In this conversation, Chris Fuzessy shares his journey from growing up in Montreal to becoming a leader in education in Alberta. He discusses the importance of community, the impact of Indigenous education, and the role of mental health and well-being in schools. Chris emphasizes the need for trust and transparency in educational leadership and explores the potential of AI in enhancing teaching and learning. He also reflects on his book 'Emanate', which delves into leadership, mental health, and self-reflection, and shares his vision for the future of education, focusing on sustainability and community engagement.
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Human Intelligence Vs. Artificial Intelligence Continuum[00:00:48] Episode Introduction And Guest Overview[00:02:58] Guest Introduction And Location[00:03:04] Land Acknowledgement From Treaty 7 Territory[00:03:39] Roots In Montreal And Moving West[00:06:06] Early Memories Of Learning And Curiosity[00:07:57] Reigniting Curiosity In Grade 11 English[00:09:24] Detours Before Education And Finding Purpose[00:11:28] Becoming A Parent And A New Lens On Teaching[00:15:16] Masters And PhD In Inuit And Indigenous Education[00:18:01] Time In Northern Communities[00:19:05] Community In Indigenous Contexts[00:22:37] Inspiration From Student Leadership Conferences[00:26:29] Characteristics Of Great Classrooms[00:30:10] Scaling Great Learning Through Trust And Transparency[00:31:14] Building Trust As Ongoing Work And Psychological Safety[00:34:34] Flourishing As A North Star For The Division[00:36:21] Workplace Wellness And Mental Health In The System[00:38:16] Wellness Is Personal And Systems Should Support Opt-In[00:40:48] Evidence And Indicators Of Impact[00:43:10] Turning To AI Work In The District[00:45:05] Starting Point For AI And Continuum Lens[00:46:06] Building Internal Tools In Microsoft 365[00:47:30] Curriculum Lesson Generation And Fine-Tuning[00:49:33] FSD Assistant For Policies And Procedures[00:51:15] Advice For District Leaders On Where To Start With AI[00:54:30] Introducing The Book Emanate[00:56:15] First Step For Leaders: Self-Reflection And Values[00:59:40] Future Of Education And The Social Contract[01:03:34] Magic Wand Change For Canada[01:06:40] Recommendations And Readings[01:08:44] Braiding Sweetgrass And Mutual Flourishing[01:10:25] Closing Thanks And Reflection[01:10:42] Podcast Credits And Outro