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RC019 Creating and Nurturing Community and Culture with Jed Wartman

Jed Wartman, Dean of Students, The Governor's Academy. Jed graduated with a BA from Bowdoin College and received a MEd from Harvard University. He came to The Governor's Academy after working in higher education for fifteen years.

Jed has experience in student activities, residential life, student conduct, leadership development, and student support and advising at several different institutions. In addition to his role as Dean of Students, Jed is a dorm parent and the boys varsity soccer coach.

 

"In student life, our job is about communicating a culture of care. Kids need to know that someone cares about them, and that they matter...

- Jed Wartman

 

"Community at it's core, is a collection of relationships..."

 - Jed Wartman

 

This week on the Roll Call Podcast:  

  • Creating community and culture
  • Nurturing community is an ongoing job
  • The value of giving and receiving feedback
  • Restorative justice
  • The place of care and love in leadership
  • What we are for, not what we are against 
  • Structures and traditions that support culture
  • Getting creative to connect during the pandemic
  • Caring for staff

 

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