In this episode we talk about the impact Covid-19 had on education and scheduling at Lincoln School over the past year and the importance of practicing self-care in times of stress. We then do a body scan meditation practice as an example of one way to both proactively and reactively deal with anxiety and uncertainty. Enjoy!

Please Come to the Principal's Office

Practicing Self-Care and Mindfulness Meditation

"Please Come to the Principal's Office" is an opportunity to hear from Scott Garren (the Lincoln School High School Principal) and Michelle Lampinen (the Interim Assistant Principal) as they discuss current trends at Lincoln School Costa Rica and in the field of education in general. In this premier episode, Scott and Michelle outline the purpose of the podcast and discuss "Moonshot Goals" and entrepreneurial thinking at Lincoln School.

Episode 1: September 2019

This is the second episode of "Please Come to the Principal's Office." In this episode the high school administrative team discusses entrepreneurial thinking at Lincoln School and their observations of classroom instruction in the first two months of the school year.

Episode 2: October 2019

In this episode, I speak with two Lincoln School students about their experiences at Lincoln and their hopes for the future.

Episode 3: November 2019

In this episode, I sit down with Ken O'Conner to talk about authentic assessment and grading policies.

Episode 4: January 2020

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://pleasecometotheprincipalsoffice.wordpress.com/2021/04/06/four-monkeys-the-importance-of-asking-why/

Four Monkeys (The Importance of Asking Why)

In this episode, I sit down with Ken O'Conner, an international educational consultant and author specializing in standards-based grading and assessment, to talk about best practice and his work with the teachers and staff at Lincoln to implement best grading practices Preschool through Grade 12. We talk about some of his "15 fixes" for grading and our experiences with student motivation and learning in a holistic, standards-based system. Ken's work has been a part of my professional practice for at least the past 15 years, so this is an exciting opportunity for me to talk directly with a leading expert in the field. Enjoy!

"Please Come to the Principal's Office" is an opportunity to hear from Scott Garren, Director of Academic Programs and High School Principal, as he discusses current trends in education and at Lincoln School Costa Rica.