The Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast connects you to people from across the globe who are creating a better future for learning and educating by implementing bold ideas and fostering a sense of curiosity, creativity and possibility in their work. We hope you are as inspired as we are!
We are thrilled to be back with episode one of season 3 for our Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast!
Join us for this delightful conversation with David Bondurant (Assistant Vice President of Information Technology) and Samantha (Sam) Charnes (Associate Vice Provost, Education Operations, Research and Technology) of Interlochen Center for the Arts. In this episode we discussed how at Interlochen they have worked hard to weave technology into the fabric of their arts curriculum in order to enhance the experience for their students and to make the lives of their educators easier! In the midst of Covid-19, as so many schools were struggling with how to engage students virtually, Interlochen was trying to keep up with the demand of their growing student base. They found that by providing online access to their classes they were actually able to amplify their audience and meet the needs of even more children looking for high-quality, creative outlets. They even began expanding into Adult education and providing opportunities for kids of all ages (young and young at heart) to interact with their world-renowned faculty. David and Sam talked about how creativity and curiosity are at the center of everything they do as they constantly use their team at the tech department to solve problems that arise for their students and staff in new and fun ways. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation, and be sure to reach out to them to learn more about how you can enhance your tech department to more fully promote your school’s mission!
13 Sept 2023
Samantha Charnes & David Bondurant-Interlochen Center for the Arts: Technology, Creativity, the Arts
We are thrilled to be back with episode one of season 3 for our Amplifying Optimism in Education podcast!
Join us for this delightful conversation with David Bondurant (Assistant Vice President of Information Technology) and Samantha (Sam) Charnes (Associate Vice Provost, Education Operations, Research and Technology) of Interlochen Center for the Arts. In this episode we discussed how at Interlochen they have worked hard to weave technology into the fabric of their arts curriculum in order to enhance the experience for their students and to make the lives of their educators easier! In the midst of Covid-19, as so many schools were struggling with how to engage students virtually, Interlochen was trying to keep up with the demand of their growing student base. They found that by providing online access to their classes they were actually able to amplify their audience and meet the needs of even more children looking for high-quality, creative outlets. They even began expanding into Adult education and providing opportunities for kids of all ages (young and young at heart) to interact with their world-renowned faculty. David and Sam talked about how creativity and curiosity are at the center of everything they do as they constantly use their team at the tech department to solve problems that arise for their students and staff in new and fun ways. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation, and be sure to reach out to them to learn more about how you can enhance your tech department to more fully promote your school’s mission!
23 Feb 2022
Kimberlee Williams- How Adults can have difficult conversations about DEI so our Students can, as well!
In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Kimberlee Williams, author of Dear White Woman, Please Come Home: Hand Me Your Bias and I'll Show You Our Connection (https://www.amazon.com/Dear-White-Woman-Please-Come/dp/099133132X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M2F47OBEMFYS&keywords=dear+white+woman%2C+please+come+home&qid=1644868554&sprefix=dear+white+w%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-1), and the Director of Intercultural Affairs at The Bush School in Seattle, Washington. Kimberlee shares her message of hope around how to have difficult conversations as adults around race and culture so we can move "to the other side" of the discomfort. She talks about how adults can use disclaimers when talking to acknowledge their intentions, while also paying attention to the impact of our words. She gives permission for (white) people to sit in their discomfort, and challenges all of us to not take the easy route of cancel culture or shutting out people in your life. Listen to this powerful episode and enjoy the brilliance and wisdom that is Kimberlee Williams! Her enthusiasm and passion for her work and for creating the world she wants to see for herself, her family, and the students and families she works with are infectious and much needed in these trying times. Don't miss out on this episode, and be sure to get a copy of her book today...available now on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Dear-White-Woman-Please-Come/dp/099133132X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M2F47OBEMFYS&keywords=dear+white+woman%2C+please+come+home&qid=1644868554&sprefix=dear+white+w%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-1)!
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