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In his new book Job Moves: Nine Steps for Making Progress in Your Career, Michael Horn explores career paths' evolving, non-linear nature and the growing importance of personal agency when making career choices. He highlights the rise of career technical education and apprenticeships, emphasizing how students can begin exploring their interests early to better align with future opportunities. Horn encourages parents and educators to create environments where students can reflect on their values, develop practical skills, and gain real-world experience, empowering them to navigate the dynamic job market confidently.
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Classical Academy Middle School Principal Jennifer Morrow shares her journey from homeschool parent to school leader, highlighting the school's innovative three-day program for seventh and eighth graders. Balancing academic, social, and emotional growth, Classical Academy Middle School incorporates unique elements like "Flex" and "Win Time" to help students develop organizational and time management skills. Principal Morrow also discusses the diverse range of electives and community service projects that build independence and teach self-management, equipping students with lifelong skills.
Coastal Academy High School Principal Samantha Martinez discusses the impressive growth and innovative programs at Coastal Academy High School. Principal Martinez reflects on her educational journey and highlights the school’s focus on personalized learning, student empowerment, and flexible scheduling to meet individual needs. With new facilities on the horizon and a solid commitment to Career and Technical Education pathways, Coastal Academy is dedicated to preparing students for college and careers while offering a supportive learning community. This is episode four in a special six-part series on school leadership.
Classical Academy High School (CAHS) Principal Dana Moen shares his personal journey and the innovative ways CAHS is shaping students for life beyond high school. With a focus on the four "F's"—fun, fitness, friendships, and future—Dana discusses how these pillars, extracurricular engagement and reducing cell phone distractions, contribute to student well-being and academic achievement. Dana explains how CAHS' supportive culture builds genuine connections, develops character, and equips students for leadership, community involvement, and personal growth.
Kirsten Lasto, Principal of Classical Academy Vista, shares her journey from parent to school leader. She discusses the school's remarkable growth, commitment to building a strong community, and the initiatives shaping student character and leadership. From the transformative Leader in Me program to expanding sports opportunities, Kirsten highlights Classical Academy Vista's supportive, engaging environment. With a forward-thinking approach to preparing students for the future, she emphasizes the importance of parent collaboration in creating an enriching educational experience.
*This is episode #3 in a six-part series featuring school principals.
Coastal Academy Principal Marcy Cashin has been a teacher and principal for the past 21 years. She shares her passion for community and engaging students, parents, and staff. She explains how character development and creating a sense of belonging through events and clubs provide a safe environment for students to learn and grow. This year’s theme, “strong foundation, bright future,” reflects Coastal Academy’s commitment to high-quality education and continuous improvement. Marcy expresses gratitude and the importance of collaborating with parents for student success.
Kenna Molina has dedicated 26 years to the Classical Academies, rising from a part-time teacher to principal. Kenna emphasizes the importance of nurturing well-rounded individuals with character alongside academic skills, highlighted by the school's theme, "Strong Foundation, Bright Future." As she prepares for retirement, she expresses confidence in maintaining school culture and encourages parents to focus on core motivations for homeschooling. Kenna's legacy illustrates the profound impact of parent partnership and collaboration, inspiring us to support our children's growth together.
Co-Founder, President, and Chief Guide of YouSchool Scott Schimmel discusses the growing concerns around social media and its impact on children’s development. He provides essential resources to help parents guide their children to become self-aware, responsible, and self-driven adults with meaningful lives. Drawing on Jonathon Haidt’s research, he breaks down the four foundational harms of social media on children: social and sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, and addiction. He stresses the importance of teaching children to manage their lives by building healthy habits and understanding the role technology plays in them.
The Leader in Me program is a transformative approach that empowers students to become leaders in their own lives. By equipping them with self-confidence and essential life skills, this program prepares students to thrive academically and personally. Director of Educational Services Charlene Smith shares her insights on how The Leader in Me instills the "Seven Habits of Healthy Kids," a framework to shape students' academic success while cultivating their personal growth, sense of responsibility, and overall well-being. Smith has seen the impact beyond the classroom, as students carry these principles into their daily lives, enhancing their interactions with peers, teachers, and family members.
Charlene Smith
Director of Educational Services
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Kids
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
