85. How to Instill an Innovative Growth Mindset in Education and in Future Career Opportunities with Amelia Sofjan

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In this episode of the College and Career Ready podcast, Sonia interviews Amelia Sofjan, a passionate educator and recent founder of Masterpiece an Acton Academy.
Amelia shares her inspiring journey from immigrating to the U.S. at age 11, discovering her passion for teaching and chemistry, to pursuing a dream career in pharmacy education.
She discusses her innovative approach to teaching, emphasizing the importance of character development, freedom, and responsibility in learning. Amelia reveals how her experience with Acton Academy inspired her to apply this approach with her adult learners, a class of pharmacy students, and saw much success within that timeframe.
That led her to create an unconventional private school that focuses on real-world skills over standardized tests. The conversation also explores the significance of failure, growth mindset, and the role of parents in shaping their children's education. Tune in to learn how Amelia is challenging the status quo in education and preparing the next generation for meaningful careers.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:20 Guest Background and Journey

03:06 Innovative Teaching Methods

04:36 Implementing Acton Methods

14:22 Growth Mindset and Real-World Skills

26:28 Parental Guidance and Education

29:33 Conclusion and School Information
Connect with Amelia Sofjan:
https://www.instagram.com/masterpieceacton/
https://www.facebook.com/masterpieceacton

To learn about Masterpiece:
https://www.masterpieceacademy.org/

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