Episodes
019: The Intersectionality of SEL and Student Success with Dr. Damion…
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Aligning administrator, staff, and student perceptions of experiencing the learning environment Unpacking perception data to enhance dialogue about and support for student success Investing in building com...
018: Nurturing Calmness and Awareness through Mindful Moments with St…
Episode Highlights: Creating the reflection we want to be proud of, that we can be at one with, that promotes connection with others Honoring time and space for students to be fully present and aware Seeing and promoting the ...
017: Creating Equitable Learning Environments that Empower Students a…
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Connecting SEL to diversity, equity, and inclusive practices Promoting self-care among the caregivers Calling someone in as a gift of feedback for growth Addressing the four “Is” of Oppression Understandin...
016: Addressing Adolescent Mental Health Needs in Schools with Dr. Kr…
Episode Highlights: Creating a program for students who are not necessarily cognitively impacted or need special education services but thrive in smaller educational settings Cultivating a self-efficacy mindset among students...
015: Unpacking Assumptions Through Teachable Moments with Matthew Woo…
Episode Highlights: Engaging in courageous conversations Ensuring representation of students in literature Leveraging language to close access gaps Utilizing the Five Part Belief Check to self-reflect and build relationships ...
014: Positive Interventions That Make Life Worth Living with Martín B…
Episode Highlights: Connecting physiology to engage in productive thinking patterns Consciously using breathing to self-regulate; the power of responding versus reacting Aligning identity with the situation Teaching SEL with ...
013: Inspire Me: Creating Opportunities for Authentic Engagement with…
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Using mathematical discourse and productive struggle to enhance social emotional learning skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, growth mindset, and emotional regulation Leveraging Universal De...
012: Celebrating SEL Day 2022
In this episode, Craig and Krista speak with Dr. Anthony Martin , the Director of School Resources and Support for a K-12 district in central California Dr. Lori Stollar , the Director of Partner Success at Resonance Educatio...
011: Re-Igniting Creativity in Classrooms to Boost SEL and Positive S…
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Telling your story can empower others to find their voice. Our young people need brave spaces where the adults will listen empathetically and actively to what they believe they need to thrive, especially i...
010: All Learning is Social and Emotional with David Adams
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Recognizing SEL in everyday instructional practices Naming SEL, claiming it, integrating it, and directing it towards the outcome desired Being a learning organization that refines and creates structures a...
009: Engaging and Empowering Students through SEL with Dr. Chris Jones
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Defining Pie Crust Character and Leadership SEEing to Lead - Support, Engage, and Empower Being purposeful, acting with integrity, and building character through your daily decisions. Reimagining faculty m...
007: Building Futures for Queer and Trans Youth with Kimm Topping
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Creating physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive educational spaces for queer and trans youth Establishing signs visibility for young people to see when they come into their/your building and classr...
008: The Importance of a Whole-School Approach to SEL with Gemma Cass
Episode Highlights: Forming and showing our full identities while contributing positively to a team Connecting identity with self-image, self-esteem, self-confidence, trust, and communication Making time beyond the agenda to ...
006: The Role of Positive Psychology in SEL with Dr. Felix Yerace
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Differentiating Applied Positive Psychology from Positive Psychology Examining what is right with people instead of focusing on what is wrong with people (Clifton) Fostering FLOURISHING in educators and st...
005: Empowering English Learners through Social Emotional Practices w…
EPISODE 005 HIGHLIGHTS: Developing the advocacy language to support multilingual students in the classroom Empowering 'See Hear Feel' to foster ownership of the classroom culture Building upon self-awareness to construct the ...
004: Leveraging the SEL and the Arts to Affect Change in Ourselves, S…
EPISODE 004 HIGHLIGHTS: “The arts are the key to change. Arts are not fluff; arts are the fuel.” The arts help create whole human beings. Highlight the best of each student through arts integration and the five SEL competenci...
003: Co-collaborating for Powerful SEL Classroom Integration with Adi…
EPISODE 003 TITLE: Co-Collaborating for Powerful SEL Integration with Adia Vellaccio and Amanda Trecker EPISODE 003 HIGHLIGHTS: Co-collaboration elevates teacher capacity for SEL integration. The PAUSE helps create trusting r...
002: SEL: It's who you are and what you do with Dr. Krista Leh
EPISODE 002 HIGHLIGHTS: Defining SEL and deconstructing some myths around SEL SEL is not a program and more than a lesson plan: It is who you are and what you do every day. Modeling SEL ourselves and leveraging that to …
001: Creating a School Community of Joy with Craig Martin
EPISODE 001 HIGHLIGHTS: Finding your people, your “Avenger Squad” Creating a school community of joy, respect, and regard that celebrates the many identities and diversities of staff, young people, and families Leading and le...