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Episode 004 – Learning rocketry in a learner-centered environment Interview with Erick Castillon, graduate of Alamo Height Independent School District

In Episode 003, we learned about the work in Alamo Heights Independent School District with Dr. Kevin Brown (Superintendent) and Dr. Frank Alfaro (Assistant Superintendent). In this episode,  we had the chance to speak with Erick Castillon, a graduate of Alamo Heights and a former learner in its Rocketry Program for two years. Erick is currently a student at the University of Texas at San Antonio majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Erick has also had the opportunity to intern at NASA (Summer 2015 and Spring 2016). After listening to the podcast, check out the TEDx talk by Erick’s teacher, Colin Lang, to learn more about the amazing learning environment that transformed Erick!

After listening to this episode, you’ll want to ponder these questions:

  1. How might leaders provide opportunities for learners to develop their passions in a learner-centered environment?
  2. How do real-world projects support learner-centered education?

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