Franklin UnlimitED

In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED , host William Campbell speaks with graduating seniors Gabby Wilson and Emre Gots as they prepare to begin the next chapter of their academic journeys at Spelman College and MIT. As members of Franklin School's inaugural graduating class, Gabby and Emre reflect on the mentors, experiences, and opportunities that shaped their time at Franklin. They share how th...

In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED , host Will Campbell speaks with Danny Bauer, founder of Better Leaders Better Schools, about the powerful role adult leadership plays in shaping school culture and student success. Drawing on his experience as a former teacher, principal, and leadership coach, Danny shares practical insights into what happens inside schools when adults feel supported, aligned...

In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED , host Will Campbell is joined by Dr. Jennifer Gillett, Assessment Design Lead and Senior Curriculum Manager at the International Baccalaureate, and Chris Barnes, Director of Curriculum and Assessment at Franklin School, for a deep conversation on why transdisciplinary learning matters in high school. They unpack the differences between interdisciplinary and t...

In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED , host William Campbell speaks with Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and architect behind the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). They explore the future of grading systems and what high schools should be measuring to prepare students for a rapidly chan...

In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED , host William Campbell sits down with Henry Faber, co-founder of Oppidan Education, to talk about mentoring, confidence, and how today’s teens are navigating a high-pressure world. They discuss what sets mentoring apart from tutoring, how schools can collaborate with outside organizations without losing focus, and why building a student’s confidence and self-...

Reading is one of the most cognitively demanding skills a person can acquire, and for some students, the process is anything but automatic.  In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED , host Will Campbell is joined by Dr. Ken Pugh, President and Director of Research at Haskins Laboratories and cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine and the University of Connecticut....

In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED, host William Campbell speaks with graduating seniors Nikita Palicha and Anjana Rajesh, two outstanding members of the Franklin School community. Together, they reflect on their academic and personal journeys, the leadership roles they assumed, and how Franklin’s real-world learning environment and transdisciplinary approach shaped their growth. The conversati...

Leadership isn’t just about making decisions — it’s about shaping culture, inspiring teams, and adapting to what’s next. In this episode of  Franklin UnlimitED , host Will Campbell is joined by Dr. Paul Teys, a veteran educator with over 40 years of experience in school leadership. They unpack what makes independent schools unique, what high-performing school cultures actually require, and how lea...

Innovation is not just for experienced professionals—it starts with young minds willing to take risks and create meaningful change. In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED , host Will Campbell speaks with Mariella Satow, founder of SignUp Captions, and Jaymes Dec, Director of Innovation at Franklin School, about the power of youth-driven entrepreneurship. Mariella shares her journey of building a gr...

What does it take to prepare students for the challenges of the future?  In this episode of Franklin UnlimitED , host William Campbell talks with Dr. Jacqueline Melvold, an expert in transdisciplinary learning and the Compton Chair of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at the University of Arizona. They discuss how this approach helps students think in new ways, solve problems, and work well wit...

In this episode of Franklin Unlimited , host William Campbell sits down with Vikas Pota, a global advocate for education and CEO of T4 Education. They discuss the transformative power of leadership and storytelling in shaping global education, the role of collaboration in addressing educational challenges, and the critical importance of strong school cultures. Vikas shares valuable insights from T...

In this episode, Dr. Blake Spahn, Vice Chancellor of the Dwight Schools Network, joins William Campbell, host of "Franklin Unlimited," to explore the future of education through the lens of artificial intelligence. Blake shares his vision for leveraging AI to expand educational opportunities worldwide, develop personalized learning systems, and revolutionize college counseling and entrepreneurship...

Welcome to Franklin UnlimitED , the podcast that dives into the future of learning with the visionaries who are redefining it! Hosted by Will Campbell, Founding Head of School at Franklin School in Jersey City, this show is your front-row seat to bold ideas and groundbreaking programs shaping tomorrow's leaders. Will Campbell, a leading educator known for blending tradition with innovation, shares...