Foundations — Grade 12 • Jackson, Mississippi
Inspire and Innovate Podcast Launches New Series
Well, we just made it through parent teacher conference season here at St. Andrew’s. From all accounts, they were generative and collaborative conversations in which it was clear that parents, teachers, and administration are all part of the same team dedicated to supporting youth in their growth and abilities. In the spirit of those dialogues, St. Andrew's is introducing a new season of the Inspire and Innovate podcast — Parent Teacher Conference.
This series (which includes both a video and audio only version) will feature illuminating conversations between parents, students, and faculty about a range of issues that especially impact the age group of focus. (Sorry — there are no actual recorded parent teacher conferences, although that would be fascinating!) Middle School teacher Dean Julius hosts the first release focusing in on the delightfully messy period of Middle School and the pursuit of creating positive classroom environments.
The first episode features a thoughtful conversation with 5th Grade history teacher — and St. Andrew’s alumna and parent — Meriwether Truckner, 8th grader Haydenne Archie, and St. Andrew's parent Katie Hathcock. They discuss classroom management styles and student behavior, centered around an article in Edutopia by Ben Johnson. "It was such a privilege to sit and chat with these three ladies," said Julius. "Mrs. Truckner has been a colleague I’ve looked up to since I started at St. Andrew’s for her organizational skills and classroom management. And I loved hearing Katie and Haydenne’s perspectives on parent involvement in student success as well as what students can do to be more successful stewards of the classroom. Hope you enjoy the episode!"
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Foundations — Grade 12 • Jackson, Mississippi