@The Meadow

In our final episode, Joseph is thrilled to sit down with Dr. Gary Stager, one of the world's leading experts and advocates for computer programming, robotics and learning-by-doing in classroom. They have a wide-ranging conversation about what is working and what is not working in classrooms, the nature of EdTech and even a little bit about artificial intelligence. Please enjoy this very interesting final Season 3 episode!

This week The Meadows School hosted a very special guest: Alex Honnold, world-renowned professional rock-climber, showcased in the movie Free Solo documenting his record-breaking free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Please enjoy this special live episode of @The Meadow where Joseph and Dr. Jay Berckley, Head of School, engage in a conversation with Alex about defining excellence, the need for preparation and visualization and what it means to follow your passion.

On this episode Joe sits down with "Friend of the Show" Glenn Whitman. Glenn is the Director of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning in Potomac, Maryland and the author of "Neuroteach". Joe and Glenn talk about The Meadows partnership with the CTTL, Mind Brain Education and the future of learning! 

This week we welcome Dr Beth Schueler, an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. We have a wide ranging discussion about debate, learning outcomes and our shared time at Whitman College.

This week we welcome AI thought leader and debate coach, Stefan Bauschard. Stefan and Joe talk about the impact that the emergence of AI will have in schools and how debate is more important than ever!

In Season 3's premiere episode, Joe reunites with Priten Shah, author of AI and the Future of Education, to discuss the last year in development around artificial intelligence and the classroom.

In a year of transitions at The Meadows School, the steady hand of an experienced leader has set the tone. Claude Grubair, Interim Head of School and former Director of Advancement and Athletics joins us to talk about his student-centered approach to decision-making, his culture-building experiences in Development and Athletics, and what to expect over the rest of this year at The Meadows School.

This week, Joe sat down with the incredible Naomi Palacios-Nelson, the Director of Admissions at The Meadows School. Naomi is a dynamic leader and she shares her vision of the Admissions process and how we can best serve our families!

In this episode, Joe sits down with Meadows alum and newly appointed Director of Student Support Services, Dr. Kristin Withey. The two discuss Dr. Withey's background, her little-known theater chops, and the challenges that she sees students facing as we move forward.

For the premier episode of Season 2, Joe sits down with Dr. Michele Borba, author of Thrivers. Dr. Borba shares her research and best practices for raising- and educating - children to thrive.

In the season's final episode, Joe sits down with novelist Owen King and Head of School Jeremy Gregerson to discuss the process of creating in the 21st century.

Dr. Anindya Kundu is a thought leader in the student agency space and an important voice around discussions of grit and success in schools. In this episode, he and Joe sit down to discuss the challenges facing students today.

Dr. Trish George is a proud alumna of The Meadows School and a sought-after speaker on subjects surrounding happiness, mental resilience, and competition. She will be joining The Meadows School community on March 15th to discuss these topics and more but this week she joins us to share her journey and some thoughts about navigating the pandemic.

James Toth is a musician, producer, writer and iconoclast. On this episode, Joe sits down with James to discuss a life in music, the creative life and the compromises one must be prepared to make to live it.

In this episode, we sit down with the Head of Schools at The Meadows School, Jeremy Gregersen. Jeremy talks about his journey at The Meadows, the pursuit of excellence, a stellar Fall semester, and what the future holds for the school.

On this episode of @The Meadow, I sit down with Tim Alderete and Malcolm Gordon, two members of The Meadows School faculty and the leaders of its nationally recognized debate program. We talk about shared history, debate across the curriculum, and why debaters are uniquely positioned to save the world!

Dawn Trujillo is the head of The Meadows School's Upper School Robotics program and a force of nature in students' lives. In this episode of @The Meadow, she and Joe have a lively discussion about the importance of engineering in students' lives, the value of collaborative learning, and the future of her program at the premiere independent school in Las Vegas.

In this episode, Joe speaks with Ryan Walsh, author and the creative force behind the music of Hallelujah the Hills. The two discuss the challenge of a lifetime in creativity, the importance of adult support in aspiring artists, and the joy of seeing it all come together.

In this episode, Joe sits down with Jason Kern, Assistant Head of School for Innovation and Learning at All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler, TX. The two discuss student agency, authentic learning, and opportunities for growth in independent school education.

In this episode, Joe spends some time with Michael Orman, the Director of the Arts at The Meadows School. The two discuss the intersection of art and innovation, how to inspire young people to become creators and what the future of the arts at The Meadows School holds.

In our inaugural episode, Joe Carver sits down with Sarah Hanawald, Assistant Head of School for Professional Development and New Programs at One Schoolhouse.

Host Joe Carver tells us what the Meadow podcast is all about.