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Thinking Adventure Practitioner The Experiential Thinking Practitioner Description:  Episode 66:  At High 5 we take great pride in helping others become “Thinking Adventure Practitioners”.  It’s a term we use often at High 5 in our trainings and it’s a recurring theme in our publications.  So, what do we mean by the term Thinking Practitioner?  Through […]

Edge of Leadership Podcast for Educators Welcome to The Edge of Leadership Podcast! Description:  Trailer Episode: A NEW Podcast for Educators!  Here’s a short trailer introducing you to our NEW Edge of Leadership Podcast. Join the High 5 staff, including all members of our Edge of Leadership team. If you value connection, empowering your students, […]

History of Outdoor Education with Hutch Hutchinson History of Outdoor Education with Hutch Hutchinson Description: Episode 63:  Have you ever wondered about the history of Outdoor Education?  What inspired the early outdoor educators?  Hutch Hutchinson, Senior Lecturer at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, joins host Phil Brown, in a captivating discussion about the history […]

5 Ways to Make Back-to-School Easier 5 Ways to Bring Ease to Back-to-School Description: Episode 4: What do teachers want parents to know about transitioning back-to-school with more ease? Furthermore, how does one go about answering such a question? Especially, one that is on the minds of so many families and educators as the school […]

Managing Emotions & Vulnerability in School Managing Emotions & Vulnerability in School Description: Episode 3: What are the best approaches for managing emotions and vulnerability in a school setting? Members of High 5’s training and EOL teams join forces to discuss this important question. Join Ryan, Anne Louise, Lisa, and Phil as they talk about […]

Building Connections with Students Building Connections with Students and Danny Kamps  Description: Episode 2: In this episode, Danny Kamps, a Keene Middle School teacher, joins Edge of Leadership host, Anne Louise Wagner. The pair discuss how connecting with students is crucial for education to be impactful. Learn how these social events exceed just a […]

Experiential Learning Abroad with Katherine Conway Cultural Immersion Experiences with Katherine Conway Description: Episode 62:  Experiential learning abroad is the focus of AMIGOS International with guest, Katherine Conway.  This organization provides Experiential Learning and Youth Leadership opportunities in the US and Latin America.  Their core programs offer cultural immersion experiences for high school students.  High […]

NEUROCHEMICALS AT PLAY Neurochemicals at Play  Description: Episode 61: What do neurochemicals at play look like?  Adventure learning brings play to life and can actually trigger chemicals in the brain that offer great benefits to folks.  Basically, we’ll examine the impact of neurochemicals at play from an insider’s view, High 5 Adventure trainer and […]

Inspired Educators’ Stories Inspired Educators’ Stories: What Motivated You To Be an Educator?  Description: Episode 1: In this inspired educators’ stories podcast, host Phil Brown sets the stage for back-to-school 2020. Reaching out to teaches, he asks them a deeply personal question: “What Inspired You To Become An Educator?” What follows is a genuine […]

Outdoor Education with Ross Cannon​ Outdoor Education with Ross Cannon Description: Ross Cannon from Hulbert Outdoor Center in Vermont, sat down with Phil to discuss the “magic” of working in outdoor education, making an impact on clients, and the value of connecting to the mission of the organization for which you work. Learn more about […]