🌏 From New Zealand to Washington: Education, Empathy & Equity in Today’s Schools | Roots Roundup⸻Description:In this Roots Roundup episode from Roots and Branches of Lehi, we spotlight the inspiring journey of a dedicated educator whose path has taken him from Auckland, New Zealand to Samoa, Hawaii, and finally Washington State. With decades of experience across diverse communities, he shares hard-earned insights into how culture, compassion, and collaboration shape the future of education.From the role of teachers and unions to the impact of COVID-19 and poverty on student success, this fast-paced interview is packed with wisdom. Hear how extracurriculars, behavioral support, and college-career readiness programs can create meaningful change—especially when driven by educators who care deeply.✅ Part of the Roots and Branches of Lehi series—highlighting leaders shaping our schools and communities.🏡 Presented by Work Harding Mortgage—helping families plant financial roots with confidence.⸻👇 Timestamps:🌍 Global Perspective & School Challenges00:00 Introduction and Early Life00:04 Working across New Zealand, Samoa, Hawaii, and Washington00:21 Educational systems, challenges, and union involvement👩‍🏫 Educator Impact & COVID Lessons00:53 Influence of teachers and coaches01:31 Empathy after COVID-1902:13 Delegation and school leadership📚 Student Needs & School Strategies02:32 Poverty and its effect on learning03:10 Student mental health and expectations03:17 Addressing behavior and discipline03:46 Collaborative teaching practices🎓 Preparing Students for Life04:41 Beyond college: career path exploration05:24 Concurrent enrollment and preparation06:37 Activities, involvement, and belonging07:12 Educator influence and future school mission07:57 Resources and support systems08:17 Closing thoughts and gratitude⸻👣 Related Topics:Educational Leadership • Cross-Cultural Teaching • Empathy in Schools • Post-COVID Education • School Poverty Challenges • College & Career Readiness • Teacher Impact • Inclusive School Culture🎧 More from Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to grow your roots in Lehi?Take the Homebuyer Readiness QuizVisit: https://www.workharding.com⸻🔖 Hashtags:#RootsAndBranches #RootsRoundup #EducationMatters #EmpathyInSchools #TeacherImpact #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots #InclusiveEducation #NewZealandToUtah