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Evolution Stories
Evolution Stories is a biweekly podcast that delves deep into the heart and soul of change leadership and school transformation.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
Evolution Stories
Latest Episodes
Beyond Borders: On Education for Global Competence
In this episode, Homa Tavangar, co-founder of the Big Questions Institute (BQI), discusses her work in education and international development. BQI engages schools worldwide in inquiry to prepare children for an increasingly complex and rapidly...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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A Legacy of Service in Caribbean Education
In this episode, Dr. Renée Rattray, Lead Education Advisor for the XQ Institute, shares her origin story in education. Rattray's journey began in Jamaica, where she worked as a special education teacher and later became a school principa...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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From Crisis to Creation: Leading Innovation and Growth in Independent Schools
In this episode, Jalaj Desai, Head of School at Saddle River Day School, NJ, discusses his experiences in leading change within an independent school setting. He recounts taking on the headship during a period of instability and shares his stra...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Student Protagonism: On Transforming the Learning Experience
In this episode, Dr. Kapono Ciotti, CEO of the Pacific American Foundation, discusses his views on education as a powerful tool for social justice. Ciotti credits his upbringing by two educators and his early schooling experiences for shaping h...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Leading with Innovation at Mt. Lebanon High School
In this episode, Joel Thompson, principal of Mt. Lebanon High School, shares his insights on leadership and change in schools. The conversation emphasizes Thompson's fifteen years as an educator and his commitment to leveraging innovative pract...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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