small acts of rebellion
"small acts of rebellion" is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Heather Pridemore, a career development coach with a dynamic corporate background. This podcast stands as a beacon for professionals seeking inspiration beyond the conventional boundaries of the corporate world.
Each episode of "small acts of rebellion" features conversations with everyday individuals, sharing how their personal narratives intertwine with their professional journeys. These stories challenge the "shoulds" of corporate culture, advocating for a life led with authenticity and aligned with personal values.
This podcast isn’t just about career trajectories; it’s about crafting success in a way that resonates with our deepest values, voices and visions. It’s a journey to redefine success beyond the corporate ladder, focusing instead on paths paved with intentionality, authenticity, and personal growth.
Weekly episodes explore themes such as the essence of intentional authenticity, the critical role of continuous learning, the transformative power of self-advocacy, and the profound meaning of owning one’s story.
“small acts of rebellion" is more than just a podcast; it's a community for those who aspire to redefine success on their own terms.
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small acts of rebellion
Gretchen Morgan: Public Assets, Private Interests
In Episode 12 of Season 2, Gretchen Morgan, Managing Partner at the Center for Innovation in Education, shares her insights from decades of work across classrooms, state agencies, and national education initiatives. This episode explores the current challenges facing public education, the historic roots of standardized testing, and the widening debate over the value of public assets in American society.
Gretchen unpacks the concept of systemic symmetry: the idea that everything from curriculum to teacher support must align with how we expect learning to happen. She critiques the rise of national voucher programs and the potential erosion of public education as a shared societal investment, pointing to how privatization can reinforce social and racial inequities rather than solve them.
Despite the weight of these issues, the conversation remains grounded in possibility. Gretchen shares stories of hope from initiatives like Colorado’s Homegrown Talent Initiative and local coalition-building in places like Kentucky, Mississippi, and Vermont. She highlights how community-driven processes, when rooted in inclusion, empathy, co-creation, and reciprocity, can rebuild trust between schools and the communities they serve.
Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how public education reflects broader societal values and how intentional, human-centered change is both necessary and possible. This episode is essential for educators, parents, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of equitable, responsive learning environments.
Guest Information:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-morgan-0145634/
References:
Center for Innovation in Education (CIE) – https://www.innovationed.org
Homegrown Talent Initiative (HTI) – Led by Colorado Succeeds and the Colorado Education Initiative (CEI)
CareerWise Colorado – Youth apprenticeship system
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Credits and Acknowledgements:
Hosted, Produced, and Edited by Heather Pridemore. https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-pridemore-mba/
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