Episode Description
Are we separate from nature, or inextricably linked?
How can we blend education and activism?
What is our responsibility to help young people shape society rather than simply react to it?
We create synergy with Katharine Burke, speaking about education’s role in relational ecology and (re)connecting with nature.
Katharine Burke is the author of Earthwards: Transformative Ecological Education. She is a lifelong educator with a M.Ed in Nature, Ecology and Sustainability, and has taught at the primary, middle and secondary school levels as well as presenting in college and master's level courses. She is also a permaculture landholder, the Founder of The Small Earth Institute (Norway) and a facilitator of the Work that Reconnects. She taught for 22 years at Skagerak International School, Sandefjord Norway until her retirement in 2023.
Katharine Burke on her:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-burke-90767313/
- EARTHWARDS COMMUNITY: https://earthwards.mn.co
- Instagram @ earthwards_treed
- X/Twitter: @ BlueSky Katharine Burke
Notable mentions from the episode:
- Katharine’s Book - Earthwards: Transformative Ecological Education - https://www.hawthornpress.com/books/changemaking/social-ecology-change/earthwards/
- Eckhart Tolle - https://eckharttolle.com/
- Lance King - educational speaker
- Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/
- Lyla June - https://www.lylajune.com/
- Joanna Macy - The Work That Reconnects - https://www.joannamacy.net/main
- Elizabeth Sawin - Multisolving Institute - https://www.multisolving.org/about-us/elizabeth-sawin-phd/ and her book https://a.co/d/igeNeyq
- Donella Meadows - https://donellameadows.org/
- Katharine Hayhoe - https://www.katharinehayhoe.com/
- Michelle Holiday - https://michelleholliday.com/
- Daniel Schmachtenberger - https://civilizationemerging.com/
- Fritjof Capra - https://www.fritjofcapra.net/
- Ilya Prigogine - https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/1977/prigogine/biographical/
- Bayo Akomolafe - https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/
Your hosts:
Kathryn Berkman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-berkman
Dom Verwey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/domverwey
If you are interested in joining us as a guest on this podcast, please fill in our quick Synergy In Education Podcast interest form: https://forms.gle/PM5LMs863oEsSdEZ8
Similarly, if you would like to join the tribe of educators, leaders, and change agents during our regular Synergy Building online calls, please submit our quick Synergy Building interest form: https://forms.gle/NVhBUYzoN2WCyffR6
The information provided in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Synergy In Education podcast or its hosts. Similarly, the views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of their own and do not reflect those of any individuals, organizations, or institutions mentioned or referenced. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness or reliability of the information shared.
Music: Skywalking New Mix (Instrumental) - Sam Beebe _ Night Falls
How can we blend education and activism?
What is our responsibility to help young people shape society rather than simply react to it?
We create synergy with Katharine Burke, speaking about education’s role in relational ecology and (re)connecting with nature.
Katharine Burke is the author of Earthwards: Transformative Ecological Education. She is a lifelong educator with a M.Ed in Nature, Ecology and Sustainability, and has taught at the primary, middle and secondary school levels as well as presenting in college and master's level courses. She is also a permaculture landholder, the Founder of The Small Earth Institute (Norway) and a facilitator of the Work that Reconnects. She taught for 22 years at Skagerak International School, Sandefjord Norway until her retirement in 2023.
Katharine Burke on her:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-burke-90767313/
- EARTHWARDS COMMUNITY: https://earthwards.mn.co
- Instagram @ earthwards_treed
- X/Twitter: @ BlueSky Katharine Burke
Notable mentions from the episode:
- Katharine’s Book - Earthwards: Transformative Ecological Education - https://www.hawthornpress.com/books/changemaking/social-ecology-change/earthwards/
- Eckhart Tolle - https://eckharttolle.com/
- Lance King - educational speaker
- Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/
- Lyla June - https://www.lylajune.com/
- Joanna Macy - The Work That Reconnects - https://www.joannamacy.net/main
- Elizabeth Sawin - Multisolving Institute - https://www.multisolving.org/about-us/elizabeth-sawin-phd/ and her book https://a.co/d/igeNeyq
- Donella Meadows - https://donellameadows.org/
- Katharine Hayhoe - https://www.katharinehayhoe.com/
- Michelle Holiday - https://michelleholliday.com/
- Daniel Schmachtenberger - https://civilizationemerging.com/
- Fritjof Capra - https://www.fritjofcapra.net/
- Ilya Prigogine - https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/1977/prigogine/biographical/
- Bayo Akomolafe - https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/
Your hosts:
Kathryn Berkman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-berkman
Dom Verwey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/domverwey
If you are interested in joining us as a guest on this podcast, please fill in our quick Synergy In Education Podcast interest form: https://forms.gle/PM5LMs863oEsSdEZ8
Similarly, if you would like to join the tribe of educators, leaders, and change agents during our regular Synergy Building online calls, please submit our quick Synergy Building interest form: https://forms.gle/NVhBUYzoN2WCyffR6
The information provided in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Synergy In Education podcast or its hosts. Similarly, the views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of their own and do not reflect those of any individuals, organizations, or institutions mentioned or referenced. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness or reliability of the information shared.
Music: Skywalking New Mix (Instrumental) - Sam Beebe _ Night Falls