Monday Feb 10, 2025
Episode 49: How Can Building Relationships Improve School Culture? (with Lucas Clarke)
How Can Building Relationships Improve School Culture?
In this episode of The Elemental Educator Podcast, host Tyler Comeau sits down with Lucas Clarke, an academic support teacher and podcast host, to discuss the importance of fostering strong relationships among educators and students. Lucas shares how his experiences navigating personal adversity, supporting colleagues, and embracing collaborative teaching practices have shaped his leadership style. Learn how authentic relationships can transform school culture and elevate learning for all.
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Meet Lucas Clarke: Educator and Podcast Host
1:52 - Lucas’s Journey to Teaching and Leadership
3:30 - Navigating Personal Adversity While Pursuing Education
7:25 - Family and Relationships as Core Values in Career Decisions
9:15 - From Fort McMurray to New Brunswick: A Journey of Change
12:18 - How Core Values Shape Lucas’s Leadership Style
14:03 - Supporting Teachers and Building Belonging
16:26 - Creating Safe Spaces for Growth and Confidence
18:50 - The Importance of Showing Humanity in Education
23:57 - Adversity and Grace: Lessons from Personal and Professional Challenges
28:02 - The Power of Lifelong Learning and Refinement
30:01 - Overcoming Adversity in a New Role and New Community
37:18 - Implementing Change Through Collaborative Co-Teaching
41:06 - Risk-Taking and Pushing Boundaries to Advocate for Teachers and Students
44:27 - Lucas’s Future Vision and Continuing Growth in Education
47:53 - Final Reflections and Advice for Listeners
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