Instilling the Love of Learning: The Ultimate Goal of Educators

Guiding Future School Leaders: Dr. Thomas Davidson's Tips for Aspiring Administrators

Dr. Davidson is a retired superintendent in New Jersey as well as the founder and first principal of the Philadelphia Magnet School, Constitution High School which is the only law, democracy, and history themed high school in Pennsylvania. He is currently an adjunct university professor as well as a football and basketball referee and baseball/softball umpire.

Instilling the Love of Learning: The Ultimate Goal of Educators

Downingtown STEM Academy’s Biology and Environmental Science Teacher Mr. Michael Podlesney shares his “secret” to learning all of his students’ names before the first day of school as well as his beliefs around our ultimate goal as teachers. Mr. P. came to education after his first career in law and was the Citadel Heart of Learning Award Winner for 2023! His career path is a success of curves, twists, and turns, and he shares a recent “pull” which has led him to pursue yet another degree! Hear Mike’s reflections on education as we complete a workout focussing on backs and biceps.

Education and Entrepreneurship: Insights from Ruby George

Get inspired to prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs as Ruby George welcomes us into her home gym and shares her insights as a graduate of Downingtown High School and West Chester University. Ruby is a life long dancer and is the Co-Founder of Grid League, a fast paced co-ed sport that is packaged for television.