Show Notes:
In episode 57, I interviewed Dr. Maureen O’Shaughnessy (@microschoolcoal), author of the new book “Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids.” Maureen has an extensive understanding of the components needed to transform the education system. She is the founding director of Leadership Preparatory Academy, a nonprofit progressive micro-school in Washington State. We discussed how she has transformed education by opening micro-schools out of frustration over the failures of traditional public schools.
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About Dr. Maureen O’Shaughnessy
Maureen O’Shaughnessy, EdD, is a career school innovator with over 30 years of transforming learning in schools to better serve all students. She is the founding director of Leadership Preparatory Academy, a nonprofit progressive micro-school in Washington State. With a master’s degree in educational administration and a doctorate degree in educational leadership, she has an extensive understanding of the components needed to transform the education system.
Dr. O’Shaughnessy has served as head of school and principal internationally in countries such as Kuwait, Hungary, and Ecuador. Weaving in a strong emphasis on service and leadership at each school, she has been an educational change agent across the globe. Dr. O’Shaughnessy has dedicated her career to promoting compassionate, innovative, and responsive learning models so that all students can thrive.
Connect with Maureen:
Maureen’s Website: lead-prep.org or microschoolcoalition.com
Maureen’s Twitter: @MicroSchoolCoal
