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Since it began in the late 1800s, Adventist Education has grown to operate programs from early childhood through university levels, becoming the largest Protestant private school system in the world. Our graduates have become prominent thought leaders in all fields. Yet few outside of the system know who we are and what we do. Perspectives in Adventist Education is a podcast series which seeks out current voices to share how we are facing educational questions with an Adventist perspective. Recorded at the 2023 NAD Teacher’s Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Why are so many kids scared of math? And does it have to be that way? Levi Whitcomb and Deneen Matsuda discuss mathematics education and the challenges associated with math anxiety. Deneen shares her personal journey from hating math to developing a passion for it, emphasizing the importance of understanding that everyone can learn math, regardless of their perceived abilities.
Denine Matsuda teaches at Redlands Adventist Elementary and is the creator of Matsuda Math, a resource for teachers and parents to help students overcome anxiety and excel at math. Levi Whitcomb is an Associate Superintendent for the Office of Education in the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
What role does "service" play in learning in Adventist schools? Levi Whitcomb and Steve Boffman, Steve Baughman, who has experience as a principal and teacher, explains service learning as a method that combines teaching with practical application, allowing students to engage in community service that relates to their classroom learning.
Steve Baughman is the Program Director for ACE Academy. Levi Whitcomb is an Associate Superintendent for the Office of Education in the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
How can parents and teachers support students with relational struggles? Levi Whitcombe and Dr. Dustin Young discuss the importance of social-emotional health in education, the need for open conversations about emotions at any age, and how parents can empower educators to address these issues in the classroom.
Dr. Dustin Young is currently Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Andrews University School of Social Work. Levi Whicomb is an Associate Superintendent for the Office of Education in the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
What's the importance of mental health counseling for students in Adventist schools? Levi Whitcomb and Mindy Salyer discuss the growing awareness of mental health needs among students, the stigma surrounding mental health in the Adventist community, and the role of parents and teachers in recognizing and addressing these needs.
Mindy Salyers is a school counselor with Couseltation, which provides school counseling and coaching to Adventist schools. Levi Whitcomb is an Associate Superintendent for the Office of Education in the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Perspectives in Adventist Education is a podcast series which seeks out current voices to share how we are facing educational questions with an Adventist perspective.
Recorded at the 2023 NAD Teacher’s Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
About the Adventist Education System
Adventist Education has come a long way since 1853 when Martha Byington opened the first known church school for Sabbatarian Adventists in Buck's Bridge, New York. Today you'll find Adventist schools in nearly 150 countries. 85,000 teachers, 1.5 million students, 7,500 schools—the Adventist school system is one of the largest Christian educational systems in the world.
Find out more at: https://v1.adventisteducation.org/abt.html