Beyond Grades: Inside Mountain House High School with Dr. Adam Auerbach | ‪@mountainhouselive‬

What should students take away from high school beyond grades? Gourab Basu sits down with Dr. Adam Auerbach, principal of Mountain House High School, to talk about learning through real experiences, using AI without giving up independent judgment, and helping students find the people and interests that make school their own. The conversation moves from the office to the quad for “Walk the Talk,” then returns for a look at the planning and everyday work behind a growing campus. Adam shares his path into teaching, opportunities in the arts and career pathways, and a simple invitation to families: stay curious about who your children can become. Recorded October 1, 2026. Figures and plans reflect the conversation at recording. For current school requirements and updates, consult Mountain House High School directly. CHAPTERS 00:00 AI can help us think—but cannot replace judgment 00:34 Meet Dr. Adam Auerbach 01:36 The journey into teaching 03:36 Rebuilding Lodi High School 05:40 Why Mountain House? 08:47 Learning beyond the textbook 11:30 What the Blue Ribbon recognition means 13:36 A student challenges the principal 15:37 Why a seven-period day? 19:06 Exploring pathways and possibilities 21:34 AI and independent thinking 28:49 Student voice and responsible AI 32:47 Ownership, curiosity and belonging 36:11 What families should know 38:14 Walk the Talk: the campus quad 39:23 Rapid fire with the principal 41:13 One thing families can do 42:24 The school never sleeps 43:26 The work behind the scenes 47:20 Thank you, Mountain House 47:42 Credits and MHL theme Explore Mountain House Live: https://mountainhouselive.com Mountain House High School: https://mhhs.lammersvilleschooldistri... Guest: Dr. Adam Auerbach, Principal, Mountain House High School Host: Gourab Basu Theme music: “MHL — Newsroom Pulse,” created by Gourab Basu with Suno. A MountainHouseLive.com production #MountainHouseLive #MountainHouse #MHHS