Disrupting Education Together
Join us in transforming education through real stories and insights each week.
Disrupting Education Together
Join us in transforming education through real stories and insights each week.
About The Disrupt Education Podcast
Our Mission
At The Disrupt Education Podcast, we strive to challenge the traditional norms of education. Our mission is to amplify change by spotlighting local initiatives and community-driven movements that are redefining the learning experience.
Meet Your Hosts
Peter Hostrawser
Peter Hostrawser
Peter Hostrawser
Peter is an educator, innovator, and storyteller dedicated to challenging the status quo in education. With over two decades of experience, he has worked to bridge the gap between academic and professional learning, ensuring students develop the skills and experiences they need to thrive.
As the Career Internship Educator and Coordinator
Peter is an educator, innovator, and storyteller dedicated to challenging the status quo in education. With over two decades of experience, he has worked to bridge the gap between academic and professional learning, ensuring students develop the skills and experiences they need to thrive.
As the Career Internship Educator and Coordinator for Naperville School District 203, Peter has built and expanded internship programs across six school districts, driving an average of 30% year-over-year growth. His passion lies in connecting students to their communities, creating opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Believing in "helping others find and show their value," Peter is committed to transforming education—one student, one school, and one conversation at a time.
Alli Dahl
Peter Hostrawser
Peter Hostrawser
Alli is an educator, coach, entrepreneur, and fearless advocate for educational growth through facing fears and being willing to change.
A former high school chemistry teacher, Alli now focuses on private 1:1 chemistry tutoring and local substitute teaching, staying deeply connected to her community.
As a entrepreneur in the educational
Alli is an educator, coach, entrepreneur, and fearless advocate for educational growth through facing fears and being willing to change.
A former high school chemistry teacher, Alli now focuses on private 1:1 chemistry tutoring and local substitute teaching, staying deeply connected to her community.
As a entrepreneur in the educational space, she helps elevate professional development and supports those in education in overcoming the fear of change through coaching and hands-on learning experiences.
Beyond the classroom, Alli pushes people past their limits—literally—by guiding them through their first or next skydive as a tandem skydiving instructor at Skydive Wissota in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, proving that true growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones.
Why listen to us
Peter Hostrawser
Why listen to us
The Disrupt Education Podcast dives deep into the future of learning, challenging outdated educational systems and exploring bold, real-world solutions. Each week, we bring you uncensored conversations with innovative educators, students, and industry leaders who are actively reshaping education.
We go beyond trends—we question the status
The Disrupt Education Podcast dives deep into the future of learning, challenging outdated educational systems and exploring bold, real-world solutions. Each week, we bring you uncensored conversations with innovative educators, students, and industry leaders who are actively reshaping education.
We go beyond trends—we question the status quo and highlight real change in action. From student-driven learning models to entrepreneurial education, community-integrated schools, and alternative pathways, we showcase ideas that are actually working.
Tune in to gain practical insights, inspiring stories, and game-changing strategies that will help you rethink education—whether you're an educator, parent, student, or leader. It’s time to disrupt education.
