We are thrilled to have Sarah Hernholm join us in the YouSchool 'studio'. In 2009, Sarah Hernholm left her elementary school teaching days and launched WIT - Whatever It Takes. Convinced that a company could be built to provide youth with the tools and skills needed to become social entrepreneurs and leaders, she began her journey.
Six years later, WIT is the only college-credit social entrepreneur and leadership course for high school teens in the country. As Founder/President of WIT, Sarah helps launch WIT sites all over the country, and motivates teens to launch enterprises designed to change their communities! Sarah also created SMART CITY SATURDAY, which hosts teen only hackathons around the country. These hackathons provide teens the opportunity to spend the day tackling their city's greatest challenges and then at the end of the event, present their proposed solutions to city-officials.
Along the way she has delivered three TEDx talks:
Power of Authentic Self-Expression
The Importance of Asking - "Why is this happening for me (not 'to' me)?"
Place More Commas Than Periods
These talks resulted in more talks...like the one about "risky" behavior shared in a recent Creative Mornings talk.
In everything she does, Sarah lives and leads with "11 Tips for Doing WIT". These Tips help develop greater emotional intelligence, along with activating an entrepreneurial mindset. As a result of the proven impact of the 11 Tips for Doing WIT, Sarah has partnered with organizations, companies, school districts, and parent groups to teach the 11 Tips for Doing WIT. These Tips resonate with everyone. While not everyone will be an entrepreneur and launch a business, EVERYONE can develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and benefit from enhancing and developing their emotional intelligence.
Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn, or follow her on Twitter or Instagram
Books recommended on the episode:
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Dan Pink
The Conscious Parent, Shefali Tsabury
208 Dr. Kim Jones -- Going Upstream to Help Kids Find Meaning and Purpose
207 Principal Jesse Schuveiller -- Home Court Advantage for Every Student
206 Dr. Bryan Brockett -- Nurture + Challenge
205 Principal Dana Moen -- Adults Connecting With Kids
204 Kevin Kirk -- Former Navy SEAL Making a Wave of Kindness
203 Dr. Ben Churchill -- Preparing Kids For Life
202 Jorge Espinoza -- Belief Changes Students
201 Laura Spencer -- Design Thinking and School Culture Change
047 Paula Intravaia -- Day Dreaming for Wellness
046 -- Laura Spencer Design Thinking & Innovation on Campus
045 -- Marisa Thompson on Student Driven Inquiry
044 -- Math Teachers Care About Kids
043 -- Scott Schimmel on Teachers Telling Stories
042 Brittany Maschal -- College Admissions needs a better story
041 Joe Beckman -- Stories Always Connect
040 -- Tracy Wilson on SEL Trends
039 Addressing the Inner World of Students
038 Tracy Yates -- Designing Moments in the Classroom
037 Dan Horgan -- Designing Effective Mentor Moments
036 -- Travis Sevilla on the Quickest Way to Wake Students Up
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