Dr. Basil Marin is a leader in the educational sector, but first and foremost, he is a disruptor of the status quo. Basil joins me in this 2-part episode to talk about the importance of mentors and a supportive environment to the learning process of students. He will then break down the current educational system and offer his insights on how we can rethink how we teach our students to better set them up for success. Let’s all listen to Basil’s thoughts about doing education the right way!  [00:01 – 12:48] Opening Segment I welcome our guest, Dr. Basil Marin  We take turns asking five GTKY questions

[12:49 – 25:31] Disruptor of Status Quo Learn more GTKY questions! Link below Why Basil sees himself a “disruptor of the status quo” What’s lacking in education right now?  The factors that shaped his behavior in his early years Basil talks about the positive influence of his mentor

[25:32 – 35:33] A Mentor’s Impact on Students  He recalls his path to special education Basil tells us that we are enough  Your impact matters He talks about the importance of professionalism 

[35:34 – 48:43] Education The Right Way  Why education should not put in a box Listen to our exchange Should we rethink how we see education?  Listen to Basil The single most important thing we need to do education the right way 

[48:44 – 49:04] Closing Segment Connect with Basil. Links below  Watch out for Part 2 of my conversation with Basil!    Tweetable Quotes: “We have opportunities to rebuild...but you have to have the right tools to rebuild the curricula.” –  Dr. Basil Marin “If education was being done right, I wouldn’t be a unicorn to education.” –  Dr. Basil Marin

Resource mentioned: Book: https://amzn.to/3pScAkO (Even on Your Worst Day, You Can Be a Student's Best Hope) Previous episode: https://apple.co/2NSpMsP (Solo | Testimony of Impact‬) 

Email anastacio.marin234@yahoo.com to connect with Basil or check out his http://www.basilmarin.com/ (website). Follow him on https://twitter.com/Basil_Marin/ (Twitter).

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