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245. Escape Rooms and the Power of Informal Learning with Laksh Dhir
Laksh Dhir’s goal is to revolutionize how informal education is being done in classrooms around the world. Laksh is the CEO and Chairman...
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244. One-on-One Holistic Coaching with Joel Nicholson
Usually, one-on-one coaching is reserved for business executives, but Joel Nicholson’s mission is to bring it to students. Joel is the...
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243. Institute for Self Directed Learning with Tyler Thigpen
Dr. Tyler Thigpen co-founded The Forest School in Fayetteville, GA and from there he also co-founded the Institute for Self Directed...
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PAST in the News: Going Green at School - Jessa Goldner
PAST in the News! Our very own Jessa Golder, Assistant Director of Student Experiences at the PAST Foundation, was interviewed by a local...
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242. What We Show Them with Kevin Stoller
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” was made almost 40 years ago, yet it still is seen as an accurate representation of education in America....
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Inspiring Young Innovators: From Summer Experiences to Entrepreneurship
We're thrilled to share an incredible story from one of our PAST Foundation families! After attending our Digital Designers: CAD & 3D...
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241. Game-Based Learning with Chris Ramsden
Often game-based learning is treated simply as a hook to get students initially engaged. Today our guest Chris Ramsden explains how...
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STEM Studio: Artistic Innovation – Summer 2024
At PAST, we recognize the importance of art in a STEM ecosystem. This summer, students dove into Art in STEM through different summer...
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240. Be All You with Ryan Pruitt
All great things start with a podcast! What started out as a podcast by Ryan Pruitt during COVID lockdowns has morphed into his business...
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Meet Rubi Martinez – Administrative & Program Services Assistant (Minister of Maximization)
One of the first things you see when you enter PAST Innovation Lab is a warm and welcoming smile from Rubi Martinez, our Minister of...
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239. Virtual, Personalized Learning with Dr. Lorna Bryant
While virtual learning is often associated with COVID lockdowns and isolation, it actually has the power to create more connections than...
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238. Student Voice and Aspirations with Dr. Russ Quaglia and Dr. Lisa Lande
Many times we say we value students’ voices and aspirations, but we don’t do the work to truly make them partners in designing and...
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Meet Nikki Stancampiano – Workforce Development Coordinator (Workforce Warrior)
Meet Nikki Stancampiano, PAST’s Workforce Development Coordinator and affectionately called the Workforce Warrior . Nikki grew up in...
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BONUS. Making the Shift Series: Heather Van Bethuysen
Welcome to our special series about shifting to a more student-lead ecosystem! Usually we take the month of July off, but this year we’re...
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Meet Brianna Agomessou – Portable Innovation Labs Coordinator (Investigator of Intellect)
Brianna, or “Bri” as she likes to be called, is a very outgoing, bubbly, energetic, intelligent young woman, who at a young age has many...
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BONUS. Making the Shift Series: Bill Daggett
Welcome to our special series about shifting to a more student-lead ecosystem! Usually we take the month of July off, but this year we’re...
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Meet Kelleigh Huey – STEM Experience Instructor (Academic Alchemist)
Growing up with her three siblings, Kelleigh experienced an environment of family, dogs, sports, and the arts. Kelleigh’s grandma owned a...
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BONUS. Making the Shift Series: Sheryl Cababa
Welcome back to our special series about shifting to a more student-lead ecosystem! Usually we take the month of July off, but this year...
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BONUS. Making the Shift Series: Kavita Tanna
Welcome to our special series about shifting to a more student-lead ecosystem! Usually we take the month of July off, but this year we’re...
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Meet Kathy Wright – Director of Educator Experiences (STEMinista)
Kathy refers to herself as a serial entrepreneur. Taking after her dad who grew up on a farm, she has many varied interests and...
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