Roll Call Podcast

Rollcall is THE podcast for Educators, Administrators and School Leaders who want to be at the forefront of Independent School management. Hosted by boarding school expert, Brian Murray and acclaimed educator, Josh Symonds. Rollcall delivers practical strategies and insightful interviews that cover the most pressing issues in education today, including the key differences between teaching boys and girls, the most effective ways to work with students, and the next big changes to life on campus. Rollcall is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools across 5 continents to manage risk, gain efficiency and improve communications throughout boarding operations.

Telling Your School's Story with Ryan Koral 12/15/2023

Telling Your School's Story with Ryan Koral RC027 - Telling Your School's Story with Ryan Koral Ryan Koral has over 18 years of experience as a documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur, Ryan is all about building partnerships with clients and sharing authentic stories that inspire action, highlight legacies, and help businesses grow. Ryan is also the founder of Enroll Films. Enroll Films began with a vision to revolutionize how educational stories are told. Today, we stand as a testament to the belief that authentic stories can shape perceptions, influence decisions, and create lasting impacts “When you can relate, empathy grows and you feel connected to what you are watching." - Ryan Koral “If you're not sharing stories and you're not taking about why you do this work, getting to your own heart and soul of why you care then you are missing the main element..." - Ryan Koral This week on the Roll Call Podcast: How Ryan came to film making Finding the moments Getting started Creating authentic content Getting the good stuff Asking the right questions Changing the world Resources Mentioned: Enroll Films: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/29064058

The Evolution of the Boarding Experience with Keith Driscoll 10/26/2023

Restorative Practices in Education with Bridget Johnson 10/20/2023

Restorative Practices in Education with Bridget Johnson RC025 - Restorative Practices in Education with Bridget Johnson Bridget Johnson is one of the founders of The Deans' Roundtable, a former Dean of Students and she has experience working in boarding schools. Bridget is currently working in the field of Restorative Practice and Restorative Justice. “We want everyone to come out of the situation feeling like they have been heard, respected and supported in being their best self." - Bridget Johnson “Using restorative practices does not mean there are no consequences for misbehaviour...its about restoring the harm that was done." - Bridget Johnson This week on the Roll Call Podcast: Bridget's path to working in Education Restorative Practice It takes work and vulnerability Being authentic Fair process Moving towards managing relationships, not discipline. Resources Mentioned: Bridget - LinkedIn: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/28266326

Change Management and Leadership in Schools with Courtenay Shrimpton 10/13/2023

Change Management and Leadership in Schools with Courtenay Shrimpton RC024 - Change Management and Leadership in Schools with Courtenay Shrimpton Courtenay Shrimpton is the Lead Consultant at Courtenay has been a leader in Independent Education and has held positions of leadership for the last 30 years. From the moment Courtenay began his career he has driven new program development. From Student Leadership models, to Advisory Programs, Maker Spaces, Arts-Co-curricular initiatives and so much more. “The process by which you understand who you are, where you are and where you need to go I think is really critical." - Courtenay Shrimpton “It's the great leadership TEST: Trust, Empower, Support and Thank. You have to TEST all the people around you." - Courtenay Shrimpton This week on the Roll Call Podcast: Why is change in schools so difficult? Prioritizing what matters Getting started Where are you and where are you going? Aligning with your vision and mission Using data to drive change Profile of a leader Shifting culture Resources Mentioned: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/28144448

Building Trust with Students Through Accessibility, Boundaries and Caring with Brooklyn Raney 12/15/2022

Building Trust with Students Through Accessibility, Boundaries and Caring with Brooklyn Raney RC023 - Building Trust with Students Through Accessibility, Boundaries and Caring with Brooklyn Raney Brooklyn Raney, is a former Dean of Students and the Founder of One Trusted Adult. One Trusted Adult offers research-based programs and professional development opportunities that teach the fundamentals needed to build strong connections and healthy boundaries with young people. “What you mandate, what you tolerate, what you evaluate, what you celebrate, is what you perpetuate." - Brooklyn Raney “Cheerleading, challenging, comforting or coaching. All four are needed and we have the ability to use all four to express care..." - Brooklyn Raney This week on the Roll Call Podcast: Brooklyn's professional updates The ethics and requirements of care How trust is built: Accessible, Boundaries, Caring Structures for advisory Success story New versus experienced teachers Levels of boundaries How relationships benefit learning Does it work in a boarding school? Getting back to BASICS Tips to get started Resources Mentioned: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/25163658

The Value of Experiential Learning with Graham Vogt 12/08/2022

Connecting With The Community Inside And Out Of The Classroom with Dr. Chris Thurber 10/18/2022

Connecting With The Community Inside And Out Of The Classroom with Dr. Chris Thurber RC021 Connecting With The Community Inside And Out Of The Classroom with Dr. Chris Thurber Dr. Chris Thurber, Associate Director of Counselling & Psychological Services at Phillips Exeter Academy. Dr. Chris joins us this week to discuss how schools are operating and what their experience has been in a post-covid era. “One thing that can help schools recover would be the intentional daily weaving in of Social-emotional curricula to endow kids with skills they need..." - Dr. Chris Thurber “It's really important that in the well-intentioned enthusiastic effort to get kids caught up academically that we not eclipse some of the non-structured free time that kids have during the school day to interact with one another..." - Dr. Chris Thurber This week on the Roll Call Podcast: Dr. Chris' background Students social and emotional wellbeing coming back to school Are students behind academically? Social-emotional learning Enlisting the help of parents Lessons from online learning Are schools seeing a higher need for student care? Online access to mental health professionals Getting the school back on track Resources Mentioned: Dr. Chris' Book: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/24531729

The Impact of Technology on Youth Mental Health with Bill Hudenko 02/19/2021

The Impact of Technology on Youth Mental Health with Bill Hudenko RC020 The Impact of Technology on Youth Mental Health with Bill Hudenko Bill J. Hudenko, Ph.D. Founder & CEO, Trusst Health Inc. Research Assistant Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Dartmouth College Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine Bill Hudenko, Ph.D. has significant experience in the fields of both mental health and technology. Dr. Hudenko is a licensed psychologist, a researcher, and a professor who holds a joint appointment as a faculty member at Dartmouth's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. His research focuses on the use of technology to improve mental health delivery and patient outcomes. Dr. Hudenko is currently the founder and CEO Trusst Health Inc., a startup company devoted to providing high quality, affordable remote psychotherapy via messaging. Dr. Hudenko is the former CEO of Voi Inc. and Incente, LLC. Prior to his work at Dartmouth, Dr. Hudenko was a professor at both Ithaca College and Cornell University. Dr. Hudenko has broad expertise in clinical psychology with an emphasis in child psychopathology and family systems. Bill Hudenko joins us this week to discuss what's happening with kids and their mental health amongst COVID. “We are seeing the quickest adoption of technology in human history..." - Bill Hudenko "I love technology, what an amazing tool set we have...but with great power, comes great responsibility." - Bill Hudenko This week on the Roll Call Podcast: Suicide and depression is increasing Are youths more susceptible? The impact of technology The attention economy Screen time vs. Time on social media Removing smartphones from the classroom Trusst - Message based Psychotherapy Applying Trusst to a school environment Pushback against adopting a new mindset Artificial Intelligence Resources Mentioned: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/17903120

Creating and Nurturing Community and Culture with Jed Wartman 01/12/2021

Creating and Nurturing Community and Culture with Jed Wartman RC019 Creating and Nurturing Community and Culture with Jed Wartman Jed Wartman, Dean of Students, The Governor's Academy. Jed graduated with a BA from Bowdoin College and received a MEd from Harvard University. He came to The Governor's Academy after working in higher education for fifteen years. Jed has experience in student activities, residential life, student conduct, leadership development, and student support and advising at several different institutions. In addition to his role as Dean of Students, Jed is a dorm parent and the boys varsity soccer coach. “In student life, our job is about communicating a culture of care. Kids need to know that someone cares about them, and that they matter..." - Jed Wartman "Community at it's core, is a collection of relationships..." - Jed Wartman This week on the Roll Call Podcast: Creating community and culture Nurturing community is an ongoing job The value of giving and receiving feedback Restorative justice The place of care and love in leadership What we are for, not what we are against Structures and traditions that support culture Getting creative to connect during the pandemic Caring for staff Resources Mentioned: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/17362271

Shifting Recruitment and Enrolment to the Virtual Space with Peter Curran 06/26/2020

Shifting Recruitment and Enrolment to the Virtual Space with Peter Curran RC018 Shifting Recruitment and Enrolment to the Virtual Space with Peter Curran Peter Curran, Associate Head of School, and Dean of Admission at Blair Academy. He joined the faculty at Blair in 2011 following four years as the Dean of Students at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs. He completed his undergraduate work in History and French at Bowdoin College in 2001, and earned his M.Ed in Higher Education Administration at Harvard Universities graduate School of Education in 2005. During his time at Blair, Peter also served as, Dean of Students, Dean of Admission, English Teacher, and Assistant head of School for Enrolment and Communications. Peter Curran joins us this week to discuss the shift in the recruitment and enrolment process from in-person to virtual. “I'm a big believer in really showing your authentic and true self, and sharing that with all constituencies, parents, perspective parents and alumni, that is your best way to keep folks engaged." - Peter Curran "It's not about the slick, really well done VR tour, it's "Hey, I'm going to use my phone to show you my room, look around"...Those are the human moments you want through this virtual medium." - Peter Curran This week on the Roll Call Podcast: The state of admissions at Blair and across the U.S. Virtual recruitment and admissions Hybrid options Changes in operations Engaging with alumni Finding the new balance What does the recovery period look like? New priorities Making a connection, and building trust online Resources Mentioned: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/14933252

Time Utilization vs. Time Management with David Silcock 06/19/2020

Time Utilization vs. Time Management with David Silcock RC017 Time Utilization vs. Time Management with David Silcock David Silcock has had a long career working in school leadership positions in New South Wales, Australia. In 2004 he was appointed as Principal at Alstonville High School. Prior to that he was Principal at Bourke High School in Western New South Wales. David was one of the first Principals in New South Wales appointed to the role of Principal school leadership in 2014. At the start of 2020 David formed a consultancy business, Collaborative Growth International, in partnership with Dr. David Townsend. David Silcock joins us this week to discuss collaborative inquiry, generative dialogue, and time utilization vs. time management. “We can not manage time, time manages us. What we can do is choose to utilize that time to achieve goals that meet our needs." - David Silcock "I think it's important that we differentiate growth from change or improvement...growth is really about finding new ways to be more purposeful, productive, and effective." - David Silcock This week on the Roll Call Podcast: David's background and how he came to collaborative inquiry and generative dialogue The reluctant secondary school leaders and how they changed their mindset Making time for reflection Time utilization vs time management Assuming competence Generative dialogue and teacher performance Ensuring the teacher does not feel judgement during generative dialogue Finding the time Resources Mentioned: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/14788319

The Value of Connection: Creating a Safe and Happy Learning Environment with Janeen Silcock 06/12/2020

The Value of Connection: Creating a Safe and Happy Learning Environment with Janeen Silcock RC016 The Value of Connection: Creating a Safe and Happy Learning Environment with Janeen Silcock Janeen Silcock is the Principal of Ballina Coast High School in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. Janeen began her teaching career 39 years ago, initially training as a primary teacher. Her career evolved with her passion for literature and performance, and she spent many years as english drama teacher in secondary schools, before moving into school leadership. In 2015, Janeen took the opportunity to re-design pedagogy in a new building, Ballina Coast High School. Janeen is currently doing her doctoral thesis on this leadership journey. Janeen Silcock joins us this week to discuss how she designed a new high school using the best aspects of the K-6 structure and implementing them in the secondary environment. “We are a school where students are encouraged to colour inside and outside the lines." - Janeen Silcock "It's about socialization, it's about relationships, it's about trust, reducing the content driven curriculum and giving kids the opportunity to work together..." - Janeen Silcock This week on the Roll Call Podcast: Building a brand new high school How Janeen's past experiences shaped her vision A compelling case for change What students want in a school Leadership lessons Safe and happy comes first Connection everyday - S.H.A.P.E. Generative dialogue Praise within the generative dialogue Resources Mentioned: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/14756447

Improving Leadership, Teaching and Learning in Our Schools with Generative Dialogue with Dr. David Townsend 06/05/2020

Improving Leadership, Teaching and Learning in Our Schools with Generative Dialogue with Dr. David Townsend RC015 Improving Leadership, Teaching and Learning in Our Schools with Generative Dialogue with Dr. David Townsend David was born in Sydney Australia in 1942. After graduating teachers college he taught for 6 years in New South Wales during the 1960's. David moved to Alberta, Canada in 1967 where he worked as a classroom teacher before becoming Vice Principal and then Principal of Hays School. Later, David was appointment Principal of Central School in Taber. He then served as a visiting professor at the University of Lethbridge, and the Assistant Superintendent of schools in the county of Lethbridge. David has served as an educational researcher in Lethbridge's School District 51, and an educational consultant with the government of Alberta. He became a permanent member of the faculty of education at the university of Lethbridge in 1985, and retired in 2014. Currently, he is engaged in leadership growth initiatives in Alberta, British Columbia, and New South Wales, Australia Dr. David Townsend joins us this week to discuss generative dialogue. We talk about the skills that are necessary, how to become more competent and confident, and how generative dialogue can be used as a tool to build trust and respect. “You can't just do a two-day workshop, get all the people fired up, and send them back into the schools to do good deeds, they will fail..." - Dr. David Townsend "What we want to do is...make some points in professional growth, and to make decisions about more purposeful teaching practices...thats why we engage in conversation in the first place." - Dr. David Townsend This week on the Roll Call Podcast: Generative dialogue and collaborative inquiry Building the skills, and putting them into practice A cultural shift The skills needed for generative dialogue Offering genuine affirmation - inspire and encourage Misusing praise Building trust and respect What outcome are we looking for? The structure of generative dialogue Three important questions Telling is not effective Modelling the expectation Discipline and informality Assuming the competence of others Leadership Resources Mentioned: David's Books: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/14684033

A New Paradigm for School Staffing Models with Dr. Greg Martin 05/29/2020

A New Paradigm for School Staffing Models with Dr. Greg Martin RC014 A New Paradigm for School Staffing Models with Dr. Greg Martin Dr. Greg Martin is the Upper School Dean, Perkiomen School and the Principal at Teach, Coach, Live Consulting. He has talked and written at length about boarding schools, the triple threat within them and how to make our schools better. Dr. Greg Martin joins us this week to discuss traditional and boarding school staffing. Greg talks about the paradigm shift he sees coming and how the traditional staffing model may not fit the mold anymore. “Where did the triple threat staffing model come from?... It exists because it had to, not because it's a great model." - Dr. Greg Martin "You're getting a new mindset with the next generation of employees, being dropped into an older mindset of the employers...it doesn't mesh." - Dr. Greg Martin This week on the Roll Call Podcast: The traditional staffing model Why do we need a new model? New standards and expectations Teachers, from generalist to specialist A Mercedes for the price of a Honda What are we hiring for? Maximizing the impact faculty members have on the students A new mindset trying to mesh with an old one What outcomes would justify making a change? Redefining a new normal New challenges and opportunities due to COVID, and the shift to online Taking the first steps Resources Mentioned: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/14591777

Crafting a Unique and Bespoke Educational Experience with Aileen Lee & Dr. Spencer Fowler 05/22/2020

Crafting a Unique and Bespoke Educational Experience with Aileen Lee & Dr. Spencer Fowler RC013 Crafting a Unique and Bespoke Educational Experience with Aileen Lee & Dr. Spencer Fowler Mrs. Aileen Lee is Chief Strategy Officer at The Affiliated High School of Peking University's education group which supports twelve campuses across China. Aileen previously served as the Deputy Head of School at The Affiliated High School of Peking University's Dalton Academy, in addition to Director of College Counselling, Head of Admissions and Development. Dr. Spencer Fowler is a former professional athlete, firefighter and an educational leader who presently serves as CEO and Superintendent of The Affiliated High School of Peking University's Dalton Academy. Spencer has spent the last fifteen years working in international education as a K-12 teacher. He has been an administrator in Chile, Egypt, Germany, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam, and China while earning his Masters and Doctorate of Educational Leadership. Aileen Lee & Dr. Spencer Fowler join us this week to discuss the unique and bespoke educational experience they have crafted at The Affiliated High School of Peking University's Dalton Academy “The school is setup and functions as a playground that allows the faculty to continue to contribute in their area of expertise." - Dr. Spencer Fowler "For us, going into education and being able to change lives, it's 100% the reason why we do the things we do." - Aileen Lee This week on the Roll Call Podcast: The origin and vision of The Affiliated High School of Peking University's Dalton Academy The traditional Chinese education system and a new paradigm When students don't yet know what they want to do Measuring the success of students The evolution of The Affiliated High School of Peking University's Dalton Academy Overcoming challenges The benefits of offering boarding for students Open minded students and parents Are others trying to do the same? The Access Scholarship - A refugees success story Resources Mentioned: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/14498783

Preparing Educators to be Transformational Change Agents with Dr. Jill Alexa Perry 05/22/2020

Preparing Educators to be Transformational Change Agents with Dr. Jill Alexa Perry RC012 Preparing Educators to be Transformational Change Agents with Dr. Jill Alexa Perry Dr. Jill Alexa Perry is the Executive Director at Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED). She is a Professor of the Practice, Administrative and Policy Studies, University of Pittsburg. Her research focuses on professional doctorate preparation and education, organizational change in higher education and faculty leadership roles. Dr. Perry's publications have appeared in Planning and Changing Journal, Journal of School Public Relations, Innovation in higher Education as well as several books and practitioner journals. Dr. Perry is a graduate of the University of Maryland where she received her Ph.D in International Education Policy. She holds an MA in Higher Education Administration and an BA in Spanish and International Studies from Boston College. She has over twenty years of experience in leadership and program development in education and teaching experience at the elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels in the US and abroad. She is Fulbright Scholar and return Peace Corps volunteer. Dr. Jill Alexa Perry joins us this week to discuss the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED). “We need to have that distinction in education, where there is respect for the practical application in the same way there is respect for the PhD research..." "We, as school of education people, have an OPPORTUNITY to use the skills and knowledge we have to prepare people in multiple ways to be change agents..." This week on the Roll Call Podcast: The beginning of CPED Important distinctions between EdD and PhD A flexible framework What do the candidates get out of it? Is an EdD harder than a PhD? Why current practitioners would choose to pursuit a PhD Resources Mentioned: Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice - This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/14481371

Using a Build, Measure, Learn Approach to Education with Mark Weyers 05/15/2020

Using a Build, Measure, Learn Approach to Education with Mark Weyers RC011 Using a Build, Measure, Learn Approach to Education with Mark Weyers Mark is the Founder of IIAD Global, an education and innovation company that works with colleges and universities to generate alternative streams of revenue through the establishment of online learning and satellite branch campuses all over the world. Mark has consulted with schools, colleges and universities in Canada, Ireland, UK, Netherlands, China, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and across the Middle East. He holds a BA. in Psychology, a B.Ed in Education an M.Ed in Educational Psychology, an M.Sc in Neuropsychology and an Ed.D in Education Leadership & Management Mark joins us this week to discuss the innovative education framework called Lean Education. It can be used with any national curriculum and adopts a spiral competency based education approach. Thus, it focuses student effort, not only on the accumulation of subject knowledge within the curriculum, but on honing the skills and developing the character qualities needed to become successful in life. “How can we infuse curiosity into the learning environment, so we allow students to drive their eduction?” “It’s about reliability and validity. Is this method of assessment truly measuring what I think I taught, and what my students truly know and learned? This week on the Roll Call Podcast: The beginning of Lean Education Student-driven eduction Build. Measure. Learn Infusing competencies in Spiral curriculum Thinking process In the classroom practical application - mental models How educators respond to a new paradigm shift Liquidity of knowledge Building a foundation for knowledge Implementing a new system Build, measure, learn in a content heavy environment Build, measure, learn in professional development Resources Mentioned: BCI Institute Lean Education Framework: IIAD Global: Book: This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management. To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Roll Call with Brian Murray and Josh Simons, the show helping education professionals stay at the forefront of global education trends. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. /episode/index/show/rollcall/id/14417171