Dr. Michelle Ament is a dynamic educational leader committed to equipping learners with human-centered skills for career readiness through experiential learning. With 27 years of experience, she transforms K-12 education through cutting-edge learning experiences, fostering academic achievement and social-emotional growth. 

Driven by a passion for equity, she empowers educators with innovative approaches to provide all students with authentic and relevant learning opportunities. Emphasizing social-emotional learning (SEL), she cultivates inclusive classrooms that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. Dr. Ament's forward-thinking approach prepares students for success in an ever-changing world, ensuring they acquire the essential skills to thrive in their careers and beyond.

Dr. Ament’s dynamic and engaging speaking style captivates audiences and equips them with practical takeaways to implement in their classrooms. Experience includes presenting at over 15 national and regional education conferences and delivering an engaging TEDx talk. As the lead facilitator for ProSolve workshops, she has received resounding praise from educators who consistently laud the workshop's ability to reignite their passion for teaching and learning.

Tune in for this fascinating discussion about experiential learning, SEL approaches, and the innovative role of AI in modern education.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• Michelle’s journey from classroom teacher to an educational leader designing critical experiential learning for students
• What experiential learning looks like in the classroom and why is works so well
• SEL approaches and why some are simply not working
• Embracing AI to support educators and develop student’s human-centered skills

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Michelle LinkedIn and X
• Send Michelle an email at [email protected]
• Visit prosolve.com to learn more about their experiential approach to learning
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

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In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

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