Beneath the Water Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2628948 en-us © 2026 Beneath the Water yes 8c6f2551-d71c-5048-a430-51e86a3d4758 beneaththewater@gmail.com Diane Doersch episodic false Beneath the Water is a leadership podcast hosted by Diane Doersch, a longtime education technology leader, former district technology executive, and community builder who is now in her "rewirement."


In each episode, Diane sits down with education technology leaders for the kind of conversation we do not hear often enough. These are not polished success stories or quick leadership tips. They are honest conversations about what is happening beneath the surface: the moments that shaped her guests, the challenges they had to work through, the lessons they carry, and the parts of leadership that are not always visible from the outside.


This podcast is for leaders who want to feel seen in their work and reminded that they are not alone.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) education, edtech, education technology, k-12, leadership, education leadership, professional development, curriculum, ai, screen time Diane Doersch beneaththewater@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4pp8rd14x6udbbta7gnsy5uc7hxo?.jpg Beneath the Water https://www.buzzsprout.com/2628948 Amy Jaeckel | Beneath the Water Amy Jaeckel | Beneath the Water Diane is joined by her Green Bay Area School District CTIO successor, Amy Jaeckel. They reminisce over Amy's first interview and how Diane came to know her as her own leader. 

Be sure to follow Amy on LinkedIn: Amy Jaeckel

Join BTW Slack Community: HERE

Email us with any questions, comments, thoughts, or feedback: beneaththewaterpod@gmail.com

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]]> Diane is joined by her Green Bay Area School District CTIO successor, Amy Jaeckel. They reminisce over Amy's first interview and how Diane came to know her as her own leader. 

Be sure to follow Amy on LinkedIn: Amy Jaeckel

Join BTW Slack Community: HERE

Email us with any questions, comments, thoughts, or feedback: beneaththewaterpod@gmail.com

Follow Beneath the Water on Instagram: @Beneaththewaterpod

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Find Diane's latest adventures (podcasting, fishing, and beyond!): LinkedIn

Follow Friends of Friends Recording: Instagram



]]> Diane Doersch Buzzsprout-19596126 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2453 teachers, k-12, classroom, technology, green bay, school district, AI, chromebooks, leadership, tech director, mentorship 1 4 full false Victoria Thompson | Beneath the Water Victoria Thompson | Beneath the Water Florida-based technologist and professional learning specialist Victoria Thompson joins us for a lively discussion about her views on equity and diversity, her experiences around it, and the way she uses data to teach students about social justice.

 This episode was recorded during ISTE 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Check her out on LinkedIn: Victoria Thompson

Buy her book here: Elevate Equity in Edtech: Expanding Inclusive Leadership Through the ISTE Standards - Victoria Thompson

Please subscribe to this channel and leave a 5-star rating to help others in leadership find a place to belong.

Join BTW Slack Community: HERE

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]]> Florida-based technologist and professional learning specialist Victoria Thompson joins us for a lively discussion about her views on equity and diversity, her experiences around it, and the way she uses data to teach students about social justice.

 This episode was recorded during ISTE 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Check her out on LinkedIn: Victoria Thompson

Buy her book here: Elevate Equity in Edtech: Expanding Inclusive Leadership Through the ISTE Standards - Victoria Thompson

Please subscribe to this channel and leave a 5-star rating to help others in leadership find a place to belong.

Join BTW Slack Community: HERE

Email us with any questions, comments, thoughts, or feedback: beneaththewaterpod@gmail.com

Follow Beneath the Water on Instagram: @Beneaththewaterpod

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Find Diane's latest adventures (podcasting, fishing, and beyond!): LinkedIn

Follow Friends of Friends Recording: Instagram



]]> Diane Doersch Buzzsprout-19564397 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2952 edtech, technologist, curriculum, teacher, k-12, school, technology, education, teacher, Victoria Thompson, Diane Doersch, ISTE 1 3 full false Pete Just | Beneath the Water Pete Just | Beneath the Water Indiana's very own Pete Just (former CoSN chair and Executive Director of Indiana's CTO Council) joins us this week to talk about building trust, encouraging collaboration, and having integrity as a leader.

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]]> Indiana's very own Pete Just (former CoSN chair and Executive Director of Indiana's CTO Council) joins us this week to talk about building trust, encouraging collaboration, and having integrity as a leader.

Join BTW Slack Community: HERE

Email us with any questions, comments, thoughts, or feedback: beneaththewaterpod@gmail.com

Follow Beneath the Water on Instagram: @Beneaththewaterpod

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Find Diane's latest adventures (podcasting, fishing, and beyond!): LinkedIn

Follow Friends of Friends Recording: Instagram



]]> Diane Doersch Buzzsprout-19523163 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2562 leadership, edtech, edtech leadership, education, management, school, teacher, legacy 1 2 full false Dr. Adam Phyall | Beneath the Water Dr. Adam Phyall | Beneath the Water Welcome to Beneath the Water's very first episode! This week join host Diane Doersch for a lively conversation with Dr. Adam Phyall, Director of Professional Learning and Leadership for All4Ed. Adam shares his leadership journey, the lessons he carries from his past, and, of course, how he coordinates his shoes with his outfits.

This episode was recorded on June 10, 2026, at Mountain Brook High School in Alabama during the Engage conference. Special thanks to Suzan Brandt for hosting us!

Want to connect with Dr. Adam Phyall? Follow him here: LinkedIn

AAAAAND... if you would, please subscribe to this channel and leave a 5-star rating - this goes a very long way to help us reach others in EdTech that might need a place to belong.

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Beneath the Water is a leadership podcast hosted by Diane Doersch, a longtime education technology leader, former district technology executive, and community builder who is now in her "rewirement."

In each episode, Diane sits down with education technology leaders for the kind of conversation we do not hear often enough. These are not polished success stories or quick leadership tips. They are honest conversations about what is happening beneath the surface: the moments that shaped her guests, the challenges they had to work through, the lessons they carry, and the parts of leadership that are not always visible from the outside.

This podcast is for leaders who want to feel seen in their work and reminded that they are not alone.

Join BTW Slack Community: HERE

Email us with any questions, comments, thoughts, or feedback: beneaththewaterpod@gmail.com

Follow Beneath the Water on Instagram: @Beneaththewaterpod

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Find Diane's latest adventures (podcasting, fishing, and beyond!): LinkedIn

Follow Friends of Friends Recording: Instagram



]]> Welcome to Beneath the Water's very first episode! This week join host Diane Doersch for a lively conversation with Dr. Adam Phyall, Director of Professional Learning and Leadership for All4Ed. Adam shares his leadership journey, the lessons he carries from his past, and, of course, how he coordinates his shoes with his outfits.

This episode was recorded on June 10, 2026, at Mountain Brook High School in Alabama during the Engage conference. Special thanks to Suzan Brandt for hosting us!

Want to connect with Dr. Adam Phyall? Follow him here: LinkedIn

AAAAAND... if you would, please subscribe to this channel and leave a 5-star rating - this goes a very long way to help us reach others in EdTech that might need a place to belong.

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Beneath the Water is a leadership podcast hosted by Diane Doersch, a longtime education technology leader, former district technology executive, and community builder who is now in her "rewirement."

In each episode, Diane sits down with education technology leaders for the kind of conversation we do not hear often enough. These are not polished success stories or quick leadership tips. They are honest conversations about what is happening beneath the surface: the moments that shaped her guests, the challenges they had to work through, the lessons they carry, and the parts of leadership that are not always visible from the outside.

This podcast is for leaders who want to feel seen in their work and reminded that they are not alone.

Join BTW Slack Community: HERE

Email us with any questions, comments, thoughts, or feedback: beneaththewaterpod@gmail.com

Follow Beneath the Water on Instagram: @Beneaththewaterpod

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Find Diane's latest adventures (podcasting, fishing, and beyond!): LinkedIn

Follow Friends of Friends Recording: Instagram



]]> Diane Doersch Buzzsprout-19490637 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1765 edtech, edtech leadership, leadership, k-12, teachers, technology 1 1 full false Announcing Beneath the Water Announcing Beneath the Water Beneath the Water is a leadership podcast hosted by Diane Doersch, a longtime education technology leader, former district technology executive, and community builder who is now in her "rewirement."

In each episode, Diane sits down with education technology leaders for the kind of conversation we do not hear often enough. These are not polished success stories or quick leadership tips. They are honest conversations about what is happening beneath the surface: the moments that shaped her guests, the challenges they had to work through, the lessons they carry, and the parts of leadership that are not always visible from the outside.

This podcast is for leaders who want to feel seen in their work and reminded that they are not alone.

Join BTW Slack Community: HERE

Email us with any questions, comments, thoughts, or feedback: beneaththewaterpod@gmail.com

Follow Beneath the Water on Instagram: @Beneaththewaterpod

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Find Diane's latest adventures (podcasting, fishing, and beyond!): LinkedIn

Follow Friends of Friends Recording: Instagram



]]> Beneath the Water is a leadership podcast hosted by Diane Doersch, a longtime education technology leader, former district technology executive, and community builder who is now in her "rewirement."

In each episode, Diane sits down with education technology leaders for the kind of conversation we do not hear often enough. These are not polished success stories or quick leadership tips. They are honest conversations about what is happening beneath the surface: the moments that shaped her guests, the challenges they had to work through, the lessons they carry, and the parts of leadership that are not always visible from the outside.

This podcast is for leaders who want to feel seen in their work and reminded that they are not alone.

Join BTW Slack Community: HERE

Email us with any questions, comments, thoughts, or feedback: beneaththewaterpod@gmail.com

Follow Beneath the Water on Instagram: @Beneaththewaterpod

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Find Diane's latest adventures (podcasting, fishing, and beyond!): LinkedIn

Follow Friends of Friends Recording: Instagram



]]> Beneath the Water Buzzsprout-19483903 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:00:00 -0500 60 Edtech, education technology, leadership, DEI, k-12, curriculum, technology, belonging full false