S5 E3: Moving Away from the Factory Model
October 4, 2021
Overview:
Welcome to Season 5 of the Better Learning Podcast! Our third episode in Season 5 features Tom Woelper, the Founding Head of School of the New England Innovation Academy located in Marlborough, MA. The New England Innovation Academy, or NEIA for short, is an Independent School focused on preparing the next generation of innovators to pursue their dreams and shape a better world. Take a listen to this episode to learn about how NEIA is moving away from the “factory model” and providing students with a better place to learn.
To learn more about the work Tom is doing, visit https://neiacademy.org/.
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:
Tom Woelper:
Website – https://neiacademy.org/
Email – tom.woelper@neiacademy.org
Phone – 508-205-4270
Education Leaders’ Organziation:
Request To Join – https://members.ed-leaders.org/
Kevin Stoller:
Website – https://www.kay-twelve.local/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/
Podcast – https://www.kay-twelve.local/podcast
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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