Shaun Fuchs is far from a small thinker. Which is why he has taken on the mammoth task of disrupting the education industry.
In 2021, he recognised the time was ripe for our children to break away from the norms of the current education system.
It wasn't just an off-the-cuff decision, it's something he has been manifesting since he became a sports and history teacher (all those years ago)
Shaun is someone I admire because he has always challenged the status quo, as well as pushed the boundaries in everything he's done.
This Podcast is special because it's me exploring a new style of Podcast, in-person and walking around exploring Shaun's own school, Centennial Schools, in Johannesburg.
As a mentor of mine and best friend, it felt like the perfect opportunity to venture into something new.
This new style is best watched on YouTube (please do subscribe if you haven't already) and I have more of these Podcast formats coming in the future.
I think you'll love this conversation and experience with Shaun Fuchs, an astute entrepreneur, author, and inspiring human.
Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast:
- Inspiration behind starting Centennial Schools
- How to disrupt education
- Blue sky education syllabus
- Removing examinations
- Gamifying education
- What makes Centennial Schools unique
- How to keep re-imagining schooling
- Reducing kids social media usage
- Benefits of gaming in education
- Does online schooling work?
- Thoughts on homeschooling
- Disturbing trend of parents in schools
- How best to handle conflict
- Entrepreneurial programs in school
- Africa's largest E-sports centre
- Life changing impact of teachers
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Gareth
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