Episode 15: A conversation with Ben Hren who discusses Positive Education

My next guest is Benedict Hren who is currently the Director of the Centre for Abundance at The Arbor School in Dubai. Ben has a science and education background and holds a post-graduate degree in ecological landscape design. Ben has worked with environmental organizations and schools in the US, the UK, Qatar and the UAE for more than 40 years. He is the former Head of Education of WWF-UK and, while seconded to the UK Sustainable Development Commission, was the project manager for the Department for Education and Skill’s Sustainable Schools programme. Ben worked for ACS International Schools for nine years. He was a member of the founding staff of ACS Doha International School and served as the Head of the Centre for Inspiring Minds. In his current role, he leads the development of the Arbor School’s mission-driven school culture and curriculum, grounded in ecoliteracy, sustainability and environmental justice.  If you are interested in learning more about Positive Education, please visit:  https://www.ggs.vic.edu.au/learning/wellbeing/what-is-positive-education/  https://instituteofpositiveeducation.com/products/positive-education-the-geelong-grammar-school-journey Geelong Grammar School published a Positive Education curriculum that has age-appropriate based activities:  https://teachpeec.com/ To access the free VIA Survey of Character Strengths, go to:  https://www.viacharacter.org/surveys/takesurvey