Episodes

May 1, 2024

Family + Educator Together Teams (FETs)

Ari Gerzon EMAIL: arigerzon@gmail.com   Ari spent two decades implementing SEL best practices as a teacher and principal, and led retreats for educators as well on SEL. He applies much of that to coaching teachers and school leaders on how to build s...
April 24, 2024

Start Using “Good News Calls” TODAY

Charles “Chuck” Moss has 30 years of experience in schools from K-12 and in all of them, he has formed meaningful relationships that have lived past the years and beyond building walls.   His message is clear: You might be the only "awesome" someone ...
April 17, 2024

Strategic Conversations to Improve MH Leadership

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket   Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is an elementary school principal currently serving in her 5th year as principal in Howard County,  MD. She is an author of "The Principal's Journey: Navigating the Path to School Leadership" and speaks f...
April 10, 2024

Hope for Trauma, Anxiety + Depression

Dr. Brandi Kelly   Website: https://leadwithhope.net/ Podcast: https://leadwithhope.net/podcast-interviews Apparel: https://leadwithhope.net/lwhstore   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-kelly-ed-d-lcsw-05446aa7/ X/Twitter :https://twitter....
April 3, 2024

Positive Psychology Strategies

Phil Januszewski - Teacher•Speaker•Creator   Phil Januszewski is a tattoo covered, Netflix baking-show flopping, high-energy chemistry/physics teaching keynote speaker and coach that is on a mission to create and spread happiness through education, m...
April 1, 2024

Behavior Prevention Strategies - NEW BOOK!

Charle + Joshua Stamper are here to discuss the new book they're working on together. With so many educators struggling to respond effectively to challenging student behavior, they devised a plan that will be outlined in a new book set to release in ...
March 27, 2024

Suicide: At War Against Hopelessness

Tom Murphy   Awesome FREE Resource:  https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/13-pillows   VIDEOS: Who we are Our work TheHopeSeries #ThisWillChangeTheWorld What is CIRCLE   Tom Murphy is the proud husband and father of four living in the charming City o...
March 20, 2024

Small Consistent Actions Produce BIG Results

Sam Demma — Keynote Speaker and Author of Empty Your Backpack   Download Sam's Book Now: https://ebook.samdemma.com/ “A must-read for young dreamers.”– Diana Kander, New York Times Best-selling Author   Sam Demma is a best-selling author and keynote ...
March 13, 2024

Designing Thinking to Advance Our School Mental Health System

Dr. Neil Gupta has been selected to serve as the Superintendent for Oakwood Schools beginning in August 2023. After graduating from Miami University (Ohio), Neil Gupta began his teaching career at Ashland High School, Ohio.  While teaching math, he o...
March 6, 2024

Bullying Series: Is it Bullying or Harassment?

Guest Name: Dr. Matthew Woods   NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSB36NBK?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CQYAGSZF1CCF9DGFRA5Q&language=en_US   Dr. Matthew Woods is a K-12 educator in Virginia. His professional experience includes being a high school s...
Feb. 28, 2024

Bullying Series: We’re Focusing On The Wrong Thing

Guest: Ms. Jennifer Hartmann Middle School Assistant Principal   Jennifer Hartmann is from the Chicago area’s south suburbs. She has been an educator for 23 years and has been a middle school and high school history, reading, writing, science, and ...
Feb. 21, 2024

Bullying Series: Replace Hazing With Positive Culture

Guest: Dr. Brandon Beck, Teacher-Speaker-Leadership Coach.   Dr. Beck epitomizes multi-faceted inspiration. As an educator, speaker, and author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential," his keynotes utilize storytelling and authentic interactions, all aim...
Feb. 14, 2024

Bullying Series: Bully Prevention Guide

Guest Name: Jon Konen   https://www.teacher.org/resource/bullying/   Culture drives bully prevention…take a look at the 151 practices and understandings identified in the Bully Prevention Guide!   Jon’s book supports students, parents, and educator...
Feb. 12, 2024

How the TSC Solution is Working in a CA District

Dr. Mina Blazy   Email: mina@blazy.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1GvEIQPOSFO4EtBPnjFdg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/minajblazy/?hl=en   Collective Conversations Club on #Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/collectiv...
Feb. 7, 2024

Bullying Series: Teachers Can Make or Break Students

Guest: Anika Smith   Website:  phoenixsoaringcounseling.com Email:  anikasmith@phoenixsoaringcounseling.com   The narrative of transitioning from a traumatic past to owning a private practice serves as a tangible success story. This journey offers h...
Jan. 31, 2024

Bullying Series: Solving Bullying Systemically

Guest: Joe Salamone, Founder & Executive Director of The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying   Topic Areas: Bullying Prevention   Key takeaway: Don’t hide from this problem, lean into it.   Please follow and contact this guest via   Website: ...
Jan. 30, 2024

Rethink + Unlearn

Erik Francis   You can connect with Erik at the following social media sites: Website: maverikeducation.com Email:  erik@maverikeducation.com Twitter / X: @Maverikedu12 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maverikeducation/ YouTube: https://www.yout...
Jan. 29, 2024

Practical Strategies for Building Community

Chad Dumas Educational Consultant, Author, Trainer and Collaborator Solution Tree Associate NCMLE Inspire 2024 Featured Speaker   More about this guest: https://www.nextlearningsolutions.com/about/ Books + Resources: https://www.nextlearningsolutions...
Jan. 25, 2024

NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference Featured Speakers #2

Meet some of our featured speakers who will be presenting sessions in their areas of expertise at the NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference in Charlotte, NC from March 24-26, 2024!  NCMLE Conference Website   Have you registered yet? There are over 100 topic...
Jan. 25, 2024

NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference Featured Speakers #1

Meet some of our featured speakers who will be presenting sessions in their areas of expertise at the NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference in Charlotte, NC from March 24-26, 2024!  NCMLE Conference Website   Have you registered yet? There are over 100 topic...
Jan. 24, 2024

2 Solid Ideas For Supporting Teacher + Student Wellness

Guest: Nick Mann, Founder Advocate in Education Topic Areas: The importance of taking a proactive approach to mental and emotional health for students and educators.   Offer to Our Listeners: We are excited to offer $2 off per student for full access...
Jan. 17, 2024

Fill Those Teacher Positions

Dr. Brenda Lewis   Superintendent of Fridley Public Schools in Minnesota   Connect with this guest: Email: Brenda Lewis, Ph. D. | Telephone: 763-502-5002 Twitter @brenda_s_lewis Instagram: @SuptBrendaLewis Areas of discussion: What are teacher shorta...
Jan. 10, 2024

School Leaders - Protecting Your Own Mental Health

Guest: Charles Williams, Current Educational Administrator, Educational Consultant, Workshop Facilitator, Keynote Speaker + Author   Charles Williams has been an educator for nearly 20 years serving as a teacher, a mentor/lead teacher, an assistant p...
Jan. 3, 2024

The Teacher Resilience Framework

Guest:  Julie Schmidt Hasson, Professor, Researcher Teacher resilience related to student resilience (the pause, ponder, and persist framework). Teaching is full of challenges, and the way we respond to those challenges can light us up or burn us out...