BEST In Class

What does it take to go from doubting your abilities in math and physics to helping solve real-world challenges for NASA? In this episode of BEST in Class, hosts Peter and Patti Bezanson sit down with Sanaya Nichani, a 2023 BASIS Scottsdale graduate and aerospace engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Sanaya shares how an early fascination with space, a rigorous academic foundation and a willingness to pursue the “hard path” helped propel her toward aerospace engineering.

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What do millions of acres of Arizona land have to do with your child’s classroom, teacher pay, housing costs, and the state’s future? More than most people realize.

In this episode of BEST In Class, hosts Patti Bezanson and Peter Bezanson explore Arizona’s State Land Trust, a little-known but enormously important public asset created at statehood to support public education. 

Joined by Lorenzo Romero, President of BASIS Educational Ventures and former Arizona State Budget Director, and Glenn Farley, Director of Policy Research at Common Sense Institute Arizona, the conversation breaks down how the trust works, how it generates funding for schools, and why new research suggests Arizona may have left significant value on the table over the last century.

Listeners will gain a clear understanding of the trust’s history, its impact on classrooms and communities today, and the policy choices that could shape school funding, housing, and economic growth for generations to come.

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What happens when a school leader gives up the corner office and replaces it with a rolling cart?

In this inspiring episode of Best in Class, hosts Patti and Peter Bezanson sit down with Jared Lamb, Head of School at BASIS Baton Rouge Materra, whose unconventional leadership style has captivated millions online. Best known as the "TikTok Principal," Jared shares why he traded his office for a mobile cart, how a single video unexpectedly went viral, and why being present in the hallways has transformed his school culture.

But this conversation goes far beyond social media. Jared explains how daily check-ins with every teacher, servant leadership, and a relentless focus on supporting educators have helped create one of Louisiana's top-performing schools. From leadership lessons and teacher recruitment to handling internet fame, criticism, and building trust with staff, this episode is packed with practical strategies for anyone who leads people.

Whether you're an educator, administrator, business owner, or simply interested in authentic leadership, you'll walk away with fresh ideas about visibility, culture, and leading by example.

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