Dr. Roger Parrott is the President of Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi, one of the fastest growing and most innovative colleges, serving5,000 students, including an online campus in China. Belhaven was named one of “America’s Best Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.He was named one of “The 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021” by Education Magazine.Dr. Parrott is a third-generation College president and was one of America’s youngest - first elected at age 34. He is one of the longest serving university presidents in America having served for 30 years.Over the past two decades Belhaven University has become one of the leading Christian colleges in the Arts, as one of only 35 schools in the world earning accreditation in all four of the primary Arts – Theatre, Music, Visual Art, and Dance. Additional Arts majors were added including Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Arts Administration, and Film Production.Dr. Parrott has been a sought after consultant to over 100 different ministries, and has experience serving on boards of international, national, and local ministries and non-profits, as well as higher education leadership organizations.Websitewww.belhaven.eduSocial Media Information@BelhavenUniversityShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

In this episode Mark explains how the Education on Fire will take a break in April and relaunch with a celebration of episode 250.Please leave your comments about how you are involved in education at www.facebook.com/EducationOnFireThis will help us created the best content we can for YOU.Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them.Their next online event is 7th February 4.30-5.30pm GMT.Graham Macaulay shares how LEO Academy Trust is supporting schools with their edtech journey through the EdTech Demonstrator Programme. The EdTech Demonstrator Programme was developed by the Department for Education to ensure schools and colleges across England could access free, expert advice on educational technology.Book NOW at https://nape.org.uk/edtech-cpd

Scott L. Steward is the Founder and CEO of Genius Lab. Genius Lab has an exemplary mission of exposing the youth to the possibilities of learning and exploring their inner greatness to think boldly in achieving accomplishments. Scott Steward encompasses over 30 years of business experience working with Fortune 500 companies and has taught business and entrepreneurship at the collegiate level. He aims to empower the next generation of business leaders to create an impact globally.Scott L. Steward is an 18-time award-winning teacher of entrepreneurship, whose expertise is frequently sought after by various publications. A former contributing writer for Chicago’s N’DIGO Magapaper and former Chicago Public School teacher, and now Professor of Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Chicago State University, Scott provides tips on entrepreneurial ventures and suggestions for emerging entrepreneurs. In addition, Scott authored an easy-to-use business plan that is featured in the book, "Make $1,000 in 35 Days", and is a contributor to the globally used classroom textbook, "Entrepreneurship: Owning Your FUTURE 11th Edition", (Pearson, Prentice-Hall). Scott is also the author of "31 Ways to Improve Your Life: a Book of Stewism’s" and "From the Block to the Boardroom: a Book of Stewism's".Scott is a true inspiration. His passion and determination enable him to create an unprecedented connection with his students, whom more than 80% have turned into business owners under his direction.Scott earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Columbia College Chicago and a Master’s of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University.Websitewww.geniuslabchicago.com/Social Media InformationIG @geniuslabchiwww.facebook.com/580470378700056/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Aaron Huey is the founder of “Parenting Teens that Struggle” and the Host of the #1 Parenting Podcast “Beyond Risk and Back” which is Mental Health News Radio Network's highest-rated show internationally. He is also a Parent Coach for parents of kids at risk, a teen addiction interventionist, facilitates powerful parenting events, and is a very happy husband and father of 2 young adults.Aaron is an internationally known lecturer on archetypal imagery, body language, and martial arts and the Founder and President of Fire Mountain Programs, and since 2004 has run kids camps, teen camps, and family programming. In 2009, he and his wife Christine opened a residential Mental Health and Dependency recovery treatment center for teens ages 12-17 in Colorado. Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center was in 2019 named one of the Top 50 Healthcare Providers in the United States and in 2020 named one of the Top 100 Innovators in Healthcare.Find him on Facebook at “Parenting Teens That Struggle” for a TON of free information and advice.Websitefiremountainprograms.comSocial Media Informationhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingteensthatstruggleResource Mentionedbrabapp.comShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Deborah Godfrey, certified Parent Educator, brings over 30 years of expertise in the parenting education field. Through her business, POSITIVE PARENTING, she teaches the Redirecting Children’s Behavior parenting skills class and the Redirecting for a Cooperative Classroom training in schools and community centers around the world. She has served many organizations including C.A.A.N (Child Abuse and Neglect), Casa Pacifica, Conejo Valley Substance Abuse Prevention Authority and Child Development Resources of Ventura County, The California State Foster Parent Association, Southern California Mothers of Twins, the Ventura County Wellness Program and the Oxnard and Ventura School Districts. In April, 2007, Deborah conducted teacher trainings for 8 schools during a 30-day period in 5 states across India. Deborah conducted 8 parent education workshops in Beijing, China during a 2-week period in February 2008. She is the past director of Foster & Kinship Care Education at Ventura College and the regional Instructor Trainer for the Redirecting Children’s Behavior curriculum for the International Network For Children and Families. Deborah is a member of and has sat on the board of the Ventura County Partnership for Safe Families. Deborah is recognized for her humor and compassion while teaching behavior and discipline tools that work at home and in the classroom.Websitepositiveparenting.comSocial Media Information@positiveparentingdebbiehttps://www.facebook.com/AskDebNowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/positiveparenting/Resources MentionedDiscover Your Child's Learning Style - Mariaemma Willis & Victoria Kindle Hodson  Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

This week I reflect on how 2021 has affected me and the children I am involved with.I look at some of the positive opportunities and outcomes we have explored on the podcast while understanding the two main things to consider.What can I do today to make a difference? What major whole scale changes can we move towards in our life, classroom, school and even as an education system.

A very short thank you from me to you for everything we have shared in 2021.I hope your holidays are full of love and joy.Mark x

Ashish Fernando founded iSchoolConnect in 2017 to solve the pain point of many parents and children: getting hassle-free admission in foreign colleges. After going through the same trouble of finding a college to study that fit his needs, Ashish launched iSchoolConnect with a vision to democratize the global admissions market for graduate and undergraduate programs. Through the effective use of artificial intelligence, iSchoolConnect aims at being the most cost-effective and advanced solution for connecting students and schools worldwide.Ashish started his career as a Software Engineer with Thomson Reuters Inc., building their flagship investment research solution - Thomson One. He then went on to take multiple executive roles in Program Management and AI before managing the Data Science and Engineering business in the Insurance vertical. Ashish is a university gold medalist in Biotechnology. He graduated from Bentley University's flagship MBA in 2014 with a 100% scholarship.Websitehttps://ischoolconnect.comSocial Media InformationFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ischoolconnect/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ischoolconnect/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ischoolconnect/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFEkZLcdM6udUH_LUJGPrAResources MentionedThe Secret‘Employees First, Customer Second’ Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Brian LaBovick is the CEO and Founder of LaBovick Law Group in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. What most excites Brian these days is ‘Safety 4 Life Foundation’ – his foundation focused on improving youth’s safety regarding the road, the internet, the police, and human trafficking.The Safety 4 Life Foundation creates impactful educational programs designed to change dangerous behavior on and off the road. Their inspirational experiences act as a guide for children and families to make positive choices that save lives.The Safety 4 Life Foundation was created in a year like no other, when the need for impactful safety programs has never been greater! Internet safety and human trafficking became critical subjects to address because our students were attached to their electronic devices prior to the pandemic, but remote learning took this to the next level. These circumstances made many susceptible to predators which can lead to a human trafficking situation. The unrest as a result of law enforcement related tragedies made creating peaceful interactions and offering solutions to the public and the police a priority. And the road safety crisis continues on for everyone who shares the road, especially our young and most vulnerable.Safety 4 Life provides assemblies, safety fairs, on-line information, and events for students and their families. Our dynamic speakers bring real life scenarios to the audience and eliminate any confusion associated with the dangerous subjects being presented. Opportunities for community service are available along with our Student Ambassador program which gives students an introduction into a civic mindset while keeping themselves and their peers safe.Websitehttps://safety4life.org/https://www.labovick.com/our-attorneys/brian-labovick/Social Media InformationFB: www.facebook.com/Florida.LawyersIG: www.instagram.com/labovicklawgroup/Twitter: twitter.com/labovicklawLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/labovick-law-groupYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/LaBovick/videosVimeo: https://vimeo.com/labovicklawResources MentionedPatrick LencioniShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Dr. Norrine Russell is the founder and owner of Russell Coaching for Students, an international student coaching practice that provides support for typical and atypical students in the areas of executive functioning, social and emotional skills, academic and study skills, and other life skills. With twenty years of experience supporting healthy youth development and conducting parenting education, Dr. Russell has extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning styles, special needs, and positive parenting philosophies. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Russell Coaching currently serves students in the US, Canada, and the UK. Dr. Russell has a Ph.D. in Psychology from Bowling Green State University with a focus on both psychology and education.Websitewww.russellcoaching.comSocial Media InformationIG @russellcoachingllcResources Mentionedhttps://childmind.org/https://www.additudemag.com/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child