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Chelsea Robberson always thought that her dream was to be teaching in a classroom, wearing an “I teach for the money & fame" shirt, and loving every second of dancing along with her students to Tooty Ta by Dr. Jean.

She took her first classroom role in 2005, served in the states and internationally, and loved it all the way through her first taste of school leadership in 2009.

Taking an Assistant Director role pretty much ruined everything…

That role is when it happened; the spark she loved with teaching ignited into a bonfire the moment she saw that she could multiply her impact on learners and educators in a meaningful way.

Her roles over the years have allowed her to build new programs that pushed the assumed limits of what a classroom should look and function like, what teachers should focus on and learn, and what a school environment should feel like.

Since this spark ignited, Chelsea has become (overly) passionate about disrupting the status-quo of education through whatever avenue she’s able to and pushing forward the mission of others with this same thinking.

This has allowed her to work as a School Director, revamping schools from the inside out, partner with innovative schools and education-related businesses to better reach their audience through clarifying their message, provide professional development, and serve on boards and leadership teams in strategic and operations focused roles.

Join us for a conversation about shifting away from the traditional school model to student-led learning using curiosity and clarifying questions!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Curiosity and being open-minded snowballing into change
• Worksheets and time-outs for two-year-olds?
• The power of clarifying questions 
• An ideal school model that includes global connections
• Making students feel comfortable in their classrooms
• Meeting standards while following student’s interests

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Chelsea on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok
• Visit lealyngrowth.com to learn more about the work Chelsea is doing to move education forward.
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, sign up for a  webinar 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.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, home schoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

Chris Menage is an award winning educator and learning design innovator whose purpose is to shape ‘new ways of doing, thinking, seeing and being’ that create the human and social capital needed for progressive communities to thrive. 

Chris’ experience as a migrant between three countries includes over 20 years’ in private enterprise, government administration, educational and school leadership, not-for-profit boards and local community committees which ensures unique perspectives and fresh insights for this time of flux. 

Through e2, Chris continues to influence learning design by collaborating with innovators and activating partnerships so as to build capacity in others to ‘learn about meaning, not things’.

Join us for this conversation about the benefits of using human centered designs in various industries, what things can limit curiosity and opportunity, and why we need to be able to explore options freely in order to find our best path forward.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Why human centered design and social capital are the keys to thriving communities
• Exploring different pathways to find the thing that resonates with you most
• How expectations limit opportunity and curiosity
• Using mindfulness naturally to create balance and build habits
• How giving more agency to learners and teachers benefits everyone
• What we can achieve through our adversities

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Chris and  e2 education ecosystems on LinkedIn and Twitter
• Visit educationalecosystems.com.au to learn more about creating human centered learning design
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, sign up for a  webinar 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.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, home schoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

Chris Balme is an education leader and innovator, passionate about helping people discover more of their human potential. Chris was the co-founder and CEO of Spark, a US nonprofit which works across the country to re-inspire the love of learning in adolescents. He then co-founded and was Head of School at Millennium School, a lab school in San Francisco which uses developmental science to create powerful new learning methods for adolescents. 

Most recently, Chris founded and now leads Argonaut, an online program which helps adolescents discover their strengths, explore their identity, and find ways to contribute to the world. He also works with schools and teachers around the world to apply developmental science to design happier and more effective learning. Chris is an Ashoka Fellow, and lives with his wife and three rambunctious children in California.

Join us for this discussion about middle school, early adolescent brain development, and why social connectedness and meaningful work is the key to helping middle schoolers reach their potential.

In this episode, we cover:

• Chris’ path to working with middle school students
• Brain development and neuroplasticity during early adolescence and why using the developmental science at this stage matters
• Developing a framework for the middle school years
• A typical day in a middle school built for meeting the needs of adolescence
• The importance of integrating advisory in promoting connectedness
• How parents and educators can benefit from support the adolescent transformation

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Find Chris at chrisbalme.com and follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
• Visit argonaut.school to learn more about how their work helps middle schoolers tap into their potential
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, sign up for a webinar 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here

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More about the Rebel Educator Podcast:

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.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, home schoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

Andrew Ravin is the Founder and Head of School at Workshop Middle School. For nearly 25 years, he’s worked as a social worker, classroom teacher, instructional coach, and school leader. Andrew is an award-winning educator, mentor, and researcher. Most recently, he was named one of the Top 100 Innovators in American Education. 

Andrew founded Workshop Middle School to be the change he believes in. A movement of small, innovative, and progressive schools that can change the world. What else does he believe in? His family. Hard work. Bicycles. Poetry. And honest conversations about things that matter.

Denise Daniels is Co-Founder and Director of Learning at Workshop Middle School. She has more than 22 years of experience in education as a teacher, staff developer, curriculum designer, instructional coach, and school leader. She received a BA from The City College of New York and a Masters of Science in Teaching from Fordham University.

Denise is an award-winning educator, speaker, and international trainer that is continuously inspired by the wonder of learning. Denise is an avid reader, an aspiring martial artist and a huge game night fan.

Join us for this insightful conversation about the history of middle school, why middle school matters, and what changes we can make to help students move from surviving to thriving during these crucial years.

In this episode, we cover: 

• Why only investing in early childhood education is building a bridge to nowhere
• Shifting from surviving to thriving in the middle school years
• The history of middle schools and what doesn’t work
• Creating diverse classrooms
• Education being more than what exists right now
• Making small changes to support adolescent learning needs
• Helping parents understand the benefits of alternative learning options

Resources and links mentioned in this episode: 

•  Visit Workshop Middle School to learn more about the work they are doing
• 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here

Enjoying the show? Leave us a review and help more people find us! https://bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

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.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, home schoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

Scarlett Lewis founded the nonprofit Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement after her six-year-old son’s murder in the Sandy Hook tragedy on December 14th, 2012. She became part of the solution to the issues in society -- and that also caused the tragedy -- and advocates for social-emotional learning and character education. 

She's the author of Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother’s Journey of Hope & Forgiveness, a memoir of her journey toward choosing love and forgiveness, and From Sandy Hook to the World: How the Choose Love Movement Transforms Lives, an in-depth look at how Scarlett founded the Movement and its impact around the world today. The Movement's Choose Love for Schools Program is a no-cost, comprehensive, lifespan, next generation, SEL and character development program, empowering educators and students to choose love, handle adversity, and manage their emotions. Choose Love programming is extended into homes, communities, athletics, and the workplace, and has been accessed in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. 

Speaking across the US and internationally to diverse audiences, Scarlett urges everyone to become part of the solution, dedicating her life to helping children and adults around the world to thrive mentally, socially, and emotionally. She has also been instrumental in changing legislation to incorporate SEL into schools. 

In 2021, Scarlett was named a Forbes 50 over 50 Impact Honoree, one of 50 women leading the way with impact and changing their communities and the world in ways big and small through social entrepreneurship, law, advocacy and education.

Join us for this powerful conversation about tragedy, growth, and how choosing love can create safer schools and a kinder world.

In this episode, we cover:  

• How Scarlett’s tragedy moved her to create the Choose Love Movement
• Social Emotional Learning and essential life skills as the keys to flourishing at all ages
• Why we need to be taught the skills in both schools and homes
• How teaching essential life skills makes schools safer
• Post traumatic growth and learning from trauma
• The importance of courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion in action

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:  

• Visit chooselovemovement.com to learn more about the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement and how you can use it at home, school, or work
• Find Scarlett’s books, From Sandy Hook to the World: How the Choose Love Movement Transforms Lives  and Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother’s Journey of Hope and Forgiveness,  here
• 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here 

Enjoying the show? Leave us a review and help more people find us! https://bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:  

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. 

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make  our next generation the best it can be. It was designed to begin conversations on how  we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students. It is  meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts  with and teaches youth.

Benjamin Freud is the co-founder of Coconut Thinking, whose ambition is to create spaces for purposeful thinking and action that contribute to the welfare of the bio-collective. Coconut Thinking imagines learning ecosystems that extend beyond physical and conceptual walls. They would be inter-generational and collaborative. Alongside future-ready skills, they would teach future-saving ethics such as “practice eco-reciprocity,” “stand up for justice,” “share with solidarity,” and “act with kindness.”

Benjamin is also the Whole School Leader of Learning and Teaching at Prem Tinsulanonda International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Benjamin focuses on the ‘lived’ curriculum: on pedagogy, and what classroom practice looks like. He thinks about how to develop a culture of active learning, where the boundaries of disciplines start to disappear and learners engage projects that are meaningful and have an impact on themselves, others, and the world.

Join us as we discuss Benjamin’s mission to support learners in making a positive impact on the bio- collective, a curriculum of kindness, and authentic opportunities for assessment and feedback.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Benjamin’s mission to empower students to have a positive impact on the bio-collective
• The contradiction of sustainable growth and issues with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Assessing learning based on contribution and impact
• Why kindness should be our number one standard
• Every interaction as an opportunity for assessment and feedback

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Benjamin on Linkedin or send him an email at [email protected]
• Visit Coconut Thinking to learn more about purposeful thinking and action that contribute to the welfare of the bio-collective
• 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here

Enjoying the show? Leave us a review and help more people find us!  https://bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

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.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

Fabienne Vailes is the French Language Director at the University of Bristol, Senior Fellow of HEA and Director of Flourishing Education Ltd, with almost 25 years’ experience in the sector. Fabienne is on a mission to change the face of education!

Join us for this incredible conversation about developing mental health skills, keeping curiosity alive in a knowledge-rich system, using natural consequences to help learners flourish, the benefits of intrinsic motivation, and the importance of taking risks.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• The difference between the salutogenic and pathogenic approach to mental health
• How too much knowledge can damage our curiosity
• Helping students find a balance knowledge and wisdom
• Making tough decisions that lead to long term benefits
• The dangers of forced learning
• Why taking risks and facing challenges helps students before global citizens

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Fabienne on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin
• Join Fabienne’s Facebook group: Flourishing Parents, a non-judgmental space to discuss topics related to children and young people to empower transformative learning and wellbeing for outstanding futures
• Check out Fabienne’s books, How to Grow a Grownup: Prepare Your Teen for the Real World and The Flourishing Student: Every tutor’s guide to promoting mental health, well-being, and resilience in Higher Education
• Visit flourishingeducation.co.uk to learn more about Fabienne's work
• Listen to the  Flourishing Education Podcast
• 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here

Enjoying the show? Leave us a review and help more people find us! bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

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.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

Komal Shah is an educational consultant and thought leader on a mission to transform the world through conscious education.

After Komal spent five years in the Teach For America program as a middle school educator, she was left wanting more. She wanted more for her own kids and all kids. To pursue this dream, she attended USC Marshall School of Business where she received her MBA.

Today she leverages her passion for education, business expertise, and her personal conscious living practices. Her plan is to shift outdated educational paradigms and transform the educational system for the betterment of all children.

Join us for this insightful episode where we discuss the link between successful businesses and schools, the importance of consistent messaging, and why we need to seek feedback from our learners.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Komal’s choice to pursue a business degree after being a successful teacher
• Why we should be getting feedback from our students
• The need for flexibility and adaptability in schools and businesses
• Positive shifts that are happening in schools
• Helping students listen to their intuition
• The importance of consistent messaging with learners

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Komal on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook
• Buy a copy of Komal’s book, Raise Your Hand!: A Call for Consciousness in Education
• 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

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.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

Peter Hostrawser has been a high school business educator for over 18 years, teaching internships, entrepreneurship, web design, and career planning. He is known as the “Unlearning Coach” and for most of his teaching career, Peter has pushed for more skills based training in academic educational systems. Peter is also the host of the Disrupt Education Podcast featuring over 200 episodes showcasing creative and non-traditional learners and their stories and thoughts on how to change education. He has spent countless hours studying these skills and has helped thousands of people find and show their value. 

Join us for this meaningful conversation about recognizing the challenges students are facing today and what we can do to help them find and grow their strengths.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Challenges and fears facing students today
• Why finding and growing strengths matters
• Building a supportive classroom community where student’s can fail comfortably
• Community and creating the ideal learning environment
• The importance of ownership and curiosity in the classroom

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Peter on Linkedin, Instagram, and Twitter
• Visit Peter’s website to learn more his work
• Listen to the Disrupt Education podcast
• 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

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.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, home schoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

With a broad background in teaching, administration, and innovation in education, Jeremy Goldstein started his career after graduate school working as a Forensic Archaeologist and Anthropologist in Southeast Asia. Jeremy's educational leadership journey began when he was tasked with directing a growing Global Education program in Rhode Island. He currently serves on the senior leadership team at Episcopal High School as the Executive Director of the McCain - Ravenel Center where he leads teams in developing innovative curricula, designs professional development opportunities, and builds the school's network of partners in the greater Washington D.C. area and beyond.

Using anthropology and a design-thinking mindset as a foundation, he strives to build energy around innovation and connecting communities to unique strategic partnerships. As Chair of the Theology Department, he teaches courses in World Religions, the Holocaust, and anti-Semitism. He lives on the EHS campus with his wife Lucy (EHS Dean of Faculty), their daughter Jane (13), and dog, Callie.

Join us for a discussion about the ever-evolving nature of schools and their need to always be flexible, constantly adapting, future-thinking places where students can find joy.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Practicing positive failure and working towards a vision
• How the vocabulary we use affects the experiences we create
• Why goals  and visions need to be agile and flexible
• Planned mindfulness and social-emotional learning as a part of every day
• Having difficult conversations with students in a digital world
• The gift of an inclusive learning environment

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn or send him an email here
• Visit ImmersED Consulting to learn more about their focused approach centered on serving dynamic leaders and organization
• Check out Episcopal High School and the work that the  McCain-Ravenel Center is doing
• 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

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.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, home schoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.