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Ignition Point

Ignition Point is a podcast from Clayton-Bradley Academy (CBA). CBA is an independent school that uses brain research and the Highly Effective Teaching model to ensure mastery of content for students. CBA wants every student to be able to problem-solve, think critically, collaborate, and use Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS. This podcast will be short, easy to listen to shows about our model, why it works, and how it impacts education. We believe that using this model will ignite the power of learning in our students and families.
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Episodes

Interview with Dr. Jen Bruce Part 1

Dr. Jen Bruce joins to the podcast to discuss math at Clayton-Bradley Academy. Dr. Bruce discusses the challenges, rewards, successes, and failures of creating and designing a math curriculum that Reimagines Education. This is a part 1 of a 2 part interview with Dr. Bruce.

Nov 10, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Interview with Kayla Ridenour and Sarah Cunningham Part 2

The idea of absence of threat is important at all levels of learning but it takes a high level of importance in the Kindergarten classroom. Join this two part podcast interview with Kindergarten teachers Kayla Ridenour and Sarah Cunningham. Topics that are discussed that go along with absence of threat are home visits, agendas, procedures, community circles, and more.

Nov 03, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Interview with Kayla Ridenour and Sarah Cunningham Part 1

The idea of absence of threat is important at all levels of learning but it takes a high level of importance in the Kindergarten classroom. Join this two part podcast interview with Kindergarten teachers Kayla Ridenour and Sarah Cunningham. Topics that are discussed that go along with absence of threat are home visits, agendas, procedures, community circles, and more.

Oct 27, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Interview with our Board Chair, Dr. Don Bruce

Dr. Don Bruce, Innovative Education Partnership Board Chair, joins the podcast to discuss Clayton-Bradley Academy and our Annual Fund. Please listen and consider partnering with us.

Oct 20, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Interview with Stacey Rodriguez Part 2

This week a parent of an alumni will join the podcast. Stacey Rodriguez had a student join the first graduating class of CBA. She reflects on why they joined the school, some favorite memories, things we all learned together, and what it is like being a parent of a CBA student.

Oct 13, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Interview with Stacey Rodriguez Part 1

This week a parent of an alumni will join the podcast. Stacey Rodriguez had a student join the first graduating class of CBA. She reflects on why they joined the school, some favorite memories, things we all learned together, and what it is like being a parent of a CBA student.

Oct 06, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Conceptual Learning Interview with Nicole Whitecotton

Nicole Whitecotton has taught at Clayton-Bradley Academy for 8 years. She joins the podcast to discuss conceptual learning at the middle school level. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

Sep 15, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Conceptual Learning Interview with Nicole Whitecotton

Nicole Whitecotton has taught at Clayton-Bradley Academy for 8 years. She joins the podcast to discuss conceptual learning at the middle school level. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Sep 08, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Conceptual Learning Interview with Jenna Jackson

Jenna Jackson, CBA elementary teacher, joins the podcast to discuss conceptual learning at the lower school level. Jenna has been a part of the CBA staff from the first year it opened in 2013. She has taught multiple grade levels and content. This is a great look into the thinking behind conceptual learning and lower school.

Sep 01, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Interview with Dr. Bill Daggett

Bill Daggett is the founder of both the Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education. He recently co-chaired the AASA LEARNING 2025: National Commission for Student-Centered, Equity-Focused, Future-Driven Education and is now leading the National Demonstration Network for AASA. Bill joined Kendall on the podcast to discuss education and connections to Clayton-Bradley Academy's model of education.

Aug 11, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Interview with Scott Hussey about Conceptual Learning Part 2

How does conceptual learning translate into a High School Humanities classroom? Join Kendall Terry as he interviews Scott Hussey to discuss HET, Conceptual Learning, Harkness Discussions, and more. Scott has been part of the CBA faculty since 2014 and was one of the original instructors for the Upper School. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Aug 04, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Interview with Scott Hussey about Conceptual Learning Part 1

How does conceptual learning translate into a High School Humanities classroom? Join Kendall Terry as he interviews Scott Hussey to discuss HET, Conceptual Learning, Harkness Discussions, and more. Scott has been part of the CBA faculty since 2014 and was one of the original instructors for the Upper School. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Jul 28, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Conceptual Learning with Pat Bradley and Linda Jordan

Join CBA's founder and Executive Director, Pat Bradley, and International Trainer, Linda Jordan, as they discuss Conceptual Learning. This model of learning allows brains to retain content and master standards. Understanding the brain and how the brain learns is essential to CBA.

Jul 21, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 17

HET Overview with Pat Bradley and Linda Jordan Part 2

Part 2 of the overview of Highly Effective Teaching (HET) model and how it is used at CBA. Join CBA's founder and Executive Director, Pat Bradley, and International Trainer, Linda Jordan as they discuss this model and CBA.

Jul 14, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 16

HET Overview with Pat Bradley and Linda Jordan Part 1

Part 1 of a 2 part series about Highly Effective Teaching (HET) and how Clatyon-Bradley Academy uses this model of instruction. HET is discussed with our founder and Executive Director, Pat Bradley, and International Trainer, Linda Jordan. Listen as Linda and Pat break down the highlights of this model at CBA.

Jul 07, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Interview with Garyn McGill and Ryan Compton

It has been four years since Garyn and Ryan graduated from CBA. Kendall sits down with them as they reflect on their experiences at CBA and how CBA helped prepare them for college and their future careers. Listen as they reflect on relationships, access to faculty and staff, and the feeling of family.

Jun 30, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Interview with Cole and Maddie

Cole and Maddie are 8th grade students at CBA that will be entering the 9th grade in July. As they are finishing their Middle School experience, they sat down with Kendall to discuss their process and what they are looking forward to next year as they enter High School at CBA.

Jun 23, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Interview with Caroline and Cailey

Caroline and Cailey are CBA Graduates, Class of 2022! As they were preparing to graduate, Kendall was able to get them to sit down for an interview about their experiences at CBA. This journey for both of them started when they were in the 4th grade. They took different paths to get to their senior year but their stories of relationships with peers, staff, and their community was consistent. Listen as they share how CBA has impacted them and prepared them for their next steps in life!

Jun 16, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Interview with Pat Bradley and Linda Jordan

Pat Bradley is the founder of Clayton-Bradley Academy. She has worked with Linda Jordan at several schools throughout her career and partnered with Linda from the very beginning for CBA. Linda Jordan is an international trainer for educators and works for the International Center for Leadership in Education. Pat and Linda discuss the intentionality of relationships from the very beginning for CBA.

Jun 09, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Interview with Tregg Kirkland

Tregg Kirkland is a parent of three CBA students. The Kirklands have been with CBA from day 1 and love to share the amazing experiences of their children. From parent choice to a family atmosphere to the asset of teachers, Tregg shares with Kendall Terry the ways that CBA builds and nurtures relationships with students and parents.

Jun 02, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Interview with Mary Liford and Brad Rasmussen

Relationship building is a core value at Clayton-Bradley Academy. This is present now just in the classroom but in everything we do at CBA. This week Mary Liford, Lower School Principal, and Brad Rasmussen, Upper School Principal, sit down with Kendall Terry to discuss the intentionality of relationships from the Principal's office down.

May 26, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Interview with Josh Counts

What do relationships look like in the related arts classes? Josh Counts sits down with Kendall Terry to discuss the way Clayton-Bradley Academy builds relationships in PE classes from PreK through 8th grade. Josh teaches that you "Win some and you lose some" but that is how we grow as individuals. Through his creative lessons, Josh stresses the importance of building strong relationships with sense of humor and perseverance.

May 19, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Interview with Dr. Barry Lucas

Dr. Barry Lucas teaches Engineering and Robotics at Clayton-Bradley Academy. In today's interview about relationships in the realm of engineering, Dr. Lucas discusses how he encourages students to take risks, value other's ideas, and problem-solve. This continues our series on relationships at CBA with the host Kendall Terry.

May 12, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Interview with Arielle Kennedy

Relationships take on new roles as students transition to High School. Arielle Kennedy, High School Math Teacher, joins Kendall to discuss the importance and value of relationships in the High School setting. A simple question of, "How was your weekend?" can start a conversation that allows students brains to be ready to learn.

May 05, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Interview with Katie Murrin

Students need to feel empathy, learn to speak with kindness, and help build strong lego house foundations. These concepts all relate to how Katie Murrin, 1st/2nd Grade teacher, builds relationships with her students. Katie joins Kendall in discussing what relationship building looks like in the 1st and 2nd grade and how those relationships lay the foundation for future success.

Apr 28, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Interview with Stephanie Goode

One of CBA's Preschool teachers, Stephanie Goode, joins Kendall to discuss the role of relationships in the PreK classroom. The time when 3 and 4 year olds are learning the value of their voice and the voice of others. CBA works to help students build relationships with their teacher and peers as they are learning to love school, learning, and exploring.

Apr 21, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 4
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