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Chatting with The Experts with Paula OkonnehAuthor: Paula Okonneh Coach, Podcaster,Digital Marketer
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Healthy School Cultures: The Future of Education
Wednesday, 15 October, 2025
Dana Thompson brings 20 years of educational expertise to explore hybrid and micro schools—innovative models transforming education. She explains how hybrid schools blend 3 days of in-person instruction with 2 days of parent-facilitated home learning, while micro schools create intimate environments for 5-20 students across multiple ages. Dana identifies five critical pitfalls derailing schools: neglecting culture, overloading teachers, ignoring student voice, inconsistent communication, and reactive leadership. She provides practical strategies including modeling behaviors, setting boundaries, and prioritizing professional development. The core message: healthy school culture built on strong relationships is the foundation of educational success. Timestamps [00:00:00] - Introduction and welcome [00:03:00] - Why healthy school culture is essential for effective teaching [00:04:00] - Understanding hybrid schools: 3 days in-building, 2 days at-home [00:05:00] - Classical education: Paper and pencil over technology [00:07:00] - Hybrid model across K-12 grade levels [00:08:00] - What are micro schools? The "Little House on Prairie" model [00:10:00] - Can hybrid and micro models be combined? [00:11:00] - Dana's consulting services for schools [00:13:00] - Pitfall #1: Neglecting school culture and relationships [00:18:00] - Pitfall #2: Overloading teachers with too many initiatives [00:20:00] - Pitfall #3: Ignoring student voice [00:23:00] - Personal story: The lethargic class and the "voice box" solution [00:25:00] - Pitfall #4: Inconsistent communication [00:28:00] - Pitfall #5: Reactive vs. proactive leadership [00:29:00] - Practical leadership strategies: Modeling behavior [00:31:00] - Setting healthy boundaries (no emails after 8 PM!) [00:33:00] - Prioritizing professional growth and celebrating wins [00:35:00] - Contact information and closing Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Dana Thompson, you can reach her via her website (https://www.lowcountrychristian.com/), via email(contact@btdconsulting.com), via LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-thompson-ed-s-428833a0/), or on Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576234995996). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
