Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 57
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 1.9k subscribers
Instagram: 4.4k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
ocr.kansascity@ed.gov
christopher.villarre@plcschools.org
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Host
Dr. Christopher Villarreal - Host of Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education. In recent episodes, he guides discussions with education and youth-care professionals on topics like school transitions and fa...
Dr. Deb Anderson - Host of Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education. In recent episodes, she co-leads conversations with educators and youth-care professionals on topics like school transitions a...
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Joel Bails - School Transitions (elementary To Middle; Middle To High), Freshman-center Style Supports, Friendship Changes Across Grades, And Academic Shift (on-level To Honors)
Jessica Prusha - School Transitions (elementary To Middle; Middle To High), What Schools Do To Support Students, And What Families Can Do At Home
Sophie Denker - Social Media As A Real Career, Brand Partnerships, Name/image/likeness Partnerships, Experience Vs Follower Counts, And Behind-the-scenes Roles Off Camera
Episodes
What Kindergarten Teaches Us About Day One
September 09, 2026
Every parent remembers the first day of kindergarten, but few of us actually know what it felt like from the other side of the classroom door. In this premiere episode of a new season of Mindshift, host Dr. Christopher Villarreal sits down with kindergartner Noah just days after his first week of school to hear, in his own words, what it was really like. Later, school counselor Natasha Hall joins to unpack the psychology behind those first day nerves.Discover why kids and adults feel the exac...
Season Two's Best Advice for Parents and Educators
May 19, 2026
What does it really mean to support kids at home, at school, and everywhere in between? In this season finale, host Dr. Christopher Villarreal revisits the conversations that resonated most from this season of Mindshift. From a first-grade teacher's story about a student who learned to name his feelings, to an FBI agent's reminder that your kids are already dealing with more than you think, to a communication coach's simple belief that conversations create change. Whether you&a...
How Do I Help My Child Transition to Middle or High School?
May 13, 2026
What Parents Need to Know About School TransitionsJessica Prusha, assistant principal at PLSHS, and Joel Bails, assistant principal at PLHS, join hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson to pull back the curtain on what schools are already doing to help students navigate the move from elementary to middle school and middle school to high school, and what families can do at home to make those transitions smoother.Discover how both high schools use freshman centers to break a big b...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education?
Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education is hosted by Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson. Its publicly listed emails are ocr.kansascity@ed.gov and christopher.villarre@plcschools.org. 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 Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education?
The publicly listed emails for Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education: ocr.kansascity@ed.gov and christopher.villarre@plcschools.org.
How many listeners does Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education have?
Podseeker estimates Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education?
Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Education leaders (e.g., assistant principals/administrators) and youth-facing professionals who can translate practical guidance for families/educators; may include industry professionals with direct relevance to student/youth career paths. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in schools (assistant principal/administrator); Relevant career experience that relates to youth decisions (e.g., marketing/athlete brand work); Direct, firsthand “in the trenches” expertise serving students and families. Recent guests include Joel Bails, Jessica Prusha, and Sophie Denker.
How hard is it to get booked on Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education cover?
Recent episodes cover Parenting, Education, Schooling, Youth, and Teaching. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
ocr.kansascity@ed.gov
christopher.villarre@plcschools.org
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