Visionary Leader Radio Show

Join Host Kate Ebner on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel, Mondays, 11:00 a.m. EST, 8:00 a.m. PST.

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Top leadership coach and change guru Kate Ebner teaches leaders in business, education, government and non-profits how to create compelling and inspiring visions that lead to extraordinary results and outcomes. Each week on “Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life,” Kate introduces you to the amazing visionaries who are shaping our future. She’ll show you how to create your own motivating leadership vision – and how to make it real. Discover the simple, yet powerful steps that add up to a great vision and an extraordinary life. Explore how real visionaries are using vision to drive exceptional results. Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life features guests who open our eyes to new possibilities and whose stories inspire. Tune in and learn how and why to create your own vision. Join Kate for practical tips, wisdom, and knowledge that will take your leadership and your life to a new level. Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life airs live Mondays at 8 AM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Business.

Our Next Program: Monday, February 27

The Future of Education: Three Visionary Educators Share What Today's Kids Need Most from Education

Show Description:
When Andrew Kutt founded Oneness-Family School in Chevy Chase, MD, he imagined a place where children learned firsthand that the world is one family. North Branch School Founder Tal Birdsey wanted to build a school for middle school kids in Vermont’s Green Mountains that celebrates the complexity and individuality of children at that often misunderstood age. Laura Kang stepped into the role of Head of School at Eagle Cove School on the Chesapeake Bay because she was drawn to its mission of academic excellence, joy in learning and stewardship of community and environment. These leaders share a common mission to instill joy, confidence and love of learning in students – the success of their schools gives testimony to the difference they are making. What can we learn from them about creating schools that educate the whole child? Join Host Kate Ebner to discover the passion, innovation and philosophies that underlie three powerful visions – and how to take these ideas into your community.

Tal Birdsey, Head Teacher, North Branch School – Ripton, VT
Tal Birdsey is the head teacher of the North Branch School, which he co-founded in 2001. He teaches literature, poetry, creative writing, religion, ethics, history, art and art history, and serves as counselor, admissions officer, soccer coach, newsletter editor, assistant wiffleball coach, and resident Flat-Earth Society Scholar.

Tal published “A Room For Learning: The Making of a School In Vermont” which recounts the beginnings of the North Branch School and the intricate and comical adventures involved in making an alternative school in the Green Mountains in Vermont.

"If education interests you--if kids interest you--this is a magical story…about what happens if you take them seriously, and if you have the grace and agility to hang with them in the tough spots and the glorious ones. Nothing…will make you…more optimistic about…the future. And if you're an educator…nothing will remind you more powerfully of the nobility of your calling." -Bill McKibben, NY Times bestselling author

Laura Kang, Head of School, Eagle Cove School - Pasadena, MD
Laura Kang is Head of School at Eagle Cove School. The School’s mission is to maintain a culture of academic excellence as we foster within students respect, responsibility, joy in lifelong learning and habits of environmental and community stewardship.

In her nearly 30 years in independent school education, she has learned how important it is to keep the entire course of a child’s personal and educational development in mind: past, present and future. From working with toddlers to seniors in high school, she has become fascinated with the intersection of neuroscience and best teaching and learning practices. Laura finds herself attracted to independent schools as they are mission and values-driven institutions.

Before joining the Eagle Cove Community, Laura was Middle School Head at Severn School. She attended the University of Kansas’ School of Education for her undergraduate degree in education and English. She received her Masters in Administration and Supervision at Loyola College.

Andrew Kutt, Oneness-Family School – Chevy Chase, MD
For over 20 years, Andrew Kutt has guided the Oneness-Family School, a Montessori-based educational institution that produces confident individuals filled with a life-long love of learning. The School empowers students, teaches conflict resolution, and is a place where learning is not just about finding the right answers but about asking questions on the journey. The curriculum incorporates academics, self-discovery, and world service in order for students to develop the leadership skills necessary to meet the challenges of a global society.

Andrew has 25 years of experience as a Montessori teacher and administrator. He is the founder of Peacekeepers, an after-school club that teaches students to become global citizens.

Andrew is the author of “Living in Harmony,” a handbook for teachers and parents to help students building citizenship skills and global understanding. He is on the board of the International Montessori Council and he is a founder of the Montessori Peace Academy.