Student Leadership and Learning
Student Leadership & Learning
Vice President of Educational Resources & Student Programs Emily Pigott explains enriching experiences beyond the classroom and explores ways to maximize your impact as an educator developing student leaders. Emily spent 20 years as a teacher and principal at South Florida Christian Academy. She co-founded the Student Leadership Academy at SFCA, later became the Executive Director at Student Leadership University, authored student leadership development curriculum, and earned a master's degree in Teaching and Learning from Southeastern University.
Episodes
Student Leadership & Learning Ep 32: Leading Beyond the Spotlight: Developing Servant Leaders in a Self-Focused Culture
There is something deeply dangerous about student leadership that exists primarily to be seen. Still, it is good to recognize students when they serve others. Emily Pigott provides a helpful framework for developing students who lead beyond the spotlight.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 31: Reclaiming the Middle | Why Middle School is the Most Strategic Leadership Window
Middle school is not something to get through. It's something to steward. Emily Pigott provides ways to reclaim the middle and capitalize on the special opportunities that middle school educators possess.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 30: Learning That Lasts, Why Experiential Learning Forms Better Leaders
When you were a student, what moments shaped you? Emily Pigott explores how experience forms in ways that information alone cannot, and how we can use this to develop leadership skills in our students.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 29: Not Just Information, but Spiritual Formation (Student Testimonies)
Emily Pigott hears from four seniors at Christian schools about how Christ-centered education has shaped their understanding of God and their own identities. These interviews were captured at a recent ACSI Apologetics Conference in Florida.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 28: Not an Add On; The Real Work of Christian Worldview Formation, with Billy Hutchinson
It's not an add-on: the real work of forming a biblical worldview takes a systematic approach at each Christian school. Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators with the Colson Center, shares insights and resources.
Watch NowStudent Leadership & Learning Ep 27: The Leadership Gap | Why Capable Students Often Lack Leadership Readiness
Why do some students seem to be ready for leadership but don't take the initiative, and what can we do about it? Emily Pigott has insights on what leads to the leadership gap and how educators can help bridge it.
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