Mr. Clarke After Dark
Welcome to the “Mr. Clarke After Dark” podcast with host Lucas Clarke, an educator determined to move away from recycled professional development and engage in more nuanced, personable, and relevant conversations for learning.
Each week, Mr. Clarke unpacks the inner workings of the classroom and learns out loud with educators, politicians, comedians, and other field experts of all shapes, sizes, and burnout levels. Whether they have been in the trenches of their profession for five months or fifty years, we are here to share everything from classroom hacks, our worst mistakes, and the occasional profound musing (from the guests). From conversations about race with Daryl Davis, education reform with Jennifer Gonzalez, global educational development with professors from the World Bank, to stories about students farting in class, there will always be something you can take away from the show, for better or worse.
So, come on over and join the dark side ... unless you’re scared.
Mr. Clarke After Dark
#090 - Erin Schryer | Defending Private Education
Dr. Erin Schryer is currently the Head of School for Origins Academy, as well as the CEO & Owner of Origins Natural Learning Childcare with multiple locations spread throughout the Greater Saint John area of New Brunswick, Canada. In this conversation, Erin and I discuss literacy, the role of private education, the importance of getting children into an educational routine before they reach kindergarten, the impact of gender differences on learning, and the need for early screening and intervention to support diverse learners. We also highlight the significance of building a strong educational team, the future integration of early learning with public education systems, outdoor learning, and the incorporation of indigenous perspectives. Additionally, we explore the questioning of traditional academic calendars and teacher performance metrics, the need for flexibility in teaching practices, and the importance of prioritizing both academic and social outcomes for students.
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Chapters
00:00 Navigating Literacy Challenges in Education
00:08 The Impact of Personal Experience on Educational Passion
03:26 Understanding Gender Differences in Learning
06:18 The Role of Private Education in Supporting Diverse Learners
09:17 Early Learning and Childcare: Foundations for Future Success
11:49 Creating a Seamless Education Model
14:35 The Importance of Early Screening and Intervention
17:39 Building a Strong Educational Team
20:26 Future of Education: Integrating Early Learning with Public Systems
29:28 The Importance of Team Alignment in Education
31:02 Challenges in Teacher Recruitment and Retention
32:18 Working Conditions and Their Impact on Educators
34:14 Flexibility in Teaching: A New Approach
36:01 Outdoor Learning: Benefits and Implementation
39:14 Integrating Indigenous Perspectives in Education
46:06 Rethinking the Academic Calendar
50:28 Teacher Performance and Accountability
01:01:31 Collaborative Teaching and Curriculum Development
01:04:12 Teacher Development and Compensation Challenges
01:06:07 Data-Driven Instruction and Assessment Practices
01:11:58 Homogeneous Grouping in Education
01:14:51 The Role of Data in Tracking Student Growth
01:21:11 Challenges in Childcare Policy and Funding
01:29:27 Personal Growth and Success Beyond the Classroom
Thoughts shared on the podcast are purely our own and do not represent the views of the Anglophone South School District or the relevant jurisdictions associated with my guests.
