This Head of School Says 'No' to Tradition — And It's Working

Описание: Why most schools are preparing kids for 1985 — and how to fix it.

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Anna Rita Pergolizzi-Wentworth is building a future fluent school on Wall Street. Her students launch AI companies, travel globally, and grow cultural intelligence. This episode is a masterclass in bold leadership, balance, and building a school worth showing up for.

⌚️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Future fluency vs. 1985 education
01:07 - Meet Anna Rita Pergolizzi-Wentworth
03:31 - Why she almost became a spy
07:08 - Building a jungle school in Costa Rica
10:57 - Leadership design principles for “doing school different”
12:21 - How having kids changed her view on education
15:01 - The power of being a founding student
16:37 - AI sprints, risk-taking, and balance at Pine Street
20:17 - Why Pine Street isn’t for everyone
26:23 - Teacher happiness as a retention strategy
30:13 - The “Green Book” tradition
34:52 - Culture fit and recruiting happy teachers
37:22 - Why staying small creates bigger opportunities
40:00 - Powerful parent partnerships
42:04 - School marquee message: Raise thinkers, embrace humanity, teach for tomorrow
43:08 - 3 principles for building a dream school
44:55 - Final message: Live boldly

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