#009 - Neil Sandham Pt. 1 | Shaping the Future, One Tangent at a Time

In this episode of Professional Development, I sit down with Neil Sandham—an experienced educator, shop teacher turned science specialist, and a thoughtful voice in Alberta’s education landscape—for a wide-ranging conversation on what’s really happening in schools today.Neil shares his personal journey from earning an English degree to teaching science for over three decades, and how he’s adapted through shifts in curriculum, technology, and student needs. We talk about the evolving role of teachers post-COVID, why knowledge gaps are growing, and how education must meet students where they are—without judgment.This episode explores the breakdown in trust between parents and schools, the importance of collaboration, and the toll modern life takes on students, teachers, and families alike. We also dive deep into space exploration, including the Artemis missions, and how innovations meant for the Moon and Mars are already helping us here on Earth.This episode is a must-listen for educators, parents, students, and anyone invested in the future of teaching, learning, and human potential.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on education, innovation, and making sense of a rapidly changing world.