In episode 30 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Dr. Aaron Wills, an educator, principal, and author of We Mix Up Our ABCs, as he shares his mission to make learning fun, inclusive, and unforgettable.
Tune in to discover how Dr. Wills is flipping the alphabet on its head and inspiring the next generation of readers.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:02:05] Transition from business to education.
[00:04:38] Challenges of school administration.
[00:08:22] Incorporating humor in learning.
[00:11:00] Teaching kids the alphabet.
[00:14:24] Literacy tool for children.
[00:18:33] Self-publishing challenges and insights.
[00:21:53] Design thinking in education.
[00:24:20] Pursuing dreams while parenting.
[00:28:09] Fun while learning.
[00:30:24] Elevating community engagement.
QUOTES
- "I do hope as people are listing their priorities, they will always consider what dreams can you attack now and get after rather than just procrastinating and kicking it down the road." - Dr. Aaron Wills
- "Remember, most of the time when you're creating something and making something, you're making it for someone else." - Dr. Aaron Wills
- "Learning doesn't have to be stale. It can be silly. It can be joyful and deeply impactful all at once." - Blake Elsner
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/
WEBSITES
Elevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/
Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/
We Mix Up Our ABCs: https://www.abcmixup.com/
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