Changing the Game: Education | TEDxBowlingGreen

Changing the Game: Education | Jim Goenner | TEDxBowlingGreen
Charter school pioneer and Hall of Famer Dr. Jim Goenner challenges the strategies being used to transform education. Through his deeply personal story, he shares how he discovered what’s truly important, and why the path to excellence begins with the heart. A devoted husband and father of seven, Dr. James Goenner has dedicated his career to helping transform education so it works better for our kids and our country. Over the last 25 years, Jim has helped launch dozens of schools, along with several state and national support organizations dedicated to improving education. Jim’s pioneering spirit earned him a 2010 induction into the National Charter Schools Hall of Fame. Today, he serves as the President & CEO of the National Charter Schools Institute where he leads a team of passionate professionals who are inspiring hearts and minds and working to ensure excellence knows no boundaries. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx