In this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast, Peter and Alli sit down with Jason Walke, Senior Internship Coordinator and educator at Oldenburg Academy. Jason shares his inspiring journey from being a professional golf pro to an innovative educator, shaping the futures of students through experiential learning. He explains how every senior at Oldenburg graduates with a semester-long internship, detailing the program's evolution, community impact, and the exciting addition of a Junior Fellowship program. Dive into how Oldenburg Academy is disrupting traditional education by integrating immersive, career-focused experiences into the school schedule. Jason also discusses the challenges of running such programs and the profound rewards of fostering student growth. Connect with Jason Walke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-walke-1983oa/ Connect with Alli and Peter Peter Hostrawser LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhostrawser/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhostrawser/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/disrupteducation1/ X: x.com/PeterHostrawser Website: https://www.peterhostrawser.com Alli Dahl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allidahl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallidahl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theallidahl

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