The Thing About School

In this episode, Hollie shares: The ups and downs of being a 911 Dispatcher How you can start now to figure out career goals for yourself Why formal and informal education are so important Hollie Zilles is a former 911 dispatcher and currently works as a caseworker for DWS. During her time as a dispatcher, she fielded thousands of calls, helping save lives every day. She loved the challenge of the...

In this episode, Julie shares: What being a controller looks like How to do the hard work now to pay off in the long run Why accounting is a good career for anyone who likes numbers Julie Velarde is a Controller at Ken Garff over the Mercedes, Volvo, Ferrari, and Alfa Romeo/Maserati car dealerships. She has her CPA license. She graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Bryant Universi...

In this episode, Nikki shares: The importance of exploring elective classes How not all paths are the same, so find what works for you Why career shadowing can be a benefit to you NOW   Nikki Pittson is a Nurse Practitioner working in a Neurosurgery Clinic. She has worked in the neurosurgery specialty for nine years in different positions including: receptionist, patient coordinator, medical scrib...

In this episode, Randi shares: How to be a successful hairdresser The importance of having a good work/life balance How finding your passion will help you live a fuller life Randi Huie is a part-time hair artist, full-time mom, and she's been improving moods one hair at a time since 2008. You can find her on Instagram @r.huie.hair If you aren't sure if online learning is a good fit for you, you ca...

In this episode, Skylar shares: Alternate pathways to educate yourself for a career Considering trades as a viable career option How having a business mindset now will help you in the future   After completing his apprenticeship to become an electrician, Skylar Giuli quickly became fascinated with the broad range of opportunities the electrical field had to offer. Eager to explore these opportunit...

In this episode, Laurence talks about: The power of getting started sooner rather than later The importance of networking and connection The resource that is informal education   Laurence Boswell is a commercial photographer out of Draper, Utah who loves working with people! He was recently awarded Best Commercial Photographer of SLC and has created beautiful headshots and branding photos for comp...

In this episode, Madelyn shares: Why developing competence and confidence is crucial for students The importance of supportive relationships How to foster an attitude of learning in your own life Madelyn holds a master's degree in secondary mathematics education and is currently certificated in math, physics and physical science. She has taught, volunteered or led teams at all levels from early ch...

In this episode, Dave shares: The power of music to heal souls Why lifelong learning is a great tool for life The importance of finding your passion in life   Dave Wilbur is the owner of Dave Wilbur's Rock Lab and has been in business since 1991 and is a favorite of both parents and students for music instruction. Our goal is to provide students at any age with a fun learning environment where the...

In this episode, Matt shares: The importance of relationship/networking in careers How humility can help you go further in life Tips and tricks to learn if you want to become a school administrator yourself one day   Matt Dias is a licensed school administrator in the state of Utah. As a graduate in Elementary Education from Utah State, Matt began his career as a 5th grade teacher in Alpine School...

In this episode, Josh shares: What the firefighter application/hiring process looks like Why education can impact your future career How to make the most of your learning NOW & in the future Josh Gudgeon is a firefighter, Heavy Equipment Operator, and firetruck driver for the Milwaukee Fire Department. He has been in the field for 11 years and today he shares the insights he has gained from being...

In this episode, one of our graduates shares: How online education at MPA helped her What learning looks like in an online space How her academic mentor helped foster learning  The importance of connected learning & not just being a "number" Peyton recently graduated from Mountain Point Academy- a year ahead of schedule!  She shares her insights and offers advice for other high school students fro...

In this episode, Brittney shares: What the law degree process looks like How to find your passion in life The importance of never giving up Attorney Busalacchi is a partner of CJMM. Her practice includes all aspects of family law, including Divorce, Establishment of paternity, Child custody and placement, Child support and maintenance, property and debt division, Termination of parental rights, an...

In this episode, we talk about: The power of teacher-student relationships How that impacts students How we implement it in our program For your FREE consultation call, visit us at: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat John Hattie's Visible Learning here: https://visible-learning.org/  

In this episode, Christine shares: How mindfulness can help decrease stress The power of mindfulness A practical 5-minute practice you can do daily Christine McInnis is a Reflexology Therapist, Holistic Healer and Reflexology Therapist, and Breathwork Guide with a special interest in supporting those with chronic health conditions. As the owner of Willow Therapies, she has offered wellness solutio...

"All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way." -William G. Spady In this episode, we talk with Diane about: How to understand children's behavior The beauty in behavior How it all relates to education Diane Sorensen is a relationship-based parenting coach.   She is the creator of the Beauty in Behavior parent coaching program.   Diane believes that children's behavi...

In this Career Day episode, we talk with Tina about: What education looks like in other countries The freedom working from home allows How to use your passions and strengths to find the best career fit You can learn more about Tina by visiting: https://tinacrowell.com/   Learn about other exciting Career Day episodes on Instagram @thempaway For your FREE consultation call, visit: www.mountainpoint...

In this episode, we talk about: What experiential learning is How it can be an effective learning model  How high school students can get credit for their experiences Sign up for your FREE consultation call here: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat   If you like our content, please share with your friends and rate and review us on iTunes!

In this episode, we chat with Trent about his entrepreneur journey. He shares: The importance of wanting to learn throughout life Why it's important to take time for yourself How to work hard, keep persevering, and shift your mindset Trent Crane is the Vice President of Residential Solar Sales at SIRC, Founder/Partner of HuntWarz, with specialties in entrepreneurship, sales, and solar operations. ...

In this episode, our guest Les Harris breaks down what a career in social work looks like. He discusses: How lifelong learning has helped him in his career The importance of mental health The rewarding nature of the social work field Insights to help high school students see the importance of education Les Harris is an LCSW with nearly 30 years of experience helping both adults and children who ha...

In this episode, we discuss: What blended learning is The benefits of blended learning Why a mentor vs. a teacher is effective for students If you are interested in seeing if an online learning environment is good for your student, set up your FREE consultation call here: https://mountainpointacademy.com/letschat  

Welcome to The Thing About School! In this episode, you will meet the hosts, Sara Busalacchi and Anjilee Ferguson, co-founders of Mountain Point Academy who are on a mission to help students develop an attitude of lifelong learning.  They discuss: Who they are and why they co-founded an online school Why they are starting the podcast What they hope you can gain by listening You can learn more at m...