Project-Based, Individualized Learning: Anne Boswell Discusses Athena Academy's Innovative Model
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Host Cory Greenberg talks with Anne Boswell, the Admissions Director for a small school in the San Francisco Bay area serving students with dyslexia and twice exceptionality. Athena Academy has a unique formula that combines a cutting edge, research-based approach to dyslexia education with project-based learning, a buzzword you’ve probably heard but could use a little dissection - what IS it, really? And why does it work so well to empower students to love learning, especially when combined with Athena’s multi-age classroom and truly individualized approach? Anne is so knowledgeable about the challenges all our students are facing within the traditional system and shares some ideas of how large, public districts can actually implement what they’re doing on a much smaller scale.
Brought to you by Tutor Corps and Pacific Preparatory.
About our guest:
Anne Boswell has served as Athena Academy's Director of Admissions and Outreach since its founding academic year. As the mother of two twice-exceptional sons, Anne brings to Athena her passion for positively transforming the lives of children and their families while understanding the path they are walking. Prior to her role at Athena, Anne served as a residence dean and assistant dean of students at Stanford University. Anne attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo for her undergraduate degree and has master’s degrees in education administration and counseling from Santa Clara University. As an avid traveler Anne tries to take at least one international trip a year and has sailed twice as a staff member with Semester at Sea.
Find her at:
Website: www.athenaacademy.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenaacademypa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthenaAcademy
Podcast: https://experienceourindustry.podbean.com/e/anne-dowd-boswell/
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life, Dr. Stuart Shanker
The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety and More: What Parents and Teachers Really Need to Know to Empower Complicated Kids with Confidence and Calm, Elaine Taylor-Klaus
