Key 3 Educators

The "Key 3 Educators" podcast is taking a hiatus! Why? I'm delighted you asked! To allow more time to complete a couple of curriculum programs for Christian schools and home educators! It's been a great privilege to work with Ken Davis on a communications course for high school students. I'm excitedly anticipating announcing more details in the near future! Another is a character and faith formati...

Serving as the leader of a Birth-to-12th grade home education cooperative, Gina Prosch knows what it's like to lead a large and diverse group of families! In addition, she has been a board member of an established home education organization, JCHE. With humor and hard-earned wisdom, Gina shares on topics including, but certainly not limited to: Considerations for starting a cooperative Strengths a...

Are you a "real mom" if you only have one child? Gina Prosch proves you are, in spite of what someone once told her! Artist, speaker, author, teacher, and home educator, Gina shares tremendous insights in today's episode. Our conversation opens with Gina sharing the perspective of what it's like to homeschool in a one-child family. From navigating how to handle friends' siblings to discrediting th...

Guest Ruth Hovsepian provides parents and leaders seven steps to promote healthy sexuality in children and protect them from the damages of porn. Ruth addresses issues such as: the insufficiency of internet filters how to deal with any of your own struggles and failures in this area adopting a proactive rather than reactive approach covering every conversation with your children with love, grace,...

It's not a pretty or pleasant subject. It is an absolutely necessary one for parents and educators to be proactive and prepared to face. Guest Ruth Hovsepian brings the reality of porn's accessibility and harms to light in Part 1 of our conversation. Ruth shares statistics such as only 1 in 10 teens considers viewing porn as a bad thing, and she details five specific ways porn harms children. You...

Should teachers fail on purpose? Say "No" to added workloads? How does a school handle the different beliefs which students and parents bring? How can a teacher weave critical thinking into every course? Jenni Ford, veteran educator, academic advisor, and department dean, continues to share insights on these topics and more in Part 2 of our conversation. Listen in and be encouraged and empowered!...

With experience in public and private education, veteran teacher, department dean, and academic advisor Jenni Ford shares insights on: best practices such as "Don't work harder than your students" importance of parental involvement for all students the University-Model school technology in & outside the classroom, from AI to math apps that work out problems step by step learning from your stud...

Talking with kids about tough topics isn't always easy. Neither is keeping current on what's happening in the youth culture. Will you bring up a subject too soon or too late? How can you be proactive and not reactive? How can you engage in a conversation that feels like an engaging dialogue for a youth and not a lecture to endure? With music, videos, movies, and shows streaming from a billion diff...

Did you know you have an amazing research assistant just waiting to help you? That's right! The Axis organization is a storehouse of up-to-date research-based resources empowering parents, pastors, educators, and others to build a life-long faith in the young people they love, mentor, teach, and pastor. How? One conversation at a time! In the first episode of a two-part interview with Kelli Rankin...

It's summer! Whether that means sandy beaches, baseball bleachers, or backyard barbecues for you, I hope it also means time to read. The " Key 3 Educators " podcast is going to be taking a break this summer and will return in the fall with more great interviews, resources, and insights! In the meantime, check out two free Resources . Just click "Download," and they're all yours! 15 Books for Leadi...

Cheryl Swope, author of Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child , and creator of the "Simply Classical" program, continues to share from her experience in the second part of our interview. Parents and educators will gain insights on: assessments for children with special needs why understanding the difference between a classical education and a classical scholar is essential how the...

Can a child with "special needs" receive a "classical" education? Absolutely! Today's guest, Cheryl Swope, author of Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child , inspires parents and educators with her academic expertise and personal experience. In the first of a 2-part interview, you will learn about assessments, recognizing what may qualify for a special need, how to get help, and so...

Does it feel like culture has gone a little crazy? Are you discovering Christian values and beliefs are moving from being embraced to tolerated to vilified? The Herzog Foundation is equipping educators with subject matter expertise training from a Biblical perspective in Science, Worldview, and the Bible. These professional development opportunities are much more than classroom management sessions...

The expression, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast," is true. No matter how intense and thorough your strategic plans, it's the culture of your organization that holds the greatest power and will always have the last word. Yet how do you define, create, implement, and measure "culture?" No organization will thrive without a healthy culture and viable strategy. That's where the Herzog Foundation'...

It all comes down to healthy relationships. Whether that's between donors and leaders, parents and teachers, or boards and administrators. Yet how does a Christian school or home education organization know how to build and assess these relationships which can number in the dozens if not thousands? For example, did you know the average tenure of a Christian school administrator is 2.8 years? Every...

You need a self-generated report card. Why? Every successful individual, business, and organization shares this common trait: systematic and intentional review. It's a meaningful practice for professional development. Report cards are as much about celebrating progress and success as showing where growth is needed. And every excellent educator knows a growth mindset is critical! What should you gr...

You were supplied with conversation starters in the last episode (Will AI Kill Writing, Part 1) to define the role of AI in writing. Today we'll wrap up the discussion insights and move to practical application ideas in the classroom. For example, flip the script on AI. Instead of using AI as an editor, have AI be the writer and students the editor. Students can learn the crucial skill of editing,...

Just as you were getting smart phone policies all worked out, here comes AI. Do you see Jasper and ChatGPT as friends or fiends, especially in the area of writing? Today we'll begin looking at some principles you can use to decide about the role of AI in teaching and assigning writing. Trying to ban it entirely is like trying to ban a bad attitude. In Part 1, you'll be equipped with specific quest...

I bet you've heard communication is "king," "critical," and even the "key" to great relationships and organizations. So why does communication so often falter -- even when people know and practice the "right" techniques? Because there's a piece missing. The piece that completes the picture. What is it? Expectations. Everybody has them, but few people acknowledge them. Yet all communication is tied...

More great information is headed your way in the second part of my interview with Darrell Jones, President of the Herzog Foundation . Based in Smithville, MO, the Herzog Foundation is "catalyzing and accelerating the development of quality, Christ-centered K-12 education nationwide." From school board members to administrators, pastors to volunteers, the Herzog Foundation offers incredible trainin...

If you're involved in, care for, or are curious about Christian education in the United States, you must learn about the Herzog Foundation! While the "new kid on the block" in Christian education, the Herzog Foundation has exploded onto the K-12 educational scene with impressive resources. In this first of a two-part interview, President Darrell Jones shares how the organization is completing its...

Misalignment of expectations is one of the biggest reasons people leave -- or are told to leave -- their jobs. The same is true for why volunteers, whether serving on the Board or working the scoreboard, leave their positions. Knowing the geniuses in your organization can make a powerful difference! In Part 2, we continue to unpack Patrick Lencioni's "Working Genius" paradigm and how it relates to...

Hopefully you have at least six geniuses employed at your school! Why six? Because that's how many you'll need to build a vibrant, effective, sustainable organization of excellence. In Part 1, you'll learn about "The Working Genius" paradigm of approaching work developed by Patrick Lencioni, founder of The Table Group. Author of several best-selling books and international leader in the business w...

The Covid pandemic vaulted education into the national spotlight. Thousands of families moved from choosing their child's education by default to intention. Chris and Christine Stigall , hosts of "Making the Leap" podcast, share from their journey of re-evaluating education for their children. With information, ideas, and insights, they help parents, educators, and others invest in a Biblical worl...

You're going to love hearing from the hosts of " Making The Leap ," a show for parents and caregivers who want to make informed decisions about their children's education and are committed to creating a better future. Chris and Christine Stigall share how Covid launched their journey towards a mindset change towards education. In this first of a two-episode series, Christian school leaders and edu...