Democracy Café

Kathy Cadwell is my kind of educator -- she is dynamic, passionate, curious, and best of all, equips her charges not just to lead the classroom, but to take leadership roles in the community. A teacher at Harwood Union High School in Moretown, Vermont, Kathy has had a Socrates Cafe for students and the community for a decade (and I've had the privilege and honor of visiting twice to hold Socratic inquiries, give workshops and presentations). She also was one of the select few to be named a Rowland Fellow in 2016. Listen in as Kathy shares her philosophy of living, learning, and changing the world, one student at a time. Be sure also to check out her website: https://katherinecadwell.wordpress.com/ And here's a link to a very compelling Ted Talk she gave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzQhiB2EOVE Here also is an article about my most recent visit to her school -- the students themselves facilitated the give-and-take when we broke into smaller groups (sure hope to return soon! I learn so much fro