Episode 99 - The First Forest School in Ecuador, South America with Carol Sanchez

Episode 99 - The First Forest School in Ecuador, South America with Carol Sanchez

Author: Ricardo Sierra May 16, 2024 Duration: 56:12
It's never easy to be 'the first' in a pioneering effort.  There is always a constant push to communicate the value, and the need, and the positive outcomes to people who may not even know they are missing out on something amazing and important.    Each generation that follows has it a little easier, because they are arriving and standing on the foundations that the first pioneer laid, for the benefit of future generations of students and educators. For the past four years, Carol Sanchez has established the Rizoma Communidad Educativa, which is a Forest School based in Quita, Ecuador.  Her emphasis on the importance of family involvement, students with special needs and abilities form the basis of our conversation, which was helped greatly with her son as translator.   It was a joy and an honor to hear her story, and share her vision, and it's one that I believe will stay in our hearts and minds for a long time! Facebook:      https://www.facebook.com/p/Rizoma-Comunidad-Educativa-100064045991860/ Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/rizomacomunidadeducativa/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR16-x1ICZT2Nf3Z5kfGxfYPb86O8JBytTTOU-7x4wYzmZCIAyPgC4yvtBM_aem_Ab3F8QQPbA4gVOYlqkFL_e0bGRfYrUTzEt_9dlAPJNYhk3k_Z8JRlqLPfR5XDK6KPKAG2ny-A35GxsyCH4l-VRc5 YouTube:      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2m6nEsSWXtlVV0gsgILaPw Join the Forest Educator Patreon! https://patreon.com/ForestEducatorPodcast Connect with Ricardo: https://www.foresteducator.com/ https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/ https://www.hawkcircle.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_forest_educator_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

Ricardo Sierra has spent over three decades working in wilderness education, and that depth of experience shapes every conversation in Forest Educator with Ricardo Sierra. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues with educators and practitioners around the world who are actively reimagining how we learn in and with the natural world. You'll hear from people integrating nature into schoolyards, running innovative forest camps, and applying outdoor principles in surprising business and leadership contexts. The discussions are grounded in the practical realities of the field-think less about abstract theory and more about tangible tools, adaptable strategies, and the honest challenges these pioneers face. Released twice weekly, each episode feels like pulling up a stump in the woods to listen in on a candid exchange between colleagues. Whether you're directly involved in outdoor programming, curious about the intersection of wilderness and professional development, or simply believe in the transformative power of a hands-on education, this podcast offers a steady source of inspiration and actionable insight drawn directly from the front lines of nature-based learning.
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