Meetings With Remarkable Educators

Philip Snow Gang shares some of the golden threads from his lifelong journey as a teacher and philosopher. Find this episode on iTunes and subscribe to receive future episodes! Read the full transcript of Episode 5 here.

Phil Gang   started as an engineer working for big corporations. Wanting something for his own children, he turned to Montessori and found his calling. Phil's work focuses on an educational approach and pedagogy that allows children to self-reflect, to wonder, and to appreciate the cosmos through nature. Phil has worked in holistic education for over 45 years, founding institutions ranging from Montessori schools to graduate programs.
We are so excited to share his interview with you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Snow_Gang

• Program Director and Academic Dean at The Institute for Educational Studies (TIES) https://www.ties-edu.org/
• 2016 Film: To Educate Eco-Sapiens  https://toeducateecosapiens.net/
• Author of Rethinking Education and Conscious Education.https://www.ties-edu.org/documents/Rethinking.pdf

Paul Freedman embodies holistic and progressive education in a way that few do. He is the founder, head administrator and a classroom educator at the Salmonberry School on Orcas Island, Washington, as well as the founder of the Holistic Education Initiative. His work blends warmth and enthusiasm with a profound knowledge of the whole child. Mention Paul’s name and many have a smile and a story. Visit our website to listen to Paul speak about his work with children and to find links to iTunes, Soundbutt, Google Play and more resources on holistic education.

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Some additional links for those interested in Paul's work:

The Salmonberry School

The Holistic Education Initiative

Deep Education: Re-visioning Teaching and Learning for today, Paul Freedman's TEDxOrcasIsland talk

Marni is that rare combination of wisdom and energy that many naturally gravitate towards. Dedication, love of children, and commitment to the life on the planet ring throughout this upbeat, informative interview. This podcast highlights:

• Art Spiritualty and Elementary School Students
• How holistic teaching practices have contributed to her self-knowledge.
• Insights to help others transition to Holistic Education

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For more on Marni and her work go to:

• https://www.ryerson.ca/ecs/people/faculty/marni-binder/
• https://www.sensepublishers.com/catalogs/bookseries/transdisciplinary-studies/drawing-as-language-celebrating-the-work-of-bob-steele/

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High school senior Demetri is the sound engineer for Meetings with Remarkable Educators. He became interested in Holistic Education when he compared it with his life in public school. We were chatting while editing and it turned into a spirited inquiry that we each enjoyed. So we did a Podcast as Demetri insisted that many listeners would not be familiar with Holistic Education. This podcast highlights:

• The principles and practices of Holistic Education
• The importance of relationship for learning
• The importance of meaning relevance in curriculum

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Episode 1 features Jack Miller, a professor of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at University of Toronto. Considered by many to be the most prominent voice in holistic education, Jack Miller’s work has helped spread holistic practices to countries around the world. In this podcast, Jack and host Ba Luvmour renew their long acquaintanceship, sharing laughter and insight. This episode's highlights include:

• Jack's success in bringing self-reflective, non-sectarian, spiritual practice to Holistic Education Teacher Training.
• How life in the frozen North leads to Holistic Education insights.
• How personal tragedy leads to great creativity.

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Jack Miller is a professor of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at University of Toronto. Learn more about his research.

Jack has recently given talks in Oslo and Bangkok on Holistic Education. He is currently co-editing the International Handbook on Holistic Education(Routledge). Check out Jack's Amazon author page here.

His most recent book: Love and Compassion: Exploring their Role in Education. Love and Compassion is both a practical and conceptual work, and will interest those involved in the study and practise of holistic and contemplative education. In addition to the seven dimensions of love, Miller’s evaluation includes nonviolent action, the love of beauty, and how they are crucial to the practise of teaching.

Episode 1: Marni is that rare combination of wisdom and energy that many naturally gravitate towards. Dedication, love of children, and commitment to the life on the planet ring throughout this upbeat, informative interview. This podcast highlights:

• Art Spiritualty and Elementary School Students
• How holistic teaching practices have contributed to her self-knowledge.
• Insights to help others transition to Holistic Education

Find this episode on iTunes and subscribe to receive future episodes!

For more on Marni and her work go to:

• https://www.ryerson.ca/ecs/people/faculty/marni-binder/
• https://www.sensepublishers.com/catalogs/bookseries/transdisciplinary-studies/drawing-as-language-celebrating-the-work-of-bob-steele/

Link to transcript

Episode 3 features Jack Miller, a professor of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at University of Toronto. Considered by many to be the most prominent voice in holistic education, Jack Miller’s work has helped spread holistic practices to countries around the world. In this podcast, Jack and host Ba Luvmour renew their long acquaintanceship, sharing laughter and insight. This episode's highlights include:

• Jack's success in bringing self-reflective, non-sectarian, spiritual practice to Holistic Education Teacher Training.
• How life in the frozen North leads to Holistic Education insights.
• How personal tragedy leads to great creativity.

Find this episode on iTunes and subscribe to receive future episodes!

Jack Miller is a professor of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at University of Toronto. Learn more about his research.

Jack has recently given talks in Oslo and Bangkok on Holistic Education. He is currently co-editing the International Handbook on Holistic Education (Routledge). Check out Jack's Amazon author page here.

His most recent book: Love and Compassion: Exploring their Role in Education. Love and Compassion is both a practical and conceptual work, and will interest those involved in the study and practise of holistic and contemplative education. In addition to the seven dimensions of love, Miller’s evaluation includes nonviolent action, the love of beauty, and how they are crucial to the practise of teaching.

Full transcript of Episode 3.