More Than a Class: Head of School Heath Nivens on Embedding the Entrepreneurial Mindset Artwork

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Thinking like an entrepreneur leads to more success in life--growth mindset, grit, redefining failure, and opportunity seeking are core attributes of this way of thinking that leads to radical transformation for ALL learners. This podcast is designed for leaders and educators in K-12 schools who are interested in the transformative power of engaging students with hands-on, innovative experiences that provide practical training for success in life.

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Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

More Than a Class: Head of School Heath Nivens on Embedding the Entrepreneurial Mindset

January 05, 2026 • Stephen Carter • Season 1 • Episode 111

McKinney Christian Academy is stepping into a bold season of growth—and Heath Nivens is leading with a coach’s mindset and a Christ-centered mission. In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with the Head of School at MCA to talk about building a new STEM center, launching an entrepreneurship program, and weaving innovation, mission, and durable “human skills” into one cohesive ecosystem.

Heath shares lessons from coaching and leadership, why “fail forward” matters for educators and students, how mentorship can reshape student development, and how Christian schools can prepare graduates for a future where many jobs don’t even exist yet—without losing their biblical foundation.

Learn more about the school by visiting https://www.mckinneychristian.org/

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