Jill Lagan, and The Best Dam Podcast welcomes Jason Schrock, Principal of Martha P. King Elementary School. 

Jill and Jason explore the unique dynamics that make Boulder City’s schools thrive, from passionate community support to visionary educational programs like "WIN Time" that cater to every student's academic needs.

Jason shares insights on hiring practices, emphasizing the importance of community connections, and highlights the success of Boulder City's specialized education programs. They discuss the area’s supportive environment, the innovative approach to teaching, and the critical role of parental involvement.

You’ll also hear about financial challenges the schools face, humorous anecdotes from a principal's life, and Jason's personal journey into education.

DISCUSSION POINTS

The Importance of Community Involvement in Education — [00:02:24 → 00:02:33]

Addressing Educational Gaps — [00:11:37 → 00:11:52]

The Value of Trust in Difficult Situations — [00:22:39 → 00:22:48]

Balancing School and Home Challenges — [00:26:36 → 00:26:41]

Optimistic Science Fiction — [00:33:10 → 00:33:18]

The Greatest Skill for Success — [00:35:07 → 00:35:12]

The Impact of Budget Cuts on School Communities — [00:39:00 → 00:39:17]

The Unsung Hero in Education — [00:41:02 → 00:41:46]

Challenges of Homeschool Funding — [00:50:22 → 00:50:36]

Funding for Micro Schools and Homeschool Programs — [00:51:12 → 00:51:28]

LEARN MORE

Click here to learn more about Jason and the Martha P. King Elementary School.

KEYWORDS

Jason Schrock, Martha P. King Elementary School, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast

#JasonSchrock #MarthaPKingElementarySchool #BoulderCity #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production. 

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard. 

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.