The Thing About School

In this episode, one of our graduates shares:

• How online education at MPA helped her
• What learning looks like in an online space
• How her academic mentor helped foster learning
• The importance of connected learning & not just being a "number"

Peyton recently graduated from Mountain Point Academy- a year ahead of schedule! She shares her insights and offers advice for other high school students from the perspective of someone who has been there.

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And if you aren't sure if online is a good fit for you, you can set up a FREE consultation call here: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat

In this episode, Brittney shares:

• What the law degree process looks like
• How to find your passion in life
• The importance of never giving up

Attorney Busalacchi is a partner of CJMM. Her practice includes all aspects of family law, including Divorce, Establishment of paternity, Child custody and placement, Child support and maintenance, property and debt division, Termination of parental rights, and Adoption. She also serves as Guardian ad Litem in family cases, guardianships, and protective placement matters as well as Children in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) cases in Columbia, Juneau, and Sauk counties. Education: University of Wisconsin Law School - Juris Doctor of Law 2013. Marquette University - Bachelor of Arts 2009.

If you are interested in law and would like to ask more questions, you can contact Brittney at: [email protected] or other attorneys at: https://www.cjmmlaw.com/

In this episode, we talk about:

• The power of teacher-student relationships
• How that impacts students
• How we implement it in our program

For your FREE consultation call, visit us at: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat

John Hattie's Visible Learning here: https://visible-learning.org/

In this episode, Christine shares:

• How mindfulness can help decrease stress
• The power of mindfulness
• A practical 5-minute practice you can do daily

Christine McInnis is a Reflexology Therapist, Holistic Healer and Reflexology Therapist, and Breathwork Guide with a special interest in supporting those with chronic health conditions. As the owner of Willow Therapies, she has offered wellness solutions for years both online and in-studio to support healthy hormone function and relief from chronic pain. Her education in Holistic Healing began in 2015 with the study of Reflexology Therapy. She has since trained in Fertility Coaching, Facial Reflexology, Face Lift Massage, Cupping, Gua Sha, and Spiritual Hypnosis. These skills combine to strengthen the client's mind-body connection and support long-term healing from the inside out. Through reproductive health coaching, reflexology therapy, facelift massage, and more, Christine strives to help people better connect with their bodies to feel lighter, brighter, and more energetic so that they can truly thrive!

You can find Christine on Instagram @willow_therapies and her website: https://willowtherapies.ca/

If you are on the fence about online schooling, you can book your FREE consultation call here: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat

Learn more @mtnpointacademy

"All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way." -William G. Spady

In this episode, we talk with Diane about:

• How to understand children's behavior
• The beauty in behavior
• How it all relates to education

Diane Sorensen is a relationship-based parenting coach. She is the creator of the Beauty in Behavior parent coaching program. Diane believes that children's behavior is constantly presenting us with opportunities for growth, both for them and for ourselves. Diane has been in the field of early childhood education for 30 years and holds degrees in early education and behavioral science. She is also trained in Conscious Discipline, a research-based approach grounded in neuroscience. In her time as a teacher, Diane implemented conscious discipline practices in her classroom. Teachers, administration, and parents took notice and could see, hear and most importantly feel the difference in the classroom. Diane then took on the role of Behavior Specialist teaching other education staff these practices before turning full-time to coaching parents. The Beauty in Behavior program is designed to help parents understand their child's behavior on a deeper level, lower stress, and support parents in creating the relationships they desire. Diane is also the creator and host of the "Beauty in Behavior" podcast.

You can find Diane on Instagram @beauty.in.behavior and on her website https://www.dianesorensen.net/ where she offers free resources for parents to understand their behavior!

You can learn more about online options at www.mountainpointacademy.com and on Instagram @mtnpointacademy

In this Career Day episode, we talk with Tina about:

• What education looks like in other countries
• The freedom working from home allows
• How to use your passions and strengths to find the best career fit

You can learn more about Tina by visiting: https://tinacrowell.com/

Learn about other exciting Career Day episodes on Instagram @thempaway

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In this episode, we talk about:

• What experiential learning is
• How it can be an effective learning model
• How high school students can get credit for their experiences

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In this episode, we chat with Trent about his entrepreneur journey. He shares:

• The importance of wanting to learn throughout life
• Why it's important to take time for yourself
• How to work hard, keep persevering, and shift your mindset

Trent Crane is the Vice President of Residential Solar Sales at SIRC, Founder/Partner of HuntWarz, with specialties in entrepreneurship, sales, and solar operations. He loves to spend time with his family, surf, hunt, and spend time outdoors.

You can learn more about his company, Enerev here: https://www.enerevsolar.com/

You can learn more about HuntWarz here: https://huntwarz.com/

One of Trent's favorite books, Cash Flow Quadrant, can be found here.

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In this episode, our guest Les Harris breaks down what a career in social work looks like.

He discusses:

• How lifelong learning has helped him in his career
• The importance of mental health
• The rewarding nature of the social work field
• Insights to help high school students see the importance of education

Les Harris is an LCSW with nearly 30 years of experience helping both adults and children who have experienced trauma. He has educated both foster parents and caseworkers on using effective behavioral intervention strategies to manage challenging conditions. He owns and operates Harris Counseling & Consulting Services where he has provided over 20 years of counseling to individuals, groups, and families. He has a BA in Social Science from Boise State University, an MSS from Utah State University, and an MSW from University of Utah. Join us as we have a chat with Les about how education has impacted his life and the lives of those he has helped through his private practice and his career.

Not sure if online education will work for you or your student? We are doing FREE consultation calls now: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat

Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey's book What Happened to You?: https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180

In this episode, we discuss:

• What blended learning is
• The benefits of blended learning
• Why a mentor vs. a teacher is effective for students

If you are interested in seeing if an online learning environment is good for your student, set up your FREE consultation call here: https://mountainpointacademy.com/letschat