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In Episode 27, we are speaking with Jon Hanover, Founder and Executive Director of Roots Elementary School in Colorado.
Jon Hanover is the founder of Roots and led the organization through its early development. He was Principal in its first year and is now the Executive Director. Before launching Roots, Jon was a Founding Kindergarten Teacher, Grade Level Chair and member of the school leadership team at Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP). As a teacher, his students demonstrated over two years of growth in both math and reading on the nationally-normed NWEA MAP. Jon graduated with honors from Harvard University.
We discussed the history and GROW values of Roots Elementary, their transformation to a learner-centered environment, barriers they overcame, and advice they would offer learners and leaders as they move towards a more learner-centered environment.
Our conversation prompted the following questions:
- What did you hear today that can shift your thinking about learner-centered learning?
- What barriers are holding you back from a more learner-centered environment and what can you do tomorrow to reduce or remove them??
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