3 episodes
Eagle Eye - Finding Focus in Chaos Michael Chen, Ed.D.
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This is a production of Pacific Bay Christian School (PacBay.org) where we aim to find focus in chaotic times. In this podcast, we will discuss topics in education and parenting, and their intersection with faith, purpose, and community. Your host, Michael Chen, currently serves as the Head of School at Pacific Bay Christian School (aka PacBay). He has been an educator for over 20 years in the San Francisco and Boston areas with experience in educational equity, social justice, international development, organizational change, and youth leadership.
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S1E3: Charting a Path with Purpose - Unpacking the College Process
In this episode, we discuss some of the myths surrounding the college application process, ways that young people can prepare themselves, and the confusions surrounding the college process during the pandemic. Our guest, Susie Solomon, comes to us with experience in college admission and college counseling. Currently, she serves as the director of college counseling at Pacific Bay Christian School. Our guest’s bio:Susan Solomon had about 20 years of experience, serving as Assistant Direc...
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S1E2: Finding Purpose in Chaos - Supporting Student Mental Health (Part 2)
In this episode, we will continue our conversation with Drs. Cyndi and James Telander on the social and emotional health of our young people during the pandemic. We explore our roles as supporting adults in young people's lives so that they can experience resilience now and be optimistic and hopeful in these fast-changing and chaotic times. Part I of this conversation aired on Friday, October 9, 2020.Our guests' bios:Dr. Cynthia Telander: In addition to her current private clinical prac...
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S1E1: Finding Calm in Chaos - Supporting Student Mental Health (Part 1)
In this episode, we explore ways to support the social and emotional health of our young people during the pandemic. Our guests are Dr. Cyndi Telander and Dr. James Telander. This dynamic duo came to our school, PacBay, with distinguished careers as practicing psychologists and teaching professors. We are so fortunate to have them on our faculty team both in teaching and directing our social emotional learning program at the school. Part II of this conversation will air on Monday, October 12,...