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Dimond Education PodcastPrivate Schools and the Free Market - Dr. Galey Colosimo - Episode 29Dr. Galey Colosimo is a seasoned educator who has been the founding principal of Juan Diego High School in Salt Lake City since 1999. With years of experience in Utah's private school market, Dr. Colosimo has seen both good times and rough times and has guided Juan Diego through them all.
In addition to leading Juan Diego, Dr. Colosimo also serves as the director of the Utah Private Schools Association, which advocates for school choice policies in Utah's legislature. The association represents 35 schools with over 25,000 students and works to ensure that parents have the freedom to choose the...
2023-04-1147 min
Dimond Education PodcastUnlocking the Superpower of Autism and ADHD - Episode 28Autism and ADHD are a superpower? That is what Dr. Dallin Richardson shows us in this latest episode.
What would education be like if your child’s passion was a focus at school? Now what if your child had Autism or ADD? Wouldn’t a focus on their passion make school easier?
That is happening at BreakOut School, a unique outdoor educational program that successfully integrates hands-on approaches with experiential learning to help heroes (aka students) develop critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Founded by Dr. Dallin Richardson in 2019, a doctor of pharmacology, who had...
2023-04-0438 min
Dimond Education PodcastWhat is it like to learn with OCD? You are on Fire! - #highlight
Social anxiety, general anxiety, OCD and trauma. How do these mental health disorders affect a student's ability to learn?
We find that out during our conversation with Paul Peterson.
When Paul was 13 years old, he knew he wanted to help others. He came up with the idea of opening a treatment center and providing the best treatment everyone in the world had ever received.
Paul attended BYU receiving his bachelor’s degree in psychology and later received his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah. Thus began his journ...
2023-03-3002 min
Dimond Education PodcastThe Silent Sufferers - The Effects of Anxiety Disorders on Learning - Episode 27Social anxiety, general anxiety, OCD and trauma. How do these mental health disorders affect a student's ability to learn?
We find that out during our conversation with Paul Peterson.
When Paul was 13 years old, he knew he wanted to help others. He came up with the idea of opening a treatment center and providing the best treatment everyone in the world had ever received.
Paul attended BYU receiving his bachelor’s degree in psychology and later received his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah. Thus began his journey in behav...
2023-03-2845 min
Dimond Education PodcastClassical Education 101: An Introduction with ElizaBeth Vandegrift - Episode 26What is a classical education and how can Classical Conversations support it?
We find out in this episode with ElizaBeth Vandegrift.
ElizaBeth Vandegrift is a veteran practitioner of classical Christian home education. Having successfully educated her four children in the classical model over the past 20 years, and led Classical Conversations communities for eight years, ElizaBeth shares her insights on the joys and benefits of learning classically alongside her children. She also discusses her background in public high school and liberal arts college, and her current pursuit of a master's degree in the Pedagogy of Classical...
2023-03-2147 min
Dimond Education PodcastHow Relationships and Motivation Affect Learning - Episode 25Kaity Broadbent is the chief empowerment officer and head of learning at Prenda. Prenda is a network of microschools designed to help students to be empowered in their own learning and thrive.
Prior to Prenda, Kaity was a Speech Language Pathologist in public schools and in medical settings. Over the last decade, she has focused on understanding the factors in student motivation and engagement. She has discovered the vital role that connection and relationship play in a student’s mental health AND learning. Those discoveries led to the educational practices that drive student empowerment and achievement at Pr...
2023-03-1452 minDimond Education PodcastWhite House Academy - Rural Education Options - #HighlightWhite House Academy is a private school located in Vernal, Utah, that offers a unique approach to education.
The school was founded by Annaliese White, a former homeschooling mom with a degree in English literature and technical writing from Brigham Young University. Annaliese's passion for education led her to start a small religious-based private school that focuses on the principles of faith, freedom, and family.
The White House Academy's curriculum is carefully designed to provide a well-rounded education that combines traditional academic subjects with character development and spiritual growth. The school offers a low student-to-teacher...
2023-03-0900 min
Dimond Education PodcastFaith, Family, and Freedom - White House Academy A Rural Private School - Episode 24White House Academy is a private school located in Vernal, Utah, that offers a unique approach to education.
The school was founded by Annaliese White, a former homeschooling mom with a degree in English literature and technical writing from Brigham Young University. Annaliese's passion for education led her to start a small religious-based private school that focuses on the principles of faith, freedom, and family.
The White House Academy's curriculum is carefully designed to provide a well-rounded education that combines traditional academic subjects with character development and spiritual growth. The school offers a low student-to-teacher...
2023-03-0732 minDimond Education PodcastStudent Voice: How School Choice Leads to SuccessSchool choice is becoming an increasingly popular topic in education. Having the ability to choose where to attend school can have a profound impact on academic success. School choice provides students with the opportunity to find an educational environment that best suits their needs, interests, and learning style.
Our guest this week is one such student who is benefiting from attending her school of choice.
A key benefit of school choice is the ability to choose a school that specializes in a particular subject or teaching style. Our guest explains how this point has benefitted h...
2023-02-2811 min
Dimond Education PodcastThe Reluctant Learner - Episode 23What do you do when you have a child who is reluctant to learn? It can be difficult to motivate the student and help them stay engaged. Kellee and Jon have experienced this. We don't have all the answers. But we have talked about a lot of new approaches to learning and education in previous episodes and these approaches give us hope.
Jon and Kellee discuss their journey to trying to find the right educational approach for their children.
We have learned about unschooling from Kerry McDonald. The idea of allowing a child to learn...
2023-02-2119 min
Dimond Education PodcastFamily Centered Education - Renae Zentz - Episode 22Renae Zentz is the Director and Founding Mentor of Family Lyceum. Renae holds a BA in Humanities from BYU and an MA in Education from George Wythe College. With over 20 years of homeschooling experience, she is passionate about providing a wholesome and safe educational experience for students.
Family Lyceum is an exceptional part-time private school that offers personalized education for K-8 students. Their mission is to ignite the FIRE in each student, inspiring them to reach their academic goals while prioritizing Freedom, Individuals, Respect, and Excellence. They do this while honoring the family's role in their child's...
2023-02-1428 minDimond Education PodcastAscend: A Mentored Education - Heather Poll - Episode 21Meet Heather Poll, a highly qualified and dedicated science teacher and mentor at Ascend: A Mentored Education. With her husband Val and three other couples, she co-founded the microschool eleven years ago to provide a leadership education for her children.
Heather holds an Elementary Education degree from Utah State University, where she was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate from the College of Education. With a wealth of experience teaching in various settings, she cherishes her time homeschooling her five daughters the most.
Heather is passionate about providing a wholesome and safe environment for young people...
2023-02-0744 min
Dimond Education PodcastMicroschooling and Utah Fits All Scholarship - Jon and Kellee England - Episode 20What is microschooling and what are some of the new and innovative models? Jon and Kellee explore this question and Utah's new education choice program Utah Fits All. This is Utah's new education spending/savings account (ESA).
Microschooling is a new and innovative educational model that offers a number of benefits for students, parents, and teachers. This model involves small-group learning in a personalized environment. The goal of microschooling is to provide students with a personalized education that meets their individual needs and helps them succeed in the modern world.
One of the biggest benefits...
2023-01-3124 min
Dimond Education PodcastPeter Knecht - The Four Rs of Learning #highlightAmerican Heritage School Worldwide is an online learning platform that aims to provide homeschooling families with a comprehensive and affordable education. Led by Peter Knecht, the school is designed as a stepping stone for new homeschool families, providing them with all the curriculum and support they need to succeed.
One of the key features of American Heritage School Worldwide is its multi-faith learning platform. Peter is working with a variety of different faiths from around the world, providing families with the opportunity to access the principles of their religion in every lesson. This is particularly valuable for f...
2023-01-2602 min
Dimond Education PodcastAmerican Heritage School Worldwide - Peter Knecht - Episode 19American Heritage School Worldwide is an online learning platform that aims to provide homeschooling families with a comprehensive and affordable education. Led by Peter Knecht, the school is designed as a stepping stone for new homeschool families, providing them with all the curriculum and support they need to succeed.
One of the key features of American Heritage School Worldwide is its multi-faith learning platform. Peter is working with a variety of different faiths from around the world, providing families with the opportunity to access the principles of their religion in every lesson. This is particularly valuable for...
2023-01-2445 min
Dimond Education PodcastKerry McDonald - How to Unschool - Episode 18What does it mean to unschool your child? In this episode, Jon and Kellee ask the practical questions to unschooling to the author of the book.
Kerry McDonald is a Senior Education Fellow at FEE, host of the LiberatED podcast and the author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom. Kerry is an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, education policy fellow at State Policy Network, and a regular Forbes contributor.
Kerry has a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College in economics and a master’s degree in education policy from Harvard. Kerr...
2023-01-1834 min
Dimond Education PodcastAndrew Pudewa Learning to be Successful for a Career #highlightA highlight from our recent podcast with Andrew Pudewa. Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QG6Hbp6u5NLQpmMWr3Mjw?si=-o5ktKTQRSK2wvuY_Sd3VQ
Andrew Pudewa is a veteran education consultant and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) who has spent the past three decades teaching students as an independent violin instructor, preschool owner, tutor, homeschooling parent, and lead instructor for IEW. In this episode, Jon and Kellee discuss with Andrew his reflections on the philosophical lessons he has learned over the years. We discuss the dangers of mo...
2023-01-1204 min
Dimond Education PodcastTeaching However Imperfectly with Andrew Pudewa - Part 2 Episode 17Andrew Pudewa is a veteran education consultant and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) who has spent the past three decades teaching students as an independent violin instructor, preschool owner, tutor, homeschooling parent, and lead instructor for IEW. In this episode, Jon and Kellee discuss with Andrew his reflections on the philosophical lessons he has learned over the years. We discuss the dangers of modern schooling, individualized education, valuing the process of learning over learning products and so much more.
You can find out more about Andrew Pudewa and IEW on his website.
2023-01-1033 minDimond Education PodcastGreat People Didn't Go to Formal School. #HighlightListen to the entire episode here: https://anchor.fm/dimond-education/episodes/Teaching-However-Imperfectly-with-Andrew-Pudewa-Part-1---Episode-16-e1sttv6
Andrew Pudewa is a veteran education consultant and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) who has spent the past three decades teaching students as an independent violin instructor, preschool owner, tutor, homeschooling parent, and lead instructor for IEW. In this episode, Jon and Kellee discuss with Andrew his reflections on the philosophical lessons he has learned over the years. We discuss the dangers of modern schooling, individualized education, valuing the process of learning over learning products and so much mo...
2023-01-0501 min
Dimond Education PodcastTeaching However Imperfectly with Andrew Pudewa Part 1 - Episode 16Andrew Pudewa is a veteran education consultant and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) who has spent the past three decades teaching students as an independent violin instructor, preschool owner, tutor, homeschooling parent, and lead instructor for IEW. In this episode, Jon and Kellee discuss with Andrew his reflections on the philosophical lessons he has learned over the years. We discuss the dangers of modern schooling, individualized education, valuing the process of learning over learning products and so much more.
You can find out more about Andrew Pudewa and IEW on his website.
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2023-01-0346 min
Dimond Education PodcastBecoming a Better Thinker with Adam Hailstone - Bonus EpisodeWhat does it mean to challenge our thinking? In this bonus episode, Adam Hailstone walks Kellee and Jon through a thinking exercise. We challenge our presumptions and learn how to avoid confirmation bias.
https://www.williamsburglearning.com/
#homeschool #education #learning #thinking
2022-12-2009 min
Dimond Education PodcastWilliamsburg Learning Model - Adam Hailstone Part 2 - Episode 15Williamsburg Learning is innovating education within the system. They are using the charter system to create an online classical academy paired with leadership instruction. We discuss the Williamsburg model and learn amazing tips on starting a new school.
https://www.williamsburglearning.com/
#homeschool #classical #education #online #learning
2022-12-1321 min
Dimond Education PodcastTeaching children how to think with Adam Hailstone - Episode 14What does it mean when someone says that they will "teach children how to think, not what to think?" We find this out during part 1 of our conversation with Adam Hailstone from Williamsburg Learning.
#education #publicschool #homeschool
2022-12-0634 minDimond Education PodcastWhy I Left Public Education Episode 13A year ago, I left my position as a principal in a public school never to return. My future was in question.
Link to my public comment made to the Utah State Board of Education: https://youtu.be/d8GQY1k89CU?t=440
#Education #publicschools #homeschool
2022-11-2925 min
Dimond Education PodcastTales of a Homeschool Mom - Krysten Robbins - Episode 12Krysten wasn't looking to homeschool. When her daughter wasn't able to take the courses she wanted in junior high, her perspective changed. Now after four years of homeschooling she shares her wisdom with us.
2022-11-2224 minDimond Education PodcastParadigm shifts - Why we homeschool - Episode 11We used to think that public education was the right fit for all of our children. But our journey in education has opened our eyes to the endless possibilities of what can be done. This week we discuss our education paradigm shifts from Kellee's point of view.
2022-11-1531 min
Dimond Education PodcastFatherhood Ninja Part 2 - Episode 10Education needs dads. We speak with Rob Wood about how he educates his children.
For Part 1 please click on this link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YZ3ZarjmMub
Visit Brotherhood of Valor at: https://robwood.carrd.co/
2022-11-0826 min
Dimond Education PodcastFatherhood Ninja - Part 1 - Episode 9What is fatherhood and what does it mean to be a father in today's highly politicized environment? We discuss this and the benefits of fathers in our discussion with Rob Wood aka the Fatherhood Ninja.
https://robwood.carrd.co/
2022-11-0136 min
Dimond Education PodcastEpisode 8 - Choice Academy with Paul and Jevonne TannerWhat do you do when the public school system no longer meets your children's needs? Paul and Jevonne Tanner chose to open a school.
That school is Choice Academy in Bountiful, Utah.
https://choice-education.org/
Courage to Grow Book
https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Grow-Academy-Learning-Upside/dp/0999520504
2022-10-2534 min
Dimond Education PodcastEpisode 7 Jamie Buckland Part 2 - Classical EducationJon and Kellee talk with Jamie Buckland from West Virginia FUE about classical education. We discuss what this is and what it looks like in practice. https://wvfue.org/
2022-10-1840 min
Dimond Education PodcastJamie Buckland - West Virginia FUE - Part 1Jon and Kellee talk with Jamie Buckland the founder of West Virginia Families United for Education. We discuss West Virginia's Hope Scholarship and the recent ruling from the West Virginia Supreme Court.
2022-10-1131 min
Dimond Education PodcastHomeschool Pods with Kim MaycockJon and Kellee talk with Kim Maycock about the benefits of homeschooling, the struggles and the joys. We discuss some of the changes to homeschool and the multiple blessings that come from homeschooling.
Find Kim on her YouTube channel: Love Centered Learning.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IDbShlv3G1XB_mB9mH0yQ
2022-10-0436 min
Dimond Education PodcastDimond Ed Roundtable with Karee YatesKaree Yates, cofounder of Dimond Ed, joins Jon and Kellee on the podcast. We discuss the name Dimond, our backgrounds and why we educate our children the way that we do.
DimondEd.com
(Apologies for the audio. I forgot to turn on Karee's microphone.)
2022-09-2731 min
Dimond Education PodcastEducation Opportunity for Every Child - Allison SorensonJon and Kellee speak with Allison Sorenson about education choice opportunities in Utah. We discuss how the free market can help improve education, debunk the notion that one size fits all in education, and what Allison is doing with Education Opportunity for Every Child during the next Utah legislative session.
You can find Allison at her website edopportunityutah.org.
2022-09-2032 min
Dimond Education PodcastKim Goates and Canyon Grove AcademyJon and Kellee talk with Kim Goates. Kim is the executive director of Canyon Grove Academy in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Kim has used her charter school to pioneer a new way for schools to maintain attendance through learner validation.
Kim's education story is amazing to see how she has gone from no formal education to running a charter school.
https://canyongrove.com/
2022-09-1334 min
Dimond Education PodcastMount Liberty CollegeMount Liberty College's Dr. Jennifer Jensen and Gordon Jones join Jon and Kellee on their debut podcast. We discuss the origins of Mount Liberty and what makes Mount Liberty different from a typical university.
https://mountlibertycollege.org/
2022-09-0538 min
Aja's & Claire Simone's Ketch A Vibe Show !Aja & Claire Simone's Ketch A Vibe 623 Show "An Abstract Jazz Journey"There are many more musicians, and many different kinds of music could lay their claim with equal authority. But jazz, too often maligned as boring or “all the same” or irrelevant, remains one of the great forms of expression. Yes, it's an abstract expression. It asks you to see into it and interpret.This week is a blend of the very new and a few lifted from our own musical archives.Aja & ClaireWheelUP - Fusion feat. Bembe Segue (Daz-l...
2022-01-301h 59
Who? WeeklyKellee Merrell, Caylee Cowan &/or Keeley Hazell?Haim 3 got a hyperlinked Wikipedia, Aespa appeared on the 'Her Future is STEM-stational' by Olay Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade float, Ashanti won Lady of Soul at the Soul Train Awards — yes, it's been a wild week so far. Plus, LiLo's engaged and we're playing a game for the ages: Kellee, Caylee or Keeley? You THINK you know, but you have no idea (who these women are!!!!) Then we've got some Bachelor Nation shake-ups and break-ups, Taylor Swift's best friend Abigail gets engaged and RHOA star Tyrone asks to be removed from the narrative. And Jon Gosselin was bit by a...
2021-11-301h 06
Mystics in the MatrixEmbodying the Artist Archetype and Ushering In a New Paradigm w/ Sylvia Becker-HillIn this episode I sit down with Artist, Teacher, Coach and Women's Empowerment Advocate, Sylvia Becker-Hill to talk about the shift away from patriarchy and towards a new paradigm where justice, human and other than human life, kindness, and a whole and healthy planet are all honored and taken into considering every step of the way.Sylvia shares her reflections on the archetypal transformation from some of the more negative aspects of the warrior archetype to that of the 'Artist' or creative. This shift has great potential on both the personal and transpersonal level. Sylvia al...
2021-05-241h 24
Isolation Suite PodcastIsolation Suite Episode 06Yasmin arrives to deliver sad news to UnDone. He journeys to Mission with Lissette and The Boy, where they attempt to find the resting place of Sylvia Fraser. Dr. Bell delivers the results of his White Male Pattern Greyness - Pacific Northwest study. UnDone has a final encounter with The Boy.
The script and lyrics for Isolation Suite were written by Tim Carlson, who also plays UnDone. Cold Calculi is Tim on guitar and vocals, and Christie Watson on drums, guitar and vocals.
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2021-05-2024 minIsolation Suite PodcastIsolation Suite Episode 5At Stackfest Music Festival, UnDone tells delegates about fierce online reaction to his band playing a Cure song that shall not be named. In a reprise of When the Suffering End, UnDone has disappointing interactions with William the Scared and Felicia the Harsh. There is a sad ending to UnDone's relationship with electronics. He drunkenly rants about food delivery building up to a 50-second punk screed "Skip It." Construction noise and Dr. Bell's monologue on grief entangle in UnDone's mind where the song We Teach Our Objects composes itself.
The script and lyrics fo...
2021-05-1324 minIsolation Suite PodcastIsolation Suite Episode 4Warning: This episode deals with subject matter that may be triggering to some. While fictional, the episode represents suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.
UnDone flashes back to the scene where Sylvia Fraser met her demise. He later sees Dr. Bell, who assesses why UnDone's eyes have changed colour and enrolls him in the White Male Pattern Greyness – Pacific Northwest study. A sleepless night leads UnDone towards a suicide attempt but one little image negates the idea, landing him safely in the tender lament, I Don't Need Anything.
The script and lyric...
2021-05-0625 minIsolation Suite PodcastIsolation Suite Episode 3Waking in a hungover alley, UnDone is soothed by the sweet strains of the song Don't Start Thinking Too Early while waxing nostalgic about how the neighborhood he always hated is gentrifying. He drunkenly rants about social media, resulting in the 50-second punk screed "Self-Efface." In his next step toward deep greyness, UnDone tosses most of his belongings into the alley, attracting Lissette and The Boy. Scavenging and flirtation follow in sync.
The script and lyrics for Isolation Suite were written by Tim Carlson, who also plays UnDone.
Cold Calculi is Ti...
2021-04-2922 min