Episodes

Ready to explore the power of relationships and connectedness in fostering mental health in education? That's precisely what we're unpacking in this episode with our esteemed guests, Charle Peck and Dr. Cam, co-authors of the...

Have you ever wondered how to combat emotional exhaustion while fostering a positive culture in the world of education? In this episode, Tracy enlightens us on her daily rituals of meditation and early morning workouts, a rou...

Want to tap into the true magic of authenticity and the joy of day-to-day living, even in the smallest things? You're in the right place. Listen in as we chat with the dynamic duo, Maureen and James, who wear many …

Ready to rekindle student motivation in the classroom? We're bringing you an enlightening conversation with educator and consultant Mike Anderson, who is on a mission to help teachers abroad ignite learning sparks within thei...

What happens when a high school science teacher with nearly two decades of experience explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education? Meet Bonnie Nieves, author of Be Awesome On Purpose! Bonnie is a pas...

Join us as we explore technology in education with our guest, Dr. Sarah Thomas, a regional technology coordinator and the visionary behind EduMatch. Sarah's unique insight into using technology as a tool to connect educators ...

Have you ever questioned how gendered rules and implicit biases shape our education system? Today, we're joined by Jason Ablin, an accomplished author and educational expert with over three decades of experience, to unpack th...

Can music truly transform our lives and the world of education? Join us in a heartfelt conversation with our inspiring guest, Sean Gaillard, a school leader, author, and podcaster, as we uncover the powerful connection betwee...

Imagine building a school culture where genuine care and open conversations are at the heart of everything. How can we foster these essential relationships in education? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Sam Verano, Principal o...

Imagine a world where you could simplify your teaching methods, embrace the art of minimalism, and still deliver a top-notch educational experience. Sounds too good to be true? Join us as we chat with international educators ...

How can educators create meaningful conversations in the classroom and tackle challenging topics like race? We had the pleasure of speaking with two phenomenal teachers and authors, Matthew K and Jennifer Or, who share their ...

Episode Highlights: Working with ambiguity through the golden rule of improv that honors everyone’s contributions via collective storytelling and the iterative development of ideas Setting the environment and building the cap...

Episode Highlights: Working smarter to accelerate our workflow and regain time capital Intentionally leveraging technology as part of the thinking and learning processes Maintaining social emotional learning skills while inte...

Episode Highlights: Cultivating positive identity within ourselves and students Separating the mistake from our identity Reframing negative self-talk into opportunities and new actions Introducing wellness into the climate an...

Episode Highlights: Shifting our mindsets to focus on student advocacy Exploring the three types of equity advocates and Acknowledging the privilege of a social network for support, guidance, and resources Strengthening class...

Episode Highlights: Be the Flame process - Sparking, Kindling, Igniting, Stoking, Catching, Fueling, Spreading… Ablaze! to foster relationships and community Striving for greatness and demonstrating leadership Building trust ...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Leveraging a Self-Determination Learning Lab class for engaging students authentically and fostering all five of the SEL competencies Creating space that meets students where they are Amplifying student ag...

Episode Highlights: Implementing practical, actionable strategies when facing massive burnout Finding five minutes to give yourself permission for self-care intentionally Embracing the 5 S’s - stillness, silence, space, subtr...

Episode Highlights: Evolving to meet the SEL needs of students after COVID Building a connected community vertically through grades 4, 5, and 6 Empowering staff and students to lead, redesign, and refine the system Embracing ...

Episode Highlights: Promoting a mentality of continual growth and betterment Setting a doable progression of steps toward achieving big goals Fostering an environment where taking risks and asking for help is encouraged and h...

Episode Highlights: Fostering SEL skill development through four art forms: drama, music, dance, and visual arts Developing confidence in art forms to connect with students and integrate SEL skills into the learning Adapting ...

Episode Highlights: Thinking strategically and stretching ourselves to reimagine education in the name of serving students Changing the narrative through curriculum, course placement, discipline, and hiring practices Checkin...

Episode Highlights Learning about education through many different lenses and contexts Finding a mentor and building upon your educational passion Implementing an action research process to collect data and fail forward Foste...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Story-weaving is finding inspiration in individual stories to embrace how our connection. Hold each other by leaning in and actively listening to one another. Each of us carries the gift of empathy, hope, ...