Inside the Treehouse
Hosted by Solution Tree’s Chairman of the Board, Jeffrey C. Jones, Inside the Treehouse offers personal insights from education leaders sharing candid stories about leadership, challenges, and their passion for student success. Each episode features guests sharing unique passions and achievements–from Grammy nominations to personal hobbies– providing a rare glimpse into the professional and personal lives of our authors.
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Inside the Treehouse
Urgency for Ideas, Patience with People: A Conversation with Tom Schimmer
Former teacher, school administrator, and district-level leader Tom Schimmer has always felt a drive to impact people—although not always as an educator. As a lifelong sports fan, he first dreamed of coaching. It was only after he began teaching that he developed a passion for the work and embarked on a career in education that has spanned more than 30 years and taken him to 19 different countries.
Tune in to hear how Tom went from Boise State punter to one of the top experts in education. He chats about growing up in Vancouver, his love of baseball and sitcoms, and why “Schimmering it” is the key to lower-stress travel. Gain insight into his strategy for presenting effectively, the parallels of coaching and presenting, and the simultaneously exhilarating and grueling realities of being an international speaker.