S4 EP2 Critical Thinking and Creativity: Rethinking the Drivers of Education

Barbara Smith
Author, Consultant

Quote of the Podcast:  

 "Show me your budget and I'll tell you what you value" Joe Biden, pre-VP 

Introduction of Guest BIO –  

Barbara Smith is a passionate educator who challenges the boundaries of "sameness" in schools. Smith's background includes over forty years in public, charter, independent and international schools. Barbara has started three schools and has been a teacher, principal, consultant, trustee, and teacher educator at OISE, McGill and the University of Saskatchewan teaching faculties and graduate schools. She has published many books through Rowman & Littlefield and Brill Publishers.

Interview 

Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators 

●        30,000 Ft. View – Why do we, as a society invest in education? 

●       What drew you to education? 

●       students in responsible roles - 

●       and how such experiences can help shape positive school cultures

●       What are the biggest challenges to you? 

●       What would you like decision-makers to know? 

Podcast/book shoutouts

Urgent Care for Schools: Situating Responsibility as an Engaging Way to Transform School Culture by Barbara Smith

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Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions