The Parent Classroom

Feb 01 2024 4
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Are you a parent struggling with grades, homework, standards, and all things school with your child? If so, you're in the right place! The Parent Classroom is a podcast for parents who believe that every child should have an educational experience that is filled with love, joy, and compassion. Hosted by Komal Shah, you will learn from a former teacher alongside guest parents on how to navigate the K-12 schooling system consciously in order to nurture their child's education. 

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[Episode 20] Closing Out Season 1

Feb 01 2024 10 mins  
Here we are at the end of Season 1. In this podcast episode, I quickly share why I have decided to close out Season 1 of this podcast, and what I am looking forward to moving forward. By the end of this episode, you will get a glimpse into what led me to make this decision, and all the learnings I've had along the way. Thank you for being a part of this journey, and thank you for a

[Episode 19] Reentering the Classroom (An Interview with Komal Shah)

Jan 02 2024 35 mins  
Here's an interview of me (your host) by two fellow educators. In this podcast episode, I am honored to be interview by both Lauren Pinto and Seth Fleischauer, where they get the opportunity to pick my brain on my new school space, High Tech High. We explore project-based learning, and all the parts of my school that are inherently conscious. By the end of this episode, you will ge

[Episode 18] Can Math Be Consciously Taught? With Navi Riar

Oct 25 2023 31 mins  
What if ALL children are good at math? In this episode, I am joined by mom and founder of Ready Set Learn, Navi Riar, as we dive into how math can be problematic in schools, but how we can shift it to be a beautiful subject for ALL kids. We dive into Navi's experience as a math teacher, the pitfalls with teaching and learning this subject, and tangible ways to shift your mindset as

[Episode 17] Why I Love My New Teaching Job

Sep 26 2023 17 mins  
What if the school you worked out was inherently conscious? In this podcast episode, I explore my first month of teaching at my new job, and all the ways in which it is conscious. I explore the cultural ways to support every child, and how my day-to-day is built in as a partner to my students. By the end of this episode, you will understand my love for my job and also how conscious

[Episode 16] The Power of AI in Schools with Dr. Sabba Quidwai

Aug 29 2023 50 mins  
What if AI is a powerful tool for schools?In this episode, I am joined by expert Dr. Sabba Quidwai, founder of Designing Schools and former education executive at Apple . We dive into the fears that come with AI technology, and why parents shouldn't fall into the trap of resisting new innovations in our schools. We dive intro Dr. Sabba's practice of leading with a culture of empath

[Episode 15] Why I'm Going Back to Teaching (Five Years Later)

Aug 17 2023 23 mins  
Life has a funny way of working out - and I'm telling you why. In this podcast episode, I explore my BIG decision of going back to become a teacher. I speak to the five years that I took off, why I left the classroom in the first place, and what brought me back to where I am today. This episode is vulnerable, and shares with parents on the non-linearity of education. In this episod

[Episode 14] Choosing a School for Your Pre-K Child with Lauren Pinto

Aug 02 2023 28 mins  
How do you choose the RIGHT school for your child? In this episode, I am joined by guest Lauren Pinto, a former teacher and a mother. We dive into the journey of choosing a school for your child, and why parents fall into the marketing trap of schools, rather than figuring out what they truly want for their child. We discuss how Lauren chose a school for her daughter, and the many

[Episode 13] Rethinking How We Identify with Education

Jul 19 2023 15 mins  
What if college license plates are the reason we aren't innovating education? 🎓In this podcast episode, I explore the idea that our identification with old ideals of success as parents are holding our society back from truly innovating education for the future. I speak to how unconsciously taking pride in our college diplomas and the status of our jobs may be hindering your kids

[Episode 12] The Cost of the K-12 Schooling System

Jun 28 2023 21 mins  
How did our schooling affect us in adulthood? In this episode, I breakdown my own experience of the ways in which my K-12 schooling had negative consequences for me when I got to my 20s and 30s. I speak to the battle against perfectionism, needing validation from others, and constantly striving to achieve. I ask every parent a key question: If we keep going the same way, what will

[Episode 11] Planning Your Child's Summer Learning (And Not Make it a Vacation) with Matt Barnes

Jun 07 2023 51 mins  
How do you support your child's dreams over the summer? In this episode, I am joined by guest Matt Barnes, a Parenting Education Coach and parent of three. We dive into the term summer "vacation", and why parents fall into a trap of summer camps. We discuss the importance of guiding summer learning as a parent, and co-creating a learning experience that your child will remember yea