319: Our first live podcast recording – Wed 18th Jan
Today Mark did the first live stream on his YouTube channel ready for the interview next week with Liz Robinson, CEO of Multi-Academy Trust, Big Education and Caitlin Ross who is Head of Impact for education charity Big Change.
This is audio from that live stream. You can watch the video at https://youtu.be/kpo4_iO38Xw
Next weeks live stream podcast recording will focus on:
Big Change’s brand new challenge prize – Big Education Challenge. The £1 million prize fund seeks to reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education. The Challenge is split into two prizes – the Groundbreaker Prize (for youth-led innovation from applicants aged 18-25 with a bold idea) and the Gamechanger Prize (for experienced innovators of any age with a track record of leading innovative approaches with social impact). The prize launched in November 2022 and applications will close in February 2023.
To find out more ready for next week visit www.big-change.org
Watch live next week at www.youtube.com/@educationonfire5530/
Also on the podcast today we help launch the NAPE Primary Education Summit 2023. Visions for the Future’
Christian Schiller Lecture presented by Dr. Neil Hawkes
11 Pre-recorded online presentations
4 Live Discussion Panels
Full details at www.nape.org.uk/summit
318: Mountain Point Academy Accredited Online School
Sara Busalacchi and Anjilee Ferguson have over a decade each of experience in the Online Education industry. Through their educational experiences they found a deep passion for helping others succeed and grow. Because of their passion they co-founded their online school, Mountain Point Academy, where they encourage students to embrace and foster the skills needed for lifelong learning.
Sara and Anjilee also share some similar passions outside of the school. They both have a love for the outdoors, music, and especially their families. Anjilee loves traveling to new places, and Sara loves jamming out with her band.
Mountain Point Academy’s mission is to commit to providing a student-centered academic experience by creating an environment grounded in respect, integrity, and commitment to learning. Students and staff work together as each student strives to reach his or her academic potential.
What does it mean to be student-centered? MPA operates under the belief that all students can learn, but the way that happens looks a little bit different for each student. William Spady says it perfectly when he states that, “All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way.” MPA works with all types of students; whether you love school and can’t wait to graduate high school early to get to college, or if you have struggled in the past and are looking for an alternative to your brick-and-mortar school, we have you covered!
Every student that enters our doors (figuratively of course!) is assigned an Academic Mentor. This MPA staff member acts as your advocate throughout your time at Mountain Point. You’ll never have to worry about who to turn to when you have a question on your homework, your graduation status, career planning, or anything else! Your mentor will contact you weekly to check in, set goals, and see how you’re doing. This human-to-human contact is what sets us apart from many other online schools.
Website
Social Media Information
Instagram: @mtnpointacademy
Facebook: Mountain Point Academy
🎙: The Thing About School
Mark’s episode no. 31 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thing-about-school/id1625480894
Resources Mentioned
Fish in a tree – Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Out of My Mind – Sharon M. Draper
Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)
Primary Education Summit – ‘Visions for the Future’ – March 2023
Book NOW at www.nape.org.uk/summit
317: Life coaching for kids with Renaye Thornborrow
Renaye Thornborrow is leading a worldwide movement to bring life coaching and mindset skills training to kids. Since 2013, her company has certified hundreds of coaches in over 30 countries, helping them create a business they love as a life coach for kids while empowering children around the world. Life coaching is a game changer for children as they learn how to build confidence, resilience, and mindset skills for life; and it is a game changer for coaches as they increase their impact and income while doing their work in the world serving kids.
Renaye is a personal development expert, member of the International Coaches Federation (ICF), and former 3-year board member for the Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO). She is a retired corporate marketing executive and the proud mother of 20-year-old twins – a son and a daughter. Adventures in Wisdom is an ICF CCE (Continuing Coach Education) provider.
Website
Social Media Information
LinkedIn (Renaye): www.linkedin.com/in/renayethornborrow/
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/AdventuresInWisdomFanPage
YouTube: www.youtube.com/AdventuresInWisdom
Instagram: www.instagram.com/adventuresinwisdomcoaching/
Show Sponsor
National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) are planning a Primary Education Summit in March 2023. For more information please visit www.educationonfire.com/summit
316: Raising healthy and happy children with Dr. Amy Conrad
Dr. Amy Conrad is a board certified pediatrician and a working mom. She is the founder of Kinder Digital Pediatric Clinic and the host of the Ask Doctor Amy podcast. Dr. Amy is on a mission to help families raise healthy and happy kids by paving a more simple and natural path to parenting. Her podcast answers the most common questions from real parents and explores the shared experience of being a modern parent.
Website
Social Media Information
@askdoctoramy
Resources Mentioned
Show Sponsor
National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) are planning a Primary Education Summit in March 2023. For more information please visit www.educationonfire.com/summit
315: Kids Around Dogs with Debby Lucken
Debby Lucken is a fully qualified dog trainer and dog behaviourist. She is a member of many associations, such as the Pet Professional Network, ICAN International Companion Animal Network, the Pet Professional Guild, INTODogs and more.
Debby is the founder of Kids Around Dogs (KAD), which is an association of force-free dog professionals who specialise in working with families and schools to help kids and dogs live happily and in harmony with each other.
Moreover, Debby has designed a successful protocol to overcome the fear of dogs in kids, which all of the KAD Approved Professionals are qualified to use.
Debby is based in Poole, Dorset, with her husband Gary, their daughter Molly, their 2 doggies Wilco the Pug and Winnie the Golden Retriever and Mario the cat.
Dorset is where Debby runs her dog training and behavioural sessions under the name of Pocodogs. Debby Lucken is a fully qualified dog trainer and dog behaviourist. She is a member of many associations, such as the Pet Professional Network, ICAN International Companion Animal Network, the Pet Professional Guild, INTODogs and more.
Debby is the founder of Kids Around Dogs (KAD), which is an association of force-free dog professionals who specialise in working with families and schools to help kids and dogs live happily and in harmony with each other.
Moreover, Debby has designed a successful protocol to overcome the fear of dogs in kids, which all of the KAD Approved Professionals are qualified to use.
Debby is based in Poole, Dorset, with her husband Gary, their daughter Molly, their 2 doggies Wilco the Pug and Winnie the Golden Retriever and Mario the cat.
Dorset is where Debby runs her dog training and behavioural sessions under the name of Pocodogs.
Website
Social Media Information
www.facebook.com/groups/KADkidsarounddogs
www.instagram.com/kadkidsarounddogs/
Resources Mentioned
Show Sponsor
National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) are planning a Primary Education Summit in March 2023. For more information please visit www.educationonfire.com/summit