Caring, Character, and Community

In this third episode of the Caring, Character, and Community podcast, Hardin Coleman interviews Julie Lawton, Chief Academic Officer for YueCheng Education in Beijing, about how creating a school that is centered on caring and compassion facilitates positive outcomes in times of crisis.

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BU Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

Center for Character and Social Responsibility

“Caring, Character, and Community” Podcast Series

To prepare the next generation to become caring and effectively engaged citizens requires a multi-faceted approach. It includes a focus on personal development, professional development, program development and implementation, and on systems change. As part of the CCSR’s focus on personal and professional development of educators, parents, and community leaders, we are pleased to announce our upcoming podcast, “Caring, Character, and Community.”

Semester One of this series will focus on how leaders integrate the ethic of caring, their own and others’ character development, and a commitment to serving the needs of others to guide and inform their leadership in times of crisis. Part One will focus on PK-12 leaders, Part Two will focus on Higher Education Leaders, and Part 3 will focus on leaders of youth-serving, community-based leaders. Each part will include 4 podcasts and an interactive webinar, during which listeners can participate in a Q&A with the leaders who have shared their stories in the podcasts. 

Part One, Episode Three: Julie Lawton shares the story of how creating a school that is centered on caring and compassion facilitates positive outcomes in times of crisis.

Julie arrived in Beijing in 1996 as an international elementary school teacher, and is proud to call China home. In August 2005, Julie joined the Beijing City International School (BCIS) as the founding Elementary Principal, a position that she held for 13 years. She also held the dual role of Deputy Head of School until she became the Head of School at BCIS from 2018 until 2021. 

In August 2021, Julie was honored to assume the role of Chief Academic Officer for YueCheng Education (YCE), which allows her to continue working with BCIS, which is the founding YCE member institution. In 2014, Julie was honored to receive the ‘Great Wall Friendship Award’ by Beijing Municipal Government, which is awarded to foreigners who have made a significant contribution to China.

Julie’s children graduated from BCIS; Jack (2016), Finn (2018) and Molly (2019) are all proud members of the BCIS alumni network. As all YCE member institutions continue to grow, develop, innovate, and care for all students and adults in their communities, Julie is excited to work with all stakeholders, and can be found around YCE campuses.

Welcome to Semester One of “Caring, Character, and Community” a podcast from the BU Wheelock College of Education and Human Development Center for Character and Social Responsibility. In this season, we will focus on learning from leaders about how they integrate the ethic of caring, a focus on their own and others’ character development, and a commitment to serving the needs of their community, in order to guide and inform their leadership in times of crisis. 

September 7, 2021CCC Season One, Part One, Episode OneKaren Bohlin, Principal of Practical Wisdom Group,  discusses the importance of developing a caring and compassionate framework, a compass, for guiding a leader’s and community’s response to crisis.

September 14, 2021CCCSeason One, Part One, Episode Two Brenda Cassellius, Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools shares with us how centering on the needs of children, with commitment to caring, helps organize the efforts of adults in the community to help children flourish-- even, and especially, in times of crisis.

September 21, 2021CCC Season One, Part One,  Episode Three Julie Lawton, Chief Academic Officer of YueCheng Education in Beijing PRC shares the a story of how creating a school that is centered on caring and compassion facilitates positive outcomes in times of crisis

September 28, 2021 CCC Season One, Part One, Episode Four, Dana Weeks, Head of Germantown Friends School discusses the importance of integrity and trust in building and sustaining a caring school community that helps children to flourish.

Thanks to Lizzie Barcay for the editorial and production work.

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In this second episode of the Caring, Character, and Community podcast, Hardin Coleman interviews Brenda Cassellius, superintendent of Boston Public Schools, about how centering on the needs of children, with a focus on caring, helps organize the efforts of adults in the community to help children flourish—even, and especially, in times of crisis.

To watch this episode instead, please click here:

BU Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

Center for Character and Social Responsibility

“Caring, Character, and Community” Podcast Series

To prepare the next generation to become caring and effectively engaged citizens requires a multi-faceted approach. It includes a focus on personal development, professional development, program development and implementation, and on systems change. As part of the CCSR’s focus on personal and professional development of educators, parents, and community leaders, we are pleased to announce our upcoming podcast, “Caring, Character, and Community.”

Semester One of this series will focus on how leaders integrate the ethic of caring, their own and others’ character development, and a commitment to serving the needs of others to guide and inform their leadership in times of crisis. Part One will focus on PK-12 leaders, Part Two will focus on Higher Education Leaders, and Part 3 will focus on leaders of youth-serving, community-based leaders. Each part will include 4 podcasts and an interactive webinar, during which listeners can participate in a Q&A with the leaders who have shared their stories in the podcasts. 

Part One, Episode Two: Brenda Cassellius shares with us how centering on the needs of children, with an ethic of care, helps organize the efforts of adults in the community to help children flourish, especially in times of crisis.

Over three decades as an educator, Dr. Brenda Cassellius has devoted her career to ensuring all children succeed and thrive. With an unrelenting commitment to ensuring every child receives an equitable, exceptional, and joyful education, her leadership is student-centered, supportive of educators, and grounded in collaboration and effective community partnerships. Since starting as superintendent of the Boston Public Schools in July 2019, Dr. Cassellius has already met and collaborated with hundreds of students, educators, parents, and community members to develop the district’s strategic framework to deliver a high-quality education for every BPS student.

September 7, 2021 Season One, Part One, Episode One: Karen Bohlin, Principal of Practical Wisdom Group,  discusses the importance of developing a caring and compassionate framework, a compass, for guiding a leader’s and community’s response to crisis.

September 14, 2021 Season One, Part One, Episode Two: Brenda Cassellius, Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools shares with us how centering on the needs of children, with commitment to caring, helps organize the efforts of adults in the community to help children flourish-- even, and especially, in times of crisis.

September 21, 2021 Season One, Part One Episode Three: Julie Lawton, Chief Academic Officer of YueCheng Education in Beijing PRC shares the a story of how creating a school that is centered on caring and compassion facilitates positive outcomes in times of crisis.

Thanks to Lizzie Barcay for the editorial and production work.

Music:

Bluesy Vibes by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109’’

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ccsr.substack.com

In this inaugural episode of the Caring, Character, and Community podcast and webinar series, Hardin Coleman interviews Karen Bohlin about the importance of developing a caring and compassionate framework for guiding a leader’s and community’s response to crisis. Dr. Bohlin was the head of Montrose School for 18 years, is the founder and Director Emerita of the LifeCompass Institute, and is the creator of The Practical Wisdom Framework for school leaders.

To watch this episode instead, please click here:

BU Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

Center for Character and Social Responsibility

“Caring, Character, and Community” Podcast and Webinar Series

To prepare the next generation to become caring and effectively engaged citizens requires a multi-faceted approach. It includes a focus on personal development, professional development, program development and implementation, and on systems change. As part of the CCSR’s focus on personal and professional development of educators, parents, and community leaders, we are pleased to announce our upcoming podcast:, “Caring, Character, and Community.”

Semester One of this series will focus on how leaders integrate the ethic of caring, their own and others’ character development, and a commitment to serving the needs of others to guide and inform their leadership in times of crisis. Part One will focus on PK-12 leaders, Part Two will focus on Higher Education Leaders, and Part Three3 will focus on leaders of youth-serving, community-based leaders. Each part will include four4 podcasts and an interactive webinar, during which listeners can participate in a Q&A with the leaders who have shared their stories in the podcasts. 

Part One, Episode One: Karen Bohlin discusses the importance of developing a caring and compassionate framework, a compass, for guiding a leader’s and community’s response to crisis.

Dr. Karen E. Bohlin was head of school at the Montrose School in Medfield, MA for 18 years, and is a Senior Scholar at Boston University’s Center for Character and Social Responsibility. Before serving as head of school, she was a high-school English teacher, Executive Director of the CCSR, and Assistant Professor of Education at Boston University College of Education and Human Development. Under Dr. Bohlin’s leadership, Montrose School relocated from rented space in Natick to its permanent 14-acre Medfield campus. Along the way, she helped raise $30 million for capital investments and need-based financial aid, and solidified Montrose as a leading independent school for girls with an international and national reputation for excellence. An international leader in the field of character education, Bohlin brought her unique, visionary leadership to the school, prioritizing the intellectual lives of teachers and helping young women develop the habits of mind, heart, and character they need to lead and engage with the world. She is currently a Principal for the Practical Wisdom Group, which provides professional development opportunities for educators.

September 14, 2021 CCC Season One, Part One, Episode Two Brenda Cassellius, Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools shares with us how centering on the needs of children, with commitment to caring, helps organize the efforts of adults in the community to help children flourish-- even, and especially, in times of crisis.

September 21, 2021 CCC Season One, Part One Episode Three Julie Lawton, Chief Academic Officer of YueCheng Education in Beijing PRC shares the a story of how creating a school that is centered on caring and compassion facilitates positive outcomes in times of crisis

Music:

Bluesy Vibes by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ccsr.substack.com