@The Meadow

In our final episode, Joseph is thrilled to sit down with Dr. Gary Stager, one of the world's leading experts and advocates for computer programming, robotics and learning-by-doing in classroom. They have a wide-ranging conversation about what is working and what is not working in classrooms, the nature of EdTech and even a little bit about artificial intelligence. Please enjoy this very interesting final Season 3 episode!

This week The Meadows School hosted a very special guest: Alex Honnold, world-renowned professional rock-climber, showcased in the movie Free Solo documenting his record-breaking free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Please enjoy this special live episode of @The Meadow where Joseph and Dr. Jay Berckley, Head of School, engage in a conversation with Alex about defining excellence, the need for preparation and visualization and what it means to follow your passion.

On this episode Joe sits down with "Friend of the Show" Glenn Whitman. Glenn is the Director of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning in Potomac, Maryland and the author of "Neuroteach". Joe and Glenn talk about The Meadows partnership with the CTTL, Mind Brain Education and the future of learning! 

This week we welcome Dr Beth Schueler, an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. We have a wide ranging discussion about debate, learning outcomes and our shared time at Whitman College.

This week we welcome AI thought leader and debate coach, Stefan Bauschard. Stefan and Joe talk about the impact that the emergence of AI will have in schools and how debate is more important than ever!

In Season 3's premiere episode, Joe reunites with Priten Shah, author of AI and the Future of Education, to discuss the last year in development around artificial intelligence and the classroom.

In a year of transitions at The Meadows School, the steady hand of an experienced leader has set the tone. Claude Grubair, Interim Head of School and former Director of Advancement and Athletics joins us to talk about his student-centered approach to decision-making, his culture-building experiences in Development and Athletics, and what to expect over the rest of this year at The Meadows School.

This week, Joe sat down with the incredible Naomi Palacios-Nelson, the Director of Admissions at The Meadows School. Naomi is a dynamic leader and she shares her vision of the Admissions process and how we can best serve our families!

In this episode, Joe sits down with Meadows alum and newly appointed Director of Student Support Services, Dr. Kristin Withey. The two discuss Dr. Withey's background, her little-known theater chops, and the challenges that she sees students facing as we move forward.

For the premier episode of Season 2, Joe sits down with Dr. Michele Borba, author of Thrivers. Dr. Borba shares her research and best practices for raising- and educating - children to thrive.