Welcome to Raising Minds: a podcast that discusses current topics of interest to parents and educators today.

In this episode, we will be discussing how schools and families can work together and create a home-school partnership for student success.

In each weekly episode, we will be talking about trends in the world of education, learning tools and strategies for optimal human growth, and supporting educators and parents like you.

Each week we will discuss a different topic and focus on helping our kids (and ourselves) to become more resilient, have the resources we need to be successful, and be the person you always want to be. 

Hi! I’m Kristen Ancker, I’ve been working as a Montessori educator, school administrator, parent coach, and school consultant for over 25 years. I’m a mom of 3 and I’m passionate about empowering parents and teachers with growth mindset tools and helping school leaders create connected school communities.

And I’m Dr. Susan Guiney…a retired school superintendent, educator, leadership coach and consultant and a single mom of 3 amazing adults. I’m passionate about learning, leadership and helping each person lead their own best life.