Episode 28: A Conversation with Amanda Park

We continue our series on Adventist Education with a conversation with Amanda Park! Amanda is studying at Andrews University to be a teacher for Adventist Academies. We dive into Amanda's journey from being a student in Adventist schools to her aspirations as a teacher, highlighting the unique aspects of Adventist education and the challenges faced by educators. We talk about what the education track is like and some of the differences between public and private school from an educator's perspective. We also talk about her inspiration for being a teacher and why she chose this field Chapters 00:00 Sadness 05:14 Amanda's Journey in Education 10:31 Experiences in Adventist Schools 16:17 The Path to Becoming a Teacher 25:53 Student Teaching and Future Aspirations 30:40 Adventist vs. Public School Dynamics 35:51 Resources and Support in Education 38:22 Challenges in Adventist Education 39:57 Vision for Change in Adventist Academies 44:29 Connecting School, Home, and Church 53:34 The Importance of Community in Education