Dominic Salerno, IT administrator at St. Bernard's School, discusses his journey into ed tech, highlighting the value of traditional teaching methods alongside technology. He shares insights on St. Bernard's philosophy of cautious tech adoption and how his involvement with the ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI) and Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (TLIS) certification has shaped his professional growth and confidence in the field.

Resources

• St. Bernard's School
• ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI)
• Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (TLIS) certification
• Ruvna

Join Shoshanna Shumka, Executive Director of the Independent School Experiential Education Network (ISEEN), as she discusses experiential education, the Kolb learning cycle, and the importance of human connection in learning. Discover how ISEEN supports educators and fosters impactful, real-world experiences for students.

• Independent Schools Experiential Education Network (ISEEN)
• ISEEN Programs
• What is Experiential Education?
• ISEEN Catalyst Institute
• Kolb’s experiential learning cycle
• Inside Dawson’s Innovation Center, four-minute video introducing the Alexander Dawson School’s experiential learning building
• Contact Shoshanna on LinkedIn

Join us as Ray Shay, Director of Technology at Brooklyn Friends School, shares his unique journey from webmaster to overseeing auxiliary programs. Discover his insights on AI's impact on independent schools, the crucial role of data systems, and why human connection and critical thinking are more vital than ever in a tech-driven world.

• La Salle College High School Tech Experiential Learning
• Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart - student-led creation of the local chapter of the eNable network and 3 years of “Build-a-Thons”: Video | Article
• Student-led PPE project during pandemic: Article
• Brooklyn Friends School
• Team Engagement Tools: StandOut (now powered by ADP) | 15Five
• Ray’s LinkedIn profile
• Bill’s photo of trip home from ATLIS Annual Conference
• Vendor management platform, 9ine
• ‘We Have to Really Rethink the Purpose of Education’, podcast episode from The Ezra Klein Show - education policy expert Rebecca Winthrop explores the big questions emerging for educators and parents
• The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better, book by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop
• In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High School, book by Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine

In this episode, Chris Lehmann, founding principal and CEO of Science Leadership Academy schools, shares his compelling journey from a shy English teacher to a pioneer of the "school 2.0 movement." Discover how SLA embodies an inquiry-driven pedagogy where students actively ask questions, research, collaborate, and present their learning, fostering an environment where technology is as essential and unnoticed as oxygen.

• Science Leadership Academy, inquiry-driven, project-based school in Philadelphia, PA
• Inquiry Schools, non-profit dedicated to modernizing learning experiences
• Building School 2.0: How to Create the Schools We Need, book by Chris Lehman, Zac Chase
• Practical Theory - A View From the Schoolhouse, blog from Chris Lehman
• Educon,an educational innovation conference where people can come together to discuss the future and the now of schools
• Ted Sizer (educational philosophy)
• Deborah Meier (educator)
• Ann Cook (educator)
• Understanding by Design (UbD)
• Chubbies Steaks (Roxborough, Philadelphia)
• Jim's Steaks (South Street, Philadelphia)
• D'Alessandro's Steaks (Roxborough, Philadelphia)

This week we join our co-host Hiram Cuevas and his colleagues from St. Christopher's School as they delve into their unique "BUILD" program, designed to integrate innovation, learning, and design across all grade levels. Discover how this all-boys school cultivates curiosity, encourages hands-on projects, and fosters a safe environment for learning from failure.

• BUILD (Boys Using Innovation to Learn and Design) program, combining STEM/STEAM approaches with a broad, skills-based, project-centered focus
• Album of photos from St. Christopher’s BUILD program lab
• The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway, author, professor, and entrepreneur Scott Galloway brings business analysis and insights four times a week.
• St. Christopher's School
• International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC)
• Canva
• Glowforge
• Cricut
• FIRST LEGO League
• St. Catherine's School
• University School (Cleveland)
• Richard V. Reeves (Books)
• Photo of Bill with his melee weapon gift from Hiram

This episode features Jamie Britto from Lakeside School, discussing their proactive adoption of AI, including student-led initiatives and policy development. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and leadership strategies in independent school technology.

• Lakeside School
• Leadership and Technology at Independent Schools: A Handbook for School Leaders in Administration, Technology, and Academics, book by Albert Throckmorton, Jamie Britto, Tim Fish
• Partnerships in Technology and Learning, episode of Talking Technology with ATLIS featuring Tim Fish
• Source Code, Bill Gates memoir
• Helping Independent School Educators Use AI to Teach, episode of Talking Technology with ATLIS featuring Eric Hudson

Join us as we welcome Peter Antupit, CIO of Crystal Springs Upland School, to explore strategies for managing expectations, fostering relationships across departments, and navigating the evolving landscape of technology in education.

Resources

• Crystal Springs Uplands School
• ATLIS Leadership Institute
• More than 870 school technology job descriptions -- can we share? YES
• Flint, AI tool for schools

In this episode, we talk with Debra Wilson, President of NAIS, about the challenges facing independent school leaders today. We explore topics ranging from managing technology and data to navigating complex governance issues and supporting students' well-being.

Resources

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
• Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
• Trustee Handbook, resource from NAIS serving as a guide to the fundamentals of good governance from the unique perspective of independent schools
• New View EDU, podcast from NAIS featuring thought leaders from inside and outside the world of education to share their views on the purpose and nature of school
• Debra’s go-to podcasts
• Class Disrupted, with Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn
• EconTalk
• Future U
• The Prof G Pod, with Scott Galloway
• Work Life, with Adam Grant
• Biscuits and Jam, from Southern Living
• Freakonomics
• NPR News Now, the latest news in five minutes
• The Anxious Generation, book by Jonathan Haidt which argues that the spread of smartphones, social media and overprotective parenting have led to a "rewiring" of childhood and a rise in mental illness.