Jen Buchanan: Future schools, alternative schools as the new mainstream and how to ignite the creative potential in each young person as they navigate their education path.

Today I have the absolute pleasure sharing a conversation that I had with Jen Buchanan. Jen is a passionate educator, strategic thinker and world traveler whose story is truly inspiring. She is a future focused educator with a vision to make schools better. Jen’s wide ranging career spans multiple schools and numerous countries.  She has forged a career as an educator in progressive schools around the world including Green School (Bali), Think Global School (USA), and more recently Preshil School in Melbourne. Jen has a track record of creating positive, engaged and innovative learning environments in schools, and is passionate about creating equity for all students. This interview covered so many areas including:  Her role as a  convenor with Future Schools Alliance (FSA).  How to transform learning communities to pioneer the future of education. And how to advocate for student agency; igniting the creative potential in each young person as they navigate their education path. This  was a wonderful conversation and I am so grateful to have had the time to talk with Jen. The Art of Teaching Podcast resources:  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching Here is the link to the show notes: https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofteachingpodcast/