368 Transforming Education Through Internships with Jason Walke
Description
In this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast, Peter and Alli sit down with Jason Walke, Senior Internship Coordinator and educator at Oldenburg Academy. Jason shares his inspiring journey from being a professional golf pro to an innovative educator, shaping the futures of students through experiential learning. He explains how every senior at Oldenburg graduates with a semester-long internship, detailing the program's evolution, community impact, and the exciting addition of a Junior Fellowship program. Dive into how Oldenburg Academy is disrupting traditional education by integrating immersive, career-focused experiences into the school schedule. Jason also discusses the challenges of running such programs and the profound rewards of fostering student growth.
Connect with Jason Walke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-walke-1983oa/
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