The air smelled of sweat and dust. They moved thoughtfully and quietly, reading what was written around the room on the walls and adding their own feelings and judgements. A low buzz of a distant machine permeated through the walls lending an eerie mood to the silence.
In the corner, one had tears in her eyes. She stood staring at what others had written about her. Hurt and confused; she seemed lost. She deliberately, and cautiously, put her pen to the large poster. "Not all cheerleaders are dumb sluts." Eyes darting to her sides, she scribbled and hurriedly moved on to another poster nearby, hoping no one saw her write. |
Who I Am |
Hi, I’m Matt Strock I’m a public school teacher, instructional coach, consultant, speaker, writer, life-long learner, and innovator!
In August of 2013 I was invited to be a part of an educational think tank called the Catalyst Team. Our goal was to design school programs and professional development for teachers change... we were the catalyst for change in our community. Quickly, I began consulting schools, districts, and governments on using research based best practices on effecting change. phases of implementation Rather than pursue a masters in education, I chose to pursue an MBA to hone my skills in consulting organizational behavior, and cultural change. launched the “20% Project (like Google)” in my class. This project would change my teaching forever and lead me to advocate for inquiry-based education — where students are able to learn what they are curious about in school. This book brings together my own classroom experience, research in the field, and stories from a variety teachers, leaders, and learners using 20% Time and Genius Hour. If we want our students to change the world, we must change our classrooms to foster inquiry and innovation. Over the past few years I’ve been lucky enough to work with some amazing people, schools, governments, and conferences. If you are interested in having me speak or consult, please know that I only take a few of these opportunities per year (as I still work full-time in a school district). Click the button below or email me at mattkstrock@gmail.com to get in touch! |
What I Do |
Educational Consulting: Specializing in school design and instructional coaching.
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