"I Can Learn Anything" My conversations with some amazing 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders at Rise Up Academy in Everett, WA.

I was recently invited to Rise Up Academy to teach a podcast workshop and give the students some basic skills and tools on storytelling and finding some heroes and inspirational people in their family and community to interview. While I was there I had the pleasure of working with the school's educational consultant Mrs. Jayne Joyner. The school's  philosophy is to provide a healthy and stimulating environment and an atmosphere flourishing with love and positive reinforcements.  For most of the students it was their first time hearing about a podcast and being interviewed.  Most were very shy and nervous at first but after one of the kids stepped up  they all gained a little confidence and could't wait for their opportunity to step up to the mic.In this episode you will hear about summer plans, traveling to Mexico,  sibling rivalries, their favorite teacher, favorite book,  bears, spiders, love of crystals and go to Flying Squirrel. School  Mission:To eliminate the achievement gap by providing a high quality, innovative, academic experience stimulating a child's enthusiasm for learning throughout their educational career and beyond.School  Vision:To be a recognized leader in early childhood education.Our school motto for all students is, "I Can Learn Anything!" This motto is reinforced daily in all classrooms and programs.https://www.greatertrinityacademy.org