Redefining School Discipline with Technology and Empathy with Nathan Maynard of HighFive

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Nathan Maynard is the CEO and Founder of HighFive, a company using mobile technology to foster connected school communities and reduce recidivism for negative classroom behaviors. With over 11 years of experience as a youth worker, teacher, and school administrator, Nathan co-authored the best-selling book "Hacking School Discipline," and is a global thought leader in reimagining discipline practices in education.

💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Highfive uses technology and empathy to reshape school discipline.
• The importance of creating a sense of belonging to reduce negative behaviors.
• Nathan's journey from youth worker to edtech entrepreneur and thought leader.
• The impact of AI on real-time behavioral interventions in schools.
• How Highfive is expanding its reach across the U.S. with new partnerships and funding.

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:01:46] Introduction to Nathan Maynard and Highfive’s mission to transform school discipline.
[00:03:34] Building connected school communities to reduce negative behaviors.
[00:05:43] How real-time technology supports teachers in managing discipline
[00:08:13] From "Hacking School Discipline" to scaling Highfive’s impact
[00:21:26] Using AI to address systemic bias and improve behavioral insights
[00:24:34] Highfive’s expansion strategy across key U.S. states.
[00:27:55] Partnership with Roosh X to support growth and mental health initiatives.
[00:34:22] Promoting positive behavior with Highfive's virtual "high fives" system.
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1. Redefining School Discipline with Technology and Empathy with Nathan Maynard of HighFive (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Nathan Maynard and Highfive’s mission to transform school discipline. (00:02:08)

3. Building connected school communities to reduce negative behaviors. (00:03:56)

4. How real-time technology supports teachers in managing discipline. (00:06:05)

5. From "Hacking School Discipline" to scaling Highfive’s impact. (00:08:35)

6. Using AI to address systemic bias and improve behavioral insights. (00:22:12)

7. Highfive’s expansion strategy across key U.S. states. (00:25:20)

8. Partnership with Roosh X to support growth and mental health initiatives. (00:28:41)

9. Promoting positive behavior with Highfive's virtual "high fives" system. (00:35:08)