About this episode

David interviews Tyler Casertano about cultivating culture and values in education at Haverford School.

In this episode of Culture Architects, David interviews Tyler Casertano, the head of Haverford School, about cultivating culture and values in education. Tyler shares his journey from teaching in Guatemala to leading a top boys' school, focusing on operationalizing 24 core virtues. They discuss the challenges of day schools, the importance of family partnerships, and fostering diversity. Tyler emphasizes the role of virtues like courage and respect in shaping character and the significance of relationships in education. This conversation highlights the universal importance of values-driven leadership in both educational and corporate settings.

People in this episode

Host: David J. Friedman

Guest: Tyler Casertano

Topics covered

• education
• values
• leadership
• culture
• virtues
• diversity

Keywords

• education
• virtues
• leadership
• Haverford School
• character
• diversity
• family partnerships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Haverford School

Places: Guatemala

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