#InspiringSchoolsPodcast

Season 5, Episode 11 - Joe Berwick by Simon Noakes (Founder/CEO Interactive Schools)

Season 5, Episode 10 - Dr Marc Mesich by Simon Noakes (Founder/CEO Interactive Schools)

In this episode we talk about Dwight School's global campus model, the future of education, investment in the right PD for faculty to teach in the future school, embedding AI in the classroom, and the joys of dressing up as a hamburger for Halloween.

In this episode we talk about developmental psychology and how it affects teaching and learning? The evolving importance of strong Parent/School Partnerships, Parenting Teenagers, and why banning cell phones in school has improved wellbeing.

In this episode we talk about Importance of Community, and what it means to be intentional about it, Preparing students to be engaged citizens, Leadership & Mentoring , plus the value of Experiential/Non Classroom Learning

In this episode we talk about a new leadership framework for schools, whose purpose is a Catalyst for Reflection and Intentionality - to challenge the high conflict stakes of today. We also discuss new financial aid initiatives and how to develop campus trust across a school community

In this episode we talk about the Influence of Silicon Valley, Teaching consistency despite constant change, Navigating Political Differences that promotes understanding rather than division, and the transformation in learning when a Teacher becomes a Coach.

In this episode we talk about Patti's Educational Leadership journey and passion for school improvement, the "Yes, and..." Value Proposition, the ideas behind The Montcrest Learning Ecosystem, and the power of the Student Voice

In this episode we talk about Todd's book titled "Teaching Life: Life Lessons For Aspiring (and Inspiring) Teachers' - we reflect on the generational swing from boredom to over stimulation - how this has impacted Wellbeing & Resilience - plus the need to look through the fog to embed a new lens in our lives to Care more for our World.

In this episode we talk about Transitioning to Headship from deputy, embedding Sustainability & Service into day to day school life, creating a meaningful Staff Recognition scheme and finding that balance of Technology in Schools

In this episode we talk about What it means to offer a mission-driven boys' education today, how banning cell phones in school has improved student mental health and relationships and conversation, and how they promote collaborative Teambuilding and storytelling to empower staff.

In this episode I discuss the Dopamine Culture impacting our children, how to navigate the Meta Crisis, the importance of Gardening and other outdoor programmes to help with Mental Health & Wellbeing.

In this episode I discuss the Journey as a Prep Head, Busting Perceptions at an elite sporting school, channelling Busyness and finding Balance, plus how does technology & Teachers co-exist in harmony

In this compilation episode we hear from past guests on The Future of Education in 2050.

In this episode I discuss The Value Proposition and Impact Of Women's Education, Representation In School through Identity & Ideals, and embedding sustainable processes and people.

In this episode I discuss inspiring Small School Frameworks that deliver success, the power of Knowing every child in your school, the pivotal moments as a Head, plus Helping beyond your school community

In this compilation episode about 21st Century boarding, we hear from past guests Dr. Rodney Glasgow, Emma McKendrick, Liz Hewer and Leo Winkley.

In this episode I discuss the power of a K-8 education, recruiting, retaining and retraining teachers, plus the changes in parenting between generations

In this episode, I discuss Online vs Offline Education. Transformative vs. Transactional Teaching - what is the difference, and why both are important, plus supporting Students' Mental Health in an online environment.

In this compilation episode about health and wellbeing, we hear from past guests Nick Folland, John Wray, Helen Pike and Lori Strauss.

In this episode I discuss Experiential Learning in the Swiss Alps, embedding Service into school life, and why the future of education is about people and connections

In this compilation, we hear from past guests on the varying qualification options available.

In this episode I discuss the journey from poet to organic farmer to head of school. The influences of working internationally to embed inclusity & diversity. Plus Ben shares advice to students deciding on their future

In this compilation, we hear from Philip Britton MBE, Gemma Gibson,Dr Katherine Windsor and James Worland on #FutureSchool thinking and educational reform.

In this episode I discuss the new Schools of Thought Book which looks at How can different types of school, with similar highly structured environments meet the varied and complex needs of the students they teach? What Impact Technology had on these different School models, pre and post COVID.

In this episode we discuss why humans need to be in the centre of Educational AI change, developing students of good character, creating a blockchain eduwallet, and the success of MEET, FEET, EAT model to framework the use of mobile phones in schools.

In this compilation episode about school difference, we hear views from past guests Peter Goodyer, John Southworth, Dr. Timothy Cottrell and Jane Prescott.

In this episode we discuss the important role Experience Strategy has for independent schools using Intentional Personalisation. Redefining surverys with the Felt Experience Indicator, and we weigh up AI vs Humans to aid experiences

In this episode I discuss The Egg Timer Effect in education, the foundations of Creativity, Curiosity & Confidence for young children, and what prep schools are doing in Preparing for the Future of work.

In this compilation episode about AI in education, we hear the views from past guests Darren Coxon, Chris Seal and Sir Anthony Seldon.

In this episode I discuss Real World Readiness as a Sixth Form diploma, the importance of digital literacy, changing careers advice into 'futures' advice, and how to live into a school's 10-year strategic vision.

In this episode I discuss being mission-driven, the wonderful opportunities that girls-only education brings, the importance of research in schools and how we act on that research to change education.

In this compilation episode about skills not knowledge, we hear the views from past guests Rebecca Tear, Nicholas Weaver, Paul Dwyer and George Davison.

In this episode we talk about mental health, challenging bias, female leadership and driving change.

In this episode, I discuss how Race4Good is connecting students with remote communities to solve Real World' problems to ensure Planet Accountability - and switching the focus from charitable to capability.

In this compilation episode about curriculum design and change, we hear the views from past guests Luke Felker, Annie Gent, Jane Prescott and Joe Algrant.

In this episode we talk about embedding & governing AI in education, the future of teaching & teachers, how to navigate the fourth Educational Revolution; and I ask 'is university still relevant and valued?

In this episode we talk about whether education is Fit-for-Purpose, the changing role of AI in Education, centering education on Being Human, the Future of Assessment, and whether University is relevant today.

In this episode we talk about AI in education, the risk of AI ethics & staff training, the need for personalised learning, and decentralised education in #FutureSchool thinking

In this episode we talk about modern international school leadership, fostering community, the future of international education, and why students care about sustainability

In this episode we talk about School Marketers, the importance of Awards to celebrate great marketing, and we look into out crystal ball to ask ""what does the future of School Marketing hold.

In this episode we talk about experience for future heads, headteacher turnover rate. 'One School' messaging and the full cost of independent education.

In this episode we talk about educational entrepreneurship, college admissions, wellbeing, and changes to education.

In this episode we talk about the importance of service and community in a prep school, embedding adventure across the curriculum, the challenges and joy of a first headship, and benefits of the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate, not common entrance exam.

In this episode we talk about real community partnerships in leading education within a small school, balancing tradition vs innovation, celebrating diversity and individualized education.

In this episode we talk about how to build a collegial faculty, the value of competency-based learning, knowledge vs skills, and why research projects help professional development

In this episode we talk about why Sir Ken Robinson's TED talk on creativity is still an issue nearly 20 years on, the DNA of an outstanding school, challenges for university guidance counsellors, and living into school values.

In this episode we discuss, why we need more women in leadership, the importance of girls' education today, the relevance of competency-based learning, and more #FutureSchool Thinking

In this episode, I discuss programmes for doers and change-makers, diversity, equity, inclusion & justice, setting up an International Anti-Discrimination Task Force, plus the importance of the right school & teacher training

In this episode, I discuss why education upholds democracy, the importance of student agency, creating an environment of joy, and why schools of the future will be centred around people not technology.

In this episode, I discuss service learning and community engagement, defiining outcomes for private schools with public purpose, teaching as a leader, and why 'vigor' not 'rigor' is important