I’m happy to be back podcasting. We had to take a break while we spent last spring and summer planning for TLS Healthy at School. I couldn’t start the new year without reflecting back on the most unprecedented and challenging time in my career as an educator. It has also been the most rewarding. 

It is a really exciting time to be in education. COVID has forced us to reexamine everything we do. It has accelerated some things like how we integrate technology while reminding us of the simple pleasures of childhood like being outside in the woods. Most importantly, it has taught us the power of community and what can happen when that community is united in a singular goal. 

The Lexington School’s goal this summer was to provide a high-quality in-person and hybrid educational experience for our students. This podcast takes you through how we made it happen with specific stories, details, and examples of what we did to be successful to have kids on campus while including those at home. 

Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the podcast this month: Faculty members Megan Conley, Tracy Young, Mona Azeem, Becky Johnson, Katie Farmwald, Amanda Hale, Beth Pride, and students Max, Dillon, and Nathan. 

I’ve added a few referenced resources and visual examples below for anyone who wants to dig a little deeper. 

Hope you enjoy it!

RESOURCES AND VISUAL EXAMPLES:

CELEBRATE Community 2020 Youtube Playlist

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS Website

Mighty Colts Come Back to School

TLS COVID CHALLENGE (Toughest School in the World)

TLS Specials Youtube Channel

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