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E7: Co-founding Nova Pioneer (Extended Interview)

Guest: Josh Elder (Co-founder of Nova Pioneer)

On this episode, extended interview with Siegel Family Endowment Director and Head of Grantmaking, Joshua Elder, Josh talks about moving to South Africa for a teaching post in Cape Town, the story behind co-founding Nova Pioneer in 2014. Josh also discusses his experience being Nova Pioneer’s first Chief Academic Officer, the importance of student-teacher 360 degree feedback cycles and having a house named after him at Nova Pioneer.

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Produced by Jabu Mtwa. Theme music by Hazy.
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