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The Wellness Space Podcast, hosted by Errica Dotson Hooper, is a meet up of educators from diverse backgrounds, who share their insight and expertise on some of the most pressing issues in education today. Each Week, a new episode will be available, that


    • Apr 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 14: Leadership Lessons with Ron Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 40:24


    In this episode, Errica chats with Ron Clark of the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA about best practices for school leaders during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is a snippet of a live conversation that took place during A Day of Educational Innovation 2021, an annual HCDE conference that prinks the imagination and expands the creativity of teachers and principals across the county and beyond. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 13: A Chat with Lauran Woolley aka Mrs.Woolleyin5th on TikTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 42:57


    In this episode, Errica chats with Lauran Woolley aka Mrs. Woolleyin5th on Instagram and TikTok. Lauran has amassed over 3.7 million followers, created a Youtube channel with over 20,000 subscribers, designed and launched merchandise, and built up a following on Instagram of over 42,000 people. She continually engages her audience with her “My Favorite Answers” commenting series, teacher/student comedy sketches, "Day in the Life" vlogs, and live stream advice sessions. She will also be a guest speakers at A Day of Education Innovation featuring Ron Clark on April 10, 2021. This year, we're Reimagining The Possibilities for Urban Education! This virtual conference will be epic so save your seat today! bit.ly/DEIFRC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 12: A Chat with Audri & Callie-What's Poppin?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 30:42


    In this episode, Errica chats with Audri Williams and Callie Evans, educators at Monroe Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia. Their social media video, "What's Poppin?!" took the nation by storm last summer, as they used fun and innovative methods to connect with students virtually. They will also be guests speakers at A Day of Education Innovation featuring Ron Clark on April 10, 2021. This year, we're Reimagining The Possibilities for Urban Education! This virtual conference will be epic so save your seat today! bit.ly/DEIFRC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11: A Conversation with Assistant Superintendent, Dr. CJ Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 52:38


    In this episode, Errica chats with the Assistant Superintendent of Education and Enrichment for HCDE, Dr. CJ Rodgers. AD: Registration for A Day of Educational Innovation featuring Ron Clark is now open! This year, we're Reimagining The Possibilities for Urban Education! This virtual conference will be epic so save your seat today! https://bit.ly/DEIFRC Stay connected with The Department of Education & Enrichment by subscribing to their newsletter, "The Link" at https://link-hcde-texas.org. Have additional questions? Feel free to reach out to me directly at edotson-hooper@hcde-texas.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 10: Teaching in the Trenches with Shaughn Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 26:04


    In this episode, Errica chats with Fort Bend ISD Edge Teacher Shaughn Thomas about the amazing work he is doing to build relationships with his students to strengthen their academic success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9: National School Counseling Week 2021: The Powerful Work of The Campus Caretaker with Shalondra Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 33:22


    In this episode, Errica chats with Aldine ISD School Counselor, Shalondra Moore, about her work and her impact on the students and staff at Goodman ACE Elementary School in Houston, TX. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8: Self-Care Best Practices for Educators with Dr. Frances Watson-Hester

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 29:02


    In this episode, Errica chats with Dr. Frances about the importance of self-care for educators and leaders. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7: Creating Safe Spaces for African American Girls with Kristi Morale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 29:53


    In this episode, Errica chats with Kristi Morale of The Innocent Brown Girl Project about the importance of creating equitable educational spaces. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 6: Becoming A Culturally Relevant Campus with Melody Gerard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 34:39


    In this episode, Errica chats with Melody Gerard, Co-Founder of For The Culture Literacy Development, to discuss innovative ways to make campuses and classrooms more culturally inclusive. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5: Supporting Special Education Students Virtually: Best Practices for Parents with Irvin Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 33:54


    In this episode, Errica chats with Behavioral Specialist and SPED Advocate, Irvin Shannon, to discuss how parents can advocate for their children as well as providing resources and tools to bridge existing virtual gaps. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4: Making Connections: Innovative Ways to Reach Students Virtually with Traniece Brown-Warrens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 41:05


    In this episode, Traniece Brown-Warrens shares tips and tools to build culture and connection while teaching students virtually. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3: Parenting Through A Pandemic with Aisha Crumbine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 45:38


    In this episode, Errica chats with Aisha Crumbine about the challenges faced by parents and schools as well as how to advocate for the needs of all stakeholders. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2: Resisting Grind Culture In Education: It Starts With You featuring Lauren Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 43:47


    In this episode, Errica chats with Lauren Ford about how educational leaders can shift their mindset in order to have greater impact while leading healthier, more balanced lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1: The Best of The Wellness Space So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 50:13


    In this episode, Errica highlights a few of the most powerful gems shared in Season 1.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11: *SEASON FINALE* When The Work Hurts: Creating Healthy Boundaries to Prevent Burnout with Cassandra D. Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 66:05


    In this episode, Errica chats with equity advocate, Cassandra Jones, on how to set healthy boundaries to prevent burnout. AD: As we continue to educate students in the midst of a global pandemic, campus leaders are searching for the most effective ways to meet the social emotional and mental health needs of their teams. In response, The Harris County Department of Education has launched, Connection Matters, our new SEL PD Workshop Series. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consult, please send an email to edotson-hooper@hcde-texas.org or connect with me on Twitter at @ErricaDH. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 10: Love Teach: Real Stories & Honest Advice to Keep Teachers from Crying Under Their Desks” with Kelly Treleaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 39:40


    In this episode, Errica chats with teacher, blogger and author, Kelly Treleaven about her latest book. AD: As we continue to educate students in the midst of a global pandemic, campus leaders are searching for the most effective ways to meet the social emotional and mental health needs of their teams. In response, The Harris County Department of Education has launched, Connection Matters, our new SEL PD Workshop Series. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consult, please send an email to edotson-hooper@hcde-texas.org or connect with me on Twitter at @ErricaDH. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9: Educational Equity with Celeste M. Barretto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 63:11


    On this episode, Errica chats with Celeste M. Barretto on how her passion for creating equitable spaces for all children is igniting change in Texas public schools. AD: As we continue to educate students in the midst of a global pandemic, campus leaders are searching for the most effective ways to meet the social emotional and mental health needs of their teams. In response, The Harris County Department of Education has launched, Connection Matters, our new SEL PD Workshop Series. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consult, please send an email to edotson-hooper@hcde-texas.org or connect with me on Twitter at @ErricaDH. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8: How I Survived My First Year as a Principal with Margarita Tovar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 52:08


    In this episode, Errica chats with Principal Margarita Tovar about the tests and triumphs of her first year as an elementary campus leader. AD: As we continue to educate students in the midst of a global pandemic, campus leaders are searching for the most effective ways to meet the social emotional and mental health needs of their teams. In response, The Harris County Department of Education has launched, Connection Matters, our new SEL PD Workshop Series. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consult, please send an email to edotson-hooper@hcde-texas.org or connect with me on Twitter at @ErricaDH. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7: How I Survived My First Year of Teaching with Bria Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 46:40


    In this episode, Errica chats with first year teacher, Bria Williams, about the highs, lows and lessons learned of her first year as an educator.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 6: Transformative Teaching with Dr. Shaun Woodly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 43:30


    In this episode, Errica chats with Dr. Shaun Woodly of Teach Hustle Inspire about the power of transformative teaching. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5: Creating Equitable Educational Spaces for African American Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 56:07


    In this episode, Errica chats with Desmond Williams of Nylinka School Solutions about creating equitable learning spaces for black boys in America. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4: Leading Empathically with Principal LaDon Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 58:47


    In this episode, Errica chats with Principal LaDon Ward about how showing kindness and empathy has transformed her campus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3: The Power of Positivity with Niki Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 44:34


    In this episode, Errica chats with Niki Spears, Co-Founder of The Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Journey, on how the power of positivity can transform school culture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2: Teacher Resilience: The Power of Presence with LaVondia Alexander Menephee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 58:49


    In this episode, Errica discusses self care best practices for teachers and leaders with Lavondia Alexander Menephee of Pheenomenal Coaching. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1: Healthy Practices for Managing Anxiety with Dr. Yvette Drake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 50:38


    In this episode, Errica talks with Pediatric and Adult Psychiatrist, Dr. Yvette Drake about managing anxiety in adults and children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 0:51


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