Synergy In Education
·S1 E4
Service Learning, Sustainability, and Systems for Synergy || Crystal Pottebaum
Episode Description
Why is service learning necessary?
How do you see connections between schools and your surrounding community?
Which systems and structures empower service learning and community engagement in schools?
Let’s connect students to their community through curriculum!
This is our last episode of our first season! Next season releases in a few weeks!
We create synergy with Crystal Pottebaum, speaking about all things service learning, sustainability, and the systems and experiences that get us there!
Crystal Pottebaum is a K–12 Service and Sustainability Learning Coordinator who is passionate about connecting learning with meaningful action. With experience in international schools across Africa, Asia, and Europe, Crystal supports students and educators in embedding service learning, sustainability, and global citizenship into the curriculum in authentic and impactful ways. Her work centers on building long-term community partnerships, empowering student changemakers, and designing systems that help schools move from good intentions to measurable impact. Crystal believes that education should extend beyond the classroom and equip students to engage compassionately with the world around them. In addition to her work in education, she is also a children’s book author, using storytelling to inspire curiosity, empathy, and a sense of responsibility in young learners.
Notable mentions from the episode:
Crystal’s new book, “Lanie’s Little Lamb”: https://www.amazon.com/Lanies-Little-Lamb-Crystal-Pottebaum/dp/B0FXWL7B4H
Compass Education: https://compasseducation.org/
Global Schools Advocate Program: https://www.globalschoolsprogram.org/advocates
You can find Crystal on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-pottebaum-6b874a293/) as well as on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/crystalpottebaum/).
You can also find some of her impactful systems and work on the Padlet here: https://padlet.com/crystalpottebaum2/from-mission-to-action-building-a-service-learning-sustainab-mpcm7cy57ic2jiw8
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 do you see connections between schools and your surrounding community?
Which systems and structures empower service learning and community engagement in schools?
Let’s connect students to their community through curriculum!
This is our last episode of our first season! Next season releases in a few weeks!
We create synergy with Crystal Pottebaum, speaking about all things service learning, sustainability, and the systems and experiences that get us there!
Crystal Pottebaum is a K–12 Service and Sustainability Learning Coordinator who is passionate about connecting learning with meaningful action. With experience in international schools across Africa, Asia, and Europe, Crystal supports students and educators in embedding service learning, sustainability, and global citizenship into the curriculum in authentic and impactful ways. Her work centers on building long-term community partnerships, empowering student changemakers, and designing systems that help schools move from good intentions to measurable impact. Crystal believes that education should extend beyond the classroom and equip students to engage compassionately with the world around them. In addition to her work in education, she is also a children’s book author, using storytelling to inspire curiosity, empathy, and a sense of responsibility in young learners.
Notable mentions from the episode:
Crystal’s new book, “Lanie’s Little Lamb”: https://www.amazon.com/Lanies-Little-Lamb-Crystal-Pottebaum/dp/B0FXWL7B4H
Compass Education: https://compasseducation.org/
Global Schools Advocate Program: https://www.globalschoolsprogram.org/advocates
You can find Crystal on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-pottebaum-6b874a293/) as well as on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/crystalpottebaum/).
You can also find some of her impactful systems and work on the Padlet here: https://padlet.com/crystalpottebaum2/from-mission-to-action-building-a-service-learning-sustainab-mpcm7cy57ic2jiw8
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