Podcast from Better Leaders Better Schools Features Ben Owens

Ben Owens spent 20 years working as an engineer before embarking on an 11-year career as a STEM teacher at a project-based learning school in rural Appalachia. Following this transition, he founded Open Way Learning, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping schools establish the cultural conditions necessary for localized innovation in their educational environments. Owens' focus lies in fostering creativity and transformation within the realm of education, aiming to create conditions that facilitate innovation and growth for both students and educators.

In a separate context, Daniel Bauer explores the significance of crafting impactful school vision statements. He highlights a common sentiment that many school vision statements are lacking in impact and meaningfulness. Bauer emphasizes the need for schools, including those like "Average Middle School," to refresh their vision statements to move from being merely average to exemplary. This underscores the importance of articulating a vision that truly captures the essence and aspirations of the educational institution.