The Network

What is the difference between leadership and authority? Join host, Corey Mohn and our guests Dr. Tammy Fry and D.J. Whetter. Dr. Fry is the teacher education instructor at Blue Valley CAPS; she shares her expertise in embedding leadership as an ever present activity in her curriculum. Mr. Whetter, from the Kansas Leadership Center, shares his perspective on leadership, its many forms and the impa...

Host Corey Mohn and producer Alisa Morse talk about the upcoming season of The Network. You don't want to miss Corey and Alisa nerd-out about the current climate of educational innovation and how they see the CAPS model leading the pack. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model . The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 130 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagi...

CAPS senior Ashlyn Kennedy joins Corey to talk about her CAPS experience. Ashlyn recounts the tremendous work she has done at CAPS to innovate, design and code her own tech wearable. Along the way she has won several competitions and has created a large network of innovation and business professionals. Corey and Ashlyn also discuss Ashlyn's plans for her future and how the pandemic has affect...

Mike Poore, Superintendent of Little Rock School District, talks with Corey about his experience starting CAPS Network programs in not one, but two school districts in Arkansas. Mike focuses on the importance and success of the CAPS model in an urban school thanks to strong instructors and community buy-in. If you are considering starting your own CAPS program, you won't want to miss this! Th...

During his travels, host Corey Mohn meets administrators, instructors and students. On today's episode, Corey was able to record an impromptu conversation with Washington CAPS student Colton Cozza. Colton explains how his CAPS experience is giving him hands-on, professional experience working on projects that align with his passions. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model . The C...

Corey is joined by Northeastern University's NExT co-leader Dr. Chris Unger. The Network is all about reimagining what high school can look like and this episode digs into the possibilities. Dr. Unger and Corey discuss what it means to be an entrepreneurially minded instructor, to use the world as a classroom and demonstrate the true power of The Network.  The Network is all about discovering...

Before Blue Valley's spring break, Corey sat down with Blue Valley superintendent, Dr. Todd White. Dr. White provides his perspective on incorporating the CAPS Model and Network into a school district, including how to approach getting started. These two leaders continue by discussing the changing way we see education from all levels of leadership. Given the rapidly changing educational envir...

In this timely episode, Corey talks with Blue Valley CAPS Veterinary Medicine instructor Kelley Tuel. Kelley shares with us her background and approach to integrating current events into her students' experiences. We will hear about Kelley's experiences in fellowship with the CDC, her exposure to how infectious diseases are studied and how she brings that knowledge back to her classroom....

In a Network first, Corey is joined by Bella, Nate and Lillith. These three are CAPS students from 3 network schools in the KC metro area. The students describe their experiences with profession based learning. They tell us about their projects, internships, reflections and dreams. As if having three of CAPS brightest weren't enough, Bella is the guest producer of the episode! She interns at...

Corey travels to Cedar Falls, IA to talk with Ethan Wiechmann and Nate Clayberg. Amid a busy CAPS visit, Corey, Ethan and Nate discuss the strategic partnerships that have helped launch CF CAPS to a position of success. Education for life is showcased as Nate and Ethan share students' stories from the CAPS program, high ed, and in the working world. The Network is all about discovering the CA...

Corey is joined by Indigo Project CEO Sheri Smith to talk about the CAPS Core Values. They focus on the value of Self-Discovery. Indigo Project is a self-discovery tool that enables students to understand their motivations, values and skills. Sheri argues that all students have super powers, but it is up to organizations like CAPS and Indigo to help them uncover it. The Network is all about discov...

Corey makes the trip to Northland CAPS to chat with Director Brett Kisker. Northland CAPS services students from 9 school districts just north of Kansas City, MO with a different take on the CAPS model - fall semester in the classroom and spring semester embedded in the workforce. Brett and Corey talk about the importance of professional experiences and out-of-the-classroom opportunities for stude...

Host Corey Mohn rings in the new year with a very special guest. Clifton Taulbert, sometimes referred to as the CAPS Ambassador, joins Corey to talk about inquisitiveness, teaching and learning in the 21st century, and imagining the future. These big topics and more can be heard in the first episode of The Network in 2020. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model . The CAPS Network is a...

Corey Mohn is joined by CAPS Network coordinator Gregg Brown. Gregg shares his backstory and enthusiasm for the work the network is engaged in. Then, Corey and Gregg discuss what makes the CAPS Network unique in a world filled with education innovation. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model . The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 130 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. C...

Corey talks with Blue Valley CAPS Director Chad Ralston about his role in the development of the CAPS model and how he supports CAPS instructors and students. Chad offers a few great resources for directors and instructors as they explore what it means to engage with the 5 Core Values. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model . The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 130 programs,...

Corey Mohn kicks off The Networ k - the new big experiment from the CAPS Network. Corey talks with The Network producer and CAPS instructor Alisa Morse. The first episode explores how the 5 Core Values of the CAPS Model are demonstrated daily in our profession based learning environment. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model . The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 130 program...