Jennifer Williams is a distinguished US Navy Veteran, an esteemed international speaker, and a fervent advocate for global education.
With an unwavering commitment to fostering tailored learning experiences, Jennifer champions the development of blended learning programs that cater to the unique needs of individual students, nurturing their academic success within a supportive environment.
At the forefront of Jennifer’s mission is empowering individuals to discover their ideal career paths, both domestically and internationally. In early 2022, she embarked on the establishment of GPS (Global Pathways for Success).
This groundbreaking initiative offers access to over 65+ career tracks and 50+ pathways, equipping students with more than 100 certifications across various industries. Jennifer’s vision is to train and support students and adults worldwide in finding fulfilling careers they are passionate about. While GPS currently focuses on Career and Technical Education (CTE), the ultimate goal is to expand its reach to include an international K-12 school.
“Social emotional learning is important. You’re not gonna like everybody that you work with in the future and they are not gonna like you… and that’s okay.” – Jennifer Williams
Time Stamps
00:27 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
00:58- Get to know today’s special guest, Jennifer Williams
1:45 – Unlocking opportunities: What is the ‘Global Pathways’ Academy?
3:00 – Discover how the ‘Career Discovery’ courses guide the passive seekers
8:00 – The ‘Aha!’ moment: Jennifer on what inspired her to launch an online school
10:35 – Jennifer reveals the secrets to keeping students engaged in digital learning
14:00 – Beyond the books: Redefining education through life skills, critical thinking and social-emotional learning
17:38 – How ‘Global Pathways’ addresses the issue of limited access to technology and the internet
20:16 – Jennifer talks about how ‘Global Pathways’ raises funds for scholarships and teachers
24:18 – Empowering minds, everywhere: ‘Global Pathways’ mission in online curriculum
29:16 – ‘Global Pathways’ teaching positions: Where to apply and make an impact
31:39 – Online education and socialization: How to keep your child connected
33:51 – Cyberbullying: What is it and why is it vital to educate students about internet safety
36:02 – How ‘Global Pathways’ defines and measures student success
39:39 – Into the future: What’s next for ‘Global Pathways’ and where you can go to connect with Jennifer Williams
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