Alexander Dawson School Podcast
by The Alexander Dawson School
An education podcast brought to you by The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain. Located in Summerlin, a suburb of Las Vegas, Nevada, Dawson is a non-sectarian, non-profit school offering students in preschool through eighth grade an inspired and meaningful education. Students achieve their individual potential while savoring life and meeting the challenges of the world.
Episodes
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So You Think You Know Dawson? Think Again: Alum Stories
Think you know Dawson? Think again. In this episode of So You Think You Know Dawson? Think Again: Alum Stories, we talk with four Dawson alums who are currently in their junior or senior year of high school. These alums reflect on their journeys from Dawson to high school, sharing the moments…
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The Power of School and Family Partnerships
Our new host of the Dawson Podcast, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Brandon Wiley, welcomes listeners to this season! Dawson's academic leaders - Head of Middle School David Perram, Head of Lower School Amanda Murray-Musgrave, and Head of Early Childhood & Admissions Krista Jacobsen - join him in a...
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Part Two: Project-Based Learning in Early Childhood with Dawson Faculty
Dawson faculty Katie Figg and Sara Greenspan join Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Brandon Wiley in a conversation about project-based learning in early childhood education at Dawson. In this episode, our teachers share their first-hand experience with...
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Part One: Project-Based Learning in Early Childhood with Sara Lev
Author and educator Sara Lev joins Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Brandon Wiley in a conversation about project-based learning in early childhood education. In this episode, they discuss the common misconceptions and the benefits of PBL for children ages…
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Find What Lights Your Heart in Nature with Farmer Steph
During her inaugural visit to Las Vegas to help the School bring new life to the Ruffin Organic Garden, Farmer Stephanie McDonough joined us to share her journey from a marketing job at the NBA Headquarters to farming with kids. Farmer Steph is a Life Lab-certified School Garden Educator and…
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The Campfire Principle with Charles Vogl
Charles Vogl joins Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop and Head of School Roxanne Stansbury in an important conversation about building community and belonging in this era of loneliness. As Dawson dives into its Core Value of Belonging, Charles's concept of the Campfire Principle will guide…
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Kindergarten Take Over: How do you level up? Part 3
We have a special treat for our Dawson Podcast listeners: a three-episode dose of SWEETNESS in your earbuds from our Dawson Kindergarten show hosts! In the spring, students learned all about our school-wide throughline, LEVEL UP. Then, we passed them the mic to interview members of our community...
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Kindergarten Take Over: How do you level up? Part 2
We have a special treat for our Dawson Podcast listeners: a three-episode dose of SWEETNESS in your earbuds from our Dawson Kindergarten show hosts! In the spring, students learned all about our school-wide throughline, LEVEL UP. Then, we passed them the mic to interview members of our community...
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Kindergarten Take Over: How do you level up? Part 1
We have a special treat for our Dawson Podcast listeners: a three-episode dose of SWEETNESS in your earbuds from our Dawson Kindergarten show hosts! In the spring, students learned all about our school-wide throughline, LEVEL UP. Then, we passed them the mic to interview members of our community...
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Transforming Student Experiences with Dr. Denise Pope of Challenge Success
Dawson was fortunate to welcome Challenge Success co-founder Dr. Denise Pope back to the podcast during a recent campus visit in November for a conversation with Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop. In this episode, they discuss the work that Stanford University's Challenge Success is doing to...
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Building and Sustaining a Culture of Belonging at Dawson
CultureEd Collective Co-Founders Kori McMillion and Jacinta Williams join Head of School Roxanne Stansbury and Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop for an in-depth conversation about their important work of helping independent schools build and sustain a culture of belonging. As experts on...
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Tech For Good with Blake Resnick
Dawson Alum and BRINC Drones Founder/CEO Blake Resnick '13 (recently named the youngest honoree of the 2022 Forbes 30 under 30 Social Impact list) joins Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop and Director of Academic Innovation and Design Rich Lehrer to discuss the importance of innovation, the...
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Finding Your Boarding School Match, Part 2
In Part two of this conversation with six boarding school admissions representatives in conversation with Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop, you'll learn about how boarding schools are focusing on the health and wellness of their students, the life skills and competencies that students will...
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Finding Your Boarding School Match, Part 1
In part one of this conversation, you'll meet our guest boarding school admissions representatives in conversation with Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop. Topics include the importance of the parent/school partnership while attending boarding school, how boarding schools define and manage...
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Boarding School Admissions, Part 3
In part three of our series on boarding school admissions with eight experts in conversation with Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop, learn how they're helping students find their best-fit schools, how they're moving towards more inclusive and equitable enrollment processes during the…
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Boarding School Admissions, Part 2
In part two of our conversation with eight boarding school admissions representatives in conversation with Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop, you'll learn about the opportunities that have come out of the pandemic for admissions offices, how schools work to embed diversity, equity and...
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Boarding School Admissions, Part 1
In part one of this conversation, you'll meet our guest boarding school admissions representatives in conversation with Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop. Topics include strong parent partnerships, mental health and wellness for students, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their...
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Curriculum Innovations
We're kicking off the 2021-2022 school year with Head of School Roxanne Stansbury and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Brandon Wiley in conversation with Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop about curriculum innovations at Dawson and around the world. Topics include educational trends, personalized...
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The Role of Schools in a Lifelong Learning Model
This is the time of continuous learning. In this episode, Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop is joined by Donna Orem, president of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), for an in-depth conversation about the ways in which schools must evolve and innovate in the coming years....
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Independent School Associations & Education with Mark Crotty
Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop is joined by Mark Crotty, the executive director of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). They discuss the essential skills students need to thrive, what they hope schools learn from this pandemic year and advice for parents looking for…
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Modern Learning & How Schools Can Evolve with Sanje Ratnavale
In this episode, Dawson welcomes Sanje Ratnavale, founder and president of Online Education Strategies for Independent Schools (OESIS), to the podcast! In conversation with Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop, Sanje discusses the opportunities presented by distance education in the past year,...
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On the Similarities Between Higher Ed & Independent School Education
In this episode, Dawson welcomes Dean of UNLV's Honors College Dr. Andrew Hanson to the show! In conversation with Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop, Dr. Hanson discusses the similarities between higher education and independent school education. Topics include active listening in the...
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What's the deal with Challenge Success?
Dawson is proud to be Nevada's first and only school to partner with Challenge Success, which is affiliated with Stanford University and focuses on student wellbeing and engagement. In this episode, Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop is joined by Challenge Success co-founder Dr. Denise Pope,...
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The Empathy Advantage
Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop and Head of School Roxanne Stansbury are joined by Dr. Mary Choi Kelly in a conversation about instilling empathy in our children. Dr. Kelly is the parent of a current Dawson student and an alumnus and manages MCK Leadership Talent Group, an organization…
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Parenting During a Pandemic with Dr. Michael Thompson
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author and speaker Dr. Michael Thompson joins Head of School Roxanne Stansbury and Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop. Following a Parent University virtual session with our Dawson community, Dr. Thompson elaborates on the nuances of parenting…
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Reopening Schools During a Pandemic with Dr. Douglas Harris
Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop is joined by Head of School Roxanne Stansbury and special guest Dr. Douglas Harris, a senior fellow in the Brown Center on Education Policy at Brookings and professor of economics at Tulane University. They discuss Dr. Harris' recent article, "When should...
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Caring For Our Campus
Dawson's Chief of Security & Campus Facilities Dennis Johnson in conversation with Assistant Head of School for Advancement Andrew Bishop about caring for our campus. From the logistics of afternoon carpool to the intentionality behind the landscape and design of our campus, Dennis works to keep...
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Innovation at Dawson
Director of Innovation Hubert Ham in conversation with Assistant Head of School for Advancement Andrew Bishop about innovation at independent schools, ways in which Dawson improves, and using esports as a gateway to curriculum, community, and STEM skills. They also discuss partnerships with UNLV,...
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Parent Education at Dawson
Three Dawson parents join Assistant Heads of School Roxanne Stansbury and Andrew Bishop in conversation about Dawson's Parent University series and Parent Education Pieces. The Alexander Dawson School hosts and facilitates Parent University workshops to provide current research in parenting and...
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Part 2: Measuring Things That Matter
Following episode 14 on measuring things that matter, Director of K-8 Chris Estrella and Director of Student Life & Diversity Meg Aumann discuss how Dawson utilizes intentionally diverse focus groups and surveys to make student-centered decisions. In this episode, you'll learn more about their...
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Rosalind Wiseman on Happiness, Friendship & Dignity
Rosalind Wiseman in conversation with Assistant Head of School for Advancement Andrew Bishop following her Dawson Parent University presentation. Rosalind is the author of Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World, and...
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Dawson Head of School on Measuring Things That Matter
Dawson's Head of School Dr. Carola Wittmann joins Assistant Head of School for Advancement Andrew Bishop in a conversation about surveying parents and students, as well as faculty and staff. As Director of Student Life & Diversity Meg Aumann and K-8 Director Chris Estrella take off to present on...
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Dawson Head of School on Institutional Growth
Dawson's Head of School Dr. Carola Wittmann joins Assistant Head of School for Advancement Andrew Bishop to talk about institutional growth. They discuss why supporting institutional growth is important, how Dawson faculty and staff will learn more throughout the 19-20 school year about the...
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A Conversation with New Dawson Teachers
Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning Roxanne Stansbury sits down with three new Dawson teachers during the weeklong Teacher Academy. Art teacher Jesa Townsend, second-grade teacher Shane Marsan, Mandarin teacher Kirsty Lim, and first-grade teacher and Dawson alum Amanda Brazell...
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Dawson College Bound
Each summer, Dawson College Bound happens on the campus of The Alexander Dawson School! This summer summit program serves high-achieving Clark County School District middle school students and is funded by the Alexander Dawson Foundation. Learn all about this phenomenal program from Director of...
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Performing Arts At Dawson
Director of Admissions Andrew Bishop in conversation with Dawson Performing Arts Faculty Sue Boyum and Chrystal Miller. You'll learn more about the department programs straight from the experts who teach choir, theater, musical theater, and music tech and orchestra respectively. Topics include...
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How Schools Can Use Esports As a Vehicle to Teach Transferable Skills
Dawson's Director of Admission Andrew Bishop in conversation with Allied Esports International's Chief Creative Officer Paul Chamberlain about the transferable skills and career opportunities that are opened up by the progressive entertainment industry called esports. From inside the…
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Why We Need Diverse Books
Director of Admissions Andrew Bishop in conversation with authors Minh Le, Axie Oh, and Aida Salazar, author/illustrator Daria Peoples-Riley, author/librarian Brittany Thurman on why diverse books matter. The group was on campus in March for Dawson's 2nd Annual We Need Diverse Books Day, a...
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Jen Cort with Dawson Students and Parents on Navigating Tough Conversations
Education consultant Jen Cort, host of Third Space podcast, in conversation with her new Dawson Middle School colleagues about the ways that adults can approach difficult topics with children. Then, she sits down with Dawson parents to get their perspective on navigating the subjects they did not...
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Why Healthy Sleep Habits Matter
Assistant Head of School Roxanne Stansbury in conversation with students of Dawson's Sleep Week Committee about sleep awareness and the upcoming Sleep Week Campaign. The Sleep Week idea originated when a few students attended the Challenge Success Fall Conference and learned about the impacts of...
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A Conversation with Head of School Dr. Carola Wittmann
Dr. Carola Wittmann joins Director of Admissions Andrew Bishop to reflect on her third year as head of school, and discuss what she sees as the Dawson Difference.
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The Importance of Early Childhood Education
Director of Admission Andrew Bishop in conversation with Director of Early Childhood Amanda Musgrave about the importance of education for young children.
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Redefining Student Achievement Through Challenge Success At Dawson
Director of Admission Andrew Bishop in conversation with Assistant Head of School Roxanne Stansbury about what it means to be a Stanford University Challenge Success School. Listen to learn more about the SPACE Framework and how Dawson is living its mission by re-defining traditional definitions…
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Jen Cort On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
Director of Admissions Andrew Bishop has a conversation with special guest, renowned clinical social worker and educator, Jen Cort.
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What You Need to Know About Magnet/CTA High Schools
Director of Admissions Andrew Bishop in conversation with CCSD Magnet/CTA Coordinator Nancy West.
About this show
An education podcast brought to you by The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain. Located in Summerlin, a suburb of Las Vegas, Nevada, Dawson is a non-sectarian, non-profit school offering students in preschool through eighth grade an inspired and meaningful education. Students achieve their individual potential while savoring life and meeting the challenges of the world.
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