: Scott Miller of the Waterloo Region District School Board, Karyn Bruneel of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, David Noble of the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board, and Vince Romeo of the London District Catholic School Board.Building on a panel at EOS Learning’s Language and Literacy for Leaders Summit, the g...

Episode 64 - Peter Sovran: Professional Learning Reimagined

June 23, 2026

In this episode of Education Matters, Jason Buccheri sits down with Peter Sovran, Director of Education and CEO of the Upper Grand District School Board, for the show’s first on-location recording inside a school district. Filmed in Upper Grand’s Innovation Lab, this conversation explores how one Ontario school board is rethinking professional learning, educator support, and innovation at scale.Peter shares his journey from growing up in an Italian immigrant family to studying behavioural neu...

Frequently asked questions

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Education Matters Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Education Matters Podcast?

Education Matters Podcast is hosted by Jason Buccheri. Its publicly listed email is education@jasonbuccheri.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 Education Matters Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Education Matters Podcast: education@jasonbuccheri.com.

How many listeners does Education Matters Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Education Matters Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Education Matters Podcast?

Education Matters Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior education leaders (superintendents, directors of education, CEOs/presidents of education-focused organizations, environmental/sustainability leadership) and subject-matter authorities in education innovation such as AI literacy frameworks, learning design/professional learning, or sustainability/Indigenous education leadership. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in district or system-level education organizations; Development or scaling of education programs (e.g., professional learning models, innovation labs, sustainability initiatives); Published/recognized work related to education approaches such as Indigenous storytelling through books. Recent guests include Peter Sovran, Reg Klassen, and Monique Gray Smith.

How hard is it to get booked on Education Matters Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Education Matters Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Education Policy, School Leadership, Public Education, Edtech, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

education@jasonbuccheri.com

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