Podcast appearances and mentions of conrad challenge

Absolvent Gymnázia Ústí nad Orlicí Viktor Adámek byl součástí skupiny českých středoškoláků ve finále prestižní mezinárodní soutěže Conrad Challenge. Hostilo ho ústředí americké vesmírné agentury v Houstonu.Všechny díly podcastu Máme hosty můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Absolvent Gymnázia Ústí nad Orlicí Viktor Adámek byl součástí skupiny českých středoškoláků ve finále prestižní mezinárodní soutěže Conrad Challenge. Hostilo ho ústředí americké vesmírné agentury v Houstonu.

Čeští studenti uspěli ve finále prestižní celosvětové soutěže Conrad Challenge v centru NASA. S nápadem na restartování nefunkčních družic na oběžné dráze porazili více než dva tisíce konkurentů. Jaká byla cesta za vítězstvím?Hostem Ptám se já byli vedoucí projektu z Gymnázia Bystrc v Brně Simon Klinga a mentor projektu z Planetária Praha a ze Vzdělávací kanceláře Evropské kosmické agentury Jan Spratek.S projektem dálkové opravy družic ovládla pětičlenná skupina českých studentů prestižní mezinárodní soutěž Conrad Challenge v ústředí amerického Národního úřadu pro letectví a vesmír (NASA) v Houstonu na konci dubna. Za nápad, jak pomocí laseru vyvolat restart na nekomunikující družici obíhající Zemi, dostali čeští středoškoláci z týmu LASAR ocenění ve dvou ze tří kategorií.Povedlo se jim přitom uspět v konkurenci více než 2 tisíc týmů. Zcela mimořádný mezinárodní úspěch ocenil minulý týden i premiér Petr Fiala (ODS), se kterým studenti mimo jiné diskutovali případné další využití jejich nápadu.Tým nyní testuje možnosti restartování družic v laboratorních podmínkách. V příštích měsících se podle mentora projektu Jana Spratka ukáže, jestli bude možné projekt skutečně realizovat. A jestli se na případný vývoj podaří zajistit potřebné financování.„Zatím to samozřejmě zajištěné není. Tohle už nebude o nějakých stovkách tisíc na to, abychom se dostali na finále nějaké soutěže do USA. To bude o úplně jiných rozpočtech. Ať už půjde o ten laser, který bude jeden z nejsilnějších na planetě, půjde o nějakou malou observatoř a další věci, to bude složité a bude to na běh na dlouhou trať, “ uvedl vedoucí týmu, 16letý student gymnázia Bystrc v Brně Simon Klinga.„Ten cíl je obrovský, ale je to počin, který dokáže popohnat třeba i celé odvětví, abychom zodpovědně posílali satelity na oběžnou dráhu,“ upozornil na výjimečnost celého projektu Jan Spratek.Jaké konkrétní využití by mohl mít v praxi nápad týmu LASAR? A jak podpořit vědu, aby podobných úspěchů měli Češi co nejvíc?---Ptám se já. Rozhovory s lidmi, kteří mají vliv, odpovědnost, informace.Sledujte na Seznam Zprávách, poslouchejte na Spotify, v Apple Podcasts a dalších podcastových aplikacích nebo na Podcasty.cz.Archiv všech dílů najdete tady, ostatní podcasty Seznam Zpráv tady. Své postřehy, připomínky nebo tipy nám pište prostřednictvím sociálních sítí pod hashtagem #ptamseja nebo na e-mail audio@sz.cz) 

In this episode I interview Nancy Conrad, and hear an incredible story of human empowerment, from one of the most inspiring leaders in education, aerospace and science, Nancy Conrad, wife of the late Pete Conrad who was a NASA astronaut and the third person to walk the moon.   In this podcast, Nancy and I not only talk about her many successes with Pete to make Space Travel more accessible to all, but her most recent set of achievements pertaining to the Conrad Challenge.   The Conrad Challenge is designed to empower students from all around world  to to promote collaborative, and create impactful solutions that promote innovation and entrepreneurship.   

The Conrad Challenge has been inspiring students to collaborate and innovate for years as just one of the programs run by The Conrad Foundation. Its founder and chair, Nancy Conrad, joins us, as well as tech investor and Conrad alum, Ankesh Madan, for a discussion on how the challenge continues to benefit people around the globe. A former teacher, Nancy is now a globally recognized leader in transformative education and a highly sought-after speaker. She established The Conrad Foundation to honor her husband, Pete Conrad, the third man to walk on the moon.  Also joining us is Ankesh Madan. Ankesh is a self-described recovering materials engineer who made the transition to tech investor following his involvement in the 2010 Conrad Challenge.  Together, they give us a full picture of how The Conrad Challenge is able to innovate, bring people together, and bring the best out of our children. To learn more, visit: http://pastfoundation.org/ (pastfoundation.org) Resources: https://www.conradchallenge.org (The Conrad Challenge) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-conrad-7226324/ (Nancy Conrad on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeshmadan/ (Ankesh Madan on LinkedIn) Learning Unboxed is produced in part by http://crate.media (Crate Media) Recorded by Eric French at http://wosu.org (WOSU Studios) in Columbus, Ohio

On this episode I am joined by author and speaker Nancy Conrad. Nancy was married to Pete Conrad who was the third man to walk on the moon. She has written a book about his stories of space exploration titled 'Rocketman,' and now runs the Conrad Challenge where students compete to come up with the best new product or business.

Shaped by her early experiences in community activism, Andrea Lee-Zucker is an artist, writer, and impact investor passionate about living her values in every area of her life. She is a transformational and shift coach and the Washington, DC Co-Ambassador of Nexus, a movement striving to unite next-gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to create promising global solutions for our generation. Andrea is also the co-founder of Antigravity Ventures, a member of the board for The Conrad Challenge, and serves on the US board of IsraAID. When she's not busy writing, painting, and advocating for change, Andrea can often be found enjoying the company of her husband and three children. Andrea joins me today to discuss why she believes we are the building blocks of peace. She explains what shift coaching is and what inspired her to add shift coaching to her change-making palette. She shares her experience with impostor syndrome and how it guided her to find purpose. We discuss why she initially found meditation difficult to integrate into her daily life and how it has helped her find inner peace and reconnect with her values and true self. We also discuss how finding your inner peace and pushing out of your comfort zone creates a ripple of impact and how your Ripple of Impact and Return on Investment can actually be one. “All of us in the world have someplace in the harmony that we help create.” - Andrea Lee-Zucker This week on Shift-Starters: What “shift coaching” is and how Andrea got started as a shift coach Andrea's experience with impostor syndrome Why meditation was one of the hardest practices for Andrea to integrate into her life How Andrea uses repetitive mantras to maintain inner peace and reconnect with her values and true self How leaning into art and creativity helped Andrea overcome the need for approval and praise from others How finding your inner peace causes a ripple effect for those around you Reconnecting and loving your infant self Creating the physical and emotional environment for things to unfold Why Andrea believes we are the building blocks of peace and the harmony we create in the world Andrea's work as an impact investor How pushing out of your comfort zone creates ROI (Ripple of Impact) How more diversity often creates better outcomes Connect with Andrea Lee-Zucker: Andrea Lee-Zucker's Website Andrea Lee-Zucker on LinkedIn Andrea Lee-Zucker on Instagram Let's Start Some Shift! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Shift-Starters with Erin Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more Shift Starters, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content, information, and to request your FREE 7 Questions for Tackling Fear workbook, visit our website.

 Andrea Lee-Zucker is a Transformational Life coach, artist, writer, and impact investor striving to live her values in every layer of her life. She is Washington, DC Co- Ambassador of NEXUS, a movement uniting next gen philanthropist, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to bring about promising global solutions for our generation. She is also co-founder of Antigravity Ventures, which invests in leaders and technologies that have the potential to improve the world and people's lives in scalable and inclusive ways. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Andrea was shaped by early experiences in community activism through her parents community leadership and through her work with Youth Service Charleston, Operation Understanding, and The Coastal Community Foundation. She is a board member of The Conrad Challenge, an international prize competition empowering high school students to collaborate using science, technology, and entrepreneurship to solve global and local challenges. She also serves on the US board of IsraAID, an NGO that partners with local communities around the world to provide urgent aid, assist in recovery, and reduce the risk of future disasters. Andrea is the proud mother of three children and wife of a tech entrepreneur who is helping her discover the potential of our exponential future. Andrea's website   Andrea's Instagram: @andrea.doodles This is the place to take control of stress and all aspects of your life. Thank you for the subscribes, shares, and downloads. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: To join Bill's Mastermind Group Email us at: Info@livingrightwithbillcortright.com Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

In this episode, you'll hear about the future of the role of teachers in schools across America, insights on dramatically redesigning the learning experience around the key stakeholders―the students―and some strategies all teachers should use. The episode begins with “Amy's Thoughts,” presented by host Amy Valentine (0:37). She shares insights on the future of teachers―what can American educators expect as the profession evolves along with the K-12 system? The importance of teachers has never been more visible than during this period of widespread remote learning. Then, in the featured interview (2:59), Amy welcomes Nancy Conrad, founding chair of the Conrad Foundation. The Foundation has run the annual Conrad Challenge―an innovation and entrepreneurship competition for 13-18 year old students―for the past 15 years. Nancy explains that we need to accept what we don't know about the future, but at the same time seize the opportunity to create a new, better system for students. She explains how the “consumer” of education―the students―are the stakeholders who are never invited to the table and why we need to change this dynamic, and shares a number of key ideas about redesigning schools. Following the interview, this episode's Research Insight (17:46) indicates that most teachers don't yet feel comfortable integrating high-touch technology into instruction, but would like to receive training on how to do so. It's important to close this gap. Then, Jackson Caves, an Oklahoma State University student and Future of School scholarship winner, describes what online learning has meant to him (18:28). Even though he grew up in a small town and graduated in a high school class of fewer than 50 students, online courses gave Jackson the opportunity to get a head start on college coursework. The episode concludes with the “5-in-5” interview with Alejandro De La Peña (20:17), a rapid-fire session in which Alejandro gives a teacher's perspective on some of today's most important topics. Alejandro is a middle school special education teacher in El Paso, Texas. He talks about the way iPads have become the “staple of sped,” how surprisingly natural it can feel to teach and learn in an online environment, why his one big dream in education would be to better compensate teachers, and more. Learn more about Future of School and its mission to mobilize change in American K-12 education from a one-size-fits-all system to one that ensures all students reach their unbounded potential no matter where their learning takes place at www.futureof.school. Follow Future of School on Twitter @futureof_school and follow Amy Valentine @amyvalentine555 to keep up-to-date on exciting initiatives and opportunities. Follow these Twitter accounts to connect with today's guests: @inventioneer @MaestroDeLaPena

It all started when… The Conrad Foundation honors the legacy of Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles “Pete” Conrad, and his four-decade passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. Pete spent 20 years as a U.S. Navy Test Pilot and NASA Astronaut. In November 1969, he became the third man to walk on the Moon. After many years as an aerospace explorer, Pete’s entrepreneurial spirit took flight. He founded four companies devoted to the commercialization of space travel. Unfortunately, Pete’s pursuits were cut short with his passing in 1999. Nancy Conrad, Pete’s wife, shared his passion for inspiring future explorers, often working hand-in-hand with him prior to his death to launch his numerous commercial space businesses. In his passing, Nancy knew she wanted to keep Pete’s spirit for innovation and entrepreneurship alive, but targeted to the next generation of explorers. 15 years ago, this former high school teacher launched the Conrad Foundation and its flagship program, the Conrad Challenge, encouraging students to Get Your Genius On™. Since then, she has become a recognized leader in transformative education, testifying before the U.S. Congress and speaking at global conferences. She is dedicated to energizing and engaging students in STEM fields through unique entrepreneurial opportunities. Going into our 15th year, the Conrad Foundation continues to be the only organization of its kind whose programs combine science and technology-based education, innovation and entrepreneurship to inspire solutions for achieving global sustainability. Show Highlights Give your students an invitation to design the future The “No box”  toolbox organic framework of innovation and entrepreneurship  The Conrad Challenge will change the direction of lives How education can become diplomacy promoting peace  “Pull Education” changes the way students learn Create authentic humans with opportunities for Geeky to Chic stardom Opportunity to create commercially viable products that solve global & local challenges for students    “My belief is that they see the world very much like the astronauts did when, when the astronauts went back to earth and saw this fragile blue planet. This blue marble suspended in a black velvet sky, there were no borders. There were no boundaries and it's fragile. These young people that work with us from around the world. It has been from Australia to Zimbabwe and everything in between. They see the world that same way. They connect with each other across countries, cities, states, socioeconomic levels, genders. They are a community of young humans that are very much tuned into the fragility of the planet.” -Nancy Conrad   Full Transcript Nancy Conrad Transcript   Nancy Conrad’s Resources & Contact Info: Conrad Foundation — Conrad Challenge Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Looking for more? Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog   Show Sponsors ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   TEACHFX School leaders know that productive student talk drives student learning, but the average teacher talks 75% of class time! TeachFX is changing that with a "Fitbit for teachers" that automatically measures student engagement and gives teachers feedback about what they could do differently.  Learn more about the TeachFX app and get a special 20% discount for your school or district by visiting teachfx.com/blbs.   Copyright © 2020 Twelve Practices LLC

Nancy Conrad is the founder of the Conrad Challenge, a global competition to help kids learn without limitations. Global competition for teams of students 13–18. Students are invited to combine innovation, education, and entrepreneurship to create something new. Students form teams and ind a coach. Summit hosted at Kennedy Space Center. As students are looking for unique opportunities for competition - kids can work across all possible barriers. We’ve been doing online education for 15 years. How to work on a team? Pushing education vs pulling education We believe in “pull” education Obstatunity They get engaged in their learning. Each of them has achieved extraordinary things. We gave kids the passion for learning. four years to get to the finals and they finally won. Always wanted it to be a community. It becomes family. Kids get talked at quite enough. Cosmic chat. Battelle - story about networking. It’s not snooty and it’s not about money. We facilitate collaboration. Any company is a conglomeration of really great people doing really great work. Hire amazing people and let them do their thing. Nobox toolbox. Today’s Sponsors TeachFX Innovative school leaders across the country have started tracking online student participation using TeachFX because it’s one of the most powerful ways to improve student outcomes during COVID — especially for English Learners and students of color. Learn more about TeachFX and get a special offer at TeachFX.com John Catt Today’s Transformative Principal sponsor, John Catt Educational, amplifies world-class voices on timeless topics, with a list of authors recognized globally for their fresh perspectives and proven strategies to drive success in modern schools and classrooms. John Catt’s mission is to support high-quality teaching and learning by ensuring every educator has access to professional development materials that are research-based, practical, and focused on the key topics proven essential in today’s and tomorrow’s schools. Learn more about professional development publications that are easy to implement for your entire faculty, and are both quickly digestible and rigorous, by visiting https://us.johncattbookshop.com/. Learn more about some of the newest titles: Michaela: The Power of Culture by Katharine Birbalsingh Teaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Essential Teaching Techniques by Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli Putting Staff First: A blueprint for revitalising our schools by John Tomsett and Jonny Uttley The Teaching Delusion: Why Teaching In Our Schools Isn’t Good Enough (And How We Can Make It Better) by Bruce Robertson Stop Talking About Wellbeing: A pragmatic approach to teacher workload by Kat Howard John Catt is also proud publisher of the new book from Transformative Principal host Jethro Jones: SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves Visit this page to learn more about bulk orders and how to bring John Catt’s research-based materials to your school: https://us.johncattbookshop.com/pages/agents-and-distributors

In 2020-21, the   Conrad Challenge is celebrating 15 years of student entrepreneurship and innovation. Register now to get your student team involved in this leading   STEM competition: http://bit.ly/2PcViSpHost: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara, Mitchell Phelan--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support

This week Mike Ficara speaks with Ankesh Madan about The Conrad Challenge.  Ankesh told some amazing stories from his days in the Conrad Challenge, and his current role on the Conrad Alumni Leadership Council. He also shared how he got an investment from Mark Cuban without being on Shark Tank!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support

I have always been fascinated by space, and to think in my lifetime travel to space for everyone may be possible. On this week's episode, I interviewed Nancy Conrad who's late husband not only went to space, but was one of the few men who have walked on the moon! He first words when he stepped on the moon were a personal favorite of mine! In her husband's honor, Nancy started the Conrad Foundation which hosts the Conrad Challenge to give today students an outlet to shine! It was an honor to speak with Nancy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Kristie Letter, educator and two-time mentor of two Conrad Challenge student teams onto the program. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode …What is the Conrad Challenge? How do you ask your students to be innovative enough to change the world? How to choose a topic for the Challenge with your students How to create a student-led group to complete the challenge How to plan and budget for your groups Challenge Planning a calendar of events throughout an entire year How do face adversity and challenges throughout the year How to get involved with the Conrad Challenge What Is The Conrad Challenge?Registration opens soon for the 2020-21 http://www.conradchallenge.org/ (Conrad Challenge). Unlike any STEM competition out there, this annual event unleashes the potential of students to leave their mark on the world, using their innovation and entrepreneurial skills to address some of the most pressing global challenges. In its first 15 years, the Challenge has had student participants from more than 70 different countries. To make sure you're notified when registration opens, https://www.conradchallenge.org/miss-out (sign up here). Teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18, along with a coach (who may be a teacher, administrator, business leader, or other adult), participate in the Challenge to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation Cyber-Technology & Security Energy & Environment Health & Nutrition Smoke-Free World Transforming Education with Technology Winning teams receive awards, investment opportunities, patent support, business services and scholarships to support the growth of their concepts into real businesses that can make real difference. At the end of the competition, teams maintain ownership of their Intellectual Property.More than 600 teams, a record number, competed in the 2019-20 Conrad Challenge, including 37 finalist teams from eight different countries. Award winners were announced in May at the Challenge's first-ever Virtual Innovation Summit. Learn more about the award-winning teams, students and educators https://www.edcircuit.com/international-student-entrepreneurs-awarded-top-honors-in-twenty-twenty-conrad-challenge-virtual-innovation-summit/ (here). Links of InterestWebsite: http://www.conradchallenge.org/ (www.conradchallenge.org) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConradChallenge (@ConradChallenge) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConradChallenge/ (facebook.com/ConradChallenge) Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) About our Guest: Kristie LetterKristie Betts Letter teaches Innovation and Design Thinking in Colorado. She's spearheaded an innovation initiative which started as one strange elective class and evolved into a schoolwide collaboration with a required ninth grade class. Students in this initiative have won national social entrepreneurship awards including top awards in the Conrad Challenge, the World Series of Innovation, the Lexus Eco-Challenge, and the Adcap Challenge. Kristie's publications include a poetry collection Under-Worldly (Editorial L'Aleph, 2015) and a book of short stories Fire in the Hole (Engine Books, 2019). In non-fiction, she's published a teaching handbook for the Colorado Department of Education, and a true tale in...

Apollo 12 Astronaut Pete Conrad has a lot to live up to. NASA’s idea of the astronaut image meant that the astronauts needed to conform to specific ideas of the ideal American. Nancy Conrad, Pete’s wife, talks about her late husband and all the Apollo astronauts who had live the “astronaut image,” at least publicly, and how that impacted their lives and the lives of the people around them. This interview was conducted part of The Museum of Flight’s High School Outreach program, by High School Junior Eleanor L. This internship was designed to help high schoolers hone their interviewing and public speaking skills, and their digital technology competency. Nancy Conrad participated in the grand re-opening of The Museum of Flight’s Apollo Exhibit this weekend. Learn more about the Conrad Challenge, issued to students between ages 13-18 here: conradchallenge.org See artifacts from Pete Conrad’s life and space missions in The Museum of Flight’s newly re-opened Apollo Exhibit. Plan your visit at MuseumofFlight.org Producer: Eleanor L. Producer: Sean Mobley Webmaster: Layne Benofsky

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Imagine a 10-year-old student is invited to your staff meeting, and he stands courageously in front of 60 to 80 adults. His task to present the data which he's researched and collected on staff implementation of a new aspect of a student-designed curriculum. The results are that only half the staff is implementing with fidelity, and the student challenges the team to level up their game. You are probably wondering how you can give your students such a voice. Our guest today tells us how she has managed to empower the students' voice in her school.  Listen in, get inspired, and learn. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Key Talking Points  The birth of student voice empowerment in Melissa's school Challenges and setbacks when children are given so much voice Negative and positive impacts of student voice empowerment Implementing student voice empowerment Melissa's dream school    Key Milestones of the Episodes  [03:01]  Tip of the week.  [04:52]  Melissa Clark's Introduction  [08:08]  How Melissa started the student voice empowerment  [13:25]  Challenges and setbacks when students are given so much voice  [16:58]  Positive impacts from a student's voice  [23:24]  Everything is about learning  [28:57]  Melissa's top three priorities for her dream school   Key Quotes "The secret to improving our impact and to really make the change as leaders is to ask students what they need." "As teachers that we underestimate the power of a child."  "We discovered that the secret was to improve our impact as classroom teachers and to simply ask students what they need." "Student voice could go so much further than just making a difference in classroom practice. They're actually the untapped change agents within a school as well."   Key Resources   Pivot (online platform for student voice)   About Our Guest Melissa Clarke is a Principal and coach who has worked in primary schools for the last 20 years. Melissa believes strongly in providing teachers with ‘permission’ to try innovative practice and believes through coaching and personalised professional learning staff will be empowered to be the best they can be while ensuring all teachers are on a journey of ongoing improvement. Her interests include high quality literacy teaching in the classroom, visible learning and the activation of student voice to empower learners. Melissa has taught all grades from K-6 and worked with students from a range of backgrounds and support needs.   Tip of the Week Be the best at one thing: Be really darn good at one thing. Be an expert in that. Find what you're passionate about, be an expert in that and then hire others to be good at other things or empower your assistants to be good at the other things that you as a leader need to be active and an expert in at least one thing plus one to hire others.   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   LEVEL UP

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Did you know that you can borrow ideas from other industries and implement them in your schools? Some people have tried, and they have succeeded.  One of those people is Maria Piccolo Mattoon, who happens to be our guest today. She is the first person from the Learning Community to be interviewed on the show. Maria is a board member at Birla public school in Qatar. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Key Talking Points  Maria’s introduction Learning from other industries and implementing in schools OODA Loop How are promotions done at Birla School? Retaining top talents Happiness KPIs Importance of partnership building with the local community Maria’s dream school    Key Milestones of the Episodes [03:50]  Tip of the Week [06:07]  Maria’s introduction [07:47]  Implementing ideas borrowed from other industries [09:27]  OODA loop reflection technique [10:31]  The department of capacity building [12:07]  How are promotions done at Birla School? [13:05]  Pitfalls to avoid when promoting from within  [14:13] The secret to retaining top talent [17:57]  Happiness KPIs [21:17]  What is the most important thing when creating local partnerships? [25:06]  Maria’s dream school   Key Quotes “The person with the fewest blind spots wins.” “You need to go to bed early, make yourself do it. You will be more productive during the day, and you will get more things done. At six o’clock, you should shut it off.” “From being in a variety of industries, you expose yourself to a variety of risk profiles.” “Our team is like a family.” “We invest in our people’s professional development and growth and advancement for all of them, all members of our team across all levels.” “We like to look at unusual places to see what insights can be gleaned from there as well.” “Our life is only limited by our own imagination, not the imagination of others.” “We have an amazing generation, and they can do really great things if they can imagine that act based on their own imagination and what they want for their own life.” ” Children are so different and so unique, and it’d be nice to cater to all of them. “   Key Resources  Zero to One by Peter Thiel OODA Loop Steve Francis Website   About Our Guest Maria Pakalomattom is a Board member at Birla Public School, a private school with over 7500 students in Qatar. She has led various initiatives at the school covering the strategic, academic, operational and financial aspects. Maria has investments in ventures across sectors as an entrepreneur, but education is her favorite. Maria studied at Columbia University, where she focused on finance and entrepreneurship. LinkedIn Tip of the Week Go to bed early.  Just like eating right and exercising, there is immense value in getting appropriate rest.  I make terrible decisions when I’m tired and i’m no fun to be around. I love Michael Hyatt’s post on the importance of rest.   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   LEVEL UP

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up.   As a school head, you can't make ruckus sitting in your office with the four walls surrounding you and all the business of public education happening out in the school. Our guest today, Andy Lindsay tell us how he built himself a mobile office which ended up as a learning inspiration for an autistic student in the school.   We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Key Talking Points      What is a mobile office?     The development and advancement of Andy’s mobile office     The unintended consequences of the mobile office     Andy’s communication system between him and the teachers     What is the French fries challenge   Key Milestones of the Episodes [03:50]  Andy’s introduction [05:25]  What’s a mobile office? [06:08]  Development and advancement of Andy’s mobile office [09:44]  The unintended consequences of the mobile office [13:11]  The communication system [17:01]  The French fries challenge [22:33]  Danny’s ideal stuff profile [29:06]  Danny’s top three priorities for his dream school   Key Quotes “Isolation is the number one enemy of excellence and it is also a choice.” “Sometimes we exist in a vacuum of natural talent and that will only get us so far.” “Effective school leaders need to connect with others that can help them accelerate their growth and pass their knowledge on to as well.” “You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” “You can't make ruckus sitting in your office with the four walls surrounding you and all the business of public education happening out in the school.” “There are so many neat opportunities out there that are not in textbooks, but they're real.” “Helpful teachers have to be helpful by nature.” “Passion will lead you to success more than a desire for money.” “I can inspire their passion, but they've got to have it in the corner to begin with.” “We cannot be inflexible in any way. Flexibility has to be part of our part of everyday life for us.”    Key Resources  School Leadership Reimagined Podcast- Robyn Jackson School Leadership Series with Daniel Bauer   About Our Guest Andy Lindsey has worked in public education for 22 years as a teacher, coach, tech leader, mentor association leader and Dean of Students. For the past five years, Andy has served as an assistant principal, he has won statewide awards in Michigan as a first year teacher, social studies teacher and as an assistant principal. His secret sauce is passion for learning, leadership and kids. LinkedIn   Tip of the Week Network! Sometimes we exist in a vacuum of natural talent and that will only get us so far. So effective school leaders need to connect with others that can help them accelerate their growth and pass their knowledge on to as well.   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS      $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   LEVEL UP

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we meet Colorado Science Teacher http://www.twitter.com/RyTriGuy (Ryan Johson) who last year, mentored a team of students to the final round of the http://www.conradchallenge.com (Conrad Challenge).  https://www.teachercast.net/conrad-challenge-podcast-2018/ (The Conrad Challenge) invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18, along with a coach (who may be a teacher, administrator, business leader, or another adult) to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation Cyber-Technology & Security Energy & Environment Health & Nutrition Smoke-Free World Transforming Education with Technology Students interested in joining this year's competition can visit http://www.conradchallenge.com (www.ConradChallenge.com).  What Is The Conrad Challenge? Registration is now open for the 2018-2019 http://www.conradchallenge.org/ (Conrad Challenge). Unlike any STEM competition out there, this annual event unleashes the potential of students to leave their mark on the world, using their innovation and entrepreneurial skills to address some of the most pressing global challenges. In its first 13 years, the Challenge has had student participants from more than 70 different countries. Coaches and judges from the best in business, industry, research and academia worldwide will guide the teams' innovative ideas. In February 2019, five teams in each challenge category will be chosen as finalists and travel to the annual Innovation Summit at the https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/ (Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex). Finalist teams present their innovations before an esteemed panel of judges. Winning teams receive awards, investment opportunities, patent support, business services and scholarships to support the growth of their concepts into real businesses that can make real difference. At the end of the competition, teams maintain ownership of their Intellectual Property. Interested teams should visit the https://www.conradchallenge.org/ (Registration Form) and https://www.conradchallenge.org/ (2019-2020 Conrad Challenge Overview) for more information on this year's competition. Expert judges will then select semi-finalist teams in each challenge category who will be invited to develop comprehensive business plans for their innovation. America's Navy is proud to partner with the Pete Conrad Foundation to carry on the shared tradition of discovery, creativity and problem-solving. For the fourth year, the Navy will sponsor the Conrad Challenge for and present the annual America's Navy Gemini Award for Distinguished Innovation in the Spirit of Captain Pete Conrad to the team that best demonstrates the Navy's characteristics of teamwork, innovation and hard work. Navy subject matter experts will also serve as panel judges, offering feedback based on their professional experience and knowledge in medicine, aviation, cyber technology and engineering. About our Guest Ryan Johnson Ryan Johnson is a chemistry and AP chemistry teacher at Doherty High School and an adjunct professor of chemistry at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In addition to research in analytical chemistry and chemistry education, Ryan is excited to be continuing his work with students entering the Conrad Foundation Challenge this year in several categories. He can be reached on Twitter @RyTriGuy. Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work Together Host:...

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up.   Why is career advancement for women more difficult than it is for men? What can women do to fight the bias at workplaces?   People put you into buckets based on who they perceive you to be. Women have had it all rough. Their ambitions and competence get questioned all the time. For instance, how can she deliver at work yet she has a baby to nurture? How can she be so ambitious?   Our guests today are here to help us understand how we can fight bias at workplaces. According to our guests, it all begins with demonstrating confidence, even when you are not confident.   Women are very often perceived as too weak, too sweet, too nice to be effective. If they’re very effective, then they’re considered to be unpleasant and unlikeable.   We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com    Key Talking Points  How to deal with stereotyping that comes from transitioning from a smaller firm to a larger firm Where do we begin the journey of being comfortable to talk about our accomplishments? How can we enroll men in the bias conversation, and how can we get them to invest in the needed change? Goldilocks dilemma   Key Milestones of the Episodes  [03:22]  Transitioning from a smaller firm to a larger firm. How to deal with the stereotyping  [06:26]  Talking about our accomplishments  [07:42]  How can we engage men in the conversation against bias?  [11:10]  Goldilocks dilemma   Key Quotes   “The way we present ourselves gives other people an idea of who we are.”   “The balance between communal and agentic behaviors is dependent on the ability to manage the impressions that you create that other people have of you.”    Key Resources  Website Twitter It's Not You It's the Workplace: Women's Conflict at Work and the Bias that Built It by Andrea S. Kramer and Alton  B. Harris   About Our Guest Andie Kramer and Al Harris are married practicing lawyers. They have been mentoring women and speaking and writing about gender communication for more than 30 years. Andie and Al offer women unique, balanced, and highly practical advice they can use to prevent gender biases from slowing or derailing their careers.     Join the BLBS Mastermind  What kind of leader makes a good mastermind member?  Danny asks members that he already serves and this it what they said about their peers:    Mastermind members are supportive, wise and not afraid to kick your butt! ~Eileen, Deputy Head of Schools in China   Courageous, risk takers and learners are how I describe my mastermind peers. ~Chris, VP in Canada   Mastermind members are generous, driven and are never satisfied with the status quo. ~Melody, Principal in Kentucky   If that sounds like you or people you want to surround yourself with apply today at https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind/   **Our 5th mastermind cohort is launching and is hands down the best professional development a leader can engage in.  Join Today!**   Tip of the Week Be Consistent:  Consistency leads to trust.  Make sure you are doing what you say you are going to do each day.  Follow through and be consistent with your teachers. Your authentic leadership depends on it.   People love a leader who they trust.   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   LEVEL UP

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. What is Courage? How can you lead with Courage? Today we are honored to have Amanda Valenzuela on the show. Amanda will tell us what it takes to lead with Courage. According to our guest, Courage is asking that pesky question that you don’t want to ask at the end of the admin meeting because you know, it needs to be asked. How often do you hold back on something just because you think it doesn’t matter, but deep inside, you know you need to ask? Amanda takes us through how she leads with Courage. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Key Talking Points  Amanda’s introduction Courage Leading with Courage How to find a voice    Key Milestones of the Episodes [01:22]  Amanda’s introduction [09:14]  What is Courage? [10:57]  Leading with Courage [19:09]  Finding your voice [28:51]  Amanda’s top 3 priorities   Key Quotes “When you’re on your path, the universe will conspire to help you.” “If you are going to find your voice and you’re going to be willing to share your voice, you have to like yourself, and you have to believe that other people like you and or that what you have to say matters or no one’s going to listen to you.” “As a woman, there’s no reason I can’t do anything that anyone else does.” “You just can’t be worried about being popular all the time.” “If you’re going to hold back, then there’s no way that your team can trust you.” “Courage is asking that pesky question that you don’t want to ask at the end of the admin meeting because you know, it needs to be asked.”   Key Resources  Dare to Lead- Brenae Brown’s The Conrad Challenge   About Our Guest Amanda Valenzuela, native of Southern California, is the Upper School Coordinator and the Languages Department Head. She completed her undergraduate studies at California State University, Fullerton in Spanish Linguistics and Literature, and her graduate studies at UCLA, where she earned a Masters in Spanish and Ph.D. Candidacy in Hispanic Languages and Literatures. As a school leader, she credits the NAIS Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) for building her capacity to support equitable and inclusive educational practices at ESLA. During the 2019-2020 school year, Amanda is teaching Global Citizenship Through the Lens of Recent Spanish Cinema and AP Spanish Language and Culture. Amanda is also a 2019-2020 Leadership and Design Fellow (L+D) and a contributor to California World Language Project (CWLP) & the California Global Education Project. Amanda loves surfing, hiking, motorcycles, and storytelling. LinkedIn Tip of the Week Build a team:  As you develop relationships within the organization take note of everyone’s strengths.  Build your team on complimentary pieces. In fact, build the team to bolster your weaknesses as a leader.  Do you have a school improvement team, a leadership team, or a data team? Effective school leaders build teams that can support their efforts.   Show Some Love     BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS              $1/MONTH     DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!     LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   LEVEL UP

Akhil is the business development manager at ChargePoint, a fast-growing start-up in the San Francisco Bay Area that provides electric vehicle charging solutions to businesses. Prior to ChargePoint, he spent 5 years in the clean tech and consumer mobile app spaces. Akhil is an alumnus from the 2010 Conrad Challenge, where his finalist team from the North Carolina School of Science and Math designed a latticed pod system that generated electricity from wave energy using internally-housed piezoelectric ceramics. Register for the Conrad challenge here * North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics * Didn’t know what I wanted to do. * Always wanted to be a doctor and ended up doing a ton of work in environmental areas. * Starting out with very little information. * Students start from two different places. * 1. Technology they are really excited about. * 2. We have a group of students really passionate about a specific problem and start to ideate about how to solve that problem. * We knew we wanted to build a wave energy device. * Knew nothing about piezoelectric ceramics. * Spent hours learning about the physics behind the technology. * Chemistry professor - her job was keeping us accountable. * What has changed since you did Conrad Challenge? * Shifted from focus on medicine to product management. * Conrad in college admissions process. * Spoke about the spirit of creativity. * most capable people I’ve ever known. Still in touch with many of them today. * I discovered my purpose. It challenged me to be a change-maker! * Group of students created a device to put out fires by sound waves in forests. * We champion no-box thinking. * How to be a transformative principal? Embrace divergent thinking.

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Where are you comfortable as a leader and where do you need to take the leap? Our guest today is a perfect example of what it means to step out of a comfort zone. Kristie Letter is an English teacher who decided to take a shift from teaching English to teaching innovation and design thinking. Such a great shift! Also, she is a creative writer with a book of short stories coming out this month. Listen in and I hope you will enjoy the episode. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Key Talking Points  Kristie’s introduction Kristie’s career shift journey The Conrad challenge Embracing failure Failure resume   Key Milestones of the Episodes [03:00]  Kristie’s introduction [04:01]  Kristie’s shift from teaching English to teaching innovation and creative design [09:30]  The Conrad challenge [11:52]  Embracing failure [12:42]  How can we benefit from collaboration? [13:37]  The failure resume [19:41]  Stepping out of the comfort zone [23:30]  Kristie’s dream school   Key Quotes “Every elite performer is incredibly self-aware.” “Failure is a powerful teacher and a prerequisite for innovation and success.” “By reflecting on your failures, learning from them and moving past them, you will level up.” “Recognize your nervousness and see that as an opportunity.” “We have to embrace this kind of failure because otherwise they, they can't keep ideating after the first idea fails if they don't have a staunch response to failure.” “Failure needs to be something that we teach and it needs to be something that we require.”   Key Resources  Fire in the Hole by Kristie Betts Letter Conrad Challenge Website   About Our Guest Kristie Letter is a teacher at a public charter in Lafayette, Colorado. Kristie is interested in how students and schools are afraid to fail. Her students won multiple awards in the Conrad Challenge. She is also a creative writer with a book of short stories coming out in late September called Fire in the Hole.  Conrad Challenge Twitter: @ConradChallenge Kristie Letter Twitter: @kristieletter   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   LEVEL UP

Giving youth their moon shot is best for our future. Nancy Conrad, Founder and Chairman of the Conrad Foundation, discusses the role the Conrad Challenge plays in helping youth design the future, she discusses her late husband, Pete Conrad, former NASA Astronaut, plus she shares her life motto.  

Talks about the Conrad Challenge - an international STEM-focused competition that features "Shark Tank" style presentations, scholarship awards, potential investors, and more!

On today's show, the guys talk with David Siminoff, the founder of Shmoop.com. There's an EAST update, information on the Conrad Challenge and more! Music: Purple-Planet.com

On today’s show, the guys talk with John Couch Former Vice President of Education for Apple about his book Rewiring Education and more. There’s an EAST update, information on the CONRAD CHALLENGE, outrageous banter and more. Music: Purple-planet.com

Nancy Conrad created the Conrad Foundation in 2008 to energize and engage students in science and technology through unique entrepreneurial opportunities. The organization’s flagship program, the Conrad Challenge, is a global competition challenging students to combine education, innovation and entrepreneurship to create products that address real-world challenges and global sustainability. By enabling young minds to connect education, innovation and entrepreneurship, the Foundation helps provide a bold platform for enriching the innovative workforce of the future. Ms. Conrad has been a featured speaker at national and international conferences. Her presentations include TED Long Beach, the Legatum Institute at MIT, and, at the invitation of HM King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz, she spoke at the Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She also presented at the Global Diversity Leadership Conference at Harvard University and the National Modeling and Simulation Coalition conference in Washington, DC. As a leader in transformative education, she has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology detailing how the Conrad Foundation exemplifies the use of partnership and mentorship to improve STEM education. She has been named one of the top 100 leaders in STEM Education. Ms. Conrad serves on the Board of Directors of the Presidential Scholars.   Nancy Conrad Show Highlights: Why Nancy started the Conrad Challenge The transformative education approach Nancy uses What kind of challenges do students solve in the Conrad challenge? “No box” thinking Use the word “challenges” instead of  “problems” Your expectations matter for your students and staff Are we making students prisoners of their own minds? Invite your students to the table How schools are juice factories   Nancy Conrad Resources: Apply to the Conrad Challenge   Nancy Conrad Contact Info Website Twitter YouTube Facebook Read the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and non-cognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   The Conrad Challenge The Conrad Challenge promotes collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, unleashing students’ potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18 to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation; Cyber-Technology & Security; Energy & Environment; Health & Nutrition; Smoke-Free World; Transforming Education with Technology.     The registration process is open from August 24 to October 19, 2018 at www.conradchallenge.org.   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

On today’s show, the guys talk with Lori Jackson and Steve peck of The Connections Model talking about their app KID CONNECT and Teaching Emotional Regulation. There’s an EAST update, information on the CONRAD CHALLENGE, ridiculous banter and more. Music: www.purple-planet.com

Kimberley began her career in child psychology with young offenders providing therapy for juveniles aged 10 – 16 years. She gained skills in Developmental Psychology and Play Therapy before traveling extensively to acquire cross-cultural experience with non-English speaking children. Returning to Australia, in 2000, Kimberley established her first clinic as a sole- practitioner and later launched Quirky Kid in 2007 with her partner, Leonardo Rocker. Quirky Kid has since expanded to include two clinics and a creative team of ten, producing award-winning educational resources for classrooms and clinics worldwide. Kimberley, Leonardo and their two children, Olivia (11) and Ben (7) live in Sydney, Australia. Kimberley O'Brien Show Highlights: Kimberley’s why for working with kids as a child psychologist Tips for getting people in the mood for talking Why Kimberley’s office CANNOT look like a principal’s office The importance of a name and what it communicates … The Best of Friends program, a great SEL program to consider for your school   Kimberley O'Brien Resources: Best of Friends Program Biz Chix Podcast The Green School in Bali   Kimberley O'Brien Contact Info Website Email Twitter   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above. Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)   You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   The Conrad Challenge The Conrad Challenge promotes collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, unleashing students’ potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18 to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation; Cyber-Technology & Security; Energy & Environment; Health & Nutrition; Smoke-Free World; Transforming Education with Technology.     The registration process is open from August 24 to October 19, 2018 at www.conradchallenge.org.   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

Ben Baker has always been passionate about story telling. Whether it was in sales in his early career or over the last 20 years as a marketer, Ben’s goal has always been to tell a story that is relevant, valuable and engages his audience. It is about letting people understand the values and vision of the companies that I work with.   If people, whether they be staff, customers or potential customers do not understand who you are, what you do and why you do it. . . why should they care? My job is to create the conversation that allows them to care. Ben has been the owner and chief storyteller at Your Brand Marketing for the last decade and can be found at www.yourbrandmarketing.com Ben originally was my guest on Episode 126.   “What do people think about me when I’m not in the room?” -Ben Baker   Ben Baker Show Highlights: Your personal brand is part past, present, and future How a powerful personal brand can inspire confidence The powerful personal brand can help kids be better The top three people Ben admires and why (ask this question too to build a powerful personal brand) How Ben would approach social media as a school leader Tips for using video in innovative ways A practical example of thinking through your personal brand   Ben Baker Resources: Download a free chapter of Ben’s new book on personal branding David Brier: Rising Above the Noise Gary Vee Twitter Gary Vee Insta   Ben Baker Contact Info Your Brand Marketing   Podcast Upgrade Download the Tools for Creating Great Video here https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/166-ben-baker/   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above. Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)   You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   The Conrad Challenge The Conrad Challenge promotes collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, unleashing students’ potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18 to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation; Cyber-Technology & Security; Energy & Environment; Health & Nutrition; Smoke-Free World; Transforming Education with Technology.     The registration process is open from August 24 to October 19, 2018 at www.conradchallenge.org.   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

Tamara Fyke is a creative entrepreneur with a passion for kids, families, and urban communities, and is the creator, author, and brand manager for Love In A Big World. In her early days, Tamara worked as a substitute teacher in Metro Nashville Public Schools. She transitioned to leading community programs as well as in-school support services, program development, and research. Tamara received her master’s degree in education from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development and worked at Vanderbilt’s Center for Safe & Supportive Schools providing professional development, coaching, and consulting for principals and teachers for issues related to safety and climate.   Tamara is editor of Building People: Social-Emotional Learning for Kids, Schools & Communities, a book published by Abingdon Press that brings 12 wide-ranging perspectives on SEL to educators, parents, and leaders.   Tamara’s specialties and focus areas within education include racial equality; educational technology; entrepreneurship; digital literacy; educational video games; research; school climate; curriculum design; applied developmental science; arts education; urban education; service learning; literature education; the development of caring learning communities; the professional development of educators; and learning in out of school contexts.   Tamara lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and is the proud mother of three adopted children.   Tamara Fyke Show Highlights: Love in a Big World’s SEL Curriculum Relationships with self and others Ownership and power facing challenging circumstances Risk and resiliency research Stop being a control freak Give yourself time to become who you need to be Do I let my people know that I care?   “I wish schools were more like a home rather than an institution” -Tamara Fyke   Tamara Fyke Resources:   The Matrix Coach Snoop     Tamara Fyke Contact Info Website Twitter (@LoveInABigWorld) Facebook Insta LinkedIn Email Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above. Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and non-cognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)   You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   The Conrad Challenge The Conrad Challenge promotes collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, unleashing students’ potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18 to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation; Cyber-Technology & Security; Energy & Environment; Health & Nutrition; Smoke-Free World; Transforming Education with Technology.     The registration process is open from August 24 to October 19, 2018 at www.conradchallenge.org.   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

Eugene Park is a man of faith who trusts that all things, the good and the trials of life, happen for a reason.  He is a husband to Yuna Park and father of two amazing girls. Gene has been an educator for 17 years.  As a classroom teacher Gene worked in Cherry Hill for 10 years as a 2nd grade teacher, 3rd grade teacher and 5th grade teacher.  He has also served as an assistant principal in Camden and Southampton, NJ for three years. Gene now serves in his dream job, as the principal of A. Russell Knight Elementary, a K-5 school, in Cherry Hill, NJ.  This is his 4th year as principal of A. Russell Knight Elementary. Eugene Park Show Highlights: The importance of investment in people Why Gene’s custodian sings “Happy Bday” kids. Your number one job is building relationships with kids Gene’s student experience The challenge of being a new admin and how survive those challenges. Every kid understands the language of L.O.V.E. (learn, observe and study, value, and empower) Do you surround yourself with people that know more than you? The problem with being a people pleaser An interesting model of admin support used in Cherry Hill: The cohort model   Eugene Park Resources: Bible Culturize Four O’clock Faculty The Power of Moments Outliers (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction   Eugene Park Contact Info Twitter: @MrEugenePark Voxer: @PrincipalPark Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above. Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   The Conrad Challenge The Conrad Challenge promotes collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, unleashing students’ potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18 to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation; Cyber-Technology & Security; Energy & Environment; Health & Nutrition; Smoke-Free World; Transforming Education with Technology.     The registration process is open from August 24 to October 19, 2018 at www.conradchallenge.org.   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

On today's show, the guys talk about Google Suite, the student usage of free web-based resource and the Conrad Challenge. There is an EAST update and more! Music: www.purple-planet.com

Alexander is a professor of finance as well as Advisor and Board of Directors Member for fintech and financial services companies. Which means he is transforming, accelerating, and advising businesses that students he is educating want to work for. As a professor, Alexander helps students understand how the financial services industry works. He also lead a master's in financial analysis program, helping students bridge their liberal arts background to a focused career in finance. As a Board member, Alexander works with fintech and financial services companies that want to transform traditional industry business models to unleash exponential growth and value. He brings expertise in governance, strategy, growth, financial management and operations. As a CEO advisor, Alexander mentors CEOs and Boards who want to turn strategy into action. Currently working with 20+ early stage and middle market businesses.   Alexander Lowry Show Highlights: Alexander's interesting new MBA program Top down vs bottom up framework for innovation and change What Alexander has learned from Wharton and his for profit endeavors Tempering intensity in order to achieve the vision 5 big buckets of life What goal setting looks like within a team VAKOG model of communication The Pareto principle in school leadership Leading from behind How to setup a personal board   “Where is good, good enough, and where do I need perfection?” -Alexander Lowry   Alexander Lowry Resources: Master of Science in Financial Analysis   Alexander Lowry Contact Info Twitter LinkedIn Email   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above. Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   The Conrad Challenge The Conrad Challenge promotes collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, unleashing students’ potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come.   The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18 to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation; Cyber-Technology & Security; Energy & Environment; Health & Nutrition; Smoke-Free World; Transforming Education with Technology.     The registration process is open from August 24 to October 19, 2018 at www.conradchallenge.org.   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we learn how the http://www.conradchallenge.org (Conrad Challenge) is promoting collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, unleashing students' potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. What is the Conrad Challenge?Registration is now open for the 2018-2019 http://www.conradchallenge.org/ (Conrad Challenge). Unlike any STEM competition out there, this annual event unleashes the potential of students to leave their mark on the world, using their innovation and entrepreneurial skills to address some of the most pressing global challenges. In its first 13 years, the Challenge has had student participants from more than 70 different countries. The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18, along with a coach (who may be a teacher, administrator, business leader, or other adult) to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation Cyber-Technology & Security Energy & Environment Health & Nutrition Smoke-Free World ― special category for 2018-19 sponsored by The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Transforming Education with Technology ― special category for 2018-19 sponsored by SMART Technologies Coaches and judges from the best in business, industry, research and academia worldwide will guide the teams' innovative ideas. In February 2019, five teams in each challenge category will be chosen as finalists and travel to the annual Innovation Summit taking place April 24-27, 2019 at the https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/ (Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex). Finalist teams present their innovations before an esteemed panel of judges. Winning teams receive awards, investment opportunities, patent support, business services and scholarships to support the growth of their concepts into real businesses that can make real difference. At the end of the competition, teams maintain ownership of their Intellectual Property. Interested teams should visit the http://www.conradchallenge.org/2017-2018registration/ (Registration Form) and http://www.conradchallenge.org/17-18challege/ (2018-2019 Conrad Challenge Overview) for more information on this year's competition. Registration will remain open until Friday, October 19, 2018 at [11:59] PM ET. Expert judges will then select semi-finalist teams in each challenge category who will be invited to develop comprehensive business plans for their innovation. America's Navy is proud to partner with the Pete Conrad Foundation to carry on the shared tradition of discovery, creativity and problem solving. For the fourth year, the Navy will sponsor the Conrad Challenge for and present the annual America's Navy Gemini Award for Distinguished Innovation in the Spirit of Captain Pete Conrad to the team that best demonstrates the Navy's characteristics of teamwork, innovation and hard work. Navy subject matter experts will also serve as panel judges, offering feedback based on their professional experience and knowledge in medicine, aviation, cyber technology and engineering. About our GuestsNancy Conrad Nancy Conrad is the founding chairman of the Conrad Foundation, who produce the annual https://www.conradchallenge.org/ (Conrad Challenge). A former teacher, Nancy has become a recognized leader in transformative education, serving as a featured speaker at national and international conferences. Her presentations include TED Long Beach, the Legatum Institute at MIT, and, at the invitation of HM King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz, she spoke at the Global Competiveness Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She also presented at the Global Diversity Leadership Conference at Harvard University and the National Modeling and Simulation Coalition conference in Washington, D.C. Nancy has...

In this episode, I interview Philip and Anika, two student participants in the Conrad Challenge. I met them while at the Global SEE Summit in July. These two give their insight on competing in the Conrad Challenge and also discuss the process. If you'd like to learn more about the Conrad Challenge, visit www.conradchallenge.org . Also, don't miss out on a promotional offer for EdTech Bites Podcast listeners from Nearpod. For a free 3 month trial of Nearpod Gold, go to Nearpod.com/redeem and use promo code "NP-Gabriel". If you'd like to purchase WeVideo For Education, email John Kline (johnk@wevideo.com) and mention that you heard it on EdTech Bites for 10% off a classroom license, 15% off a school license, or 25% off a district license. Buen Provecho!

Nancy Conrad is the founder of the Conrad Challenge, a global competition to help kids learn without limitations. How Listeners Can Learn More • Website: www.conradchallenge.org • Twitter: @ConradChallenge • Facebook: facebook.com/ConradChallenge • Youtube Channel (Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge) Entry Timeline for 2018-19 Challenge: • Team Registration Open Online: Friday, August 24 • Team Registration Closes Online: Friday, October 19 • Investor Pitch Submission Deadline: Friday, November 2 • Finals: April 24-27, 2019, Kennedy Space Center • We are looking for advisors and student teams to participate in the 6 Challenge Categories: ◦ Special Category: Smoke Free World, sponsored by Foundation for a Smoke Free World ◦ Special Category: Transforming Education Through Technology, sponsored by SMART Technologies ◦ Aerospace & Aviation ◦ Cyber-Technology & Security ◦ Energy & Environment ◦ Health & Nutrition No box thinking. This is social impact meets education meets global impact. Inspired by Google Design Sprint We are in a testocracy. Adapt our system to what we are doing in our knowledge-based economy. No box toolbox Teacher of the year award. Problems are negative, but challenges can be solved. Learning without limitations The goal is not to take a product to market, but to learn how to learn. Calculated risks that had a massive impact. Most of our education looks down a straw…but our world is globalized. Our students earn a GSD - Get Stuff Done. How to be a transformative principal? Passion - have it and use it! Schedule a call with Jethro Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Take Control of your email Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey    

Nancy Conrad is the Founder and Chairman of the Conrad Foundation, based on the rich legacy of her late husband Pete Conrad, the Apollo I2 astronaut. Her mission is to promote collaborative, student-centered, real-world learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship and unleashes students' potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. Ankesh Madan is an accomplished Conrad Challenge alumnus, whose entrepreneurial focus was sparked by his participation in the Challenge. He competed in the challenge in 2010 while attending a high school that specializes in math and science in North Carolina. He and his team were finalists in the Renewable Energy category, and he is currently a member of the Conrad Alumni Leadership Council. As an undergraduate at North Carolina State University, he and some fellow students co-founded Undercover Colors, a company that is addressing drug-facilitated sexual assault by developing products that detect date rape drugs. This invention sparked a flurry of media interest that spanned the globe. In 2008, Nancy Conrad established the Conrad Challenge, a multi-phase innovation and entrepreneurship program, which includes mentorship and support from worldwide experts. This annual global competition challenges students to combine education, innovation and entrepreneurship to create commercially viable, technology-based solutions to local and global real-world challenges. By enabling young minds to connect education, innovation and entrepreneurship, the Foundation helps provide a bold platform for enriching the innovative workforce of the future. Teams of students from around the world can enter the Conrad Challenge in one of several categories including the following: Aerospace & Aviation Cybertechnology & Security Energy & Environment Health & Nutrition Smoke-Free World Transforming Education through Technology Through the challenge, students learn to apply the Conrad Design Method (CDM), a structured five phase collaboration framework for teachers and student teams to understand and accomplish innovative and entrepreneurial solutions. Finalists congregate for an Innovation Summit at the Kennedy Space Center in April.

In this episode, we are speaking with Nancy Conrad about a great opportunity for young learners between the ages of 13 and 18 – the Conrad Challenge. The Conrad Challenge, named after Nancy’s late husband, Apollo 12 astronaut and entrepreneur, Charles “Pete” Conrad,  brings science and technology studies to life through a student-driven, project-based approach. There are no theoretical tasks…Read more

On today's show the guys talk with Nancy Conrad about the Conrad Challenge, Transformative Education, No Box Toolbox and so much more! There is an EAST Initiative update and more!