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How can students achieve educational outcomes in a challenging way in a creative setting? The answer at the International School Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile is: through the Outdoor Education Program!Zack Beaty is the Outdoor Education Coordinator at Nido de Aguilas. Originally from Waco, Texas, Zack and his wife, Becca, an elementary educator, moved to Chile to experience life in a Spanish-speaking country, improve their Spanish language skills, specifically for his career as an HS Spanish teacher, and teach internationally for a “short time” while also adventuring in South America for a few years before resettling in Texas. After seven years at Nido as an MS PE teacher, Zack transitioned to be the Outdoor Education Coordinator. He loves his position serving the Nido students and community in that role, helping students learn about themselves, each other, and the world around them via Outdoor Education experiences.Our guiding question for the episode was “How does the Outdoor Education program support the mission and curriculum of the International School Nido de Aguilas?”We discussed how the founding of the school and its mission incorporated Outdoor Education into the school culture. Key aspects of the Nido Outdoor Education Program are self-understanding, inquiry, one's place within the community, life skill development, and personal growth. Zack, whose role closely resembles that of an instructional coach, described how the program is integrated into the regular classroom curricula across the three school divisions. We also connected on how widespread Outdoor Education is across the globe in international schools. This episode was recorded on January 17, 2023. Zack's Contact Information: @nidowithoutwalls on InstagramCategories: School Life | Trends | WellnessRemember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information or to subscribe to our newsletter!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.
Name: Mike DavisCurrent title: Head of SchoolCurrent organisation: Colorado AcademyDr. Mike Davis is the eleventh Head of School in Colorado Academy's more than 110-year history. He has led the CA community in collaborative and innovative projects around curriculum and 21st-century skill-building, teaching, technology, school culture, and administrative structure. He has fostered prudent stewardship of the school's financial and physical assets and led the school in funding and building best-in-class facilities across 97 acres of campus. Under his leadership, CA has expanded both its experiential and global education offerings, broadened the school's work in equity and inclusivity, and maintained a mission-based balance of academics, arts, and athletics. Dr. Davis came to CA after serving as Head of the Upper School at St. Stephen's Episcopal, a co-ed boarding and day school in Austin, Texas. There, he also chaired the History Department, and the Curriculum Committee, and directed the school's Outdoor Education Program. An outdoor enthusiast, rock climber, skier, and cyclist, Dr. Davis continues to lead student adventures and has logged nearly 150 outdoor trips, from the canyons of Utah to the mountains of rural Haiti. Known for his subject matter expertise, he is a frequent presenter at the National Association of Independent Schools and is on the faculty of NAIS's Aspiring Heads Institute since 2017. In Colorado, he serves on the Association for Colorado Independent Schools Board, helped to establish school standards, and has chaired and co-chaired numerous school evaluation teams. At CA, Dr. Davis teaches Upper School history courses including “Vietnam,” and “The War on Terror.” Mike has a doctorate in American History from Vanderbilt University, where he wrote his dissertation on U.S. Immigration and Refugee Policy during the Cold War and the creation of the 1965 Immigration Act, which governs immigration law today.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)The Leadership Conversations PodcastThe Jonno White Leadership PodcastThe Leadership Question of the Day PodcastClarity Website7 Questions on Leadership SeriesWe'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing ListJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step OutJonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)
Clemencia Caporale belongs to East Coast but currently lives in her Kimbo Camper and instructs for NOLS Wilderness Medicine and Prescott College. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire's Outdoor Education Program, attended the Audubon Expedition Institute's travelling master's program, and earned a Master in Environmental Education from Leslie University. Clemencia completed a NOLS semester in Baja, Mexico, where she learned backpacking, kayaking, and sailing skills. She has worked in many universities in outdoor education programs over the past 20 years. Long-distance hiking is one of her passion and has hiked more than 10,000 miles. She can ruin her shoes in three weeks!In this episode: [3:51] Clemencia talks about her meeting with Paul Petzoldt, also known as the founder of NOLS and one of the first Outward Bound Instructors in the USA. She was a freshman in collage when a woman told her about having a job where she had to sleep out in the open, so after the class, she talk to the woman where she gave her some number and told her to call Paul. After going back to her dorm, she called him, and he later told her to come to his house to talk about the job further. After drinking a couple of hot beverages and sharing some stories and advice, they went to get lunch together. After a few more hours had gone by, he autographed two of his book and gave them to her without answering any sort of job-related questions. A few days later, in her outdoor class, Dan Garvey asked a question about everyone's weekend, and she told him that she met Paul Petzoldt when he immediately asked her that had she read his books and recommended her to read them. [17:34] Caporale tells about the thru-hiking course where she took eight students on Appalachian Trail, about 100 miles. They had Privy not far away from where they were camping, but it was a rainy day and was very foggy. They were going to camp for eight days, and on the 6th day, one of the students named Kate went missing. The story gets more interesting when she finally finds the missing girl. [30:32] Clemencia shares the story when they were heading to Wyoming and got stuck in Jack's Canyon. So they were on their way to Wyoming, and they spotted a great spot to camp, but to get to the location, they had to go through and muddy road. They thought the road was frozen and could drive over it, but it was not frozen. Both of the van's front wheels got stuck in the mud. Later on, there was no choice but to get everyone out and head over to the camping spot on foot. After spending the night, she, alongside two more people head over to the van where the mud got frozen overnight, and they pulled out the van easily and parked at a better spot. [34:31] Clemencia Caporale narrates a tale but still to this day warms her heart. She was in Edinburgh, and some of her friends knew that she was a hiker and convinced her to do a very short hike known as Arthur's Seat. After spending a couple of hours there, she saw a man lying across the trail. She recently completed her medical training, so she rushed to him and checked to see if he had a pulse. To know how Caporale saves the day, head over to the podcast now.
Join Climable in a fun and inspiring conversation with Skylar Deitch on our newest installation of the Behind The Switch series, Youth In Action. Over the next few months, we talk to some amazing people ranging from local fashion designers in the Boston Area, college campus leaders, and composting aficionados, to high schoolers in Cambridge showing folks that climate action can start small. We are bringing you a conversation with Skylar Deitch, student at Clark University and former student and student leader in Oregon's Outdoor Education Program. In this episode, we discuss the accessibility of outdoor school and the important lessons Skylar learned as a student leader.
Join Climable in a fun and inspiring conversation with Skylar Deitch on our newest installation of the Behind The Switch series, Youth In Action. Over the next few months, we talk to some amazing people ranging from local fashion designers in the Boston Area, college campus leaders, and composting aficionados, to high schoolers in Cambridge showing folks that climate action can start small. We are bringing you a conversation with Skylar Deitch, student at Clark University and former student and student leader in Oregon's Outdoor Education Program. In this episode, we discuss the accessibility of outdoor school and the important lessons Skylar learned as a student leader.
Join Climable in a fun and inspiring conversation with Skylar Deitch on our newest installation of the Behind The Switch series, Youth In Action. Over the next few months, we talk to some amazing people ranging from local fashion designers in the Boston Area, college campus leaders, and composting aficionados, to high schoolers in Cambridge showing folks that climate action can start small. We are bringing you a conversation with Skylar Deitch, student at Clark University and former student and student leader in Oregon's Outdoor Education Program. In this episode, we discuss the history of the program, how and why it exists, and its importance in fostering respect and love for nature.
Dr. Mike Gass is a Professor in the Outdoor Education Program in the Department of Kinesiology at University of New Hampshire as well as the Director of the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Center. Mike shares his journey of being recruited to play college football at St. Olaf College, in Minnesota, to becoming one of the foremost researchers and teachers in the field of wilderness/adventure therapy. He is one of the creators of the Browne Center, a program development center on adventure learning that serves over 8,000 clients a year with educational, therapeutic, and corporate clients. Mike also serves as the Director of the NATSAP Research Database Network and has published numerous books and research articles about the field of wilderness/adventure therapy.
David Secunda is the founder and CEO of WorkBright, an HR tech startup that serves employers with large contingent workforces. The company was founded in 2014 and has over 350 customers. David is also the founder and Visionary of Avid4 Adventure, an outdoor education company that serves kids from age 3 up. The company was founded in 2003, has 600 seasonal and 25 full time employees, served 14,000 campers this summer, and is #25 on Outside’s Best Places to Work in the US. David has lead numerous organizations including the Outdoor Education Program at CU, PlanetOutdoors, and the Outdoor Industry Association. He also worked as an entrepreneur in residence at Mobius Venture Capital and Sequel Venture Partners. He is an active mentor in the business community at Techstars, MergeLane, and the CU Leeds School of Business, and has served on the boards of Entrepreneur’s Organization Colorado, RMC Health, the Department of Human Services Licensing Advisory Committee, the American Camp Association and was a founding board member of Leave No Trace. Links to things we talk about: David Secunda on LinkedIn WorkBright Avid4 Adventure Outside Magazine 2017 IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, PLEASE: Subscribe to our list Connect with us on Twitter Email us and tell us what you think! Colorado TechCast brings you interviews with entrepreneurs, thought leaders and technology pioneers from around the state. We provide a behind the scenes look at who’s doing what, why, and how you can get involved. Join us each episode to hear the exciting stories of technology happenings in our state. I want this show to be relevant to you, so please send me your thoughts and suggestions. My email address is Trapper@ColoradoTechCast.com. You can also hit me up on Twitter @CoTechCast. I read and respond to all messages so drop me a line and tell me what you think. I am always on the lookout for future guests, so if you know anyone with an interesting story to tell, or you yourself would like to come on and talk about what you’re building, then send me an email. Thanks for tuning in, and join us next time when we bring you the story of another digital pioneer from Colorado!
In this episode, Sherry Lim, Science Department Teacher and Outdoor Education Program Coordinator, shared her story of going to school to become a researcher and how working with UTeach in college helped her discover her love for teaching. Following her dreams and passions, she taught abroad in Korea and attended culinary school at the same time. She returned to the states and began working for JW Marriott, completed her master’s degree, and then heard about an opening at TMI in 2016 that offered her everything she was looking for. Sherry talks about the TMI garden and its part in the Middle School Life Sciences curriculum, raising chickens, composting and running the TMI food-waste program in the AP Environmental Science classes, and how Upper School students get hands-on learning through sampling soil and water testing. The senior students also work to solve problems in the garden, such as flooding. The entire TMI community is always invited to come experience and volunteer in the garden on Fridays after school from 4pm-6pm or during the Dig-In Days throughout the year. In addition to supporting the garden and Outdoor Education Program through volunteer days, the entire community is invited to participate in the Box Tops for Education program. Contests throughout the year for collecting Box Tops help fund projects for the outdoor space. Following another of her passions and searching for ways to support the Outdoor Education Program, Sherry started the TMI Baking Club. Her 7th grade students created the club about a year and a half ago with the purpose of raising funds for the Outdoor Education Program; at the time, the chicken coop was in need of a new roof and this served as the perfect opportunity to raise money. Winners of the Box Tops collections contests always receive a sweet treat bag from the Baking Club. The goal this year is to raise $1,000. Finally, Sherry shares a few funny stories about the animals and tells us what inspires her to teach. BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:https://www.boxtops4education.com/ BONUS APP: https://www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp
In this episode, Kell and Ben talk about: The Outdoor Education Program at Chadwick International; Kell´s Master´s Project: The effects of PBL on Student Motivation (20:09); Our culture's impact on students beliefs (29:49); Progressive Education & Ben´s Reflection on his current Teaching: (32:00); Thoughts on what should be compulsory (43:15); Technology, Trust, Habits, did we get it wrong? (50:20); Sophomores, The Universe, and Death (59:19)