I have been working in education for 37 years now. (Ugh!). And my commitment has always been authentic, meaningful learning for all students. Which then led me to ask, are there different school designs that could foster more meaningful, authentic learning for students. I was lucky to end up at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and subsequently the world-renowned Harvard Project Zero where I was able to work with a number of outstanding researchers and educators on cutting edge projects and grow as a thinker and doer under the mentorship of David Perkins.
Through my work in education over many years – first at Harvard, then the Seattle Public Schools, at Brown University, and now Northeastern University – I have been incredibly lucky to have met so many amazing educators and formed so many important relationships and friendships not only across the US, but the world. The last four years I have been particularly drawn to those educators who have been able to create something new and innovative that can showcase the possibilities in education, many of which I share on my own website (youcanchangeeductation.org) and a number of events I have hosted over the last several years as part of our Northeastern University NExT Network and Doctor of Education program.
At Northeastern, I have been teaching classes (along with my colleagues) on how to start and make a difference in the world, by way of entrepreneurial activity and experiential learning. And my focus has always been on inspiring and empowering our doctoral students and all others I come into contact with day-to-day around identifying their passions and interests and how they want to make a difference in the world. It is amazing to me that when I share these highly innovative, creative, and learner centered schools and school programs across the country how many of those “in the trenches” (traditional schools and school systems) day in and day out don’t know of these communities or alternative, learner-centered models of teaching, learning, and schooling. I want to close this gap.
Right now, I consider the best I can do is to lift up these stories of innovation and showcase how they are serving our youth and communities (and humanity) far better. Then I do what I can to connect those who would also like to pursue better efforts with those that can help them. And beyond that, I personally make myself available to inspire and empower them to do what they want to do – for youth, their communities, and our world.
To that end: I’m here. Connect with me. Become inspired! Then let’s change the world!
You Can Change Education Website
The Network Podcast Ep. 11
Rethinking EDU Podcast Ep. 5
Articles:
The Need for Revolutionary Networks, in Getting Smart
The Superhero Schools of Philadelphia in Getting Smart
J-term at Lyndon Institute: Engaging in Interest- and Passion-driven Learning in Getting Smart
Where the Experiential Learning Movement Meets Learner-Centered Education in Education Reimagined
What the Pandemic has Taught Us about Nourishing Young Peoples’ Growth in Education Reimagined
Through my work in education over many years – first at Harvard, then the Seattle Public Schools, at Brown University, and now Northeastern University – I have been incredibly lucky to have met so many amazing educators and formed so many important relationships and friendships not only across the US, but the world. The last four years I have been particularly drawn to those educators who have been able to create something new and innovative that can showcase the possibilities in education, many of which I share on my own website (youcanchangeeductation.org) and a number of events I have hosted over the last several years as part of our Northeastern University NExT Network and Doctor of Education program.
At Northeastern, I have been teaching classes (along with my colleagues) on how to start and make a difference in the world, by way of entrepreneurial activity and experiential learning. And my focus has always been on inspiring and empowering our doctoral students and all others I come into contact with day-to-day around identifying their passions and interests and how they want to make a difference in the world. It is amazing to me that when I share these highly innovative, creative, and learner centered schools and school programs across the country how many of those “in the trenches” (traditional schools and school systems) day in and day out don’t know of these communities or alternative, learner-centered models of teaching, learning, and schooling. I want to close this gap.
Right now, I consider the best I can do is to lift up these stories of innovation and showcase how they are serving our youth and communities (and humanity) far better. Then I do what I can to connect those who would also like to pursue better efforts with those that can help them. And beyond that, I personally make myself available to inspire and empower them to do what they want to do – for youth, their communities, and our world.
To that end: I’m here. Connect with me. Become inspired! Then let’s change the world!
You Can Change Education Website
The Network Podcast Ep. 11
Rethinking EDU Podcast Ep. 5
Articles:
The Need for Revolutionary Networks, in Getting Smart
The Superhero Schools of Philadelphia in Getting Smart
J-term at Lyndon Institute: Engaging in Interest- and Passion-driven Learning in Getting Smart
Where the Experiential Learning Movement Meets Learner-Centered Education in Education Reimagined
What the Pandemic has Taught Us about Nourishing Young Peoples’ Growth in Education Reimagined