Back to the Whiteboard, powered by The Nashville Incubator
Back to the Whiteboard, powered by The Nashville Incubator
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Hosted by Scott Campbell, Executive Director for the Nashville Incubator, Back to the Whiteboard, features candid conversations with the creative founders and leaders responsible for launching new public schools in Nashville and beyond, each as unique as the students and communities they serve. At the Nashville Incubator, we think deeply about how to educate children beyond the traditional system. Our mission is to recruit and support innovative educational leaders who desire to provide families with a high-quality public school that works best for their child.
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The podcast focuses on innovative educational models and leadership in public schooling, with episodes addressing topics like workforce shortages in healthcare through public nursing schools, holistic education using Montessori methods, mastery-based learning approaches, nature-based and bilingual education, and the unique challenges and opportunities faced by underrepresented communities.
Hosted by Scott Campbell, Executive Director for the Nashville Incubator, Back to the Whiteboard, features candid conversations with the creative founders and leaders responsible for launching new public schools in Nashville and beyond, each as unique as the students and communities they serve. At the Nashville Incubator, we think deeply about how to educate children beyond the traditional system. Our mission is to recruit and support innovative educational leaders who desire to provide families with a high-quality public school that works best for their child.
A strong education goes beyond textbooks and test scores—it’s about equipping students with the skills they need for success in college, careers, and beyond. Intrepid College Prep, founded by Mia Howard, is redefining what it means to prepare students for the future. Serving grades 5-12 in southeast Nashville, this innovative network of public schools combines rigorous academics with a deep commitment to family engagement and financial literacy, setting it apart from traditional models. Now Managing Partner of Innovative Schools at New Schools Venture Fund, Mia shares her vision for transforming education. With a background in finance and law, she discusses how Intrepid College Prep empowers students with financial knowledge and college readiness, and how her work is shaping the future of education nationwide.
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