Episode 18: The Power and Promise of Leading with the Science of Hope, Part 1 with Jamie Meade

The Power and Promise of Leading with the Science of Hope 

The science of hope is an evolving and impactful area of study that education leaders can look to for inspiration. 

In this episode, Jamie Meade, vice president and chief of staff at Battelle for Kids, talks about what’s she’s found about the science of hope—as opposed to wishful thinking—and its profound impact on education. She and Dr. Karen Garza, president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, discuss how hope can be a strategy and the importance of developing goals, pathways, and agency. 

Jamie Meade serves as Vice President/Chief of Staff for Battelle for Kids and leads the execution of the organization’s strategic plan to fulfill its mission of collaborating with educators and local communities to inspire passion and purpose for lifelong learning in every student. She has spent her entire career in education. She was a high school English, French, and speech teacher; an elementary and high school administrator; and director of curriculum and assessment.  

Battelle for Kids (BFK) is a national, not-for-profit organization with the mission of realizing the power and promise of 21st century, deeper learning for every student. In addition, BFK helps education leaders engage their communities to re-envision and transform their school systems.   

*Producer’s Note: We apologize for the audio issues in this episode caused by WiFi connectivity.  

 

Resource Links: 

Learn more about TheStudentExperience21: https://www.battelleforkids.org/how-we-help/the-student-experience21 

The Psychology of Hope by C.R. Snyder: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Hope-You-Here-There/dp/0743254449/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1681849000&refinements=p_27%3AC.+R.+Snyder&s=books&sr=1-4 

Shane Lopez Hope Talk on YouTube: Shane Lopez Hope 

Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life by Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Rising-Science-HOPE-Change/dp/168350965X