Special Episode #28, From Information to Formation with Jennifer Freeman & Brian W. Polk, Ed.D episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 46 MIN

Special Episode #28, From Information to Formation with Jennifer Freeman & Brian W. Polk, Ed.D

from School Success Podcast · host Mitchell Slater

“𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 — 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈. It's formation, not just information.” – Brian W. Polk, Ed.D, Director of Accreditation at The Society for Classical Learning & Director of the Center for Christian Classical Education at the College of the Ozarks“𝑾𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆.” – Jennifer Freeman, Faculty Member & Director of Rooted Families at the College of the OzarksIn this special episode of the School Success Podcast, we explore how schools, families, and churches can stop working in silos and start forming whole students together. If you lead or teach in a Christian school, this conversation will give you language, vision, and practices you can use right away. Watch or listen to the full episode now.-- 𝑇𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦'𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑑𝑙𝑦 co-𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒛𝒐𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 and ClassReach.ClassReach is your ultimate partner in streamlining school management. Designed with schools in mind, their user-friendly software simplifies administration, enhances communication, and empowers educators to focus on what matters most—student success.Discover tools to manage grades, attendance, scheduling, and more, all in one place. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠classreach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to see how they can help your school thrive with ease and efficiency!The Herzog Foundation is a powerhouse of resources for Christian education, now featuring our School Success podcast on their Podcast Network. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠herzogfoundation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to explore their offerings, including free training, news updates, and specialized courses. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your school's growth and success through the Herzog Foundation's extensive support network.Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector.Click 👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SchoolSuccessMakers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to follow The School Success Podcast on your favorite podcasting platforms. This podcast is powered by School Success, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠schoolsuccessmakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Highlights of the Episode:[07:23] Local Recommendations and Personal Stories[15:51] Backgrounds and Roles of Guests[23:53] The Three-Legged Stool Concept[31:47] Practical Advice for School Leaders[39:00] Final Thoughts and Closing RemarksYouTube Video Podcast Link:https://youtu.be/44V6F9DL_Bg

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