Austin Scholar: The Teen With No Teachers Who's Going to Stanford
Apr 4, 2024
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Teen author and entrepreneur, Kate (Austin Scholar), shares her experience in alternative education at Alpha school in Austin, TX. They discuss modern education, social media for teenagers, developing healthy habits, nurturing a love for reading and poetry, and providing advice to parents supporting their kid's entrepreneurial endeavors.
Innovative AI-powered learning at Alpha School; Teenage author's insights on education; Advantages of social media for youth
Value of storytelling in writing; Combining passion for education and writing; Providing value to parents through newsletter
Entrepreneurial journey from fifth-grade chef to newsletter launch; Growth mindset and determination in projects; Focus on providing value to audience
Deep dives
Challenging the Status Quo in Education
Kate shares her experience as a senior at an innovative school without traditional teachers, highlighting the emphasis on AI-powered learning apps. She discusses her work on the Austin Scholar newsletter, providing insights to parents from a teenager's perspective on growth and education.
Finding Passion and Value in Writing
Kate's love for writing stems from childhood storytelling sessions with friends. She values helping others and leverages her unique educational experience to create the Austin Scholar newsletter. The newsletter combines her love for writing and her expertise in alternative education, aiming to provide value to parents and educators.
Navigating Entrepreneurial Endeavors as a Teenager
Kate delves into her entrepreneurial journey, starting with a fifth-grade chef venture inspired by a TV show. She reflects on her varied experiences with businesses like slime-making and launching a newsletter, showcasing her growth mindset and determination to provide value through her projects.
Empowering Through Alternative Schooling
As a pioneering student in an alternative schooling model, Kate highlights the challenges and empowerment of being at the forefront of an innovative education system. She reflects on paving the way for other students, proving the effectiveness of the non-traditional approach.
Upcoming Content and Equipping for Future Success
Kate outlines future content areas, focusing on educational insights for STEM kids and nurturing writing skills. She also hints at courses like equation-based writing to help students develop a love for writing. Engage with her upcoming offerings to explore innovative learning approaches.
Kate, known online as Austin Scholar, is a teenage author writing about education in the 21st Century. Kate is a senior at Alpha High School in Austin, TX, where she started her newsletter, writing about her experience in alternative education and her advice to parents from a teenagers perspective.
In this episode, you’ll learn about the innovative and modern approach to education taking place at Alpha, how Kate’s education has shaped her teenage years and allowed her interests to blossom, the power of social media and technology for the future generation, and how parents can help support their kid’s entrepreneurial endeavors.
This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company
https://www.johngaltmortgage.com
Chapters:
0:00 - Austin Scholar
2:38 - The Genesis of Austin Scholar
4:43 - Creating a Brand Angle
7:54 - Evolution of Entrepreneurial Thinking
11:08 - The Super Power of Self Reflection
12:45 - Love for Writing and Reading
13:29 - Starting a Business as a Kid
19:31 - Starting a Substack at 15
28:17 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company
29:34 - Teenagers and Social Media
36:53 - Using Social Media Effectively
41:33 - Developing Healthy Habits
47:37 - Reading For The Love of Reading
53:13 - Nurturing a Love for Poetry
58:58 - Pioneering a New Form of Alternative Education
1:02:39 - Advice to Parents
1:05:50 - What’s Next for Austin Scholar?
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Documentary Film on Cancer: A Food Borne Illness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K1nltw3wZA
Why Your Teen Should Write on Twitter: https://austinscholar.substack.com/p/austin-scholar-43-why-your-teen-should
Connect with Austin Scholar:
Substack | https://austinscholar.substack.com
Twitter | https://twitter.com/AustinScholar
Kate’s Writing Course | https://www.equationbasedwriting.com/
Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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