Nicholas Ditto

SUMMARY In this episode of Oxygen for Educators, Michelle Kinder sits down with Nicholas Ditto, founder and CEO of Fort Worth STEAM Academy, for an honest conversation about the unseen weight educators carry every day. Nicholas shares his journey into education, the thousands of decisions teachers make daily, and how leadership, culture, and community directly shape student outcomes. After the conversation, Michelle and Chris Kent Phelps return to break down the moments that mattered most, reflecting on what educators can take with them as they lead, teach, and serve their communities.   CHAPTERS 00:00The Art of Teaching: Decision-Making in Education 02:52Nicholas Ditto: A Journey from Law to Education 05:56The Impact of Education on Justice and Opportunity 09:00Understanding the Role of Zip Codes in Education 12:00The Importance of School Choice and Options 14:56Building a Joyful Culture of High Expectations 17:59Mistakes as Learning Opportunities in Education 20:48The Residency Model: Supporting New Educators 23:57The Future of Fort Worth STEAM Academy 27:01Community Partnerships and Student Pathways 29:55Wellbeing Rituals and Staying Grounded 32:59The Life and Death Urgency of Education 35:57Elevating Educators and Their Impact   ********************************************************************************************* Oxygen for Educators is proudly sponsored by Tacky Box. Follow on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/oxygen-for-educators/id1775510846 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2i21QueuqVqmEPmI7gzFfQ?si=1bef3354bff2402c Follow on Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Oxygen-for-Educators/B0DKL68DLX?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdbuPy-L7p4RZKZ_VWKCXwK_j8vbjZF2&si=7SHeSWZRllrseygs Website: https://www.tackybox.com/podcast Thank you to our sponsor, Tacky Box! Website: https://tackybox.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacky_box/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTackyBox/ X: https://x.com/thetackybox Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thetackybox/