Resilience, Reflection, and Leadership: Insights from Educator Craig Gemmell

In this insightful episode of Student Voice Future Leaders, Lorraine Connell speaks with Craig Gemmell, a seasoned educator and leader, about his journey through education, personal growth, and leadership. Craig shares his transformative experiences, from navigating high school challenges to founding a school in Madrid, all while learning the importance of resilience and reflection. He discusses:

• The Role of Resilience in Growth: Craig reflects on the importance of embracing discomfort and mistakes to foster personal and professional development.
• The Impact of Mentorship: Craig’s high school coach played a pivotal role in helping him recognize his potential, and he now pays it forward by guiding others.
• Overcoming Perfectionism: Craig and Lorraine discuss how striving for perfection can hinder growth and the importance of learning from failure.
• Building a Supportive Community: The conversation explores the value of honesty and openness in leadership, and how creating a culture of mutual support fosters stronger communities.
• Masculinity and Asking for Help: Craig addresses societal pressures on masculinity and the difficulty teens, especially boys, face in seeking help.
• Starting a School from Scratch: Craig shares the challenges and successes of building a thriving school in Madrid and the importance of culture in student and staff retention.

Tune in to hear Craig’s inspiring journey and his thoughts on building resilience, learning from mistakes, and leading with empathy.

🎧 Listen now and explore Craig’s remarkable story of leadership and growth!

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