Student Leadership and Learning
Student Leadership & Learning
Student Leadership & Learning Director Emily Pigott explains enriching experiences beyond the classroom and explores ways to maximize your impact as an educator developing student leaders. Emily spent 20 years at South Florida Christian Academy as a teacher and principal. She co-founded the Student Leadership Academy at SFCA, later became the Executive Director at Student Leadership University, authored student leadership development curriculum, and earned a master's degree in Teaching and Learning from Southeastern University.
Episodes
Student Leadership & Learning Ep 13: Changing Student Consumption to Connection
Enhance student engagement by shifting from a consumer-based approach to a connection-oriented approach, and connect with students beyond just imparting knowledge.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 12 | Cultural Issues of 2024 and How They Shaped Our Students
We must be aware of the factors affecting our students today and common values in this generation in order to most effectively engage them and make an enduring impact. Tune in for Emily Pigott's encouragement and reflections.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 11 | Navigating Difficult Conversations
If we teach our students not what to think but how to think, we equip them with the skill to discern with wisdom. Emily Pigott provides more encouragement and advice on how to intentionally converse with students.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 10 | Intentional Conversations
How do we set the stage to have impactful conversations with students? Using open-ended questions and God's word, Emily Pigott helps you overcome barriers to starting intentional conversations.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 9 | Empowering Students to Navigate Challenges
Neil Malherbe, ACSI Director of South Africa, speaks about challenges that students are facing today and viewing them through a biblical lens.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 8 | The Most Critical Component of a Christian School's Mission
Lisa Kleinmann, Head of School at Southwest Florida Christian Academy, discusses how to use a student leadership culture to protect a school's culture, especially during a period of growth.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 7 | An Often-Neglected Leadership Essential
Endurance: the capacity to bear difficult circumstances. How can educators remain hopeful with fortitude this upcoming school year? Emily Pigott encourages listeners to prepare this summer for endurance.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 6 | Why Isn't Jesus a Big Deal in My Christian School? Part 2
Lainie Montgomery, ACSI Director of Spiritual Formation, shares practical strategies and success stories of spiritual formation.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 5 | Why Isn't Jesus a Big Deal in My Christian School?
Jerry Nelson, ACSI Chief Ministry Officer, joins the podcast to discuss how to make Jesus the foundation of Christian education.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 4 | Student Leadership Development - It Matters
A graduate of a Christian high school in Miami, Catherine Dorcinvil joins Emily Pigott to reflect on the positive impact of teachers and leadership development.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 3 | An Educator's Difference
Emily Pigott discusses the importance of relationship-building in making a difference as an educator. This generation yearns for relationships, but older methods of connecting may not work as well. Watch or listen to sharpen your relational skills!
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 2 | An Educator’s Influence
Students don’t need us for information, they need us for wisdom. The second episode of the Student Leadership & Learning podcast explores educators' influence and how to cultivate it.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 1 | An Educator's Calling
Student Leadership & Learning Director Emily Pigott casts vision for the lofty & important calling that educators have.
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