Truth, Beauty, and Wisdom: Nikki Bell

Traditional schools don't work for every student.

Nikki Bell is both a parent and an educator from Oklahoma. When she noticed her son didn't fit into traditional public school, she decided to homeschool. She is now a board member at a classical school. Classical schools focus on truth, beauty and wisdom and how we pursue those things. Today she joins host Jon Eckert to discuss her journey to becoming an educator.

To learn more, order Jon's book, Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-Being for Each Student.

The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work.

Be encouraged.

Timestamps:

[2:06] - Nikki introduces herself.

[5:30] - Putting her kids in classical school changed the way Nikki parented.

[10:00] - There are plenty of advantages to the classical movement.

[12:10] - Nikki's kids have learned how to articulate their opinion and beliefs.

[14:05] - A difference of opinion is not challenging the person.

[18:00] - Nikki has high hopes for her children's future.

[20:03] - Jon puts Nikki through a lightning round of questions.

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Books:

Atomic Habits by James Clear