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The CanadianED Leadership Show

Dean Shareski

Booking Overview

An interview-led education leadership show focused on innovation, change, and Canadian K–12 education, typically featuring school-system leaders, educators, researchers, and education communications professionals. Credible pitches include superintendents, principals, classroom educators, education-policy experts, academic researchers, and specialists in education technology or school communications; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible practitioners and emerging experts rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 133

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@alplearn.com

dean@alplearn.com

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Host

Dean Shareski - Canadian educator and education leader focused on innovation, technology, and leadership in education.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Direct experience in Canadian K–12 education, school-system leadership, classroom practice, education research, policy, technology, or school communications.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a school, district, or education organization, Applied research or advanced study in education or educational technology, Implementation of education, assessment, AI, inclusion, or communications initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Michelle Baragar - Generative AI In Education, Teacher Workload, Assessment, Rural Education, Privacy, And Community-based AI Guidelines.

Christian Muise - Generative AI Ethics, AI Literacy, Assessment Redesign, Cognitive Atrophy, Human Interaction, And Responsible AI Use In Education.

Steven Jaddock - Rural School Leadership, Community Growth, Funding, Newcomer Supports, Inclusion, AI Guidelines, And Technical-vocational Education.

Marcus Blair - AI Ethics In Classrooms, Academic Integrity, Assessment, Cognitive Offloading, Student Disclosure, And District Support For AI Capacity-building.

Ryan Strang - Strategic School Communications, Crisis Management, Social Media, Public Trust, Storytelling, Digital Customer Service, And AI Risks In Education Communications.

Recent Topics

Education, Educational Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Education Policy, School Communications

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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What Does the Research Say About Gen AI and Learning?

October 13, 2026

Dean interviews Rebecca Winthrop (Brookings Center for Universal Education) and Tom D’Amico about Brookings’ February 2026 Global Task Force report on generative AI in primary and secondary education. Based on an 18‑month process and a scan across 50 countries, the report’s debated headline conclusion is that current rollouts make risks overshadow benefits, especially with “wide” use where students directly interface with general-purpose chatbots and AI companions. They contrast this with “na...

How Do You Have Difficult Conversations?

October 06, 2026

Dean interviews Andrew Holland about leadership in Surrey School District, focusing on how a large, diverse system creates community while maintaining autonomy. Holland emphasizes shared values—compassion, stewardship, and putting children first—modeled consistently to shape culture, along with treating teachers and principals as skilled professionals with ownership in decisions. He argues districts must plan for culture as intentionally as strategic plans and leaders must lean into uncomfort...

What role does AI play in Assessment?

September 29, 2026

Dean interviews Dr. Steve Joordens about using AI to address long-standing challenges in education, especially assessment. Joordens argues education is in a paradigm shift and proposes AI-based oral assessments to move beyond multiple choice toward more holistic evaluation of knowledge and skills at scale, potentially supporting mastery learning (“try till you fly”) and reducing reliance on grades. He describes building conversational AI agents (including a “virtual Steve”) that provide 24/7 ...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The CanadianED Leadership Show?

The CanadianED Leadership Show is hosted by Dean Shareski. Its publicly listed emails are info@alplearn.com and dean@alplearn.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 The CanadianED Leadership Show?

The publicly listed emails for The CanadianED Leadership Show: info@alplearn.com and dean@alplearn.com.

How many listeners does The CanadianED Leadership Show have?

Podseeker estimates The CanadianED Leadership Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The CanadianED Leadership Show?

The CanadianED Leadership Show typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct experience in Canadian K–12 education, school-system leadership, classroom practice, education research, policy, technology, or school communications. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a school, district, or education organization; Applied research or advanced study in education or educational technology; Implementation of education, assessment, AI, inclusion, or communications initiatives. Recent guests include Michelle Baragar, Christian Muise, and Steven Jaddock.

How hard is it to get booked on The CanadianED Leadership Show?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The CanadianED Leadership Show cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

info@alplearn.com

dean@alplearn.com

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