The Compassionate Educators Show

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 Brainz magazine Executive Contributor, to learn more about improving teacher retention and what staff can do to advocate for their needs.Connect with Lisa at www.successtangent.com to schedule a FREE 30-minute coaching session with the code NEWYEARNEWYOULooking for more resources on this topic? Check out:1. https://successtangent.com/post-mortem-analysis-of-the-great-resignation-growth-mindset-to-the-rescue/2. https://successtangent.com/through-the-growth-mindset-looking-glass-the-great-resignation/3. https://successtangent.com/viewing-the-great-resignation-through-the-lens-of-growth-mindset/And these blog posts address hustle culture: (it's directly related to The Great Resignation)1. https://successtangent.com/lets-talk-hustle-culture/2. https://successtangent.com/growth-mindset-an-antidote-to-hustle-culture-burnout/ENJOY THE SHOW!!!Support the show

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 affirmations, stories and cuddly creature characters.This episode is for teachers and parents alike who desire an innovative way to bond with their children and inspire imagination, establish healthy thoughts, and soothe anxiety and worry. As a fun bonus, hear more about the behind-the-scenes of Callie and Kelly's Shark Tank appearance where they pushed past their own fears to turn their dreams into a reality!Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard are the co-CEOs and co-Founders of Slumberkins, a Direct-to-Consumer, e-commerce, children's brand on a mission to promote emotional wellness and provide tools to help raise caring, confident, and resilient children. The brand is refreshing the plush toy industry, and resonating with parents that find community on social media platforms and seek out modern, new, and intentional products to bring into their homes. Slumberkins is on the forefront of brand building online as they expand into children's entertainment by bringing the characters to life in a preschool television series produced by the Jim Henson Company.  Check out the Slumberkins Website HERE www.slumberkins.com Enjoy the Show!Support the show

"We aren't meant to blend in. We are meant to stand out." - BullseyeBullseye 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 Comprehensive Theater and Communications from Ashland University. Throughout his career as an actor and stand-up comedian, he employed psychodrama techniques and the secrets of body language to not only read what the bully is truly thinking but to also create "characters" to get himself out of some very compelling situations.Bullseye is so passionate about helping those who feel unloved, under-appreciated and disregarded by society that he is revealing a number of survival tips and suggestions in his book, Bullseye On Bullying: Your Blueprint To Beating The Bullies, as well as tackling topics like these weekly on his Youtube show, Bullseye On Bullying.In this episode, we discuss how he handled his own childhood bullies as well as ways that teachers can support their students to feel appreciated, confident, and safe. Bullseye also shares lively stories about his time traveling Russia with Patch Adams, who used clowning as an entry to healing and used laughter as a language of its own. As Bullseye implores, be the teacher that is known to have your students' back and will stand up for the students.For more information or to connect with Bullseye directly, follow the links below:Website: http://www.BullseyeTheClown.comYoutube Facebook (personal) Facebook (Bullseye Page) TwitterInstagramLinkedinENJOY THE SHOW!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 they can understand and apply in their day-to-day lives from childhood to adulthood.To explore Dr. Simone Alicia's publications and resources, check out the links below!www.theselfesteemdoctor.comwww.theselfesteemdoctoracademy.comThe Easy Self-Esteem Builder CourseView all of Dr. Simone Alicia's books on Amazon HERE.Enjoy the show!!Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/)

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 for a new home?Is real estate a good option for me right now?How do we teach children about smart money decisions and planning for their future? Joseph breaks it all down and speaks to the way we educators think. Grab a paper and pen to take immediate action on Joe's great advice.Joseph is an award-winning CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, helping middle class families make their lives more enjoyable through planning and financial education. He is also the host of the podcast, Enjoy More 30s: Family Finance, where he helps young families learn the important concepts that he wishes were taught in school, in order to free families from anxiety and make life more enjoyable. He is married to his beautiful wife Lauren, and they have two young children, Avery and Noah.Links:Enjoy More 30s: Family Finance - www.enjoymore30s.comJoe Okaly's podcast is aiming to change this, providing personal financial advice geared specifically to professionals with young families. This podcast is dedicated to making life more enjoyable for young families, by hitting on the financial topics that tend to weigh on us, stress us out, and distract our focus from simply enjoying life.Website Address:www.nhwmllc.comSocial Handles and Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-p-okaly-733b6b90/https://twitter.com/jpokalyhttps://www.facebook.com/NewHorizonsWealthManagementLet's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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.Ed specializes in identifying and resolving complex, compound, and generational trauma. Understanding that trauma is a neurobiological response to environment, Andrea is passionate about helping key players in group environments create trauma informed environments while acknowledging and healing their own primary and secondary trauma. Through her understanding of the neurobiological impact of trauma, Andrea is able to offer highly impactful tools beyond behavior modification for regulating emotions, energy, and behaviors and enabling long-term change.Let's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

"History should be like chocolate." - Lee WindIn 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 you are here because you identify as queer, an ally, or an educator wanting to make a difference, our conversation will be insightful and full of fun facts from Lee's newest book, "No Way, They Were Gay?"Take the Queer History Quiz here: www.leewind.org/quiz and tell us your Pride colors! Mine were red and orange for life and healing. My score was dismal, but that means I have lots of room to learn and grow!Lee Wind's superpower is stories – true and fictional – that center marginalized kids and teens and celebrate their power to change the world. Closeted until his 20s, Lee writes the books that would have changed his life as a young Gay kid. His Masters Degree from Harvard didn't include blueprints for a time machine to go back and tell these stories to himself, so Lee pays it forward with a popular blog with over 3 million page views (I'm Here. I'm Queer. What The Hell Do I Read?) and books for kids and teens.His latest book is the middle grade nonfiction “No Way, They Were Gay? Hidden Lives and Secret Loves” (Lerner Publishing Group/Zest Books, April 2021), honored as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection.With day jobs for the Independent Book Publishers Association (as their director of marketing and programming) and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (as their official blogger), Lee's superhero job is storytelling to empower readers to shine with their own light.Let's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 ways to support our students within our classrooms and school systems.Enjoy the Show.Thea specializes in eclectic array of psychotherapies including trauma therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, addictions counseling, and wellness coaching.  She thoroughly assesses each patient and collaboratively creates a treatment plan with the patient's personal definition of their "ideal life" in mind.  This includes treatment of psychological diagnoses, but also linkage to resources, coaching, family counseling, and conflict resolution so that patients receive well rounded, holistic treatment.  She genuinely believes that every patient is capable of change, and has been working in the behavior change field since 2013.  She received her undergraduate degree from UW-Parkside and her Master's from UW-Platteville.  Let's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 create safer and more inclusive environments. As Compassionate Educators, we have incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our students and their families. Please help share this powerful message with teachers and administrators everywhere. One voice CAN make a difference.Enjoy the Show!Tahmina Watson is a Seattle-based immigration attorney, podcaster, and activist. She was born and raised in London, UK, and worked as a barrister moving relocating to Seattle, Washington, USA. For her community work, Tahmina was recently recognized as a 2020 Woman of Influence honoree by the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ). She is the founder of Watson Immigration Law and founder of the Washington Immigrant Defense Network. Tahmina works with leading national publications as a commentator and columnist and speaks around the country on immigration law and social justice issues. Tahmina serves as a national spokesperson for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the chair of the Response Committee of the Washington Chapter of AILA. Tahmina also serves as a trustee of the Board of King County Bar Association in Washington, a past president of King County Washington Women Lawyers, and a former board member of both the Asian Bar Association of Washington and Washington Women Lawyers. In addition to being recognized for her work by PSBJ, she is a recipient of the 2019 AILA President's Commendation Award. Tahmina Talks Immigration podcast is available on Apple Podcasts. Legal Heroes in the Trump Era is Tahmina's second book. She is launching the second edition of her book The Startup Visa this summer. Additional information can be found at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.comLet's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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), whether diagnosed or presenting symptoms sans a diagnosis. On today's episode, Brenda Lauer, veteran, counselor and founder of the Truman Foundation, shares amazing stories about how her service dog Truman has changed her life by decreasing her anxiety, and the benefits that service dogs have provided to the mental health of countless veterans. When it comes to our students, one of the primary reasons we have seen for having a service dog such as Truman, is to assist with seizure alerts, however, we see an expanding role for service dogs to provide support for children who experience panic attacks and social anxiety as well.Discover the incredible ways that service dogs have made a difference as well as additional ways that dogs have helped students including "read with a dog" programs to assisting with emotional regulation. Brenda also shares with us an exciting addition to the Truman Foundation and a few tips for what to do and not to do when a service dog is present.Enjoy the show!*****Brenda Lauer is the founder of the Truman Foundation where she advocates and educates individuals and communities about the benefits of service dogs and the do's and don't of what to do as part of a service dog team. Brenda has a Master's degree in counseling. Her passion for service animals stems from her personal experience with PTSD stemming from her service in the military as well as from a car accident.  Her service dog, Truman, changed her life and helped her to understand herself better. It is Brenda's belief that an educated community will make it easier for service dog teams to go out and be included in community. Her current project is a children's book about Truman and his eight-year-old best friend. The book will be available to educate children about service dogs as well as jump start a mental health awareness series for children with Truman as the main character.For more information, or to connect with Brenda, visit https://truman-foundation.orgFollow Truman on IG HERE @the_truman_foundationLet's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 engagement and holding space for our students to create their own goals and visions.Enjoy the show!*****Tessa Thompson is a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force (Served in Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom).  Thompson graduated from the University of Wisconsin Parkside in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish, and Certificate in Nonprofit Management.  Thompson received a Master of Social Work degree in 2008 from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Thompson specializes in Social Work in the areas of Case Management, Family and Individual Counseling, Substance Abuse and School Social Work.  She is a Solution Focused and Holistic Perspective Social Worker who believes in looking at the whole person in their environment and works to empower others by developing a plan to meet future vision and goals.  Thompson currently works for Kenosha Unified School District as a School Social Worker. In 2018 she launched Balanced Vision Consulting LLC. to empower others to change their narrative and be their best self.  Tessa Thompson is a woman of advocacy, support and empowerment tothose in her community.  She is the recipient of the City of Madison's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award in 1999. The University of Wisconsin Parkside's Dr. MartinLuther King Jr. Community Service Award January 2011 and University of Wisconsin Parkside's Distinguished Alumni Service Award May 2011.  Thompson's future goals include continuing to work in her community to create a network of leaders providing advocacy, social justice and empowerment. Thompson's greatest joy is her life as a mother of 6 children and wife.Connect with Tessa here!Website:  https://mrstessathompson.comFacebook:  Facebook.com/mstessabrownLet's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 leadership and growth mindset to support students in reaching their full potential.Enjoy the show!*****Ava Sharma a communication and mindset coach, specializing in motivating and influencing teens.  She spent 10+ years as an educator, and in that time, had the chance to observe the role that their emotions played in her students' decisions and motivation.After realizing how pervasive low self esteem was in her students and how much it would block their potential, she started developing a curriculum to answer their objections for why it's worth it to put in the effort, and to provide them the inspiration and motivation to strive for their best.Her mission is to help teens and tweens adopt a growth mindset so they have the mental strength to overcome the obstacles on their path to success. Connect with Ava here!Website:  Bridgeofempowerment.comFacebook:  Facebook.com/Sharma.AvantikaLet's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 demands and burdens of "shoulds/should nots", we dive into real-time ideas for building creative assessments into your classroom as well as Batsheva's personal experience of how to approach parents and administrators when utilizing grade-less assessments. The response may just surprise you... I know I was!Enjoy the show!Connect with Batsheva!www.NewLensEd.com Batsheva@NewLensEd.comLet's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 and parents can do to support our students so that they can learn in a safe environment and feel supported in the challenges they face.While our conversation does not include explicit language, it is intended for mature audiences... PG13 if you will.  We encourage you to share this episode with colleagues in an effort to end the silence and suffering that so many students face.Connect with Nicole HERE: https://pocketsuite.io/link/nicole-mcdonald-parenting-coachFB Group: bit.ly/momsraisingconfidentdaughtersWebsite: www.leadingwlove.comIG: www.instagram.com/moms_raisingconfidentdaughtersBook a call: bit.ly/mcdonaldchatEnjoy the show!Let's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 richness a mindfulness practice can bring for yourself and your students. Andrew give simple yet powerful tips for teaching children how to reconnect with their inner voice, explains why there are no "bad" emotions, and what we might be missing in our own lives that we can put into practice immediately so that we can model best practices of mindfulness for our students and children... even if you're teaching virtually.Connect with Andrew!Andrew's LinkedIn profile , Facebook page, official website and Mindful Arts San Francisco.Enjoy the show!Let's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 of the role of teacher (or parent!)Enjoy the show!Let's change lives together.Connect with Aviva here:Website: www.lessonimpossible.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/avivalevinInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lessonimpossible/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessonimpossible/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviva-levin-8483511a7Improv professional development workshop:https://www.lessonimpossible.com/improv-workshopsJoin The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show

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 behind-the-scenes of where I've been the last few months and share with you where we are going on this journey of The Compassionate Educators Show. Welcome back friends!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 out, all students are "at-risk", so whether you work with elementary age children, middle or high school students, this episode on connecting gardening to the classroom is likely to inspire you in seeing growth through an entirely new lens. Dr, Julie has been a passionate advocate for children most of her life. She's helped families, communities and schools improve learning and motivation for 30 years as an educational psychologist, teacher and parent coach. An expert in cognitive load – how our brains handle quantities of input - an area more important than ever in our hyper-connected, always-on, electronic world, she sees that kids process information and need to be parented differently than we were. Dr. Julie learned that the greatest impact for students are the result of changes made by the adults around them.  To connect with Dr. Julie or learn more about the Tower Garden, visit: https://linktr.ee/drjulie(or to join her amazing group "Parent Warriors" directly go to  https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentwarriors/ )Enjoy the show!Let's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL support@compassionateeducators.com or VISIT https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 personal, professional, and program development experience and training working with nonprofits, for profits, school, community, and government entities. As an Author, Speaker, Educator, Transformational Life Coach/Strategist, and Founder/CEO of Mahogany Vida Unlimited, LLC she has touched numerous lives from children to adults by creating opportunities to embrace and celebrate their authentic selves integrating arts & entertainment, mental health, and education. With a background in the performing arts, she has incorporated her creative talent into her daily work whether developing programs, facilitating trainings, or working with clients. Currently she is a Mental Health Specialist for local high schools and provides therapy and coaching services in her private practice. Some of Dr. Gill's current interests include: STEAM Education, cultural organizational changes to support modern learners, leadership effectiveness, team Development, and applying the Cognitive Behavioral Model and Johari Window to art enthusiasts. Dr. Gill received her Doctorate of Education from Pepperdine University, Masters from the University of Southern California, and Bachelors from CSU Dominguez Hills. For more information visit https://www.mahoganyvida.com. She may also be reached at (949) 682-2092 or support@mahoganyvida.com. Enjoy the show!Let's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL support@compassionateeducators.com or VISIT https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 personally to discover how to make it work for your students!)Aviva Levin is passionate about incorporating improv into all subject matters, but she could happily spend hours discussing every aspects of education, which she does on her weekly podcast “Lesson: Impossible – An Exploration of Educational Innovation”. A French and Social Studies teacher in British Columbia for ten years, she is now a podcaster, enthusiastic volunteer, and grad student in Washington.Connect with Aviva here:Website: www.lessonimpossible.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/avivalevinInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lessonimpossible/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessonimpossible/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviva-levin-8483511a7Improv professional development workshop:https://www.lessonimpossible.com/improv-workshopsEnjoy the show!Let's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL support@compassionateeducators.com or VISIT https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL support@compassionateeducators.com or VISIT https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 unique educational experience by attending both private and public school, homeschooling, living on a college campus as a high school student, and participating in her public school's gifted and talented program.  We discuss:Sarah's unique perspective on the education system Her views on how to navigate the social world after skipping a grade, The role her family played in making important decisions,Suggestions for educators in recognizing students' unique needs.Enjoy the show!Let's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL support@compassionateeducators.com or VISIT https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 experiences. This is not meant to be a therapy session in the classroom, but there are ways which we can create therapeutic and safe environments within the boundaries and context of school.I do urge you to listen to and absorb all of the incredibly rich content that is available and authored by members of the BIPOC communities, but if my teachings and style resonate with you, please listen to this episode, reflect, and process. I invite you to get comfortable in the discomfort of these conversations because they will ultimately transform us into the Compassionate Educators are students, our families, our communities, and our world need us to be.RESOURCESJoe Truss' 40+ Books for AntiRacist TeachersLindsey Floyd's Protest Orientation for TeachersLetitia Browne-James Racial Trauma In America Panel DiscussionLet's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL support@compassionateeducators.com or VISIT https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show

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 self-sacrifice.Let's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL support@compassionateeducators.com or VISIT https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 are wanting more choices in how to proceed. There is one group though who is impacted the most by these decision, yet their opinions are rarely sought after.What do the students want?For this episode, we asked several students this question. Will you join Compassionate Educators in asking your students and children what their concerns are as well as what they most look forward to?  Let's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Register here for the FREE Emotional Fitness Workshop beginning on May 18 https://www.compassionateeducators.com/workshop.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators & schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show

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 curriculum possibly can, this episode is for you!Thank you teachers for being incredibly committed to serving our children in every way you can. Happy Teachers' Appreciation Week!Let's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Register here for the FREE Emotional Fitness Workshop beginning on May 18 https://www.compassionateeducators.com/workshop.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators & schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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, who desire more calm, peace and positivity in their dayLet's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Register here for the FREE Emotional Fitness Workshop beginning on May 18 https://www.compassionateeducators.com/workshop.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators & schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show

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 action plans? What if students natural tendency for curiosity, exploration and engagement were reignited because their basic needs and happiness mattered? What if school violence, anxiety and depression decreased because we showed them that they were valued and worthy of care.I'd love to hear what your dream is for education! Let's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 students emotions and nonverbal cues in order to make lessons more relevant. We explore how to make a deeper emotional connection which will increase the likelihood of your students retaining information and getting the most out of your time and efforts. Also, discover what Rembrandt, Italy and poker have to do with emotional intelligence!Connect with Dan Hill at https://www.danhill.sensorylogic.com or dhill@sensorylogic.comLet's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 to help students go from breakdowns to breakthroughs? Register for the FREE Emotional Regulation Workshop beginning March 30, 2020 HERE: https://www.compassionateeducators.com/workshopLet's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 careerTips to conserve your voiceBrienne Hennessy, M.A.,CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed Speech-Voice Pathologist and Vocal Empowerment Coach, practicing for the last 13 years in the speciality of voice and upper airway breathing.  She is the owner of Your Vocal Vitality, LLC, and creator of the Empower Your Voice Program, which helps women who require their voice for their jobs learn vocal health & wellness, long term strategies to mitigate voice strain, and be able to show up  authentically in professional and personal relationships.   Ways to connect with Brienne: Email: brienne@yourvocalvitality.comFacebook messenger and FB Group-if you are a person who requires your voice to do your job, I am inviting you to join!Website: www.yourvocalvitality.comOn IG: instagram.com/yourvocalvitality___________________________________________________Want to discover ways to help students go from breakdowns to breakthroughs? Register for the FREE Emotional Regulation Workshop beginning March 30, 2020 HERE: https://www.compassionateeducators.com/workshopLet's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 for so long.Beth and I discuss the stages of grief as how it relates to this specific time of sudden school closures, a "new" normal and how we can process these feelings.Disclaimer: If you are feeling depressed or anxious, or have thoughts of self-harm, please seek professional support. This free text hotline is also available, although it is in no way associated with Compassionate Educators https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-inWant to discover ways to help students go from breakdowns to breakthroughs? Register for the FREE Emotional Regulation Workshop beginning March 30, 2020 HERE: https://www.compassionateeducators.com/workshopLet's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 proactive and empowering manner. Since recording this episode, there are more and more schools temporarily closing the doors to their physical buildings, but this information is relevant during virtual connections, upon returning to school, and even with your own families.Rather than promoting fear propaganda, let's rise to the level that our children need. They need us to equip them with useful information and be a guard between them and the anxiety and fear-driven media. With that said, please have compassion for those who are currently living in fear or who are ill whether from this virus or another illness. We never know what another person is going through or has gone through, so no judgement needed. Let's be the light that shines hope and compassion in all situations. Note: Arianna Hufington's article is cited here Let's change lives together.Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 desires to create a culturally connected classroom. Dr. Tiff explains that the first step is "an inherent belief that all kids can be successful." Check out these amazing Black American mathematicians and share their contributions with your students:Dr. Shirley JacksonDr. Martha Euphemia Lofton-HaynesDr. Evelyn Boyd-GranvilleDr. Marjorie Lee BrownDr. Vivenne Malone-MaysDr. Gloria Ford GilmerDr. Elbert Frank CoxBenjamin BannekerClarence F. Stephensand of course Katherine Johnson of NASA, whom we reference in this episode.Additionally, visit "https://www.facebook.com/CompassionateEducation/" to see Dr. Tiff's list of "15 Books that Promote Mathematics Learning for Students in Grades K-6."Tiffany S. Powell earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Kansas State University, a MS from Hunter College and a BA from Hofstra University. Her background includes being an elementary classroom teacher and Mathematics Instructional Coach for the Department of Education in New York City. She championed issues for student diversity and inclusive practices as the Diversity Coordinator for the Manhattan-Ogden school district, in Manhattan, KS. During her tenure in the Esteves School of Education at The Sage Colleges, she was the director of the Help Yourself Academy (STEM program for elementary students), developed several courses, became the program director for Childhood Education and earned tenure and the rank of Associate Professor.  She was the Project Manager for Teacher Professional Development at the Center of Initiatives in Pre College Education (CIPCE), at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is currently the Director of the Arch Academic Programs at RPI. Her research focuses on STEM/STEAM professional development and she is active in her pursuit to continue to contribute to the professional community via publications, conference presentations, and facilitation of professional training in the local community and beyond. Dr. Powell is the Founder & CEO of “DrTiffSpeaks”, an educational consulting agency, where she is actively providing consulting services for teachers, students and parents. Connect with her at https://www.facebook.com/teaching4all/.Enjoy the Show!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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. Danielle E. Felton, author of Teach and Go Home, is a passionate and faith-driven educator. Stemming from a line of educators, Danielle has been immersed in the field of education in education since childhood. It was the summers during her teenage years spent volunteering at an early education childhood center for children with disabilities and special needs where her mother worked that cemented her love for teaching and children where she was able to witness the true ‘magic' of educators and fall in love with the significance of education. She watched teaching that went beyond academics focused on the learning, growth, and the students. Danielle has worked professionally in the field of education for almost ten years and has worked as an elementary school teacher for the last six. Although teaching has been a dream since childhood, Danielle's true passions belong to service, development, and people. Danielle is on course to completing a master's degree in educational leadership spring of 2021 with future plans in the field of education that will impact not only the way teachers teach but the entire system of how we are doing it. Ms. Felton has generously gifted our listeners with a private link to read her book at no charge. Go HERE to receive a FREE downloadable copy of her book "Teach and Go Home." This link will be active until March 5, 2020. After that date, you can access her book on Amazon with this link.Enjoy the show!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 students? What can we learn by observing our own behaviors?Bonus: Discover what I did when I was pregnant, even though we typically tell the kids not to, but I don't regret it! (Do you think this should be allowed?)Enjoy the show!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 their brain and how it impacts their BEHAVIORS.Creating intentional mutually respectful RELATIONSHIPS to improve behavior and increase SELF-CAREWhy CO-REGULATION is importantEstablishing SAFETY in the classroomAn alternative to punishmentThis episode is a GAME-CHANGER!!Enjoy the show.___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com ___________________________________________Kristin Hovious (she/her/hers) founded SEL Chicago to support adults in the important, hard work of creating mutually respectful environments for young people with intention. She is currently serving local school districts including Chicago Public Schools, Illinois State University's Chicago Teacher Education programs, and private and parochial schools in Chicagoland. Hovious led Chicago's Cortiva Institute as both Education Director (2007-2008) and Adjunct Faculty Member (2006-2017). Her love of anatomy and the science of human development led her to the work of Social Emotional Learning. Hovious continues to grow in her practice and is pursuing her Master's of Science in Psychology at Indiana Institute of Technology, and has recently authored Our Brain Book, a children's rhyming book written to support adults and children in the skills of self-regulation.Resource Links from Kristin:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neuroscience-of-restorative-practices-tickets-91173122263https://www.facebook.com/events/467881267252821/ Support the show

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 what a school counselor does behind-the-scenesWhat school counselors wish that classroom teachers knew about their roleWhy you may want to advocate for more school counselors in your schoolEnjoy the show.___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 Conflict ResolutionAs created by Robert E. ValettRespect the right to disagree.Express your real concerns.Share common goals and interests.Open yourself to different points of view.Listen carefully to all proposals.Understand the major issues involved.Think about the probable consequences.Imagine several possible alternative solutions.Offer some reasonable compromises.Negotiate mutually fair cooperative agreements.Enjoy the show.___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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!). Let's take a look at how we can set boundaries in order to allow more time and energy for ourselves, as well as improving our health and relationships.Enjoy the show.___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or email support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/)

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, and secondary trauma all have similarities, but it's important to recognize the slight nuances of each so you can address the root cause of problems you may be experiencing due to The Helper's Risk Trifecta. Awareness is always the first step to prevention and recovery.Enjoy the show.___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ or email support@compassionateeducators.com to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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-scenes clip with Barbara Gruener as she shares insights on her perspective of Compassion Fatigue and her personal journey through it.As always, I give simple yet effective strategies to help.Enjoy the show.___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ or email support@compassionateeducators.com to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 how to address and prevent burnout.If you want to learn more, join me in the Compassionate Educators Facebook group were I will host a live training every Sunday this month on the risk trifecta. Alternatively, join me in person at the Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference in February where Tessa Thompson and I will be presenting on work-life balance and the risk trifecta.Enjoy the show.___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show

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!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources!Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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-minute show could not possibly cover them all! This episode will dive into the power of "yet" because you, dear educator, can help transform a student's fixed mindset to one of growth and opportunity.If you want to hear more Growth Mindset strategies, send me a message! support@compassionateeducators.com Enjoy the Show!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources!Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 and even emotionally. We also know there are equity issues in literary access.Discover one simple yet effective strategy for bridging this gap.Enjoy the Show!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources!Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources!Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 classroom and campus-wideWhat tools are in an emotional regulation toolboxHow students and staff are responding to Zones of RegulationEnjoy the Show!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources!Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.To learn more about the Zones of Regulation visit:http://www.zonesofregulation.com/index.htmlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

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 FranciscoEnjoy the Show!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources!Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools or contact her at support@compassionateeducators.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

Join me as I have an enlightening conversation with Barbara Gruener about empathy. We discuss the significance of teaching children empathy in schools and how we need to build empathy "like a muscle." Discover simple yet effective strategies for incorporating empathy and SEL activities into your classroom!Barbara is a published author whose work has appeared in magazines such as Teaching Tolerance, Teaching K-8, and Daughters. She writes at The Corner on Character blog and guest posts over at the Character Educator every month. On May 30, 2014, her first book - What's Under Your Cape: SUPERHEROES of the Character Kind - was published by Ferne Press. In the Fall of 2000, Barbara became a certified trainer for Character Counts! and recently joined the Josephson Institute of Ethics National Faculty. She enjoys presenting her high-energy, motivational workshops to plant seeds, influence and inspire other educators nationwide. She will be the kickoff keynote speaker at the 21st annual National Forum on Character Education in Washington D.C. on Halloween this year. In her spare time, Barbara likes to knit, bake, read, write, take long walks, visit with friends, and hang out with her family. She lives in Texas with her husband, John, and their three children.Connect with Barbara and discover more empathy and SEL activities at https://corneroncharacter.blogspot.com/Enjoy the Show!___________________________________________Let's change lives together! Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources!Visit https://www.compassionateeducators.com/ to learn more about working directly with Marie and services she provides to educators and schools.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)