Nicholas Ditto

SUMMARY

In this episode of Oxygen for Educators, Michelle Kinder sits down with Nicholas Ditto, founder and CEO of Fort Worth STEAM Academy, for an honest conversation about the unseen weight educators carry every day. Nicholas shares his journey into education, the thousands of decisions teachers make daily, and how leadership, culture, and community directly shape student outcomes.

After the conversation, Michelle and Chris Kent Phelps return to break down the moments that mattered most, reflecting on what educators can take with them as they lead, teach, and serve their communities.



CHAPTERS

00:00The Art of Teaching: Decision-Making in Education
02:52Nicholas Ditto: A Journey from Law to Education
05:56The Impact of Education on Justice and Opportunity
09:00Understanding the Role of Zip Codes in Education
12:00The Importance of School Choice and Options
14:56Building a Joyful Culture of High Expectations
17:59Mistakes as Learning Opportunities in Education
20:48The Residency Model: Supporting New Educators
23:57The Future of Fort Worth STEAM Academy
27:01Community Partnerships and Student Pathways
29:55Wellbeing Rituals and Staying Grounded
32:59The Life and Death Urgency of Education
35:57Elevating Educators and Their Impact

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