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Are you a parent struggling with grades, homework, standards, and all things school with your child? If so, you're in the right place! The Parent Classroom is a podcast for parents who believe that every child should have an educational experience that is filled with love, joy, and compassion. Hosted by Komal Shah, you will learn from a former teacher alongside guest parents on how to navigate the K-12 schooling system consciously in order to nurture their child's education. 

  1. 02-02-2024

    [Episode 20] Closing Out Season 1

    Here we are at the end of Season 1.  In this podcast episode, I quickly share why I have decided to close out Season 1 of this podcast, and what I am looking forward to moving forward. By the end of this episode, you will get a glimpse into what led me to make this decision, and all the learnings I've had along the way. Thank you for being a part of this journey, and thank you for all of your listens and support as I continue to be a teacher at High Tech High!  Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education- Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

  2. 02-01-2024

    [Episode 19] Reentering the Classroom (An Interview with Komal Shah)

    Here's an interview of me (your host) by two fellow educators.  In this podcast episode, I am honored to be interview by both Lauren Pinto and Seth Fleischauer, where they get the opportunity to pick my brain on my new school space, High Tech High. We explore project-based learning, and all the parts of my school that are inherently conscious. By the end of this episode, you will get a glimpse into my life back into teaching, and how this teaching job contrasts with my previous public school learning experiences.  In this episode, I cover: 1) The PBL (project-based learning) model 2) How conscious practices are inherently in the model 3) How learning can look different for every child  Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education- Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

  3. 25-10-2023

    [Episode 18] Can Math Be Consciously Taught? With Navi Riar

    What if ALL children are good at math?  In this episode, I am joined by mom and founder of Ready Set Learn, Navi Riar, as we dive into how math can be problematic in schools, but how we can shift it to be a beautiful subject for ALL kids. We dive into Navi's experience as a math teacher, the pitfalls with teaching and learning this subject, and tangible ways to shift your mindset as a parent and child. By the end of this episode, you will leave the conversation feeling empowered to learn and teach math for every child, including yours.  In this episode, we cover:1) The pitfalls with teaching math 2) How to be an empowered math parent   3) Tangible ways to support your child in math Navi Riar (Founder of Ready Set Learn): Navi Riar is a credentialed Math Educator with sixteen years of classroom experience. She is the founder of Ready Set Learn and writes custom math programs for after school programs and districts. Navi is passionate about making math accessible for all children using a hands-on approach and shares best practices to empower families to help their children with math. Instagram: @mathteachermomblog

  4. 26-09-2023

    [Episode 17] Why I Love My New Teaching Job

    What if the school you worked out was inherently conscious? In this podcast episode, I explore my first month of teaching at my new job, and all the ways in which it is conscious. I explore the cultural ways to support every child, and how my day-to-day is built in as a partner to my students. By the end of this episode, you will understand my love for my job and also how conscious classrooms do exist in certain schools.  In this episode, I cover: 1) Why I Love My New Teaching Job 2) Two-Three Conscious Practices at my School  3) What You Can Look For in your Own School Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education- Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

  5. 30-08-2023

    [Episode 16] The Power of AI in Schools with Dr. Sabba Quidwai

    What if AI is a powerful tool for schools?In this episode, I am joined by expert Dr. Sabba Quidwai, founder of Designing Schools and former education executive at Apple . We dive into the fears that come with AI technology, and why parents shouldn't fall into the trap of resisting new innovations in our schools. We dive intro Dr. Sabba's practice of leading with a culture of empathy, and utilizing design thinking to empower educators to transform learning experiences with tech. By the end of this episode, you will leave the conversation with hope for the future of AI, and believe that education can be a more inclusive space with AI.  In this episode, we cover:1) The mental fears around AI 2) The integration of AI in schools 3) How a parent can support their child and AI Dr. Sabba Quidwai (Founder of Designing Schools): Dr. Sabba Quidwai is a passionate advocate for reimagining education and believes that a culture of innovation begins with a culture of empathy. Starting her journey as a high school teacher, she harnessed her innate drive to transform learning, which eventually propelled her into executive roles with the University of Southern California and Apple Education. Today, Dr. Quidwai applies her comprehensive understanding of design thinking and AI to guide organizations in crafting future-ready, human-centered educational environments. Her work empowers individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets required to thrive in an AI-driven world. Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabba-quidwai/ Website: https://designingschools.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designing_schools/

    [Episode 16] The Power of AI in Schools with Dr. Sabba Quidwai

  6. 18-08-2023

    [Episode 15] Why I'm Going Back to Teaching (Five Years Later)

    Life has a funny way of working out - and I'm telling you why. In this podcast episode, I explore my BIG decision of going back to become a teacher. I speak to the five years that I took off, why I left the classroom in the first place, and what brought me back to where I am today. This episode is vulnerable, and shares with parents on the non-linearity of education. In this episode, I cover:1) Why I Left the Classroom in 20182) The Growth of the Pandemic Years 3) Three reasons why I'm Going Back to Teach  Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

    [Episode 15] Why I'm Going Back to Teaching (Five Years Later)

  7. 02-08-2023

    [Episode 14] Choosing a School for Your Pre-K Child with Lauren Pinto

    How do you choose the RIGHT school for your child? In this episode, I am joined by guest Lauren Pinto, a former teacher and a mother. We dive into the journey of choosing a school for your child, and why parents fall into the marketing trap of schools, rather than figuring out what they truly want for their child.  We discuss how Lauren chose a school for her daughter, and the many questions she asked herself to make a final decision. By the end of this episode, you will leave the conversation with tangible ways to make a school decision, and how values play a key role to find the best environment for your child to thrive in.  In this episode, we cover:1) The inner battle of parenting and schooling 2) Questions to ask yourself when choosing a school 3) How to find an environment that fits your child Lauren Pinto (Founder of Ambitious Ed, Education Technology Specialist)Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-s-pinto/ Website: https://www.ambitioused.com/ Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

    [Episode 14] Choosing a School for Your Pre-K Child with Lauren Pinto

  8. 19-07-2023

    [Episode 13] Rethinking How We Identify with Education

    What if college license plates are the reason we aren't innovating education? 🎓In this podcast episode, I explore the idea that our identification with old ideals of success as parents are holding our society back from truly innovating education for the future. I speak to how unconsciously taking pride  in our college diplomas and the status of our jobs may be hindering your kids, and all kids. I ask every parent a key question: are you still identifying with education the old way? In this episode, I cover:1) What it means to identify with the old paradigm 2) Why success needs to be redefined for every parent 3) Four ways for parents to take inventory of their current spaces  Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkomalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review and help more parents find this podcast!

    [Episode 13] Rethinking How We Identify with Education
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Are you a parent struggling with grades, homework, standards, and all things school with your child? If so, you're in the right place! The Parent Classroom is a podcast for parents who believe that every child should have an educational experience that is filled with love, joy, and compassion. Hosted by Komal Shah, you will learn from a former teacher alongside guest parents on how to navigate the K-12 schooling system consciously in order to nurture their child's education. 

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    Komal Shah
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    2023 - 2024
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    21
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