The Genius Hour: Voices of Indianapolis

The Mind Trust invests in public education to transform lives in neighborhoods across Indianapolis. They work with our community toward a day when race and income are no longer predictors of life outcomes.

In 2006, former Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson and David Harris founded The Mind Trust to help Indianapolis think bigger about education. Since then, The Mind Trust has:

SHOW NOTES:
The Mind Trust
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain | Zaretta Hammond

Our school is joined by the esteemed Ecolab panel, a group of educators whose ultimate goal is to overhaul the ecosystem of education in America.

Our guests for panel 1:
- Kelly Young, founder and president of Education ReImagined, a nonprofit in Washington DC focused on transforming K-12 Education
- Emily Bader, Chief Communications Officer for Education Reimagined
- Alin Bennett, Vice President of Practice and Field Advancement at Education Reimagined (former principal at the Met)
- Johnna Noll, administrator for Norris School District in Wisconsin
- Trace Pickering, started learner-centered programs Iowa BIG and City View Community School

Our guests for panel 2:
- Matt Kull, Director of Operations for the NACA-inspired Schools Network
- Robert Kuprenas, Learning Design Architect at Norris School District
- Robb Jackson, Data & Program Analyst at Norris School District
- June Sadowski, Director of Operations at Norris School District
- Bobbi Macdonald, Senior Partner for Ecosystem Growth & Advancement for Education Reimagined

Jordan Bartlett works as a certified life coach in Indianapolis. Follow him at Iam_JordanBartlett.

This week, we interviewed Pastor Jason Taber from Cornerstone Community Center & Church. There's a lot of good work happening at Cornerstone @ 2837 New York St.

Here's how to help / get help:

1. The Little Timmy Project can use donations for mothers & babies.
2. There is fresh produce distributed on Thursdays.
3. There is a donation bin that serves unhoused individuals.
4. Cornerstone has a music program that helps students write and produce music on Wednesdays.

Welcome to Voices of Indianapolis, the podcast where we bring you the stories, insights, and inspirations of the remarkable individuals shaping the heart and soul of our city. I'm your host Jeff Edge, and I am thrilled to embark on this journey of discovery with you.

In this podcast, we'll be diving deep into the minds of innovators, collaborators, and communicators who are driving positive change in Indianapolis. From business leaders and artists to community activists and educators, we'll explore the diverse tapestry of voices that make our city so vibrant.

Each episode, we'll sit down with these remarkable individuals to uncover their unique strengths, their perspective on our beloved city, and the experiences that have molded them into the influential figures they are today. We'll delve into their journeys, extracting the lessons they've learned, the challenges they've overcome, and the visions they have for the future of Indianapolis.

Through these conversations, we hope to not only shed light on their individual successes but also to capture the essence of what makes Indianapolis a thriving community. We'll unearth the stories behind the projects that are shaping neighborhoods, the collaborations that are bridging divides, and the communication efforts that are connecting us all.

At the heart of it all, Voices of Indianapolis aims to showcase the role models who are making a difference, fostering a sense of pride, and inspiring others to contribute to the betterment of our city. We believe that by sharing these stories, we can ignite a spark of change and encourage meaningful conversations that propel us forward.

So, whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer to the city, or simply curious about the people who are making waves in Indianapolis, this podcast is for you. Join us as we celebrate the power of community, delve into the minds of those who are shaping it, and uncover the ideas that will guide us into an even brighter future.

Thank you for tuning in to Voices of Indianapolis. Let's amplify these voices, embrace our city's diversity, and work together to create a stronger, more united Indianapolis."