What Does it Take to Make a Great Microschool Leader? | Coi Morefield

In this engaging episode of the Getting Smart podcast, hosts Jordan Luster and Victoria Andrews dive into the world of micro schools with Coi Morefield, the innovative founder of the Lab School of Memphis. Morefield introduces Microschool Masters, a groundbreaking platform designed to address the unique challenges of microschool education by transforming teaching teams into exceptional educators and leaders. With a focus on adult learning, Morefield emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts and sustainable practices to retain educators and decrease costly turnover. The conversation highlights how microschools, with their small, personalized settings, require a distinct approach to teacher training and professional development compared to traditional models. Morefield shares how her platform is akin to MasterClass, offering high-quality, digestible courses that not only cover essential educational strategies but also critical areas like compliance and governance. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the future of education and the transformative potential of microschools.

• (00:00) Revolutionizing Education at SXSW EDU 2025
• (01:06) Introduction to the Getting Smart Podcast
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• (02:31) The Vision for Adult Learning in Micro Schools
• (03:50) Challenges and Solutions in Micro School Education
• (08:32) Building Community and Ensuring Compliance

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