36: Always Evolving with Jeremy Goldstein

With a broad background in teaching, administration, and innovation in education, Jeremy Goldstein started his career after graduate school working as a Forensic Archaeologist and Anthropologist in Southeast Asia. Jeremy's educational leadership journey began when he was tasked with directing a growing Global Education program in Rhode Island. He currently serves on the senior leadership team at Episcopal High School as the Executive Director of the McCain - Ravenel Center where he leads teams in developing innovative curricula, designs professional development opportunities, and builds the school's network of partners in the greater Washington D.C. area and beyond.Using anthropology and a design-thinking mindset as a foundation, he strives to build energy around innovation and connecting communities to unique strategic partnerships. As Chair of the Theology Department, he teaches courses in World Religions, the Holocaust, and anti-Semitism. He lives on the EHS campus with his wife Lucy (EHS Dean of Faculty), their daughter Jane (13), and dog, Callie.Join us for a discussion about the ever-evolving nature of schools and their need to always be flexible, constantly adapting, future-thinking places where students can find joy. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: Practicing positive failure and working towards a visionHow the vocabulary we use affects the experiences we createWhy goals  and visions need to be agile and flexiblePlanned mindfulness and social-emotional learning as a part of every dayHaving difficult conversations with students in a digital worldThe gift of an inclusive learning environment RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn or send him an email hereVisit ImmersED Consulting to learn more about their focused approach centered on serving dynamic leaders and organizationCheck out Episcopal High School and the work that the  McCain-Ravenel Center is doingLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project libraryVisit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environmentConnect with Tanya and UP Academy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST: In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, home schoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.
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