Learning Reimagined: A Conversation with Today's Education Experts

In this episode, we welcome our teacher panel back to the show to discuss this past semester. We also chat about online teaching, school choice, making the most of winter break, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Introducing the panel How did the first semester of this school year go? Extra tasks being picked up by administrators Online teaching and the perspective of a mom from this semester Discussing school choice and ESA programs How can we get more students excited about going into the teaching profession? Breaking down Finland’s education system and how it benefits students How to get your students ready for next semester Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram Advantages DLS Website

In this episode, Sandy & Allison chat with Kaite Lancaster, a former student of theirs who is now a first-grade teacher. We discuss the current state of teaching, as well as how Kaite graduated college at age 20, parental involvement, how to help struggling students, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Introducing Kaite How Kaite graduated college at 20 years old Chatting about her experience so far as a 1st-grade teacher Why and how Kaite makes her classroom a relaxing environment for her students Her experience as a student teacher during COVID Kaite’s outlook on the current state of education The current environment in today’s schools Parent involvement Did teacher training prepare her to be a teacher? Struggles of teaching students with learning gaps How she helps students with reading and writing struggles Kaite’s long-term career goals ESA programs, school choice, and Title I schools What does Kaite do to fill her own cup? Connect with the guest: Kaite’s Instagram Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram Advantages DLS Website

In this episode, Sandy & Allison discuss the ESA program in Arizona and school choice. We also chat about supporting your student where they’re at, why school choice matters, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Getting back to normalcy What is the ESA Program in Arizona? How ESA is giving parents and students greater flexibility and more opportunities Where ESA programs are available Debunking the arguments against ESA The projected number of students in ESA and the approval process ESA for students with special needs Why school choice matters Advice for families without an ESA program Supporting your student where they’re at Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram Advantages DLS Website

In this episode, we welcome Lisa Crosby, M.Ed. to the show to discuss how we can better support our students as they navigate the challenges of a developing brain. We also chat about academic preparedness, helping your child’s self-esteem, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more from Lisa! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Introducing Lisa and her background Comparing statistics of academic preparedness in our education system Giving hope to parents: Tips for helping your student as their brain develops The problem with unresolved primal reflexes How to help your child have higher self-esteem Why bad behavior from a child is a cry for help Moving reading to the language center of the brain and why it is important Lisa’s Book Connect with Lisa: Lisa’s Book Lisa’s Website Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram

In this episode, we welcome Tony Scott, Co-Founder of Glitch Fitness to the show to discuss the importance of keeping our kids moving. We also chat about Tony’s leap of faith to pursue this mission, the importance of giving kids ownership, promoting healthy food habits, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Introducing Tony Tony’s background and how he got to where he is today How the pandemic pushed Tony to go all in on Glitch Fitness Making fitness fun, especially for our kids The importance of giving kids ownership Why a lack of movement is so harmful to our kids development, both mentally and physically Encouraging children to be proud of themselves How parents can help support their kids movement at home Tony’s top suggestions to help parents Processed food and it’s harm on kids + how to promote healthy food habits Looking to be on the show or know an expert who’d make a great guest in 2022? Send us a DM on our Instagram! (Linked below) Connect with the guest: Instagram Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram

In this episode, we welcome Pam Dion, our third co-founder of ADLS, to the show to discuss the current state of the education system in regard to school choice. We also chat about ADLS, teacher shortages, new programs, school choice and everything involved, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Introducing Pam Pam’s role in Advantages Digital Learning Solutions The teacher shortages and the learning gaps Addressing & assisting the needs of children on the autistic spectrum New programs opening through ADLS Micro schools The political struggles affecting schools currently Public schools vs private, charter, and micro schools Challenges parents might face Looking to be on the show or know an expert who’d make a great guest in 2022? Send us a DM on our Instagram! (Linked below) Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram

In this episode, Allison & Sandy review a recent book they both read, Radical Candor by Kim Scott. We also chat about the workplace environment, leadership, expectations, the hiring process, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Introducing the book and giving some background on it The environment changing in the workplace Clear expectations and avoiding resentment Making your employees and coworkers feel “like family” The “essential question” Discussing interview processes Their biggest takeaways from the book A few other favorite reads of Allison & Sandy Looking to be on the show or know an expert who’d make a great guest in 2022? Send us a DM on our Instagram! (Linked below) Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram

In this episode, we welcome back family and marriage therapist, Claudia Schwarz, to the show. We discuss making the most of summer, communication with your kids, mental health struggles, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why this past school year was so difficult for many How to make the most of this summer Helping kids navigate devices and social media Ideas to keep kids busy during summer Preparing your kids for life’s challenges Keeping communication with your kids How to help our kids’ anxiety The violence and mental health issues affecting young people How parents can help teachers Being engaged with your family Will the pandemic “scar” our students? How Claudia finds balance Looking to be on the show or know an expert who’d make a great guest in 2022? Send us a DM on our Instagram! (Linked below) Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram

In this episode, we welcome superintendent and principal, Karen Villalobos to the show. We discuss the recent events around violence in school, supporting our students, charter schools, teacher burnout, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The horrific shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and its effects on schools nationwide Supporting school staff and students through anxiety and trauma Breaking down how charter schools work Difference between a public school and a charter school How they’re implementing mental health care into charter schools Managing teacher burnout Why community is important in education How she balances being a superintendent and a principal Why education leaders shouldn’t be forced to handle the business aspect The biggest challenges Karen and her staff have faced recently How Karen fills herself up and takes care of herself Looking to be on the show or know an expert who’d make a great guest in 2022? Send us a DM on our Instagram! (Linked below) Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram

“Just because you’re growing doesn’t mean you’re living.” - Alex Judd In this episode, we welcome entrepreneur and athlete, Alex Judd to the show. We discuss his company, how his faith defines his life, what healthy growth looks like, how to connect the mundane to the meaningful, what real self-improvement is, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more! Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Alex’s background and credentials How he got a job as a podcast host with Dave Ramsey His own company, Path for Growth, and how it started What it means to “practice healthy growth” Connecting the mundane to the meaningful Keeping your expectations in check Serving through strength Alex asks Allison & Sandy how do teachers keep up such a heavy output as they pour into their students The difference between self-improvement and “selfish improvement” Ideas for how we can help develop leadership in our youth How consistency compounds Good manners and why they matter Talking about what you are FOR, instead of what you are against How to see the world accurately but also hopefully How Alex fills himself up and where he finds his motivation Connect with Alex: Alex’s Instagram Connect with the hosts: Learning Reimagined Podcast Instagram Allison’s Instagram Sandy’s Instagram AdvantagesDLS Instagram