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Podcast: The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast
Episode: 561. Subjectivity as Superpower: Jason Turner on Creativity, Confidence, and the Real Lessons of Middle School
Description: I sat down with Jason Turner—graphic designer turned middle school art teacher—to explore how subjectivity isn’t a limitation in education, but a secret weapon. Jason walks us through his journey from corporate design to the classroom, how burnout led him to teaching, and what he's learned guiding kids through one of the most emotionally turbulent times of their lives. We unpack what it means to teach decision-making, why failing publicly is essential, and how standards don’t have to stifle creativity. Jason makes a strong case for trusting kids to think independently, framing failure as a growth tool, an...