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Episode #632 - May 4th, 2022

This week on Education Counts, explore with 5th through 8th graders taking part in the Girls Ambitious About Learning Science program. Find out how students at Brookview Montessori School are engaged in learning. Meet The Milken Educator Award recipient from Walt Disney Elementary. Discover how JA JobSpark is leading kids through career paths.

Original Airdate: May 04, 2022

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Larry Schanker, Ph.D., Kim Smith, Shefali Shintre, Lindsay Gaspari, Lori Douglas, Maggie Bischoff More Information
Brookview Montessori School

City: Benton Harbor, MI

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The Montessori approach encourages learning through self directed activity and collaborative play. We travel to Benton Harbor to learn how the Brookview Montessori School uses this approach to inspire their young charges to be the best people they can be.
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- Brookview Montessori School
Guests:
1. Larry Schanker, Ph.D.Executive DirectorBrookview Montessori School
2. Kim SmithInfant Lead TeacherBrookview Montessori School
3. Shefali ShintreLead Lower Elementary TeacherBrookview Montessori School
4. Lindsay GaspariLead Upper Elementary TeacherBrookview Montessori School
5. Lori DouglasLead Teacher/Primary CoordinatorBrookview Montessori School
6. Maggie BischoffLeader Teacher Middle School/Director of Parent EngagementBrookwood Montessori School
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Sue Jackson, Jessica Hilary, Megan Hartman More Information
JA JobSpark

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A career is more than just a job. It's something a person is excited to get up in the morning and do day in and day out. JA JobSpark works to provide middle and high school students with the chance to explore the career paths that are out there and find their own spark of inspiration.
For additional information visit:
- JA JobSpark
- Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
Guests:
1. Sue JacksonProgram Manager - JA JobSparkJunior Achievement of Northern Indiana
2. Jessica HilaryDirector of DevelopmentJunior Achievement of Elkhart County
3. Megan HartmanProgram ManagerJunior Achievement of Elkhart County
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Jane Foley, Ph.D., Ryan Towner More Information
Milken Educator Award

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Every year, the Milken Family Family Foundation honors educators across the country with the Milken Educator's Award. One of this year's recipients was Principal Ryan Towner of Walt Disney Elementary School in Mishawaka. We find out what it means to win this award as well as how these educators inspire those around them.
Guests:
1. Jane Foley, Ph.D.Senior Vice President of Milken Educator AwardsMilken Family Foundation
2. Ryan TownerPrincipalWalt Disney Elementary School
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