Dr Dana Markham ~ President at Pine Crest School

In this episode we talk about the journey from classroom teacher to president, shaping students into great citizens, developing cultural intelligence, building emergent leadership skills, and investing in teachers through an innovative programme called PineCrestNext.

Lee Fertig ~ Head Of School at The Nueva School

In this episode, we talk about the importance of Student Agency in schools, teaching civil discourse and embracing difference, the art and tools for leading with agility and nuance, and what education might look like in 2050.

Joe Berwick ~ Head Of School at Royal School In Transylvania

In this episode we talk about why limited growth in a school is good for quality education, the benefits of a multicultural teaching approach, governance on installing British education standards, and university options out of Eastern Europe.

Dr Marc Mesich ~ Principal at The International School Of Penang

In this episode we talk about the nexus of personal connection, managing stress as a leader, technology's role in STEM, plus investing in personal wellbeing and self care as a leader.

Dianne Drew ~ Head Of School at Dwight School

In this episode we talk about Dwight School's global campus model, the future of education, investment in the right PD for faculty to teach in the future school, embedding AI in the classroom, and the joys of dressing up as a hamburger for Halloween.

Michael Riera ~ Head Of School at Brentwood School

In this episode we talk about developmental psychology and how it affects teaching and learning, the evolving importance of strong parent/school partnerships, parenting teenagers, and why banning cell phones in school has improved wellbeing.

Alixe Callen ~ Head Of School at Milton Academy

In this episode we talk about the importance of community, and what it means to be intentional about it, preparing students to be engaged citizens, leadership & mentoring, plus the value of experiential/non-classroom learning.

John Austin ~ Head Of School at Deerfield Academy

In this episode we talk about a new leadership framework for schools, whose purpose is a catalyst for reflection and intentionality, to challenge the high conflict stakes of today. We also discuss new financial aid initiatives and how to develop campus trust across a school community.

Than Healy ~ Head Of School at Menlo School

In this episode we talk about the influence of Silicon Valley, teaching consistency despite constant change, navigating political differences that promote understanding rather than division, and the transformation in learning when a teacher becomes a coach.

Patti MacDonald ~ Head Of School at Montcrest School

In this episode we talk about Patti's educational leadership journey and passion for school improvement, the "Yes, and..." Value Proposition, the ideas behind The Montcrest Learning Ecosystem, and the power of the student voice.