S4 E5: Navigating Change with a Positive Attitude

March 22, 2021

Overview:

Keeping with the focus on school leadership this season, this episode explores the view from a school board member. What do the board members want? How involved are they? Do you view them as your boss? How much information do the need to know?

Thank you to Camille Knudson, Vice President of the Tooele County School District Board of Education for having an open, honest conversation.

If you know a school leader that would benefit from a peer-to-peer confidential group, nominate them today at www.ed-leaders.org.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.

Website Links:
Education Leaders’ Organziation:
Website – https://www.apluscharterschools.org/
Apply For Membership – https://ed-leaders.org/application
Nominate A School Leader – https://ed-leaders.org/nomination-form

Kevin Stoller, author of Creating Better Learning Environments and host of the podcast Better Learning, speaks on the K-12 system and what needs to change moving forward inside and outside of the classroom.

Website Links:
Website: https://www.kay-twelve.local/
Listen to More Episodes: The Better Learning Podcast
Kevin’s Book: Creating Better Learning Environments
Kay-Twelve’s Blog: The Collaborative Classroom Blog

If you are interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great guest, please connect with Kevin Stoller

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The Better Learning Podcast combines education and entertainment in a fresh, engaging format where guests share their favorite school-related movies. Host Kevin Stoller leads dynamic conversations, exploring memorable scenes, iconic characters, and timeless lessons through award-style categories like “The John Keating Award” for standout teachers and “Realistic or Ridiculous?” to dissect school life portrayals.

With humor, analysis, and reflection, each episode celebrates the fun, flaws, and impact of these films while sparking nostalgia and insights. Whether you’re an educator, student, or movie buff, join us to relive the movies that shaped how we see school life, and share your favorites.