Welcome back to the LYS Podcast! Today I am chatting with Garrett Smiley, co-founder of Sora Schools. Sora is a pioneering, student-centered middle and high school that empowers the curious with the freedom to pursue their interests and discover who they are. Students grow by mastering skills and concepts in projects that reflect the real …
68. The Future of School with Garrett Smiley from Sora Schools Read More »
Today we are chatting with Jess Corinne, Head of Services at Learnfully. Learnfully is a personalized learning platform that incorporates interests and assesses a learner’s strengths, challenges, and learning style in an expedited manner, then matches them with individualized strategies and highly-skilled educational specialists. They proactively measure and communicate progress over time, which is quite …
67. Unlocking Potential for all Learners with Jess Corinne from Learnfully Read More »
Today I am chatting with Shannon Beem, the Principal of SLAM! Arizona.fSLAM (Sports Leadership, Arts, and Management) Arizona is a public charter school. Their mission is to provide an engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment that produces college-bound graduates and positions them for future success. SLAM! defines “sports” as a pathway for students to engage …
66. Investing Kids in their Education with Shannon Beem from SLAM! AZ Read More »
In today’s episode I am talking with Jeremy Klomp, The Director of American Leadership Academy Applied Technologies. ALA Applied Technologies is the first full-service, tuition-free high school in the state to offer rigorous core classes along with quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This 9-12 grade public charter school will open in Mesa, Arizona …
In today’s episode I am talking with Jamee Twardeck and Andrew Shihan from Great Hearts Online. The mission of Great Hearts Academies is to cultivate the hearts and minds of students in pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty through a rigorous, classical education. Now students throughout Arizona can receive this curriculum tuition-free from the comfort …
Today I am chatting with Michael Strong, an experienced designer of innovative school programs in the United States. Michael is also the Founder and Chief Visionary of The Socratic Experience. The Socratic Experience is a virtual school for students ages 8-19. The Socratic Experience is meaningful, purpose driven education. It combines classical education with self-directed …
Would you like a box of beautifully curated art lessons, complete with supplies, mailed directly to your door? Today I am talking with Liza, mom, artist, teacher, and Founder of Drew’s Art Box. Liza wanted to use her passion for art to make lessons accessible to more families. Drew’s Art Box brings a more …
62. Art Lessons Delivered to Your Front Door with Liza from Drew’s Art Box Read More »
Today I am talking with Rachelle Gibson, the Head of New Markets at Prenda Microschools. Prenda was created to provide kids with a tuition-free learning experience that empowers them to become co-creators of their education. Meeting in homes and other flexible locations, small groups of K-8 students engage in project-based learning, utilize state-of-the-art online …
In today’s episode I am talking with Amy Carney, the deputy director of Arizona B.E.S.T. (building education for students together.) She is the author of Parent on Purpose and the 100 Questions for Mom Journal. Amy speaks to moms and dads about the importance of raising their children with more intentionality. Her work has …
60. Do I Still Have a Voice as a Public School Mom? with Amy Carney from B.E.S.T. Read More »
Today we are talking with Beth Bovee, Head of School at the new micro school, True North Academy. We are also joined by Michele Hudak, Special Education Director. True North Academy offers individualized education for students in grades K-6. The unique design of True North Academy’s educational approach offers children individualized hands-on opportunities. True …
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