School Success Podcast

By Mitchell Slater

The journey to becoming a school leader is not an easy one. There are many challenges along the way, but it becomes manageable when you have the correct information and tools to help you. In this podc... more

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July 24, 2023#077, Kimberly Wilson on Launching Academy 31: A New Chapter in Christian Education for Girls
"It's been an interesting journey just full of God's faithfulness and twists and turns that looking back you know, only the Lord could have ordained in terms of preparing and equipping me for this next season with Academy31." - Kimberly Wilson

🎙️ Don't miss today's podcast episode featuring Kimberly Wilson, head of school and founder of Academy31. Discover the challenges and triumphs of launching an all-female private Christian school. Gain valuable insights on faith, focus, and building a solid foundation. Listen now and be inspired on your #SchoolSuccess journey.

#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers

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Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Highlights of the Episode:
[4:11] The journey of Academy 31.

[06:38] Challenges of starting a school in Raleigh.

[06:53] Funding for the school.

[8:52] One conviction they had when starting out.

[11:13] Challenges with staff for the new school.

[13:12] Advantages of a single-gender environment.

[17:47] Trusting the lord’s timing.

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://youtu.be/66ZEpkclzts
...more
22min
July 17, 2023#076, Innovation in Education: Exploring Montessori with Sylvia Arotin
Ready to explore a world of independence and individuality for your child?

In this interview with Sylvia Arotin, CEO & Founder of Guide & Grow and Director of My Montessori School, we explore the benefits of Montessori education for young children and what parents can look forward to when they send their child to school.

Interested in learning more about this approach? Listen now as we chat with Sylvia Arotin about what makes Montessori so unique.

#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers

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Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Highlights of the Episode:
[10:36] The elevator pitch of Montessori.

[16:16] How to deal with tantrums and tantrums?

[21:10] Are you seeing the same issues in different countries?

[24:28] Teacher pay

[30:54] How to change the strategies you’re using to teach students.

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://youtu.be/SVQuSrQSWvI
...more
44min
July 10, 2023#075, Tim Seldin on Montessori Education: Empowering Children and Designing Schools for Success
"The idea of competing as a way of trying to motivate people to learn is really silly because learning is hard-wired into human beings." - Tim Seldin, President of The Montessori Foundation.
Join us today as we dive into the world of education and teaching with our esteemed guest, Tim Seldin, President of The Montessori Foundation. Discover the power of the Montessori approach to education, its impact on early childhood development, and how it extends beyond classrooms to shape civic life and government. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about effective learning strategies, this episode is a must-watch! Tune in now to the School Success Podcast and be inspired by Tim Seldin's wisdom. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!

#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers
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Today's episode is sponsored by America's Christian Credit Union. With over 65 years of experience serving Christians across the country, they offer banking services and tuition financing programs for schools. If you're a private school looking to reduce your risk and administrative burden, America's Christian Credit Union offers tuition financing plans for families. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠americaschristiancu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Highlights of the Episode:
[02:06] My mother founded a Montessori school in Washington, DC in 1932

[03:34] Montessori is a way of organizing organizations, families

[05:40] Learning is hard-wired into human beings

[06:21] I wrote a book called How To Raise An Amazing Child

[08:47] Children want to be independent.

[09:39] Children are capable of amazing things

[12:38] Our argument is don't fight human nature

[20:43] Every kid's a little different.

[21:33] We really want to get kids into school...not preschool

[32:39] Montessori was a scientist and...was trying to figure out how kids learn best.

[37:51] Stop thinking of a school as a factory, stop thinking of it as a prison

[41:52] A Worldwide Movement

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://youtu.be/WLwOlTjydFg
...more
47min
July 03, 2023#074, Embracing Change: Darrell Jones Explores the Evolving Landscape of Christian Education
Curious about the funding behind the Herzog Foundation's impactful work?

Don't miss this eye-opening episode with Darrell Jones, President of the Herzog Foundation! Learn about the challenges and opportunities in Christian education, and how the foundation is making a difference. Learn how Stanley Herzog's legacy and generous donations drive their mission to support Christian schools.

Tune in now!

#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers

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Today's episode is sponsored by America's Christian Credit Union. With over 65 years of experience serving Christians across the country, they offer banking services and tuition financing programs for schools. If you're a private school looking to reduce your risk and administrative burden, America's Christian Credit Union offers tuition financing plans for families. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠americaschristiancu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Highlights of the Episode:
[04:51] Darryl’s background at the Herzog Foundation

[06:38]Stanley Herzog had drawn up the plans for the foundation before he died.

[08:35] How can we bring necessary training to current heads of schools?

[18:05] Cultural shift in American history

[19:21] What are the challenges of launching a school?

[23:02 ]The importance of donor development.

[25:36] We're getting great feedback

[29:51] Keep our eyes on the storm

[34:50] We create a great partnerships

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://youtu.be/SzAkYQNMi0A
...more
39min
June 26, 2023#073, Ian Storrar On Building Community Through Shared Spaces
"𝑆𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑡𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑐ℎ𝑢𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑖𝑡ℎ-𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦." - Ian Storrar, Co-founder and CEO of 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story behind 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞, a marketplace connecting churches and faith-based organizations with their communities. Join us as 𝐈𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐫 shares his vision of rethinking the utilization of space and how it can benefit both the institutions and the people they serve. Discover how 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 empowers congregations to generate rental income while opening their doors to host events, classes, and celebrations for the community.
Don't miss out on this insightful episode of the School Success Podcast! Tune in today.
#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers

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Today's episode is sponsored by America's Christian Credit Union. With over 65 years of experience serving Christians across the country, they offer banking services and tuition financing programs for schools. If you're a private school looking to reduce your risk and administrative burden, America's Christian Credit Union offers tuition financing plans for families. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠americaschristiancu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Highlights of the Episode:
[07:34] The origin of the company and vision.

[12:24] Renting out empty space.

[14:16] The opportunity to think creatively and creatively.

[18:49] The challenges of finding a space for a school

[23:05] How do you get into the commercial space?

[26:57] Taking yourself out of what is and why.

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://youtu.be/b10wagK75Ao
...more
32min
June 19, 2023#072, Insights from Tom Hughes: Advancing Christian Schools in Today's World
Are you ready for a thought-provoking journey into the world of education?

Brace yourself as host Mitchell Slater dives deep into the challenges faced by Christian schools with guest Tom Hughes, Field Director of the Association of Christian Schools International. From balancing real-world preparation with Christian values to fostering teacher retention and professional development, this episode will push the boundaries of traditional education.

Get ready to challenge the status quo and explore innovative solutions that pave the way for school success. Tune in and be prepared to have your perspectives transformed!

#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers

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Today's episode is sponsored by America's Christian Credit Union. With over 65 years of experience serving Christians across the country, they offer banking services and tuition financing programs for schools. If you're a private school looking to reduce your risk and administrative burden, America's Christian Credit Union offers tuition financing plans for families. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠americaschristiancu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Highlights of the Episode:
[06:15] very vast background in Christian education

[06:51] I never heard of a Christian school

[08:25] It was academics, and the spiritual development

[13:04] the challenges that schools are facing now

[19:17] a biblical Christ-centered perspective

[23:04] partner with the family, parents are so critical

[27:40] get the teachers the professional development they need

[32:42] treat the teachers as true professionals

[35:29] always remember what the mission of your school is

[36:42] don't lose confidence in yourself.

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠https://youtu.be/H9vrpqgo5eQ
...more
40min
June 12, 2023#071, ACCU's Frank Clement on Insights into the Financial Challenges of Christian Schools
"I don't think this is going to be any surprise to anybody but a lot of private schools out there private Christian schools are struggling with money." - Frank Clement of America's Christian Credit Union

Are you running a private Christian school and struggling with finances?

In today's episode of the School Success podcast, Frank Clement, from America's Christian Credit Union, discusses how they can help Christian schools with their banking needs. He also provides valuable financial advice for schools, such as building financial discipline and protecting themselves from outside risks.

Tune in to learn how to secure the financial sustainability of your school. Don't miss out on this insightful episode.

#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers

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Today's episode is sponsored by America's Christian Credit Union. With over 65 years of experience serving Christians across the country, they offer banking services and tuition financing programs for schools. If you're a private school looking to reduce your risk and administrative burden, America's Christian Credit Union offers tuition financing plans for families. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠americaschristiancu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Highlights of the Episode:
[02:30] "our 65th anniversary"

[03:36] "school growth among private Christian schools is enormous"

[05:40] "private Christian schools are struggling with money."

[06:20] "Two things that jumped out at me related to finances."

[08:34] "based on my conversations with schools"

[09:55] "But a lot of schools are still renting."

[11:42] "we're not consultants. We want to be good partners."

[13:24] "These are our requirements."

[15:43] ".another metric that we will use"

[18:51] "one of the first things I will ask for"

[20:21] "When we see that growth"

[29:29] "many creative ways for faith-based organizations"

[34:21] "Take these little steps"

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://youtu.be/FpRvIae9tuo
...more
40min
June 05, 2023#070, Jeff Adams on Cultivating a Generous School Culture
Are you ready to dive into the world of educational excellence? Join us for an extraordinary episode featuring Jeff Adams, the exceptional Head of School at Veritas School.

In this episode, Jeff shares his profound insights on the key elements that contribute to a thriving educational institution. From fostering parent engagement to cultivating a culture of generosity and embracing the power of prayer, Jeff's expertise will leave you inspired and equipped with practical strategies for success.

Don't miss this captivating conversation as we explore how Jeff has revolutionized education at Veritas School and discover how you can implement these transformative principles in your own educational journey. Tune in now!

#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers

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Today's episode is sponsored by America's Christian Credit Union. With over 65 years of experience serving Christians across the country, they offer banking services and tuition financing programs for schools. If you're a private school looking to reduce your risk and administrative burden, America's Christian Credit Union offers tuition financing plans for families. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠americaschristiancu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Highlights of the Episode:
[03:22 ] I am out at the very top school in Newberg, Oregon.

[07:03] We had a lot of a lot of challenges through COVID

[09:43] I'm amazed at what God has done

[10:05] The only the second ever head of school at the school.

[11:40] I have a different style of leadership, I have a different style of communication

[12:03] In a time where I think trust was low. Everybody trusted me.

[17:32] I'd loved to brag on our upper school culture

[20:31] Develop a culture of generosity and involvement

[23:28] Draw on the classic understanding that God has made us for himself

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://youtu.be/ckGvlqGc5PM
...more
28min
May 29, 2023 #069, Navigating the Challenges of School Marketing: A Q&A with Mitchell Slater
"I think the biggest challenge for marketing is the competition. Like there's so many schools that are trying to get in front of parents' eyeballs for their school, and what they offer and what they do." - Mitchell Slater of the School Success podcast

Join me today in the 4th edition of the School Success Podcast's Q&A session. In this episode, I tackle points about marketing efforts for schools, including balancing target audiences, increasing social media engagement, and challenges facing school marketing. Don't miss out on this episode for more advice and tips on school marketing success.

Listen to the podcast now!

#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers

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Today's episode is sponsored by America's Christian Credit Union. With over 65 years of experience serving Christians across the country, they offer banking services and tuition financing programs for schools. If you're a private school looking to reduce your risk and administrative burden, America's Christian Credit Union offers tuition financing plans for families. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠americaschristiancu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://youtu.be/FP10kSGFW6Q
...more
8min
May 22, 2023 #068, Mitchell Slater on Marketing in Schools: Unraveled
"I think some of the biggest challenges is, schools, a lot of times what I've seen in the schools we've worked with and talk to is, they're sometimes a little bit old school." - Mitchell Slater of the School Success podcast

Listen up, school leaders!

Join me, Mitchell Slater, as I engage in a riveting discussion, answering crucial questions about marketing strategies in schools. Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the unique challenges faced by different school types, understanding the evolving landscape of education and marketing trends, and uncovering the untapped potential of influencer marketing for schools.

Tune in now to level up your school's marketing game and achieve unparalleled success!

#SchoolSuccess
#SchoolSuccessMakers

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Today's episode is sponsored by America's Christian Credit Union. With over 65 years of experience serving Christians across the country, they offer banking services and tuition financing programs for schools. If you're a private school looking to reduce your risk and administrative burden, America's Christian Credit Union offers tuition financing plans for families. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠americaschristiancu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.

Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

YouTube Video Podcast Link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://youtu.be/Ai2YAXMTSiI
...more
8min

FAQs about School Success Podcast:

How many episodes does School Success Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.

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