About This Episode
William Gaudelli is the Dean of the College of Education at Lehigh University and one of the most celebrated leaders in the higher education industry.
In the podcast, he shares his unique experiences and values that have shaped his approach to leadership in education and his ideas on incorporating technology in education.
He also shares insights on:
Essential traits and competencies that make a great leader which include vision, empathy, resilience, and the ability to inspire and empower others.
Challenges and Opportunities in Educational Leadership
Strategies for Aspiring Leaders to Make a Positive Impact
The Future of Education and Leadership in a Rapidly Changing World
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Host & Guest
William Gaudelli
GuestDr. William Gaudelli serves as the Senior Vice Provost for Educational Innovation and Assessment, where he collaboratively leads institution-wide educational transformation. A seasoned higher education leader with more than a decade of experience as dean, chair, and program director, he is recognized for driving innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment. His expertise spans Educational Technology, Student Development, and Global Citizenship Education—areas in which he has produced more than 90 publications and delivered over 80 keynotes and invited talks worldwide.
With a career spanning 30 years as a classroom teacher, researcher, professor, and academic administrator, Dr. Gaudelli brings deep insight into the evolving landscape of global and digital education. As Dean of the College of Education and Vice Provost for Innovation in Education, he plays a central role in strengthening and expanding the college’s global footprint, advancing educator preparation, and fostering forward-thinking academic practices across the institution.
Key Highlights:
1. Senior Vice Provost for Educational Innovation and Assessment
2. Former Dean, Department Chair, and Program Director with 10+ years of leadership experience
3. 30-year career spanning teaching, research, and academic administration
4. Internationally recognized scholar in Global Citizenship Education and teacher development
5. 90+ publications and 80+ keynotes and invited talks
6. Expertise in Educational Technology, Student Development, and global learning models
7. Leading institutional innovation, assessment strategy, and global engagement initiatives
Ashish Fernando
HostFounder & CEO, EDMO
Ashish Fernando is the visionary founder and CEO of EDMO, a revolutionary educational technology platform that's transforming how people learn and grow. With over 15 years of experience in education and technology, Ashish has dedicated his career to making quality education accessible to learners worldwide. Before founding EDMO, Ashish held leadership positions at several prominent EdTech companies and worked as an educational consultant for Fortune 500 companies. He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Master's in Computer Science from MIT. Ashish is a frequent speaker at educational conferences and has been featured in publications such as EdTech Magazine, Learning & Development Today, and TechCrunch. He's passionate about the intersection of technology and human potential, believing that the right tools can unlock extraordinary learning outcomes for everyone. Under his leadership, EDMO has grown to serve over 100,000 learners globally and has partnerships with leading educational institutions and corporations. Ashish continues to drive innovation in personalized learning, adaptive assessment, and educational analytics.
Key Achievements:
1. Founded EDMO in 2019, now serving 100,000+ learners globally
2. Named 'EdTech Innovator of the Year' by Learning Technology Awards 2023
3. Featured speaker at Global Education Summit 2024
4. Published researcher in educational technology and learning analytics
5. Advisor to multiple EdTech startups and educational initiatives
Show Notes
- 1 0:00 Introduction: Welcoming Dr. William Gaudelli
- 2 01:16 Career Overview: A 35-Year Journey in Education
- 3 03:02 Transformative Experiences: Lessons from Teaching and Growth
- 4 05:28 Columbia University: Research and Doctoral Student Impact
- 5 07:59 Advice for Aspiring Academic Leaders
- 6 11:07 Embracing Technology: A Tool for Expanding Access
- 7 18:02 Personal Motivation: Breaking Barriers to Education Access
Key Quotes
"My students taught me how to teach, listening to them, gaining their feedback, watching how they grew and developed was fundamental and instrumental to becoming a teacher."
"We have a great thing in a university—access to knowledge, personal growth and development—and we need to share it as liberally as possible with as many people as possible."
"I think we can do this intentionally, if Netflix can tell me what my next favorite movie is going to be, I should be able to tell you what your next favorite class is going to be."
Resources
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