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Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn More about Downe House School. In this episode, we're highlighting exploring Europe, a new programme of discovery for our lower school which is being introduced in September 2025. The programme will be centred around four separate five day trips to different and diverse parts of Europe. Joining Simon in the podcast is Mrs Emma McKendrick, Headmistress, Miss Kate Eaves, Assistant Head of Lower School, Mrs Jenny Grant Head of History and Politics and Mrs Charlotte Sabnis, Head of Modern Foreign Languages.LinksDowne House online Website: www.downehouse.net

South East Technological University (SETU) proudly hosted the fifth annual Women in Technology event at the SETU Arena in Waterford recently. Designed to empower young women, the event aimed to break down barriers in the tech industry, showcase career opportunities, and highlight relevant courses at SETU. Over 1,100 female students from Cork, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Wexford, and Waterford attended, gaining inspiration from keynote speakers and industry professionals through engaging discussions and one-on-one conversations. Kim McKenzie-Doyle of The Big Idea delivered an insightful keynote address, empowering the young women to think creatively and solve real-world problems by connecting with industry to forge their futures, while RTÉ broadcaster and advocate Zoe Ryan, acted as MC for the event. Guest speakers Rebecca Troy, Associate Engineer at Sun Life, and Zara Grunner, Software Development Engineer at Security Risk Advisors, spoke about their career journeys, emphasising the wealth of opportunities available for women in technology. Leading tech companies from the region also participated, offering students valuable insights into career pathways within the sector. Unum's Business Architect Sarah Adderley facilitated a successful Stemming Ahead workshop with attendees. Amanda Freeman-Gater, Assistant Head of the Computing and Mathematics Department at SETU, highlighted the increasing need for more women in technology. "The tech industry needs more female graduates, and studying the wide range of technological courses available at SETU opens pathways to dynamic careers. Graduates of these courses can take up technical roles that offer flexibility, teamwork, and the chance to develop innovative ideas, services, and products," she said. "Now is the time to nurture the next generation of female tech talent to ensure a more balanced pipeline of professionals. Achieving gender equality in technology is essential - not just for the industry, but for society as a whole," added Ms Freeman-Gater. The event not only challenged perceptions about careers in technology but also showcased the diverse opportunities available in computing, physics, and engineering. Attendees explored exhibitions, interactive technology demonstrations, and insightful discussions led by female industry leaders. They also received information about the wide range of third-level programmes at SETU.

How can we activate our faith in everyday life? Today on Crosswalk, Host Pastor Brian Michaels has Todd Ronk in Studio. Todd is a former El Paso County Sheriff's deputy and School Resource Officer, and currently employed as the Assistant Head of Security for our local school district. They discuss "Putting Feet To Our Faith" in the area of working with kids, and also with our own families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Edwards, PhD (ABD), MAT, is a queer person and career educator who has served in almost every role in preK-12th grade school communities. After getting started as a special education paraprofessional in an Autism classroom in Saint Paul Public Schools, he served as a special education teacher, middle/high school classroom teacher, special education coordinator, Dean of Students, and Assistant Head of School. From 2015-2018, Dave made the jump to higher education as lead instructor for the nontraditional teacher licensure program in Emotional Behavior Disorders at the University of MN Twin Cities.He was an undergraduate and graduate professor in the teacher preparation program at Hamline University from 2018 to 2020 before devoting his efforts full-time to Gender Inclusive Schools. Dave is the proud parent to a transgender daughter, and his family's experience with the discrimination she experienced in kindergarten directly informs his vocation of helping school communities create safe learning environments.Dave serves on the board of the Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition and his family is heavily involved with Transforming Families MN.Gender Inclusive Schools provides parent and educator training to proactively create safe learning environments for LGBTQ+ young people. We specialize in facilitating full-staff professional development sessions on a variety of equity topics, providing small group consultations, collaborating on support for individual students, and school-board policy development.During the 2023/2024 school year, Gender Inclusive Schools supported educators in over 75 different school communities across the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia.https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/gender-inclusive-school/https://www.graduateprogram.org/2024/10/making-your-classroom-more-gender-inclusive/https://www.genderinclusiveschools.orghttps://www.mapresearch.org/news/policy-spotlight-conversion-therapy-bans-releasehttps://www.notion4teachers.com/blog/fostering-gender-inclusivity-educator-strategieshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/trump-executive-order-diversity-equity-inclusion-colleges/738052/https://www.genderinclusiveschools.org/educator-pd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by  Polly Fredlund, Head of School at Westover School, an all-girls boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Middlebury, CT. Polly is an independent school leader with over twenty-five years of experience working in schools as an Assistant Head of School, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Assistant Director of Upper School, English teacher, coach, outdoor leader, and advisor. We're speaking with Polly about her journey to headship. She shares some of the toughest moments in her career and how it led her to the leader she is today.

Louisville Collegiate School is an independent school committed to whole-child education. In this episode, Head of School Rob Macrae and Assistant Head of School Jim McGuire describe how they are introducing spiritual practices and principles in a secular educational context, as a way to cultivate kids with self-awareness, a sense of community, resilience, and a commitment to the common good of people and planet. RESOURCES: Donate to support this podcast: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/donate/ Earth & Spirit Center homepage: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/ Louisville Collegiate School: https://louisvillecollegiate.org/ Collaborative for Spirituality in Education: https://spiritualityineducation.org/ Awakened Schools Institute: https://spiritualityineducation.org/awakened-schools/

In this webinar, Kristin Gyure and Katie Jones present an overview of Direct Instruction and their best teaching practices for meaningful and effective engagement and learning.Mrs. Gyure received a B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She serves as Assistant Head of School at Thales Academy Wake Forest. Mrs. Jones served as the Head of School for the Thales Academy Cary campus and now serves as a Direct Instruction consultant and coach. 

In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with Colonel Grant Davies from the Army Legal Services (ALS). Starting as a reservist in the Queen's Lancashire Regiment before transitioning to the ALS in 1998, Colonel Grant has held a range of legal and leadership roles, from managing prosecution teams to advising commanders on complex operational law. His career spans deployments in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, and Afghanistan, and appointments as the Army's senior prosecutor and now Assistant Head of Army Legal Advisory and Discipline Law.   This episode explores leadership through the lens of law, focusing on how ALS officers support commanders' decision-making in operations, discipline, ethics, and personnel management. Colonel Grant shares insights on leadership maturity, moral courage, and creating psychologically safe environments for teams under pressure. He reflects on the nuances of “leadership by support,” where ALS lawyers advise on lawful but difficult decisions, often requiring moral resilience to deliver advice commanders may not want to hear.   The conversation also delves into operational challenges, such as navigating rules of engagement in Afghanistan, and how ALS leadership principles align with the broader military ethos. Finally, Colonel Grant emphasizes the importance of empathy, professional competence, and leading with humility to inspire and empower others in the most demanding environments.   This episode offers a deep dive into how law intersects with leadership, providing invaluable lessons for commanders and junior leaders alike. Tune in for a compelling exploration of leadership from a unique perspective within the military.

In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with Colonel Grant Davies from the Army Legal Services (ALS). Starting as a reservist in the Queen's Lancashire Regiment before transitioning to the ALS in 1998, Colonel Grant has held a range of legal and leadership roles, from managing prosecution teams to advising commanders on complex operational law. His career spans deployments in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, and Afghanistan, and appointments as the Army's senior prosecutor and now Assistant Head of Army Legal Advisory and Discipline Law.   This episode explores leadership through the lens of law, focusing on how ALS officers support commanders' decision-making in operations, discipline, ethics, and personnel management. Colonel Grant shares insights on leadership maturity, moral courage, and creating psychologically safe environments for teams under pressure. He reflects on the nuances of “leadership by support,” where ALS lawyers advise on lawful but difficult decisions, often requiring moral resilience to deliver advice commanders may not want to hear.   The conversation also delves into operational challenges, such as navigating rules of engagement in Afghanistan, and how ALS leadership principles align with the broader military ethos. Finally, Colonel Grant emphasizes the importance of empathy, professional competence, and leading with humility to inspire and empower others in the most demanding environments.

In this episode, Assistant Head of Adult Services Lynette Suckow discusses Frankenstein, book re-imaginings, and ski jumping. Lynette's Book Recommendations: The Ski Jumpers by Peter Geye Tooth and Claw: A Longmire Story by Craig Johnson

Part two of our mini-series on school curriculum sees co-hosts Isabel Rich and Ross Borthwick interview Neil Burch, Senior Master and former Deputy Head Academic at Bradfield College, a leading independent senior school.Neil has been teaching for over twenty years having worked in both state and independent sector, here in the UK and overseas. His role has enabled him to be involved with, amongst other things, curriculum design. He has also been a governor at The Willink which is a comprehensive school in Berkshire and at an international school in France.Isabel is a former Head of English, current educational consultant and visits a multitude of schools in her role as an educational consultant. Ross has worked in independent prep and senior schools across the UK, was an Assistant Head at a leading independent prep school in London, Scholars' Master at a former independent boarding 'Prep School of the Year' in the South-East of England and is now a Housemaster at a leading independent boarding senior school in Scotland where he is part of the team responsible for curriculum development.

Mrs. Hewitt, the Assistant Head of School at Claritas Classical Christian Academy, looks at the lost virtue of disciplining the memory as part of cultivating the soul. Taking inspiration from St. Augustin, Mrs. Hewitt shows the need isn't just for the verse here and there, but for long sections of literature and poetry.

We dive deeper into how Self-Reg can be a useful tool for staying curious with individuals; while providing examples, practical strategies and useful tips. We also discuss the importance of restorative practices for ourselves, so that we can be fully present when supporting others.Joel GunzburgJoel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in independent and public schools for over 20 years. He is currently the Assistant Head of Lower School at Sandy Spring. Friends School. Before he accepted this administrative role, Joel was the counselor Lower School Counselor at Sandy Spring for four years. Joel has spent the better part of his career designing, implementing, and teaching social emotional learning for Pre-K through 12th grade.Joel also has a private group therapy practice in Bethesda, MD, where he and his team have been providing a variety of services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families to reach optimal quality of life since 2007. Joel and his team also provide a number of different SEL workshops for students and professional development opportunities for school faculty and staff. Trisha Mendoza Trisha is a registered Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has spent the past 20 years supporting individuals and families through the most challenging of times. Her experience includes working with justice-involved youth, youth in CAS care, forensic clients, adult survivors of sexual abuse and various other marginalized communities. She is currently a consultant specializing in self-regulation in the early years for a French-first language school board in Southwestern Ontario, and she has been a psychotherapist in private practice since 2018. Inês LinchoInês is a Registered Social Worker and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults and families in various clinical, community and school-based settings. Her experience includes working with young people from Indigenous communities in Northern and Southern Ontario, newcomer (immigrant & refugee) youth, families involved with Family and Children's Services and other marginalized communities. Inês began working as a psychotherapist in 2020 where she supported individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions. Currently, Inês has a private practice, in Southern Ontario, and works with adults, parents/caregivers, children and youth using a combination of evidence-based therapies, Self-Reg, play and art. Follow Susan on X:https://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by a team of women leaders from the Browning School, an all-boys K-12 day school in New York City. Our guests are Jan Abernathy, Chief Communications Officer, Janet Lien, Assistant Head of School and Director of Enrollment, and Kelly West, Director of Admissions. We're discussing creating a culture within their administration that supports women leaders. Whether they are giving each other their flowers, setting healthy boundaries, or letting go of perfectionism and the scarcity mindset, we can all learn more about the role we each play in supporting the women around us. 

We're shifting the conversation from education to mental health. In this episode, Trisha, Ines and Joel explain how they bring Self-Reg into their therapy practices with children, youth, adults and families. We have a candid conversation around how hope, resilience and belonging play a role in their work.Joel GunzburgJoel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in independent and public schools for over 20 years. He is currently the Assistant Head of Lower School at Sandy Spring. Friends School. Before he accepted this administrative role, Joel was the counselor Lower School Counselor at Sandy Spring for four years. Joel has spent the better part of his career designing, implementing, and teaching social emotional learning for Pre-K through 12th grade.Joel also has a private group therapy practice in Bethesda, MD, where he and his team have been providing a variety of services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families to reach optimal quality of life since 2007. Joel and his team also provide a number of different SEL workshops for students and professional development opportunities for school faculty and staff. Trisha Mendoza Trisha is a registered Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has spent the past 20 years supporting individuals and families through the most challenging of times. Her experience includes working with justice-involved youth, youth in CAS care, forensic clients, adult survivors of sexual abuse and various other marginalized communities. She is currently a consultant specializing in self-regulation in the early years for a French-first language school board in Southwestern Ontario, and she has been a psychotherapist in private practice since 2018. Inês LinchoInês is a Registered Social Worker and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults and families in various clinical, community and school-based settings. Her experience includes working with young people from Indigenous communities in Northern and Southern Ontario, newcomer (immigrant & refugee) youth, families involved with Family and Children's Services and other marginalized communities. Inês began working as a psychotherapist in 2020 where she supported individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions. Currently, Inês has a private practice, in Southern Ontario, and works with adults, parents/caregivers, children and youth using a combination of evidence-based therapies, Self-Reg, play and art. Follow Susan on X:https://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

Jake sits down with Brian Walker, the Assistant Head of Strength & Conditioning for Baseball at IMG Academy and former Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Cleveland Guardians. Brian has been coaching elite athletes for years, and he shares his insights on how he views the industry, his favorite parts of coaching, and extensive advice for both players and coaches. What role do data and technology play in day-to-day programming? Why is it important to embrace failure as you get better? And how valuable is a good mentor?(0:45) Brian's Career Journey (7:13)Using Tech & Data as Feedback(13:10)Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis(15:35)Athletic Shoulder (ASH) Testing(21:34)Psychological Components of Training(26:37)Embracing Failure & Competition(42:11)Advice to Athletes & S&C Coaches(46:42)Be Yourself & Be Great

In this voting episode, Assistant Head of Adult Services Lynette Suckow discusses voting, Abraham Lincoln, and gerrymandering. Lynette's Book Recommendations: The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski Long Island by Colm Toibin

In this episode, we dive into the connection between classroom culture, wellbeing, behaviour management and learning outcomes. Join host Sarah Kate Towlson as she talks with Mark Pestell, Assistant Head in charge of Key Stage 3 and Holly Brookes, Wellbeing Lead, to explore practical strategies for creating positive classroom environments, managing behaviour and supporting both student and teacher wellbeing. Whether you're teaching in the UK or internationally, this episode offers valuable insights for building a more connected, impactful classroom culture.

Kelly FIsh is the longtime AD at Currey Ingram Academy in Tennessee who is now the Assistant Head of School and today she shares some of the tips that helped her as a Small School AD. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/educational-ad-podcast/support

Colonel Eddie Corrigan is the Assistant Head of the UK Ministry of Defense's Concepts, Strategy, Force Development, Doctrine, and Lessons Defense Logistics division. With over 33 years of tactical, operational, and strategic experience across many logistics and supply chain activities in the defense and global context, he has delivered logistics effects and outputs – including supply, distribution, movements, information services, and infrastructure – around the world. From 2007 to 2010, Eddie served in the Royal Logistics Corps, where he was responsible for supplying and distributing all supplies to a military force of over 10,000 people and commanding a regiment of 600 people. Eddie joins me today to discuss the connection between innovation and defense for national security and military defenses. We discuss how he began working in innovation management and the challenges of creating, developing, and distributing new technologies. We discuss the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict on innovation. We discuss the relationship between corporate industries and the military, how it has shifted over the years, and how these collaborative efforts have benefited civilians and the military. We discuss cyber-security, the challenges associated with defending against cyber threats, and the solutions currently available to help defend against cyber attacks. We also discuss the benefits of converting AI capabilities into defense assets and how startup corporations can begin collaborating with the military on creating new, innovative defense technologies. “Industry does lead the way – but we are following quite closely.” - Colonel Eddie Corrigan This week on Innovation Talks: ●     How Eddie initially got involved in innovation management●     The challenges associated with creating innovative technology●     The ecosystem of using innovative ideas in national defense●     How the Russia/Ukraine conflict is impacting the world of innovation●     Collaboration efforts between national military defenses and corporate industries●     Eddie's advice to startup corporations on collaborating with the military on new, innovative technologies●     Defending against cyber attacks and cyber-security issues●     Converting AI capabilities into beneficial military and defense assets●     The innovation and technology challenges Russia is currently facing in its conflict with Ukraine Connect with Colonel Eddie Corrigan: ●     Colonel Eddie Corrigan on LinkedIn This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you. For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Today we head a few miles north and check in with Kelly Fish. Kelly is the Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives at Currey Ingram Academy in Brentwood, TN and served as the athletic director there for 11 years previously. A Bruce D. Whitehead Distinguished Service Award in 2023, Kelly grew up surrounded by athletics and educators who have impacted how she leads as we talk about leading through change and the importance lessons learn through education-based athletics that help prepare our young people for their next chapter as well as the difference between the middle and high school athlete. Let's settle in and get to know Mrs. Kelly Fish.

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Yoni Schwab, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Head of School at The Shefa School, to explore the impact of smartphones and social media on today's youth. They delve into how excessive screen time is displacing crucial activities for healthy child development, affecting attention spans, self-esteem, social skills, and even sleep patterns. Yoni and Adam highlight insights from Jonathan Haidt's recent book, The Anxious Generation, which examines how "The Great Rewiring of Childhood" is contributing to a surge in mental health issues beginning in early childhood into adulthood. They further address the significant increase in depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rates that began in the early 2010s, after a long period of stability or improvement.

'Getting CPD Right' hosted by Sarah Kate Towlson, featuring special guests Carole Noble, Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning and Dean Williams, Assistant Head. The show delves into best practices for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in both public and private education, highlighting the hurdles and challenges that school leaders, in the UK and internationally, face in getting it right for all staff. Through expert discussions and valuable insights, Sarah and her guests explore practical strategies to overcome these obstacles, empowering educators with the confidence, knowledge and tools they need to enhance their skills, support their teams, and drive meaningful improvements in their schools and classrooms.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Ed Martin, Brookstone School's Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement. Ed shares his vision for the future of Brookstone, reflecting on the successes and challenges of his first year with the school. He also provides exciting insights into an upcoming capital campaign that promises to propel Brookstone to new heights. Whether you're a current student, parent, alumni, or friend of the school, this episode is packed with valuable information about the direction our community is heading. **Key Topics:** - Ed Martin's vision for Brookstone School and how he plans to achieve it. - Reflections on his first year at Brookstone: successes, challenges, and surprises. - An inside look at the future capital campaign and what it means for the school's growth. - How the school community can get involved and support these upcoming initiatives. Tune in to hear about the exciting plans and the future of Brookstone School straight from one of our key leaders!

In this episode, Assistant Head of Adult Services Lynette Suckow talks about defusing time bombs, Dan Brown (among others), and the Heritage Room Book Club. Lynette's book recommendations: Women and Children First by Alina Grabowski Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

Welcome to Episode 169 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Upper School Learning Specialist Justin Bruce, Technology Integration Coordinator Leah Lynn, Moser House Head Day Prefect Murray Ellington ('26) and Thornwood House Head Day Prefect Ava Ann Woods ('26). Together, they share tips for students and parents as the Darlington Community prepares to head back to school. Click here for complete show notes >>

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"Your first commitment is to spend time in prayer." - Jeff Adams, Head of Veritas School "There'll be amazing days & days you question it all. But we must keep moving forward, staying creative as educators." - Jad Touma, Assistant Head of Children's House Montessori School

Welcome to Episode 163 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with History Department Head Brian Inman about his career as an educator, his passion for history education and more. This is the final episode in a series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. Click for complete show notes >>

Are traditional schools equipped to prepare our children for a rapidly evolving world? In the latest episode of the Better Learning podcast, Tom Woelper and John Camp delve into a fascinating conversation about the New England Innovation Academy (NIA), an independent school that's challenging the status quo of education. With backgrounds deeply rooted in both education and entrepreneurship, Woelper and Camp built NIA and are redefining the educational landscape. NIA isn't just another school; it's a bold experiment in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and human-centered design. But what sets it apart from traditional models? And how does it equip students with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an uncertain future? Discover how the school's physical space mirrors its innovative philosophy, fostering collaboration and a sense of belonging among students. However, this journey isn't without its challenges. Woelper and Camp candidly discuss the hurdles of moving away from traditional grading systems and the impact of college admissions on education today. With insights from over 25 years of teaching experience, Camp brings a unique perspective to the table, emphasizing the importance of teaching what cannot be Googled and fostering a culture of hard work. Meanwhile, Woelper's extensive career in independent education shines through, showcasing his dedication to reshaping the educational landscape and serving as a beacon for innovation in schools.   Takeaways The New England Innovation Academy is an independent school that focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and human-centered design. The school aims to prepare students for a rapidly changing world by teaching empathy and fostering an innovator and entrepreneur mindset. The founders of the school have backgrounds in education and entrepreneurship and wanted to create a school that was different from traditional models. The physical space of the school reflects its innovative approach, with open, collaborative areas and a sense of belonging and togetherness. The target market for the school includes families who are dissatisfied with traditional education and want a more innovative and flexible approach. Nia Innovation Academy follows a human-centered approach to education, focusing on integrated learning and project-based learning. The school offers flexibility in scheduling and allows for personalized learning experiences. NIA uses a competency-based assessment system that de-emphasizes grades and focuses on skills and competencies. The college admission process still heavily influences education, but colleges are showing interest in innovative approaches to learning. There is a need for a shift in the K-12 education system to prioritize holistic development and individual strengths rather than solely focusing on grades and college admissions.     Camp (as he goes by), has been teaching in independent schools for over 25 years. His experience includes English and writing classes as well as interdisciplinary courses such as “The Art and Physics of Time Travel.” At St. Mark's School, which bestowed him with The Trustees Chair and the Kidder Faculty Prize, Camp served as the Director of Experiential Learning and Associate Director of The Center of Innovation in Teaching and Learning. Tom has had a distinguished 31-year career in independent education, most recently serving as the Head of School of Far Hills Country Day School in Far Hills, New Jersey. Prior to his tenure at Far Hills, Tom served as the Assistant Head of School and Dean of Academic Life and taught history during his 14 years at The Hotchkiss School. Tom began his career in independent school education as a teaching intern at Groton School and then as a history teacher and Class Dean at The Taft School.     New England Innovation Academy https://neiacademy.org/   Follow on Tom Woelpher on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-thomas-woelper-a9009717 Twitter: https://twitter.com/twoelper   Follow on Camp on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/campsm/   Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/. For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/   Episode 179 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.   For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website!

Since joining Marts&Lundy in 2016, Jim has provided strategic counsel to many schools and other organizations and conducted numerous campaign planning studies and development program assessments.Previously, Jim served as Chief Evangelist at EverTrue, helping hundreds of organizations understand how technology and innovation can transform their fundraising programs. His frontline experience in campaigns and as a leader of development programs allows him to form strategies that align operations and technology for exceptional results.Jim currently serves as Chief Advancement Officer at The Branson School. From 1993 to 2011, Jim served as Director of Development at Middlesex School, where he managed the then largest independent school campaign in history which raised $127 million. Jim's development career includes leadership roles at Francis Parker School, where he was Assistant Head for Institutional Advancement, Cate School, where he served as Director of Development, and The Lawrenceville School where he was the Director of Capital Programs. Jim began his career at his alma mater, Bucknell University. He later served as President of the Bucknell University Alumni Association and as a Bucknell trustee from 1998-2002.

Colonel Eddie Corrigan is the Assistant Head of the UK Ministry of Defense's division of Concepts, Strategy, Force Development, Doctrine, and Lessons Defense Logistics. With over 33 years of tactical, operational, and strategic experience across a number of logistics and supply chain activities in the defense and global context, he has delivered logistics effects and outputs – including supply, distribution, movements, information services, and infrastructure – around the world. From 2007 to 2010, Eddie served in the Royal Logistics Corps, where he was responsible for supplying and distributing all supplies to a military force of over 10,000 people, as well as commanding a regiment of 600 people.   Eddie joins me today to discuss the connection between innovation and defense for national security and military defenses. We discuss how he began working in innovation management and the challenges associated with creating, developing, and distributing new technologies. We discuss the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict on innovation. We discuss the relationship between corporate industries and the military, how it has shifted over the years, and how these collaborative efforts have benefited civilians and the military. We discuss cyber-security, the challenges associated with defending against cyber threats, and the solutions currently available to help defend against cyber attacks. We also discuss the benefits of converting AI capabilities into defense assets and how startup corporations can begin collaborating with the military on creating new, innovative defense technologies.   “Industry does lead the way – but we are following quite closely.” - Colonel Eddie Corrigan   This week on Innovation Talks:   ●     How Eddie initially got involved in innovation management ●     The challenges associated with creating innovative technology ●     The ecosystem of using innovative ideas in national defense ●     How the Russia/Ukraine conflict is impacting the world of innovation ●     Collaboration efforts between national military defenses and corporate industries ●     Eddie's advice to startup corporations on collaborating with the military on new, innovative technologies ●     Defending against cyber attacks and cyber-security issues ●     Converting AI capabilities into beneficial military and defense assets ●     The innovation and technology challenges Russia is currently facing in its conflict with Ukraine   Connect with Colonel Eddie Corrigan:   ●     Colonel Eddie Corrigan on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-corrigan-90582b6/?originalSubdomain=uk)   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you.   For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

Colonel Eddie Corrigan is the Assistant Head of the UK Ministry of Defense's division of Concepts, Strategy, Force Development, Doctrine, and Lessons Defense Logistics. With over 33 years of tactical, operational, and strategic experience across a number of logistics and supply chain activities in the defense and global context, he has delivered logistics effects and outputs – including supply, distribution, movements, information services, and infrastructure – around the world. From 2007 to 2010, Eddie served in the Royal Logistics Corps, where he was responsible for supplying and distributing all supplies to a military force of over 10,000 people, as well as commanding a regiment of 600 people.   Eddie joins me today to discuss the connection between innovation and defense for national security and military defenses. We discuss how he began working in innovation management and the challenges associated with creating, developing, and distributing new technologies. We discuss the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict on innovation. We discuss the relationship between corporate industries and the military, how it has shifted over the years, and how these collaborative efforts have benefited civilians and the military. We discuss cyber-security, the challenges associated with defending against cyber threats, and the solutions currently available to help defend against cyber attacks. We also discuss the benefits of converting AI capabilities into defense assets and how startup corporations can begin collaborating with the military on creating new, innovative defense technologies.   “Industry does lead the way – but we are following quite closely.” - Colonel Eddie Corrigan   This week on Innovation Talks:   ●     How Eddie initially got involved in innovation management ●     The challenges associated with creating innovative technology ●     The ecosystem of using innovative ideas in national defense ●     How the Russia/Ukraine conflict is impacting the world of innovation ●     Collaboration efforts between national military defenses and corporate industries ●     Eddie's advice to startup corporations on collaborating with the military on new, innovative technologies ●     Defending against cyber attacks and cyber-security issues ●     Converting AI capabilities into beneficial military and defense assets ●     The innovation and technology challenges Russia is currently facing in its conflict with Ukraine   Connect with Colonel Eddie Corrigan:   ●     Colonel Eddie Corrigan on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-corrigan-90582b6/?originalSubdomain=uk)   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you.   For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

Welcome to Episode 156 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Fine Arts Department Head Kim Tunnell about her love for the arts, what fine arts education looks like at Darlington and more. This is the fifth in a series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. Click here for complete show notes >>

In this episode, Assistant Head of Adult Services Lynette Suckow talks game about sports books, sports fashions, and Irish mysteries. Lynette's book recommendations: The Searcher and The Hunter by Tana French

Wargaming is about as old as war itself, but in a time many describe as “pre-war” how can it help us be ready for the worst, if it happens?Sitrep talks to the UK's Assistant Head of Defence Wargaming, Captain Eugene Morgan, who's charged with building British wargaming capacity and capability “to make better decisions for defence”He explains how it's already used, and what the future may hold, while former US Army soldier Anna Nettleship shares wargaming stories from her new career as a leading researcher in the field.Plus Sitrep's James Hirst tries his hand at some simple wargaming with students at Kings College London.

Dawson faculty Katie Figg and Sara Greenspan join Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Brandon Wiley in a conversation about project-based learning in early childhood education at Dawson. In this episode, our teachers share their first-hand experience with implementing PBL in their classrooms, the challenges they've faced, and the outcomes they've witnessed with their students. You'll also hear about their hopes for the first EC PBL Conference at Dawson in February! Find out more about the EC PBL Conference at https://www.earlychildhoodpbl.com/conference. For more from the Dawson Podcast, check us out online at adsrm.org/podcast.

Dwight Vidale joins to discuss the current state of young men of color in indy schools and his upcoming annual symposium. Register for March 2nd here! Dwight is the Assistant Head of School for Institutional Equity and Belonging for the Collegiate School. Prior to Collegiate, he spent over ten years at Riverdale Country School, facilitating equity programming and teaching middle and upper school English. In 2010, Dwight developed The Young Men of Color Symposium and in 2018, Dwight created Beyond Fear LLC, a consulting firm that collaborates with organizations and institutions to shift equity practices and policies. Follow us at @artic.ulating on IG for more of Articulating!

Author and educator Sara Lev joins Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Brandon Wiley in a conversation about project-based learning in early childhood education. In this episode, they discuss the common misconceptions and the benefits of PBL for children ages 3-8. Plus, you'll hear about the genesis of a professional development opportunity that Sara and her co-authors (Amanda Clark and Erin Starkey) are partnering with Dawson to host on our campus in Las Vegas in February 2024: the first-ever Early Childhood Project-Based Learning Conference. Find out more about the EC PBL Conference at https://www.earlychildhoodpbl.com/conference.  Learn more about Sara Lev, her book, and team at https://www.earlychildhoodpbl.com/. For more from the Dawson Podcast, check us out online at adsrm.org/podcast.

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Lois Geiger, Head of Early Childhood. This episode is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast. Lois Geiger is in her nineteenth year at Presbyterian School. She has served as a classroom teacher, the Assistant Head of Early Childhood and is currently the Head of Early Childhood. She graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BA in Advertising. After several years in the corporate world, Lois made a career change into education where she found her passion and has never looked back. She holds a master's degree in Education with an emphasis in Reading and Literacy. Lois is a true believer in play-based learning for young children and enjoys partnering with parents during this pivotal time of development in a child's life. When not at school Lois and her husband, Doug, can often be found at the beach with their two yellow labs. Lois is a mother to two adult children. She enjoys travel, reading, hiking, yoga, and cooking.

Welcome to Episode 143 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Math Department Head Al Shorey about his transition from serving as a lieutenant colonel in the military to the teaching profession, his passion for math education and more. This is the third in a new series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. Click here for complete show notes >>

This podcast discusses the unique challenges that young adults with special needs face during puberty. Puberty and Body Changes: Young adults with special needs may experience puberty earlier than their typically developing peers. This can lead to confusion and anxiety, especially when they are not prepared for the physical and emotional changes. The speaker, Jordan Wishner - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive support and education to young adults with special needs during puberty. Open communication, tailored education, and ongoing guidance can help them navigate this challenging phase and develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. ______ Jordan started his career as a New York City special education teacher, then over time moved into social work, and ultimately into the world of admissions and administration. He brings each of these skill sets to his current work at Children's Academy. childrensacademynyc.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracey-spencer-walsh/message

Welcome to Episode 138 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with World Languages Department Head Cristy Baldwin about her teaching background, what she loves about Darlington, her vision as department head and much more. This is the second in a new series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. Click here for complete show notes >>

Want to become more heart-centered? There's a new playbook in town! Deb has released her first book The Heart-Centered Leadership Playbook: How to Master the Art of Heart in Life & Leadership. Get your copy now here on our official Amazon link!Claudio Reilsono is the General Manager/Professional baseball scout with the Global Scouting Bureau (2001) as well as the Head baseball Coach at Carnegie Mellon University( 2005). Claudio started his career in 1983 at the age of 18 as the Assistant Baseball Coach at his Alma Matter Quaker Valley. In 1988 Reilsono was named Head Coach at QV. He moved on to be the Assistant Coach at Penn State Beaver in 1989. In 1990 he was named Head Coach at Penn State Beaver and his team won a Collegiate Championship. Claudio was also Head baseball coach at Community College of Beaver County, Assistant Head coach at Quigley Catholic High School, and assistant coach at DI Duquesne University In 2005 Claudio was named Head Coach at Carnegie Mellon University, and under his tenure, the team has had its most successful seasons including 2 consecutive Conference Championships in 2015 & 2016. Reilsono is the All Time Leader in Baseball Wins at CMU. As a Professional Scout, Claudio has assisted in professional player signings all over the world and was named General Manager of the Global Scouting Bureau in 2002. Claudio is also a Professional Hitting Instructor, conducts his own Hitting camps in several States, produced a Hitting video in 2003, and is a hired instructor at many baseball camps. Claudio Hosts, Produces & writes for TV show, “ The Boxing Authorities” which is aired on the WBC 24/7 Channel--” ChannelBox (Vive TV Global Network.). He is also the Host of “ The Claudio Reilsono Show” ( Podcast Show-claudioreilsono.com) where he interviews sports legends and talks sports with friends. He recently was brought in to be the host of “ The PABCA Podcast” ( The Pennsylvania Basketball Coaches Podcast-www.pabca.org) and co-host of “ Steelers Pre-Snap” Show. In February of 2023, Claudio began co-hosting “ Italian Impact Weekly”(WKHB Radio Pittsburgh) In July 2023, “ Talking Business and Life with Claudio Reilsono & Steve Mancini”. He also serves as a color commentator in both baseball & boxing events. Served as a radio analyst for a Major League Baseball Post Season Show on WMBA Radio in 2001 & 2002. Reilsono has also been a writer for Boxing publications such as RealBoxing.com ( RI/ Mass.) Sports Review Magazine ( RI/Mass.) Kids Sports Magazine (Pittsburgh) & Pittsburgh Sports Report and presently “ My Time Sports Magazine out of Louisiana. From 2010-11 he was a co-owner of the MMA Promotion Company Paramount Fighting. In 2019 Worked in the Front Office for the American Boxing Federation ( ABF), and in 2017 was named VP of Lalonde Boxing Management ( LBM-Owned by Former Boxing Champion, Donny Lalonde) Claudio also started his own company, “ Claudio Reilsono Enterprises” which has under its umbrella, Reilsono Baseball training, Impact Speaking (Motivational), Film, Podcast, and TV projects, Celebrity Placement, Reilsono Executive Coaching co. & Reilsono Landscaping and co-owner of “ Empire Media Ventures” A company that produces and creates media projects. In 2023 Claudio will join a partnership with Athlete Marketers Co. as well as Streakers Gaming. In 2011 Claudio was voted into the Carnegie Mellon University Baseball Hall of Fame and was awarded the “ Willie Stargell MVP Lifetime Achievement Award”. 2014 was voted into the “ Steel City Sports” Hall of Fame and in 2016 was named “ Italian Coach of the Year” By the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame ( Pittsburgh Chapter) Claudio is also invited to participate in many Celebrity Golf outings and other events. A Documentary is in development about Claudio's life & career. His story has been included in 3 books including a book written by Former Philadelphia Eagle & Subject of the Movie “ Invincible” Vince Papale “ Be Invincible” in the fall of 2020 Claudio's new Book, “ Lead from the Heart Up, Not the Neck Up” was released and published by John Melvin Publishing Co. Claudio's parents were both born in Italy. Father Olindo, Falerna, and Mother Ida, Nocera He is married to Lynda ( 25 years) and they have one daughter who recently Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. Connect with Claudio at:* www.claudioreilsono.com* https://twitter.com/claudioreilsono* https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudio-reilsono-89a3b86/* https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011325400079* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3lqBCr74A0An7dSUePWaJQ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

Welcome to Episode 127 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with new faculty members Betina Fuentes, Upper School English; Travis Gaug, Upper School history; Keegan Hinsley, middle grades English; and Celeste Rivers, Pre-K to 8 learning specialist. They discuss their career backgrounds, what drew them to Darlington and what they've learned about the community in their first month here. Click here for complete show notes >>

Mike Connor Mike is President of Connor Associates and co-author of the NAIS book, Marketing Independent Schools in the 21st Century.  His latest e-Book, Pulling in the Same Direction, emphasizes everyone's role in recruitment, retention, and fundraising. Earlier in his 30+ year career Mike worked in nearly every position at independent K-12 schools. Today, Connor Associates has 16 Associates and Partners and has served clients in 28 states and on four continents. Connor Associates stakes its value on its experience with providing comprehensive marketing and financial services, including ensuring proof of ROI through confidential Image Audits and Surveys, Enrollment Feasibility Studies to identify and map mission-appropriate families, Five-year Enrollment Forecasts, Business Office Evaluations and Plans, Strategic Marketing Plans, and Institutional Strategic Plans.  Connor Associates' newest offering, Executive Searches, uses a unique approach that finds, trains, and provides coaching and support for members of your leadership team. Thom Greenlaw After serving not for profit organizations for over 40 years Thom Greenlaw founded Creative Independents (CI) in 2012. CI serves not-for-profit schools, colleges and other education focused institutions finding creative solutions to strategic issues facing these organizations. Thom joined Connor Associates as a Senior Strategic Partner for Finance, Operations, and Executive Searches in 2018. In addition to coordinating Leadership Searches, he specializes in Compensation Analysis, Tuition Elasticity, and Financial Sustainability Studies.  For over 20 years Thom served in varying senior operational and finance roles in independent schools including thirteen years as Assistant Head for Operation / CFO at the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA. Prior to his employment at BB&N, Thom served as Business Manager at the Dana Hall School. A former Board member for NBOA and AISAP, he also served on the Board of Summit Montessori School and was a volunteer mentor, specializing in not for profits for SCORE. He was President of The Independent Schools Compensation Corporation, a self-insurance group for over 170 independent schools, colleges and cultural organizations from 2012 to 2022. 

Chris Pryor is president and founder of The Gowan Group. As a lifelong educator, strategist, and thought leader, Chris is in his third decade of independent school leadership. He has held leadership positions at independent schools such as Harbor Country Day, The Independence School, Hackley, Rye Country Day, and Tuxedo Park School and was actively involved with NYSAIS. Chris is a well-known speaker on topics such as social media, marketing, admissions training, crisis management, professional development, and board training. With The Gowan Group, Chris realizes his vision for an educational consulting organization that serves the needs of independent schools on every front–from Admission and Enrollment Management to Advancement and Fundraising, and from Strategic Planning to Leadership Development. Gowan Placement's exceptional team advises and guides families through a comprehensive and personalized approach to school placement. To accomplish this, Chris assembled a stellar group of nationally renowned consultants who have the passion, experience, expertise, and resources to help independent schools turn every challenge into a growth opportunity. Chris Pryor is the Founder and Principal of LeadTeam Partners. Following a 20+ year career in independent schools, Chris developed his school partner search practice to support school administrators by finding the right consultant, coach, facilitator, speaker, or vendor for their needs. Prior to LeadTeam Partners, Chris served as Assistant Head of School for Advancement and External Affairs for Congressional School (VA) and as a Director of Business Development for Independent School Management (ISM).  Informed by how private schools and consulting firms operate, Chris seeks to manage the search process for busy school leaders so that they can focus on the day-to-day operations of their school. 

Welcome to Episode 122 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Upper School Counselor Chris Allen, Learning Specialist Jennifer Luitwieler and Dean of Students Brant Evans. Together, they share back-to-school tips for students and families from grades pre-K through 12 as the new school year approaches. Click here for complete show notes >>

On Episode 312 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you'll learn the fundamental fitness and mental game principles with Johnny Parkes. Johnny is a Lead National Coach at the USTA Player Development and Master Tennis Performance Specialist through the International Tennis Performance Association. He was the former Assistant Head of Strength and Conditioning and Head of IMG Academy. He is also the co-host of The Compete Like a Champion Podcast. On the show, you'll learn how to level up your tennis fitness training, how to win matches when you are not playing your best, how to prepare mentally and physically before matches, and much more! I hope you enjoy my interview with Johnny! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Playerdevelopment.usta.com Johnny's Instagram Johnny's Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices