Podcast Episodes
EPISODE 107
EPISODE 2: Bonus
Special Guest: The Great (& Meaningful) Outdoors
In this episode, Dale Roth & Court Rustemeyer, two Outdoor Educators from Alberta (Canada), join the show to discuss their philosophy related to Outdoor Education and how they facilitate meaningful experiences for students in the outdoors. Topics of discussion include the role of reflective practice in facilitating meaningfulness, as well as ‘features’ of meaningful outdoor experiences, a connection with nature, belonging, and a sense of adventure.
EPISODE 36
The Podclass:
Outdoor Education with Court Rustemeyer
Jamie chats with GEOEC President and junior high school teacher Court Rustemeyer about the long-lasting impacts of outdoor education, and how getting outside doesn’t just benefit students, but teachers as well! Starting small at the beginning of the school year can set the stage for a successful year in nature.
Get Outside with
Court Rustemeyer
Spring is (mostly) here! Which means students and teachers need to get outside.
This week, we head to Alberta, Canada to talk with outdoor enthusiast Court Rustemeyer about something every educator should hear: how just five minutes outside can transform a student’s day.
From boosting focus to calming anxiety, Court shares the science and stories behind the outdoors as a classroom for holistic health. Whether it's a hike or a breath of fresh air between classes, this episode is a reminder that better learners start with better living—one step outside at a time.