Leading Leonia, Episode 5 Building a Resilient Generation with Mr. Servis

In this episode of Leading Leonia, Dr. Karamanos ​j​oined by Mr. Servis, Vice Principal of Leonia High School, to explore the vital role of resilience in education. Drawing from his extensive background as a school psychologist, coach, and administrator, Mr. Servis shares insights on preparing students for life's challenges rather than merely smoothing their paths. A significant portion of the episode focuses on the concept of building student resilience through what Mr. Servis calls "productive struggle". Drawing from psychological insights, he argues that adults must "prepare the child for the road" by allowing them to face obstacles and develop essential coping mechanisms rather than smoothing over every challenge. The discussion also explores the future of education, including the impact of upcoming cell phone bans and the need for radical teaching shifts to keep pace with AI and a changing global landscape.