How Lorraine Connell Uses Podcasting to Amplify Student Voice and Leadership

Lorraine Connell, a former educator and current consultant who runs a podcast called Student Voice, Future Leaders. Lorraine shares how she started her podcast as a way to capture the conversations and advice of her students during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also discusses how she overcame some of the challenges of podcasting, such as finding guests, editing, and finding her voice. Lorraine explains how her podcast aims to empower students to share their experiences, ideas, and opinions on education and leadership. She also gives some insights on how teachers and administrators can listen to and leverage student voice to create more meaningful and engaging learning environments.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcoming Lorraine Connell!
• 00:00:34 - Insight into the Lorraine's Background as an Educator and Consultant
• 00:03:03 - The Genesis of the Podcast During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• 00:05:31 - Evolution and Growth of the Podcast Over Time
• 00:07:13 - Using Podcasting as a Tool for Empowering Student Voice and Leadership
• 00:09:16 - Challenges and Learnings from the Podcasting Journey
• 00:14:02 - Networking Strategies with Fellow Podcasters and Educators
• 00:19:38 - Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Constructive Feedback
• 00:22:46 - The Impact and Role of Podcasting in the Educational Sphere
• 00:24:08 - Future Plans and Goals for the Podcast
• 00:33:15 - Where to Connect with Lorraine

Links And Resources:

• Lorraine Connell on LinkedIn
• Peers Not Fears
• Student Voice - Future Leaders Podcast
• Peers Not Fears on YouTube
• Peers Not Fears on TikTok
• Hector Santiesteban LinkedIn
• Hector Santiesteban Twitter

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