In this podcast episode, I am talking with Jeanne Wolz about the myths and assumptions people hear about being a brand new teacher. Jeanne wants to add some fresh perspective into the “scariness” that could help educators re-frame that mentality. I hope that you’ll walk away with a new approach to this big adventure of school-based work. Liked … Read More
Genuinely Valuable Members of an Intergenerational Learning Community with Skyler, Rhys, Amelia, and Sam from Springhouse
We are joined this week by Skyler, Rhys, Amelia, and Sam from Springhouse. Springhouse is more than a school. It’s ecocentric, soulcentric, grounded, placed-rooted, cooperation-based, holistic, and whole-hearted. These students gather to express their thoughts on this place of learning and growth. One thing I loved hearing from them is that there are a lot of kinds of intelligences … Read More
36 – uncertain moments of trust
do you know what i learned today? that we make an idol out of CERTAINTY. in addition, we chase after control, clarity, protection, + safety in all areas. we long for EXACT answers + for every detail of our lives to line up perfectly. uncertainty + trust play a key role in developing our life’s foundations. yes, the ups + … Read More
E28: Tell Your Story…Advocacy from Washington D.C.
If you don’t tell your story, someone else will! Spending a week at the nation’s capital, having the opportunity to advocate and tell the story of what is happening in schools to the First Lady of the US and the Secretary of Education, was quite an experience. Check out a short episode about the journey. Dr. Marcus Belin is an … Read More
Season 2, Ep. 13 – Michael Bennett
Join Adam and Jeff as we speak with Michael Bennett, principal of Kewaunee High School, located just outside of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Leadership Journey Born in Beloit and started teaching outside Houston, TX. 3rd year in current position Came in Fall of ‘19, before the Pandemic We have learned from pandemic life; live streaming is real As new principals enter … Read More