From Instructor to Education Leader: Hanging with Mr. Pearson || EP. 82
Episode 82
In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh (AKA the Edtech Guru) sits down with Martin Pearson, a principal on special assignment in Adams 14 in Colorado. Martin has been an educator for over 27 years.
In this interview, you'll learn how Martin got his nickname "Mr. Pearson" and why Leena refers to him as such. He also shares his insights on the importance of real-world learning and how it can enhance the educational experience for students.
As we delve deeper into the conversation, Mr. P talks about the need to support our teachers, staff, and students, and how we can create a better learning environment for everyone. He also discusses the impact of the teacher shortage on his school district and the challenges it poses.
This interview is packed with valuable insights and advice, and we encourage you to tune in to learn more. As an added bonus, we'll wrap up the interview with a special surprise that you won't want to miss.
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Learn more about Martin Pearson:
Martin grew up in Colorado Springs and got his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Colorado. He is excited to welcome students back into the building and to provide them with the tools they need to be successful in life.
“The best part about being a principal is knowing that every interaction with a student can leave an impression that can last them a lifetime,” he says.
When not working, he is often at his children’s sporting events or reading a book. Martin is also a huge fan of the chiefs.
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About The Edtech Guru:
Leena Marie Saleh aka The Edtech Guru has spent well over a decade helping to drive change within the education space. The Edtech Guru is a firm believer that with access and equity, we can drive even greater change.
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(Disclaimer: The Edtech Guru's opinions are hers and hers alone)
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Meet Martin Pearson
02:44 Mr. Pearson?
02:58 Importance of real 🌎 learning
06:08 Why real world learning matter to Leena
09:01 Students still talk about this project
10:19 Testing changed everything
13:00 Why Martin becomes a principal
16:05 Standards determine lives
18:53 Edtech makes $$$ (the truth)
19:40 Teacher Shortage plays a role
26:50 How we can help better our system?
33:25 Education needs to move with the times
36:13 Teachers need a day to plan
39:20 Harnessing creativity
42:02 Soft skills are essential
42:50 What was Leena like as a student?
46:22 Relationships are key
53:01 Chiefs? Really?