February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and there is a growing interconnection of robotics in CTE curriculums (and vice versa) happening in education.

With a teaching background and a journey spanning two decades, Jason McKenna is the Vice President of Global Educational Strategy for VEX Robotics, a published author, and an experienced educator. His book, "What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom," has become an important resource for educators navigating the world of STEM.

In his role at VEX Robotics, Jason oversees curriculum development and classroom integration for a wide range of platforms

Jason's current role keeps him in constant dialogue with global stakeholders in education – from parents to educators, and policymakers. This enables him to understand and address the challenges of preparing students for a knowledge-based 21st-century economy.

Learn more from Jason on Ep 241

Connect with Jason:

• Vex website: vexrobotics.com
• Jason's website: jmckenna.org
• Twitter/X: @Mckenna72
• Book: What STEM Can Do

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Matt (AKA Mister Marx) is the creator of the Mister Marx Math Adventures series on YouTube and the founder of dodat.ai, a social media platform aimed at fostering community among educators, parents, and learners of all ages.

As an educator, Mister Marx enjoys the challenge that comes with breaking down complex topics for learners. His videos on YouTube, using eGlass technology, make learning accessible and understandable for anyone looking to understand math from a real person.

And recently, Mister Marx was selected as a contestant in Daymond John of Shark Tank's 'Entrepreneur of Impact' competition. Learn more about it at entrepreneurofimpact.org/2025/matthew-marx

Connect with Mister Marx:

• Website: mistermarx.com
• YouTube: youtube.com/@mistermarx
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mister-marx

Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:

• Website: dailystem.com
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Jason Erdreich is an educational leader, patented inventor, author, and all around tinkerer and maker of things. With professional teaching experience in K-12, University, and adult learning environments, Mr.E has guided thousands of students of all ages in learning how to solve problems while using technology as a tool to facilitate creation, innovation, and success. Jason's courses have ranged from technical drawing, product design, CAD, biotechnology, manufacturing, materials processing, electronics, robotics, computer science, multimedia, video production, graphic design, and more.

Jason works with schools, universities, companies, and individuals to develop exciting learning environments that are engaging and accessible for students everywhere. As an educational consultant, Jason specializes in training teachers on crucial topics like design thinking, problem-based learning, and empathy in education, in addition to specialized training on machinery or with various software solutions.
And be sure to check out Jason's EXTENSIVE list of resources for educators and makers alike: mrerdreich.com/resources

In 2024, Jason released the book Taking Tinkercad to the Next Level. This comprehensive guide explores Tinkercad’s 3D design features to equip anyone with the skills to harness its full potential. This comprehensive guide explores Tinkercad’s 3D design features, and offers an accessible, yet thorough approach to mastering Tinkercad for users of all levels.

Connect with Jason:

• Website: mrerdreich.com
• Twitter/X: @mrerdreich
• Instagram: @mrerdreich
• YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCHz6blM_qvLucfypLeHMDqg
• Get a copy of Jason's book Taking Tinkercad to the Next Level

Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:

• Website: dailystem.com
• Twitter/X: @dailystem
• Instagram: @dailystem
• YouTube: @dailystem

Get Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon

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