In episode 52 of The Joy of Leadership podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Dr. Brad Christensen, Director of STEM at Hebron Christian Academy. They discuss Dr. Christensen’s background and expertise in STEM education, how project-based learning is transforming the way STEM is taught at HCA, and how the study of science ultimately points us back to God, the intelligent designer behind it all.

Ep. 52 Breakdown

(0:00) Introduction

(1:19) Brad’s path to HCA

(7:22) The merits of project-based learning

(17:44) Guiding other educators

(19:56) The application of STEM

(23:47) Examples of projects

(35:12) Allowing students to fail

(38:53) HCA’s STEM philosophy

(45:38) Reaching the community

(52:16) How science points to God

(57:18) Closing

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