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For educators and parents who desire to model joy and compassion for their students without sacrificing themselves in the process! Explore simple, yet effective, strategies to create your ideal environment whether in the classroom, at home, online or in nature! Join Marie Kueny, Licensed School counselor and Founder/CEO of Compassionate Educators, as she brings real-life experiences from the classroom and community while interviewing educational thought leaders from around the world to bring ...
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Episode 48: The Great Resignation with Lisa Moore
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The Great Resignation is sweeping industries nationwide, and the field of education has seen the devastating impacts first-hand. Teachers are leaving the classroom every day to seek other opportunities. Why is this happening and what can be done to support educators to continue in our schools? Join Lisa Moore, CEO of Success Tangent Consulting and …
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Episode 47: Social Emotional Learning with Slumberkins, Featuring Kelly Oriard and Callie Christiansen
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There is one company who is making waves in bringing together social emotional learning in children's homes and schools in a fun and unique way. Join me as I sit down with Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard, the creators and CEOs of Slumberkins, who are dedicated to helping families raise caring, confident, and resilient children through affirmati…
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Episode 46: Standing Up to Bullying with Bullseye The Clown
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"We aren't meant to blend in. We are meant to stand out." - Bullseye Bullseye The Clown may seem like an unlikely bullying expert, but with over 25 years experience navigating around and developing innovative tactics to dealing with bullies, he is a one of a kind force to be reckoned with. Bullseye The Clown received his Bachelor of Arts in Compreh…
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Episode 45: Building Self-Esteem with Dr. Simone Alicia
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As an experienced classroom teacher & former fashion model, Dr. Simone is blazing a trail as a results-driven self-esteem coach. Often coined "The Tony Robbins of Kids," Dr. Simone founded The Self Esteem Doctor Academy to ensure all children, regardless of location or socio-economic status, have access to proven self-esteem building tools that the…
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Episode 44: Enjoy Your Money More with Joseph Okaly
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Want to feel more empowered with your income and investments? In today's episode, Joseph Okaly, certified financial planner, speaks directly to teachers and answers some of the money questions that I have heard circulating around the teacher's lounge. How do I budget my income without getting stressed out? Should I be saving more for retirement or …
We did it! I am thrilled to bring you a brand new season of The Compassionate Educators Show, full of the inspiration as well as practical ideas for in and outside of the classroom that you have come to love! So... sit back, pop in those earbuds, and enjoy the journey with us. Let's change lives together. Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook c…
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Episode 43: Emotional Regulation with Andrea Hanson
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Do you wonder what can be done to support your students with emotional regulation? There are so many ways to support our students' emotional regulation needs through a trauma-informed lens and I discovered an amazing expert who knows exactly what kids need and how to support educators in meeting these needs of emotional regulation. Andrea Hanson M.…
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Episode 41: Creating Safety and Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Students & Staff with Lee Wind
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"History should be like chocolate." - Lee Wind In this episode, Lee Wind brings his love for history and his mission to empower LGBTQ+ youth and community to the forefront in this powerful episode of The Compassionate Educators Show. To serve our students means to create inclusive and safe environments for all youth as well as for adults. Whether y…
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Episode 40: Racial Trauma and the School as a Microcosm with Thea Hunter-Spiekermann
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It's time we've had a conversation on The Compassionate Educators Show about Racial Trauma and how it impacts our students. Join Thea Hunter-Spiekermann and I as we shed light on the difference between racism and discrimination, the multifaceted impact that racial trauma has on every aspect of life, how to challenge our own implicit biases, and way…
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Episode 39: The Intersection of Inclusive Education and Immigration with Tahmina Watson
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Immigration is a hot topic issue in today's political climate, making it more critical than ever to be aware of how the current key immigration issues can impact our students and their families. In today's episode I speak with Tahmina Watson, a passionate immigration lawyer who gives us very specific ways to support our students and families and cr…
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Episode 38: How Service Dogs Provide Unparalleled Support for Coping with PTSD, Social Anxiety and Trauma, with Brenda Lauer
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If I ask you to think about what veterans and children have in common, you may initially draw a blank. Looking deeper under the surface, we discover that both veterans and many children are at a high risk for anxiety, sleep disorders, hyper-arousal and other branches of mental illness often stemming from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), wheth…
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Episode 37: Empowering Women and Girls to Create a Life of Intention and Vision with Tessa Thompson
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Can creating a life of intention, setting boundaries, and living your authentic vision not only bring more joy to your life, but also empower your students? Join Tessa Thompson and I as we explore what life looks like when we working towards our goals inspires others around us. Tessa and I also discuss simple yet effective ways to increase student …
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Episode 36: Leveraging Leadership & Growth Mindset with Ava Sharma
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How do we help students take responsibility in doing the "hard things"? Growth mindset has been a buzz word in education and in parenting for years now, but what does it look like in practical application to learning environments and even at home? Join me as I sit down with Ava Sharma, communication and mindset coach, as we explore the facets of le…
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Episode 35: Creative Assessment with Batsheva Frankel
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Does the idea of "going gradeless" give you butterflies? Batsheva Frankel, the host of the popular "Overthrowing Education" podcast, longtime educator, speaker and author, and I explore how creative and gradeless assessments are actually the most efficient (and fun!) way to assess students' learning and knowledge. In a world where everyone has the …
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Episode 34: Understanding the Micro-Traumas of Teen Girls with Nicole McDonald
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Join Nicole McDonald, veteran school social worker, educator and parenting coach, and I as we explore the realities facing teen (and pre-teen) girls that can lead to school difficulties, anxiety, depression, declines in academic achievement and self-harming behaviors as well as disconnect from family and friends. Learn what teachers, school staff a…
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Episode 33: Mindfulness in School, Online and at Home with Andrew Jordan Nance
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How can we improve our children's ability to focus, develop empathy, and increase self-understanding & emotional intelligence... without spending a dime? Join Andrew Jordan Nance, the founder of Mindful Arts San Francisco and author of four Mindfulness books, including the popular Puppy Mind, and I as we take a conversational journey to uncover the…
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Episode 32: Lesson Impossible on Letting Go of the Perfectionist Mindset with Aviva Levin
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In this episode, I bring you a conversation between Aviva Levin, host of Lesson Impossible, where the tables are turned as Aviva interviews me as the guest on the hot-seat! In this powerful episode we discuss letting go of the perfectionist mindset, the Helper's Risk Trifecta, how to improve your own mental wellness, and having an identity outside …
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Episode 31: Welcome to Season 2 (Behind-the-Scenes)
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Compassionate Educators Show! I am thrilled to share new conversations with you as we weave in ways to increase resiliency, reduce the impacts of trauma, discover new ways to be mindful and empower ourselves and our students and children so that we can bring more light and joy into the world. In this episode I take you be…
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Summer Enrichment 3: How Gardening Can Nurture At-Risk Students with Dr. Julie Leto
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There are ways we can teach students emotional regulation, growth mindset, and empathy while helping them to connect with themselves, and the environment. Join Dr. Julie Leto and I as we have a dynamic conversation about using gardening to help students learn lessons that will be invaluable in school and throughout their life. As Dr. Julie points o…
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Summer Enrichment 2: Using Creativity to Unmask Potential with Dr. De Vida Gill
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We continue our summer enrichment series with Dr. De Vida Gill who shares wonderful insights on how to unmask your students creativity as well as your own. Our conversation can help you to engage students in a new way and gain powerful tips for how to use forms of expression during "character-building" days. Dr. De Vida Gill has over 25 years of pe…
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Summer Enrichment 1: Improv to Increase Engagement, Retention and Fun with Aviva Levin
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Our first summer enrichment episode is full of fun and improv... in more ways than one! Learn how to engage and motivate your students, regardless of academic or language abilities, in an incredibly fun way! Take notes as Aviva shares invaluable tips on bringing impov into your classroom (yes, this can be done virtually as well, connect with her pe…
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Summer Episode 1: Bonus! Intro to the Summer Enrichment Series
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Summer is here which means it's time for The Compassionate Educators Show 1st Summer Enrichment Series! The next 2 months will be filled with bonus guest sessions to explore creative pursuits and fun ideas to bring into your classroom... or personal life! Enjoy the show! Let's change lives together. Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebo…
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Episode 30: Supporting Gifted Students and Recognizing Individuality with Sarah Buie
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Have you ever wondered what students in the gifted & talented programs are really thinking about their experiences? Today's guest offers a unique perspective that can enrich and deepen your perspective of the gifted programs in the United States. Sarah Buie is a junior at Wichita State University studying psychology and public health. She has had a…
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Episode 29: Holding Space for Students to Reflect and Process Events That Can Feel Overwhelming
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In light of recent events, specifically events that relate to the global outcries of racial injustice, the Black Lives Matter movement, acknowledgement of white privilege, and more exposure to witnessing violence founded in racism, I have chosen to create an episode to help educators hold space for their students to reflect on and process their own…
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Episode 28: Teachers, You Don't Have To Go It Alone
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Many first year teachers get the added value of mentorship, then poof, you're supposed to go it alone with the exception of occasional professional development or team collaboration which may or may not be helpful. Discover how veteran teacher Elaine Griggs found the support she needs to continue her journey of being a life-changing teacher without…
To empower students is quite simple. Help them to be seen and heard. Show them that they matter. Everyone is discussing the impact of this year's school closures while politicians and school leadership make plans for the changes that will occur when schools reopen. Educators are demanding that their voices be heard in these decisions and parents ar…
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Episode 26: Are You a Cookie Cutter Teacher?
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Have you ever received a boxed curriculum that seemed so promising, but at the end of the day, it just doesn't cut it? That's because you dear educator are not a one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter teacher! If you have materials sitting around collecting dust, or have ever felt that you have so much more to offer your students than a prepackaged curri…
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Episode 25: The Mindful Moments Morning Routine
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Do you desire more energy, flow, joy and productivity throughout your day? By intentionally starting your morning with specific actions, you can truly rise and shine, and have clarity throughout the day. While this podcast is designed for teachers and educators, this Mindful Moments Morning Routine is beneficial for everyone, including students, wh…
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Episode 24: What should schools prioritize when we reopen?
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For the first time in our lives, we can take time to reflect on what we truly want traditional education to look like and then make changes to make it happen. I invite you to explore with me, what would happen if students and staff well-being are prioritized? What if physical, emotional and mental health were at the forefront of every school's acti…
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Episode 23: Decoding Student Emotions with Dan Hill
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Have you ever wished you knew what your students were thinking? Ever wonder how to engage your students in a more meaningful way so that your lessons really made an impact? Want to know a secret to student motivation? In today's episode, Decoding Student Emotions with Dan Hill, we investigate how teachers and educators can better read their student…
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Episode 22: For the Love of Learning (Distance Learning Edition)
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How do you use this current state of distance learning due to the pandemic as an opportunity for student connection? How can you help students share a genuine love of learning? Consider moving from teacher-focused to student-led learning while teaching your virtual classrooms. __________________________________________________ Want to discover ways…
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Episode 21: Vocal Health 101 for Teachers with Brienne Hennessy
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This week, we are taking you down an unexpected path to ensure your primary asset, your voice, is in optimal health for both online teaching and in the classroom! Join Brienne and I as we to to discover... What is vocal health? You are a vocal athlete. What does that mean? Why are you at risk for a voice impairment and what does that mean for your …
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Episode 20: The Reality of Grief During Unexpected School Closures
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Join Professional School Counselor, Beth Pelc, and I as we discuss the impacts school closures have on educators. There is a real sense of grief and loss, especially with shutdowns occurring with little notice. Students and school staff alike are grieving the loss of rites of passage, graduations, school concerts and what has been normal routine fo…
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Episode 19: Using Coronavirus as a Life Skill
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It's important as Compassionate Educators to lean into the most fundamental aspects of compassion. Therefore, we are going to talk about Coronavirus today but in a way that you can use this experience as a life skill when working with students, or even with your own children. In this episode I discuss how to speak to students about health in a proa…
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Episode 18: Culturally Connected STEM Integration with Dr. Tiffany Powell
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Culturally connected instruction intentionally acknowledges the cultural realities of students and creates meaningful linkages between cultural perspectives and instructional practices, according to this week's renowned guest, Dr. Tiffany Powell. While our conversation speaks to STEM integration, this episode is relevant to every educator who desir…
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Episode 17: How to Teach and Go Home with Danielle Felton
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Do you ever wonder how some teachers are able to finish the school day and then go home without hours after afterschool work? This ability usually takes years to perfect, but with Danielle Felton's PPOP method, you can put her time-tested strategies into place immediately so you can "Teach and Go Home"! (Scroll down for a FREE copy of her book!) Ms…
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Episode 16: Conference Environments and Expectations Applied to the Classroom
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What can we learn about classroom environment needs and student needs by examining our own experiences in a conference setting? This week I had the opportunity to present at my state's school counseling conference which took me on a discovery of reflection. How can we structure our classrooms in a way that is truly bringing out the best for our stu…
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Episode 15: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) & The Brain with Kristin Hovious
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Join Marie Kueny, Founder of Compassionate Educators and Kristin Hovious, Owner of SEL Chicago and Certified Trainer at Positive Discipline Association for a deep discussion to bring more social emotional learning (SEL) into your classroom. We explore: THE BRAIN BOOK, a children's rhyming book to help students learn more about the functions of thei…
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Episode 14: A Sneak Peak Behind the School Counselor's Door
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We are wrapping up National School Counseling Week (NSCW) 2020. Today's episode is a great listen for not only for school counselors, but also for any educator who is curious about what school counselors do. Discover: What the recommended school counselor to student ratio is per ASCA (and which state has the most dismal number) A brief overview of …
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Episode 13: Peaceful Conflict Resolution for the Classroom
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Join Marie Kueny as she focuses on social emotional learning (SEL), one of her most beloved topics, during the month of February. Today's episode gives you an outline of how you can lay the foundation for peaceful conflict resolutions in the classroom. Marie then digs deeper into proven strategies for mediating conflicts when they arise. Peaceful C…
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Episode 12: Setting Boundaries to Improve Life-Work Balance
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Want more time and energy? Better health and more fulfilling relationships? Today we dive into one of the most effective ways to achieve our most significant desires - setting boundaries. Teachers are in work mode nearly 24/7. The steps needed to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue reach beyond self-care (although that is important as well!). Le…
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Episode 11: Secondary Trauma, Part 3 of the Helper's Risk Trifecta
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In this third and final installment of The Helper's Risk Trifecta series, we examine secondary trauma, also known as vicarious trauma. Discover what may be putting you at greater risk for secondary trauma and how to protect yourself from experiencing secondary trauma in the classroom as well as the signs and symptoms. Burnout, compassion fatigue, a…
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Episode 10: Compassion Fatigue, Part 2 of the Helper's Risk Trifecta
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In part 2 of "The Helper's Risk Trifecta" series, we explore compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is similar to burnout, but the root causes are different. In order to alleviate a problem, we have to understand the cause, so join in to discover how compassion fatigue may be impacting you or your colleagues. Additionally, I share a behind-the-scen…
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Episode 9: Teacher Burnout, Are you at Risk? Part 1 of the Helper's Risk Trifecta
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Burnout is at an all-time high, with nearly half of teachers leaving the profession in the first 5 years and over 90% feeling high levels of stress. This episode will be the first in a three-part series addressing what I coined the risk trifecta: burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary trauma. I will share enlightening stats on teacher stress and…
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Episode 8: Creating Compassionate Classrooms for Pregnant and Parenting Students with Kari Hemba
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Expert Parenting and Pregnant Teen Educator, Kari Hemba, and I discuss best practices for ensuring that these students receive the support they need to achieve their goals. If you want to learn more about strategies to support your students, at any age, send me a message! support@compassionateeducators.com Enjoy the Show! __________________________…
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Episode 7: Motivation using Growth Mindset & The Power of Yet
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Discover how the growth mindset concept, the power of "yet", can transform a fixed mindset to one of hope and expansion. If you have students that underestimate their potential or get stuck when challenges are presented, this episode will give you ideas to move them forward. Growth mindset encompasses so many great motivational strategies that a 20…
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Episode 6: Free Books for Every Student with Maggie Jagel
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Would you love to gift your students a free book every month of the school year?! Maggie has been a book enthusiast since she was a child. Now she has turned her love of books into an activity that allows her to provide a free book to every student in her classroom every month. We know that students who have books at home fare better academically a…
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Episode 5: A Life-Changing Practice of Gratitude
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Do you want to reduce aggression, increase self-esteem, improve sleep, and increase mental and physical health for yourself and your students? Discover the amazing benefits that an intentional gratitude practice has and how you can incorporate simple yet effective gratitude practices into your classroom. Enjoy the Show! ____________________________…
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Episode 4: Zones of Regulation with Beth Pelc
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As compassionate educators, we know that emotional regulation is critical to helping students manage their behavior, interact positively with peers and have the coping skills to work through challenging tasks. Join Beth Pelc, an innovative school counselor, in a discussion about the Zones of Regulation. How to use Zones of Regulation in the classro…
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Episode 2: Radical Compassion, The Ultimate Self-Care!
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What is radical compassion and how does it apply to educators? Join me for a journey through this concept of radical compassion and radical self-compassion. “Perhaps we should love ourselves so fiercely, that when others see us they know exactly how it should be done.” Rudy Francisco Enjoy the Show! ___________________________________________ Let's…
