About the Podcast
The Learning Frontier
Exploring innovative education through conversations with visionary leaders
The Learning Frontier brings you intimate conversations with educational innovators, starting with our compelling origin story from our school's visionary founder Jun Liu. Join Principal Stark as we explore the transformative ideas shaping education today and tomorrow. Each episode dives deep into the experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs that are revolutionizing how we think about learning. Whether you're an educator, parent, or someone passionate about educational innovation, you'll discover insights and inspiration for reimagining what education can be. Through thoughtful discussions with leaders, teachers, and changemakers, we'll explore both the practical and aspirational aspects of creating dynamic learning environments. Subscribe to understand the forecast for education's future and be part of a community dedicated to transforming how we learn.
About your host
Joseph Stark
Joseph Stark is a visionary educational leader who has spent over a decade challenging traditional boundaries and empowering students to achieve their full potential. As a teacher, he transformed classrooms into dynamic hubs of creativity using project-based learning and design thinking. His impact extended globally as a founding leader of HT Nanjing Impact Academy in China, where he led initiatives empowering students to take on leadership roles, personalized their learning using focused impact goals, and inspired student to pursue their passions. As Assistant Principal at Rocklin Academy, Joseph used human-centered design to develop empathetic, proactive solutions for 1200 TK–8 students. His work nurtures academic excellence while developing compassionate and resilient students. Joseph’s favorite quote is “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable” and he believes education isn't just about core content—it's about shaping the next generation of empathetic and innovative leaders.