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Blair Russell is a Tony nominated producer and developer of theatre and live performance whose experience ranges from fringe festivals to Broadway shows.​Credits include STILL (Off-Broadway); LIZARD BOY (Theatreworks Silicon Valley, Hope Mill Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe, Off-Broadway, Oregon Shakespeare Festival); POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! (Edinburgh Fringe, The Other Palace - London); For Tonight (Adelphi Theatre - London); DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL! (Edinburgh Fringe, Kings Head Theatre - London); SALEM (50k followers, Green Room 42 - New York); and SLAVE PLAY (Broadway - 12 Tony Noms, West End). Other projects include THE WIZ (Broadway/ NT 2024), Sweeney Todd (Immersive Off-Broadway 2017), and GYPSY with Imelda Staunton (West End 2014). On the board of The New Harmony Project, Goodspeed Musicals, and SPACE. VCU Graduate. ​Blair has been a guest speaker/artist at a number of institutions including the University of Maryland, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts, and the York School in Monterey, CA. Blair has served as the Producer-in-Residence for the Johnny Mercer Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals for two years. He was also a visiting lecturer for the semester-long Atelier program at Princeton University where he collaborated with composer Georgia Stitt on her oratorio The Circling Universe. Blair has appeared as a guest on a number of podcasts (American Theatre Artists Online, A Star Is Bored, Backstage Talk, Broadway ReFocused), web series (Actors Unscripted, Awkward Conversations, Be Our Guest! - Live and In Color, Dreamland XR, In The (Home) Office - Goodspeed Musicals), and at global conferences (National Alliance for Musical Theater, Global XR Conference, Immerse Global Summit Series)Blair Russell Productions, LLC (BRP) goes beyond the confines of traditional theatrical production. Driven by a desire to put art first, we consistently create opportunities for emerging artists, aiming to broaden the scope of who gets to make theater and who gets to consume it. We focus on finding innovative financial frameworks, following non-traditional development paths, and harnessing the latest in technological advancements.Founded by Blair Russell in 2018, BRP's journey in the theatrical landscape has been marked by a commitment to challenging the status quo. With every production, we prioritize making theatre accessible, ensuring that each story resonates deeply and widely.Blair Russell Productions continues to relentlessly support artists who are reimagining the idea of contemporary theatre. Our mission is unwavering: to bring bold narratives to diverse audiences while showcasing the impact and potential of modern storytelling.

Lucas and Alex welcome Becky Funderburk and Tim Cooper.

Lucas and Alex welcome Dr. LaToya Dixon.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: This week is full of surprises as we discover that not only did the Federal Government not have a plan for the Queen's passing, leaving everyone to fend for themselves. The most recent development in Ontario being the York Regional School Board ordering silence on any discussion of the Queen's passing, actively banning the funeral procession from being shown in classrooms. This got Scott's goat and he will speak with as many people as he can about it. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions with Texas State University. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

An education in the arts teaches students to perceive and think in new ways. At The York School, creativity, reasoning, imagination, intuition and art-specific skills are all developed as students learn to build bridges between verbal and nonverbal communication, and logic and emotion. In this episode, Natasha Estey speaks with Music Teacher Cody MacFarlane, Visual Arts Teacher Daniel Neville, Drama Teacher Mary Wood, and Film Teacher Otino Corsano, about why the arts are so important in an IB education.You can see the arts at The York School in action on Twitter by following the hashtag #YorkLearns. Here are links to some videos of the arts in action at The York School: Harmony ConcertVocal Music (Cool Moon)Concert Band (Crocodile Rock)Senior School TheatreSenior School TheatreArt BattleIBDP FilmIB Film Promo VideoYORK Connect YouTube Channel Written and Produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

Nǐ hǎo! Hola! Bonjour! What are the benefits of learning a second or third language? Why is this a key component of the IB experience? IB French teacher Andrew Torres, IB Spanish teacher Emily Cunningham, and IB Mandarin teacher Connie Zhao, help host Natasha Estey unpack how learning another language can help students increase their understanding of several cultures, including their own, and explore globally significant ideas and issues through different languages.Learn about the philosophy of language acquisition as part of an IB education by visiting the International Baccalaureate website. Follow the hashtag #YorkLearns on Twitter to see additional language learning in action.Written & Produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

Design class is part of the Middle Years Programme at The York School. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with MYP Design teacher, Tim Cooper, about how this class challenges students to apply practical and creative thinking skills to solve design problems using the Design Cycle.You can find Tim Cooper on Twitter. Follow the hashtag #Yorklearns to see MYP Design in action at The York School. Learn more about Grade 6 Design, Grade 7 Design, and Grade 8 Design. Learn more about all the cool things students can do with micro:bits. Learn about what's special about Minecraft: Education Edition. Finally, watch the trailer for the award-winning documentary, Coded Bias. Written & Produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

The bridge years between primary school and secondary school are a pivotal time for young adolescents, whose bodies and minds are developing more rapidly than at any stage other than the first two years of life. Middle School can be tumultuous but it can also be a lot of fun! It's a time when students really start to frame their future in terms of identity and interests.Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with teachers that bookend the Middle School experience - Grade 6 homeroom teacher, Teresa MacDonald, and Grade 8 homeroom teacher, Shelley Gopal - about how they bring joy into learning along with problem-solving and real-life applications, focus on how students learn as well as what they learn, and help students understand their positionality in the world.Follow the hashtag #Yorklearns on Twitter to see more of the Middle School in action. You can find Shelley Gopal on Twitter @shelleygopal and Teresa MacDonald @mstmacdonald.Books in Shelley Gopal's Grade 8 Book Club include:Pet by Akwaeke Emezi Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson All American Boys by Jason Reynolds & Brendan Kiely  The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin  You can read more about the Harkness Method here.  Written & Produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

The York School's Indigenous Education Committee is a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action # 62 through 65 that have to do with Education for Reconciliation. In this special Bonus episode, host Natasha Estey speaks with Indigenous Education Comittee leaders, Sean Rand and Sara Akbari, about what they are doing to advance Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work at The York School and to integrate indigenous education.Follow the hashtag #Yorklearns on Twitter to see this work in action. You can find Sara Akbari on Instagram @mssara.416.You can find the book Seven Fallen Feathers at your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the work of Indigenous Education Consultant, Pamela Rose Toulouse.  The York School has partnered with Equity Connections for its DEI work. Look at The York School's Interim Strategic Plan. Written and Produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

Academic success is intrinsically linked to social and emotional wellness. Wellbeing is a priority at The York School. Our teachers are committed to providing our students with a safe space to acquire the life skills they will need to manage in today's fast-paced and turbulent world and help them nurture meaningful relationships with others.In this episode, join host Natasha Estey in conversation with Junior School Counsellor, Amy Faba, about social and emotional learning (or SEL), the RULER approach, mindfulness, and how parents can see themselves as emotional scientists rather than emotional judges.You can learn more about wellbeing at the Junior School by visiting our website. Information about the RULER approach for parents can be found in this past issue of The Flash. Visit the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to learn more about RULER and tools like the Mood Meter and creating a Charter. You can reach Amy Faba at afaba@yorkschool.com. Follow the hashtag #Yorklearns on Twitter to see the RULER approach and social-emotional skills education in action.Written and Produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

Lucas and Patti welcome York School District P.I.O. Tim Cooper

Student Activism Wins in Central York School District https://www.witf.org/2021/09/20/central-york-school-board-lifts-ban-on-diversity-resources/ https://www.blackenterprise.com/student-protest-ends-ban-on-anti-racism-books-in-pennsylvania-school-district/ #peoplearerevolting twitter.com/peoplerevolting Peoplearerevolting.com movingtrainradio.com

The beginning of a child's educational journey is about the joy of discovery, nurturing their innate curiosity, and inspiring them to learn more about themselves and the world around them in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with SK teacher, Melissa Hickey, and PYP Coordinator/Director of Curriculum, Kristy Purcell, about their passion for early years education.Follow Melissa Hickey on Twitter @hickeymmelissa. If you search the hashtag #Yorklearns, you will be able to see a lot of the amazing things happening in our classrooms. You can learn more about academics and wellness at the Junior School by visiting our website. Written & Produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

Happy 10 year anniversary to Occupy Wall Street!  We'll be reflecting on that. Here comes the subpoenas! The House Select committee on the January 6 insurrection issued subpoenas to several former Trump officials including former White House strategist Steve Bannon, former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former social media director Dan Scavino and Kashyap Patel, who was chief of staff to Trump's defense secretary. The CDC gave the green light for the Pfizer COVID booster shot for at-risk individuals. The third dose of the vaccine will be available for individuals over 65 and for adults who are at heightened risk of severe illness.  Guess who's writing our climate policy. I'll give you a hint. West Virginia & coal. Yup, you guessed it, Senator Joe Manchin is the chair of the Senate Committe on Energy and Natural Resources, Manchin will have an oversized influence on the shape of any climate policy that emerges from the Democrats' reconciliation bill.   Meanwhile, climate activists connected with Greta Thunberg staged the first large protest today in Berlin Germany. This is the first significant Fridays for the Future protest since the pandemic.  Call it a win for the AZ election Fraudit. A win for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, that is. That's right, the Cyber Ninjas pulled out all their bamboo detecting apparatuses and found there was no there there. Now AZ has to clean up the mess (after they pay off all those invoices from Cyber Ninjas, that is).  The New York Times reports on how raging anti-masking policies are hitting students with disabilities especially hard. The article features anti-maskers in Tennessee as the state is one of seven being investigated by the Department of Education for descrimination against students with disabilities during COVID.  Florida continues to impress with its ability to find new lows.  Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed a new State Surgeon General who, according to Slate, “was last seen on the national stage participating in a COVID miracle cure event with another doctor who believes that lizard people control the government and that demons cause gynecological problems by implanting stolen sperm, as well as a third doctor who later got arrested for being part of the mob that smashed into the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overturn the presidential election.” Pennsylvania Senate Republicans launched their “sham election review” while we were away and at the second hearing last week.  We'll recap how Senator Cris Dush isn't ready for the primetime.  After the Central York School District banned books on Rosa Parks and MLK, students rose up and demanded the books be returned to the curriculum. After national attention to the Central York Monkey Trial-esq book ban, the school board reversed course and lifted the ban.  Susan Snyder of The Philadelphia Inquirer published an excellent profile of Steve Oross and his case against Kutztown University. You'll recall that We had Oross on Out d'Coup LIVE at the beginning of the month. Oross recently received a heart transplant, making him at the highest risk of severe/fatal effects of contracting COVID. Kutztown denied his ADA request to teach online.  Penn State suspends 117 students who missed their required COVID-19 testing.  PA Republicans looking to get back to work for the people of the Commonwealth, decide that going to war against Gov. Wolf's mask mandate is one of their top priorities, just as COVID cases spike and parents grow increasingly concerned about the safety of their children in schools. Good thing they can't get their shit together.  SpaceX launched four non-astronauts into REAL space for a three-day tour. The SpaceX Inspiration mission also raised about $200 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.  The U.S. Federal Court of Claims released a redacted version of Jeff Bezos's hissy fit lawsuit protesting NASA's decision to give SpaceX contracts for the lunar lander system to be used in upcoming Artemis missions, leaving Blue Origin's aspirations wanting. It's rich that Bezos is claiming he and his Blue Origin space baby had been treated unfairly.  New Space Force uniforms have got some serious Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek feels going on.  Scientists have discovered footprints in the White Sands National Park (NM) dating back to more than 21,000 years ago. That means that there were humans in North America several thousands of years before scientists previously thought.  Roll a d20.

The York School is a progressive school for a modern world and its teachers are world-class educators. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with Associate Head, Academics, Justin Medved, about what 21-century teaching and learning look like at York, what makes our teachers great, and the future of K - 12 education.You can follow Cohort 21 on Twitter or search the hashtag #Cohort21. Follow Justin on Twitter. You can learn more about academics and wellness at York by visiting our website. Visit YORK Talks online and subscribe to YORK Talks where you get your podcasts. Written and Produced by Natasha EsteySound Editing by Andrew Scott

Modelled after the highly popular YORK Talks in-person series, the YORK Talks podcast provides insights and content in a more intimate, digestible, and accessible format. Listen where and when you want!YORK Talks is a podcast for families wanting to learn more about The York School, Toronto's leading co-ed independent school delivering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Established more than 50 years ago, The York School provides 730 JK to Grade 12 students a world-leading academic programme within a diverse, inclusive, and caring environment. The York School is a place where students thrive, faculty and staff inspire, and parents are supportive and engaged members of the community.One of the reasons families choose The York School is its teachers. In Season 2, Natasha will speak with teachers from the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools about their call to teaching, their craft, what a day in the life of their classroom is really like, teaching during a pandemic, and their views on the future of education among other things.   You can find YORK Talks at www.yorkschool.com/YORKTalks or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts.Written and produced by Natasha EsteyAudio editing by Andrew Scott

Lucas and Patti welcome Tim Cooper, P.I.O. York School District to Palmetto Mornings.

“Sport is a great educator,” says Rick DeMarinis, Director of Athletics at The York School. Whether it be developing interpersonal skills and engaging in healthy competition to learning the value of being active and finding a physical outlet that brings you happiness and pleasure (whether it be walking, yoga, strength training, or team sports), there's something for everyone at York. These core values inform the school's rich athletics program. Learn about how York has pivoted during the pandemic and the lessons to be learned from professional coach and Olympic athlete, Shanice Marcelle. Also hear from student-athletes Mina Saban and Jaime Benayon-Abraham.You can learn more about athletics at York by visiting our website. To see the Gladiators in action, follow Rick @Gladiator_AD. You can find Shanice online at www.shanicemarcelle.com. Here is a link to Rick's 2017 blog post quoted in the episode introduction.Written and Produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

Central to The York School’s approach to education is an appreciation for the importance of supporting the 'whole child'. What does this mean? Academic success is intrinsically tied to social and emotional wellness. Hear from Elissa Kline-Beber, Director of Student Wellness, about how The York School's robust homeroom and advisor programme gives students the opportunity to nurture meaningful relationships with teachers and peers and explicitly address social-emotional learning and character building as well as all the other student wellness initiatives and programmes happening at school.Learn more about wellness programmes and initiatives and the social-emotional learning curriculum in the Junior, Middle, and Senior School divisions by visiting our website. To see these wellness programmes and initiatives in action, search the hashtag #Yorklearns on Twitter or follow Elissa @elissamsw. You can learn more about Marc Brackett's work at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence here and the RULER approach here.Written and Produced by Natasha EsteySound Editing by Andrew Scott

Tim Cooper from the York School District calls in to Palmetto Mornings.

Is the IB Diploma Programme worth it? It isn't easy, but with its focus on personal, professional and academic development and global recognition by universities, the IB Diploma Programme provides excellent preparation for life in the 21st century. Learn more about this comprehensive programme from David Hamilton, Senior School Principal, and respected science teacher and IB Diploma Coordinator, Marie Aragona. And don't just take their word for it. Also hear from Ruby Grinberg, a York student in the second year of the IBDP about the journey and the reward.You can learn more about the IB Diploma Programme by visiting The York School’s website or by checking out the International Baccalaureate Organization website. To see the IB Diploma Programme in action, search the hashtag #Yorklearns on Twitter. Written and produced by Natasha EsteyAudio editing by Andrew Scott

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The York School has a 100% university placement rate. Grade 12 students apply to an average of seven post-secondary institutions of which upwards of 40% are outside Canada. With the support of one of the country’s best University Counselling offices, York School graduates find their best-fit universities and are future-ready. The world is their oyster! In this episode, join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with David Hanna, Director of University Counselling, and York alumni Elias Volonakis and Georgia Samuel, about how The York School really does prepare its graduates to “take on the world”!Check out David Hanna’s blog, Beyond The York School. The Beyond York app can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Follow David Hanna on Twitter. The Our Kids review of The York School can be found here. The organization Georgia has volunteered with for years is Dramaway and the choir Elias remains involved with is Viva Singers. And if you’re looking for an excellent math tutor, you can find Elias at the Math Guru! Written and produced by Natasha EsteyAudio editing by Andrew Scott

Lucas and Patti welcome Tim Cooper York School District P.I.O. to Palmetto Mornings.

A school's parent community reflects the school's values and goals. York School parents promote a strong, cooperative and welcoming community and, through the York Parent Association (YPA), of which all parents are members, organize events and other engagements (in-person & virtual) that increase spirit, camaraderie, and connection. Host Natasha Estey speaks with parents Karen Schultz, Talei Kunkel, and Glenn Asano along with Michelle Golfman, Associate Director of Advancement, to learn more about how parents are partners at The York School. You can learn more about parent engagement at The York School by visiting the “Support Us” page at www.yorkschool.com. And you can see parent engagement in action by following The York School on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Written and produced by Natasha EsteyAudio editing by Andrew Scott

Winter camping, an urban history scavenger hunt, and painting on the shore of Georgian Bay. These sorts of experiences are part of The York School’s unique Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE) Programme, an innovative combined study of Canadian history, geography, civics, and literature undertaken by all Grade 9 students. In this episode, Sara Gardener, an architect of ICE, shares how students uncover the story of Canada and its inhabitants by combining field research with classroom learning and developing observational, inquiry and communication skills. Reese Feldberg, an ICE alum, shares her experience as a student. And Andrea Lossing, Trip and Camp Curriculum Coordinator, talks about the other amazing experiential learning opportunities at York.To see experiential learning in action, search the hashtag #Yorklearns on Twitter, follow @ICEGardner and follow @a_lossing. You can read more about the ICE Programme here, find Sara Gardner’s article about winter camping here, and watch a winter camping (2015) video here. And here's a link to the Grade 9 ICE Showcase from 2020. Links to different ICE documentaries can be found on The York School’s Vimeo page including B.C. 2019, Alberta 2019, Newfoundland 2018, and Killarney 2015. The 2018 International Service Trip to Global Pathways School in India offers another glimpse into experiential learning as does the 2017 Music Trip to Cuba.Written and produced by Natasha EsteyAudio editing by Andrew Scott

During the middle school years, students start embracing their individuality and become more independent. Listen to Helen Gin, Middle School Principal, and Glen Blair, Middle School Counsellor, discuss how the student experience during this vital period is guided by dedicated faculty and progressive programming that support each student’s development, so they acquire the confidence to meet the challenges of independent and collaborative learning in an international and technologically-rich context. Learn more about the challenging Middle Years Programme that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world.To see the MYP in action, search the hashtag #Yorklearns on Twitter and follow @MsHelenGin. Learn more about Marc Brackett’s work at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence by visiting www.ycei.org. And Julie Lythcott-Haims’ book, How to Raise an Adult, is worth a read.Written and produced by Natasha EsteyAudio editing by Andrew Scott

An awesome start to the learning journey, The York School's Primary Years Programme focuses on the whole child, nurturing their individual talents and critical thinking skills. Students learn through inquiry-based instruction in all subject areas including mathematics, visual arts, drama, music, physical education, French, science, and social studies. Join Natasha Estey in conversation with Valerie Turner, Principal of the Junior School, and Yochabel De Giorgio, PYP Coordinator, to learn more.To see the PYP in action, search the hashtag #Yorklearns on Twitter and follow The York School on Facebook and Instagram. Learn five ways you could support your child as a PYP parent here. Written and produced by Natasha EsteyAudio editing by Andrew Scott

AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL DEMOCRACY BETWEEN 1913 AND 1935 Program Officer Gregory Hargreaves interviews Dr. Kevin Tennent about his recent research at the Hagley Museum & Library, funded by a grant from the Hagley Center for the History of Business, Technology, & Society. Dr. Tennent, Senior Lecturer at the University of York School of Management, used Hagley materials in his research on American industrial democracy between 1913 and 1935. Dr. Tennent’s research seeks to further our understanding of labor representation within industrial concerns, to determine how democratic institutions functions within American business of the period, and to investigate their relationship with organized labor unions and the relative empowerment of employees.

A school's culture encompasses the beliefs, assumptions, perceptions, attitudes, and written and unwritten rules that influence every aspect of the organization. Head of School, Struan Robertson, wants The York School to be a safe and happy place for children to learn and grow in an academically robust environment. That doesn’t just happen. A school’s culture of safety, happiness, and academic robustness needs to be reflected in its leadership, its focus on wellness, citizenship, kindness, and engagement, and what it does to find staff, students, and families that share the school's values and mission. In this episode, host Natasha Estey speaks with Struan Robertson and Director of Admission & Advancement, Praveen Muruganandan, about building The York School culture and how everything we do from the admission process to hiring to strategic planning is in the service of positive culture-building.Follow the #yorklearns hashtag on Twitter. You can find The York School's 20/20 Vision Strategic Plan here.Written and produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

Elissa Kline-Beber is the head of student wellness at the York School in Toronto and one of JFI's regular speakers and experts. In this talk she explores what it's like to parent as a generation of digital immigrants, and how do we guide this new generation of digital natives to explore safely and without worry the world of technology and social media.

YORK Talks is a new podcast for families wanting to learn more about The York School, Toronto's leading co-ed independent school delivering the IB programme from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.In each episode, host Natasha Estey connects with expert educators, articulate students, and engaged parents to learn more about what makes The York School great!You can find YORK Talks at www.yorkschool.com/YORKTalks or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts.Written and produced by Natasha EsteyAudio editing by Andrew Scott

Lucas gets a visit from York School District P.I.O., Tim Cooper.

York School District PIO Tim Cooper visits Palmetto Mornings.

Our guest today is Justin Medved. He is the Director of Learning, Innovation, and Technology at The York School - a K to 12th-grade independent day school in Toronto, Canada. Justin leads the way in professional development for faculty to ensure that technology is integrated into the classroom, and 21st-century pedagogy is developed to enhance learning. The York School was the first school in Canada to implement a 1-1 laptop program, and thereby positioned itself as a tech innovator early in the game. Justin has spent more than 10 years expanding and improving the school’s tech offering. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Innovator.In this episode, Justin articulates what it means to be a 21st-century learner/teacher/school.He gives specific strategies for how to start from the “why” technology is needed in education to the “how” it can be implemented. Listen and take note of how a school can improve its value proposition and increase enrollment by embracing technology as a non-negotiable basic skill needed for the future. If you want to learn about the role of tech in schools, this conversation is not to be missed.Quotes:5:52 “We as an institution needed to figure out where tech belonged within the tried and tested traditions of the past; new pedagogy needed to be crafted and woven into the way our school operated.”11:30 “The broad awareness of just how many skills are required to exist in the world today goes well beyond what a traditional education can deliver.” 15:30 “People want confidence that the school knows where it’s going (with technology).”23:35 “Schools are very complicated organisms. It’s so easy to come up with a change and aspire to have a change that ultimately contributes to your school’s value proposition in the market or increases enrollment, but realizing that change takes a lot of energy with a lot of stakeholders involved and its not as simple as a few Saturday PD days and some newsletters.” 25:34 “A brave school - or a school that really ends up implementing change well doesn’t lose sight of the long-term stewardship required on some of these big initiatives.”30:50 “The mindset you (a teacher) have to adopt is one of continuous learning; the teacher has to come to the table with a growth mindset and a willingness to ask questions, seek help, and drive towards competency.”Here are some resources mentioned in our discussion:Seth Godin, This Is Marketing - https://seths.blog/tim/Dr. John Paul Kotter - the Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Leadership, Emeritus, at the Harvard Business School, and best-selling author - https://www.kotterinc.com/8-steps-process-for-leading-change/Grant Lichtman, nationally recognized thought leader in education and author of, “Moving the Rock: Seven Levers WE Can Press to Transform Education” - http://www.grantlichtman.com/Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/The Strategic Change Accelerator https://www.cais.ca/professional-development/strategicchangeacceleratorThe York School - https://www.yorkschool.comWhere to learn more about Justin Medved:Twitter - https://twitter.com/jmedvedBlogs - http://medagogy.edublogs.orgJustin on Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/in/justinmedved

Wouldn’t it be nice to rise above your industry noise and really get noticed by your most ideal clients? When you leverage the magic of storytelling, you create a unique connection with your most ideal clients. No one has your story so you’ve got to start telling it in a way that is compelling and soul-bonding to the people who need your superpowers. On episode 112 of Amplify Your Success Podcast, Odette Peek joins me to share how to leverage your soul story on the most popular speaking platforms so it radically boosts your revenue – and impact. Be sure to join the conversation in the Amplify Your Success Community and share your input there too.   Key Takeaways Odette reveals why a soul story is your client attraction magnet How telling your story becomes one of the quickest ways to build rapport and trust as an expert Why speaking on more stages is a cure for invisibility and feeling like something is missing in your life. Odette shares her own story of how she lost everything in her life, and speaking helped her reconnect to her passion and rebuild her business quickly What truth bombs are – and how they help you stand out and differentiate yourself from the competition How to use a talk template that’s proven to generate over $30,000 worth of business in just one talk   About The Guest Odette Peek had a vision of a world where fear was eliminated from One Million People across the globe by 2020, so they can live their life with Power, Purpose, and without Apology share their message with the world. She created a seven-step strategy that has helped people reach their business, life, weight, influence, and relationship goals and because of her phenomenal success has been nominated three years in a row for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award (2015, 2016, 2017). She is the Bronze Winner – Stevies Award – Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Business Services (2015) and Entrepreneur of the Year from York School of Business (1994).   Connect With Odette Get Odette’s $30k Talk Template Gift GRAB SM AND OTHER FROM PODIO   Mentioned In this Episode: Watch Odettes’ TedX Talk Own Your Bold Inner Circle

The focus of this episode is going to be on engaging students through 20-time projects and providing them different avenues to express their learning. Our main focus is how are we going to harness the interest of students who are struggling to overcome learning disabilities and other challenges. Keep this in mind and share any stories that you have with students who might fit that profile. Kevin Brookhouser, M.Ed. is the author of The 20time Project: How educators can launch Google’s formula for future-ready students. He teaches digital citizenship and computer science at York School in Monterey, California and is a Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, and National Association of Independent Schools Teacher of the Future. Kevin serves on the board of The International School of Monterey. He is a learning animal. Twitter: @brookhouser Books authored by Kevin: The 20Time Project: How educators can launch Google's formula for future-ready innovation Code in Every Class - - - - - After you listen please share your thoughts on Twitter with Jennifer and Kevin by using #AssistLearning in your tweets. - - - - - Connect with Jennifer Cronk on Twitter. LEAVE A SPEAKPIPE MESSAGE ON THE NEW ASSISTLEARNING.ORG

Kevin Brookhouser, M.Ed. is the author of The 20time Project: How educators can launch Google’s formula for future-ready students and Code in Every Class: How All Educators Can Teach Programming. He teaches project based learning, computer programming, and design at York School in Monterey, California and is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Certified […]

SaTP30.mp3 Listen on Posterous Guests Ellen Masten Academic and College Counselor Pacific Collegiate School and Michele Radcliffe, Director of College Counseling at York SchoolNews of the Week:1) Thomas Friedman’s “Teaching For America” Op-Ed piece in Sunday’s NYT Honoring teachers as professionals, preparing & compensating them accordingly; role of parents - The more we demand from teachers the more we have to demand from students and parents. 2) Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction NYTimes Magazine “Their brains are rewarded not for staying on task but for jumping to the next thing,” said Michael Rich, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and executive director of the Center on Media and Child Health in Boston. And the effects could linger: “The worry is we’re raising a generation of kids in front of screens whose brains are going to be wired differently.”Allison Miller, 14, sends and receives 27,000 texts in a month, her fingers clicking at a blistering pace as she carries on as many as seven text conversations at a time. She texts between classes, at the moment soccer practice ends, while being driven to and from school “The headline is: bring back boredom,” added Dr. Rich, who last month gave a speech to the American Academy of Pediatrics entitled, “Finding Huck Finn: Reclaiming Childhood from the River of Electronic Screens.”3) Computers In Schools Are A Failure, Says Computer Pioneer Alan Kay [Apple in Educ] Kay says the education system has squandered 30 years of technology in classrooms. He likens the modern factory educatory system to a monkey with a microscope. The monkey looks at its reflection in the microscope’s barrel but doesn’t look through the eyepiece — it utterly misses the point.4) Project Red: Do 1:1 right or don't do it at all ZDNet EducationLast month, Project Red, an initiative to “Revolutionize Education” through technology, released findings on the utility and factors for success in 1:1 computing. Their research, which spanned almost 1000 schools using a comprehensive survey instrument over the 2009-2010 school year suggested that, when done correctly, 1:1 computing can have measurable and significant impacts on teaching and learning. When done poorly, 1:1 is just an added cost without any added educational value. 5) The Secret To Getting Every Student Excited About Writing Tech&Learning “A lot of student writing is of little interest to anyone beyond the teacher.”Main Topic:  College Admission: 2010: Part I (through submitting applications) Guests Ellen Masten and Michele Radcliffe 8 Big Changes to College Admission in 2010-2011 - Yahoo News http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/steps/Pages/default.aspx .  This is a subsection of the NACAC website, the National Association of College Admissions Counselors.  The URL gives students and parents information about various topics in the college admission process. Questions on our minds: When should students first start thinking actively about college admission and what should their initial steps entail? What are your tips for helping high school students identify the best college/universities to match their interests & personalities? How many schools should a student be applying to?  Is there a notion of applying to too many? How important are college visits? interviews with reps? teacher evaluations? course rigor vs. SAT scores? What are the trends now that admission offices with smaller staffs are inundated with more applications? (See “Application Inflation” from previous podcast) How can an applicant make his or her application stand out from the crowd? Do DVDs and ePortfolios help showcase student work effectively or are they ignored for lack of time? How has the role of private counselors evolved and are parents getting their money’s worth? A new ethics code for college admissions counselors - EducationNews.Org & USA Today 6.7.10 - The number of families hiring private counselors to advise them on the college application process continues to grow, with one recent study estimating that 26% of "high achieving" students now make use of such counselors. The field is unregulated and includes many one- or two-person operations, as well as large, slick businesses that boast about their clients' track records. Tim's Tech Tidbit: Facebook Connect (and what you give away by using it) Facebook Developer Documentation Endorsements: Cammy: VoiceThread - a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways Kevin: 20 Things I learned about Browsers and the Web  by Google: http://www.20thingsilearned.com/ Tim: My endorsement is the same as Kevin’s! Permalink | Leave a comment  »