If you are a loyal listener, then you are well aware that I am passionate about today’s topic. In this episode, I am joined by Tom Pike. Tom is the founder of Jump Education, an educational consulting service that helps families and teens understand the benefits of Early College and how to access that path. I am all about helping young people find the path that is best for them and the early college path is one that is definitely worth exploring. During our conversation, Tom explains what early college is and the types of students that will do well with early college. He also outlines the many benefits of early college related to mental health, finances, engagement, customization, and educational outcomes. It’s no secret that our public school systems are struggling due to a lack of teacher retention and outdated standards that just don’t fit today’s learners. If your teen is fed up with high school and has lost their passion for learning, sit down next to them and hit the play button. You won’t regret it.
About Tom Pike
Tom Pike is the founder of Jump Education, an educational consulting service that helps families and teens understand the benefits of Early College and how to access that path. He holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed professional counselor, career and academic advisor, and instructor with 20 years working in higher education. Tom has helped hundreds of teens succeed on the Early College path.
Episode Highlights
- What is early college?
- What type of students will succeed in early college?
- Why some students are underachieving in high school
- Early college can help teens who struggle socially
- How early college helps with mental health challenges
- Daniel Pink’s 3 things that increase someone’s drive
- Early college supports healthy sleep cycles
- The financial benefits of early college
- Early college success for neurodiverse teens
- Early college removes busy work and allows more free time
- Every generation of teens evolves but education does not change with them
- Early college is customized learning and is accessible right now
- Multi-age learning groups benefit everyone, including teens
- Advice for parents to help teens get started in early college
- HS years are a formative time for self-identity and self-worth
- High school can be a traumatic experience
- How Jump Education can help families get started