We Have to Be Change-Makers for Our Students

Are we truly meeting the needs of our students by spending most of our time in the classroom? Dr. Rhea brings in long-time friend and colleague, Pete Silvius, to share how he evolved in his role as Director of Whole Child Initiatives in Seguin ISD. He has advocated for outdoor opportunities throughout his career in Seguin ISD and especially with his newest opportunity to build many different programs at The Irma Lewis-Outdoor Learning Center. He discusses the importance of recognizing opportunities for growth and not waiting for them to just happen. Otherwise, the pressures of standardized test scores will win out over whole health and resilience in children, adolescents, and adults.Pete Silvius is the Director of Whole Child Initiatives for Seguin ISD in Seguin, Texas. This is Pete’s 28th year working in public education.  He has a background in Physical Education and Special Education but his passion is Outdoor Education.  Pete is honored to work for Seguin ISD going on 23 years and is especially thankful for support of innovative programing including the LiiNK Project, Adventure School, The Irma Lewis-Outdoor Learning Center, and Adventure Camp Summer Programs.  Pete is active within the Seguin community serving on the board for the Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center, Parks and Recreation Advisory, Planning and Zoning, and the Guadalupe Appraisal District.  Pete is a founder of the newly formed Community Cycles non-profit organization in Seguin.  Pete is married and has two grownchildren.  Resources mentioned in this episode:Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center