"I developed a framework for delivering meaningful physical education and movement experiences that will inspire young people to be physically active for life." - Andy Vasily
Andy Vasily is a leading educator who has taught at International Baccalaureate schools in 5 different countries over the past 18 years. He completed his teaching training in education and psychology at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada.
He is also an international educational consultant and founder of the award-winning blog www.pyppewithandy.com. Andy previously worked as a Child-Youth Counsellor at a young offender’s facility in Windsor, Ontario, and it was through this experience that he first realized the stumbling blocks and injustices that many of these young people faced in their daily experience. As a direct result of seeing a need for change, he pursued a full-time career as an educator.
Show Notes:
(00:04:21) How Saudi Arabia is Changing
(00:06:04) How To Become A Citizen The World
(00:07:48) Andy's Hometown and How He Traveled
(00:11:09) Following What's Important To You
(00:15:12) Professional Football Tryout
(00:18:19) Resolutions and Long Term Thinking
(00:21:41) Frameworking and Eisenhower Decision Matrix
(00:25:38) The Three Shot Journal
(00:29:20) What Gets Measured Gets Managed
(00:30:49) Data Has No Emotion
(00:32:41) Prioritizing Daily Recovery
(00:34:45) Being Present
(00:38:03) Do More vs Be More
(00:39:31) With Knowledge, Comes Responsibility
(00:43:16) Searching Inside One's Self
(00:44:51) Experiences Not Gifts
(00:49:46) Having Gratitude For Time Spent With Those That Matter Most
(00:52:48) We Need To Connect
(00:54:07) Andy's Professional Background
(00:57:00) Creating A Program For Movement Not Sport
(01:00:37) Fitting the Program Into the Community
(01:02:55) Gardening In PE
(01:05:41) How Andy's Career Has Evolved
(01:07:08) Erich's Educational Background
(01:09:23) Andy's Important Mentors
(01:12:12) Gratitude and Connecting with Others
(01:15:04) Being Sucked Into Our Devices
For transcripts and related links go to https://feedingcuriosity.net/podcast/andy-vasily
