In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Mike Yates. Mike is without a doubt one of the most innovative Educators I believe I have ever interviewed. He has an unbelievably unique perspective on education that you absolutely need to hear. This is not a typical wired educator podcast. Mike and I have an incredible authentic discussion on the challenges and opportunities for education. We talk about what it really takes to create change, and we have an awesome conversation on race and equity in education as well. I’m so happy you chose this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast. Buckle up. Lean in. It's time to level up I love this interview! Mike Yates is working to reinvent the school system. Every single day. THAT is what gets him up in the morning. He is the Senior Managing Director of Network Strategies of the TFA Reinvention Lab. He's looking to find, connect, and add value to people doing the real work of school reinvention at the intersection of equity and innovation. When he's not working in the lab he coaches public speakers, advises education startups, and hosts a podcast called Schoolish. Mentioned in this episode:  Listen to Mike's podcast: https://anchor.fm/schoolish Visit Mike's website at: https://www.yatesmike.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/justmikeyates Mike's choice of most inspirational book: The New White Nationalism in America: Its Challenge to Integration (affiliate link) by Cambridge Press.  One of Mike's favorite listens: Stupid Deep One of Mike's favorite things: Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug (affiliate link)  This episode of The Wired Educator Podcast is sponsored by the book Along Came a Leader: A Personal and Professional Guide to Leadership.  Order a copy of Kelly's book, Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness Sign-up for Kelly Croy's Newsletter: Just click this link: https://chipper-teacher-8587.ck.page Complete this form if you would like to receive a free FREE Wired Educator Podcast Sticker: https://forms.gle/RsEBuVwkapeGTc9D6 This link will take you to ALL of my social media: https://linktr.ee/kellycroy Sign-up for Kelly’s newsletter here. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. If you’d like to learn more about Kelly or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email. • Listen to Kelly’s other podcast, The Future Focused Podcast, and subscribe to the more than 42 episodes to help you level-up your leadership and design a more dynamic life. • Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcast with over 188 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly’s website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school’s opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly’s books, Along Came a Leader and Unthink Before Bed: A Children’s Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram