Listen "Replay: The Intertwining of Business and Education with Komal Shah"
Episode Synopsis
Komal Shah is an educational consultant and thought leader on a mission to transformthe world through conscious education.After Komal spent five years in the Teach For America program as a middle schooleducator, she was left wanting more. She wanted more for her own kids and all kids. Topursue this dream, she attended USC Marshall School of Business where she receivedher MBA.Today she leverages her passion for education, business expertise, and her personalconscious living practices. Her plan is to shift outdated educational paradigms andtransform the educational system for the betterment of all children.Join us for this insightful episode where we discuss the link between successfulbusinesses and schools, the importance of consistent messaging, and why we need toseek feedback from our learners.In this episode, we cover:Komal’s choice to pursue a business degree after being a successful teacherWhy we should be getting feedback from our studentsThe need for flexibility and adaptability in schools and businessesPositive shifts that are happening in schoolsHelping students listen to their intuitionThe importance of consistent messaging with learnersResources and links mentioned in this episode:Connect with Komal on Linkedin, Instagram, and FacebookPurchase Komal’s book, Raise Your Hand!: A Call for Consciousness in EducationGet your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination MeetLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcastsWe’d love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/CZJXLQDdevPh22ZN7Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-acceleratorMORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be. It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students. It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. Original Episode Air Date: November 19, 2021
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