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The Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior36. Stronger Together: Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships for Neurodivergent StudentsFresh off the VIBE EDU conference in California, Josh and Charle reunite to answer a powerful audience question: Should parents of neurodivergent students reach out to teachers at the start of the school year—and how can they do it well?In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Josh and Charle explore the sometimes tricky terrain of parent-teacher communication. Drawing from their experiences as educators and parents, they unpack the stigma that can surround neurodivergence, the fear of being labeled "that parent," and why early connection matters. You'll hear real-life stories, strengths-based strategies, and even tips for crafting a...2025-08-0724 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior34. Conversations That Empower Confidence in Every StudentWhat if the most powerful academic tool isn’t a textbook—but a relationship? In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to Velma Knowles’ heartfelt question: “How do you empower students to believe that they can achieve their goals?”Drawing from trauma-informed strategies and years of experience in the classroom, they share practical ways to build trust from day one—through one-on-one conferences, daily check-ins, relationship circles, and intentional communication that uplifts rather than critiques.You’ll learn how to shift from simply encouraging students to truly empowering them with your actions, language, and presence. Start the year...2025-07-2216 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior33. The role of Suspensions While Keeping Accountability in SightWhen students misbehave, emotions run high—for teachers, administrators, and the students themselves. In this episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the complex, often misunderstood world of school suspensions. What role do In-School and Out-of-School Suspensions really play in a student’s growth? How can we hold students accountable without pushing them away?Together, we explore the emotional toll behavior incidents take on educators, the balancing act leaders face when assigning consequences, and how low-level infractions can become opportunities for connection—not conflict. Through real stories, innovative strategies, and trauma-responsive alternatives, this conversation challenges the status quo and of...2025-07-1618 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior32. Rewriting the Impact of Behavior on Student LearningNot all behavior supports are created equal—and some do more harm than good. In this episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the listener question: “What behavior supports most influence student learning?” Using John Hattie’s research as a foundation, they unpack the true academic impact of practices like in-school and out-of-school suspension, the over-identification of students for special education, and common misperceptions around ADHD and behavior.This episode challenges the traditional narratives around discipline and learning, revealing how certain strategies can unintentionally widen academic gaps. Charle and Josh offer practical, proactive solutions to replace harmful approaches with one...2025-07-0815 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior31. Pushing Forward Without Pushing BackIn this episode, Charle and Joshua tackle a timely question from an administrator planning for the year ahead: How do we make real progress when the pressure from the state, district, or politics seems to get in the way?With candor and practical insight, they discuss how to stay rooted in your campus vision while navigating the noise. From creative funding options and neutralizing politically charged language, to strategically using data and “slow-rolling” initiatives over time, this conversation is filled with grounded strategies for leaders who refuse to let red tape derail their purpose.Whether you’...2025-07-0120 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior30. What Are They Really Telling You?Sometimes the biggest cries for help are the quietest ones. In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to a listener’s powerful question: What subtle signs indicate that a child or adult is struggling emotionally or behaviorally?They unpack the vital, often-overlooked clues—like mood swings, sleep changes, irritability, physical illness, sudden grade drops, or disengagement—that might seem like defiance or laziness on the surface, but actually point to something much deeper.Instead of labeling students as “manipulative,” “disrespectful,” or “lazy,” this conversation challenges educators to reframe those moments with curiosity and compassion: Is this behavior out...2025-06-2419 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior29. Strategies to Enhance Staff Mental Health and Campus CultureWhat happens when school staff are emotionally exhausted, unsupported, and silently burning out? In this episode, Charle and Joshua answer a powerful listener question: How does school culture contribute to behavioral issues among staff?They explore the disconnect between what’s said and what’s modeled—especially around mental health. Too often, educators are told to “take care of themselves,” yet are given no time, tools, or real support to do so. This “do as I say, not as I do” culture is fueling frustration, tension, and burnout.Charle and Josh share strategies to reverse the trend—star...2025-06-1716 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior28. Helping Students Build Better Peer ConnectionsWhen students clash, shut each other out, or stir up conflict, it can ripple through your classroom culture. In this episode, Charle and Joshua unpack the listener question, “What do we do when students display negative interactions with peers?”—and offer real strategies to guide students toward better communication, conflict resolution, and meaningful connection.From modeled language to restorative conversations, prompts that de-escalate tension, and skill practice that sticks, we explore how to teach the social tools students need not just to survive school—but to thrive as emotionally intelligent adults. If you’re tired of playing referee, t...2025-06-1118 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior27. Noticing the Unnoticed StrugglesNot every cry for help is loud. In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to a listener’s important question: What subtle signs indicate that a child or adult is struggling emotionally or behaviorally? Together, they explore how to become more attuned to the quiet cues—shifts in energy, nonverbal language, out-of-character behavior, and tone—that signal deeper emotional needs. With real-world examples and practical strategies, this conversation will empower educators to spot non-baseline behaviors in both students and colleagues, creating safer, more responsive environments for all.--FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: h...2025-06-0419 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior26. When Students Shut Down and You Don’t Know WhyWhat do you do when a student shuts down—refusing to work, withdrawing completely, or staring through you like you’re not even there? In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to a powerful question from listener Isaya Woytowich and dive deep into what’s really going on beneath the surface.They share real classroom stories of shutdowns caused by boredom, emotional overload, trauma, and even hidden medical needs. From strategies that support students who are simply unchallenged to those dealing with cognitive overwhelm, this episode explores how to recognize the difference—and how to respond with empathy...2025-05-2818 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior25. How do we Manage Student Manipulation while maintaining Support?In this episode, Charle and Joshua tackle a tough and familiar listener question from Lindsay Ward: "When students manipulate situations and other teachers for certain things, what strategies do you have to use to still feel like they are supported?" With empathy and honesty, they break down the difference between manipulation and unmet needs, share real-world stories, and offer practical language and strategies to address inconsistencies across classrooms. Learn how to maintain healthy boundaries, foster student accountability, and ensure your team feels supported—all while preserving strong relationships with students.--FREE June Webinar registration li...2025-05-2220 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior24. Why do Power Struggles Start and How to Stop ThemEver find yourself in a standoff with a student and wonder, How did we get here? In this eye-opening episode, Charle and Joshua unpack one of the most common and misunderstood classroom challenges: power struggles.From subtle cues like tone and body language to the words we choose and how we position ourselves, every interaction sends a message. This episode explores how educators may unintentionally escalate conflict and how small shifts in presence, phrasing, and proximity can create big change.Tune in to learn how to:De-escalate tension before it eruptsOffer choices that empower...2025-05-1325 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior23. Making Discipline Meaningful Through RestorationAre In and Out of school suspensions really changing student behavior? In this episode, Charle and Joshua answer a listener's question about how restorative practices can be used in both schools and workplaces to address misbehavior in a meaningful way. Through real stories and practical strategies, they explain how to replace outdated discipline systems with restorative steps that help individuals take ownership of their actions, identify who was impacted, and build a path toward healing and growth. Tune in to learn how restoration isn’t just a theory—it’s a practical, powerful tool that builds stronger communities.--2025-05-0622 minCharleChats: The Ecommerce PodcastCharleChats: The Ecommerce PodcastE17: The story of Hoodrich and global ecommerce expansionIn this episode, we sit down with the eCommerce Manager of Hoodrich, the streetwear brand making serious waves in the fashion industry. From humble beginnings to becoming a globally recognised name, Hoodrich has built a powerful community and brand identity that resonates deeply with its audience. We unpack how they’ve scaled their eCommerce operation, driven growth through strategic retail partnerships, and stayed culturally relevant in a fast-moving space. Whether you’re building a fashion brand or looking to elevate your digital strategy, this conversation is full of practical insights and inspiration.SPONSORED BY Brig...2025-05-061h 02The Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior22. Balancing Trust and Accountability with Hard-to-Reach StudentsHow do you hold a student accountable without damaging the fragile relationship you've worked so hard to build? In this episode, Charle and Joshua tackle a powerful listener question about navigating behavior challenges with students who struggle to trust adults. They explore practical strategies for addressing misconduct—especially when evidence is unclear or actions can’t be ignored—while preserving connection and rapport. From assigning “trusted adults” to implementing restorative practices and best-practice communication strategies, this episode equips educators with a balanced, compassionate approach that reinforces both accountability and belonging.--We want to invite you to a f...2025-04-2219 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior21. Rethinking ISS and SEL Integration for Real Behavior ChangeWhat if In-School Suspension wasn’t just about separation, but transformation? In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to a powerful question from educator Leah Hobbs: How can we integrate social emotional learning (SEL) into ISS when students are being disciplined for things like dress code violations or excessive tardies?They dive into the purpose of ISS, how to reimagine it as a proactive learning space, and explore how SEL can become a meaningful tool—not just a checkbox. From creating alternative environments that promote reflection to restoring the harm caused by behavior and teaching future-ready skills, this...2025-04-1522 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior20. Designing Calm in the ChaosIn this reflective episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper revisit some of the most impactful insights from the Thriving Educator LIVE series—focusing on how our physical environment plays a crucial role in shaping student behavior. Responding to a powerful listener question, they explore real-world examples of sensory tools, calming decorations, and intentional classroom design choices that help reduce anxiety and create psychological safety. From flexible seating to textures, colors, and visual cues, Charle and Josh unpack how the smallest environmental shifts can make the biggest emotional difference for our students. Whether you're redesigning your space or rethinking your st...2025-04-0818 minCharleChats: The Ecommerce PodcastCharleChats: The Ecommerce PodcastE16: How Absolute Collagen grew from 0-30 million in 6 yearsIn this episode, we sit down with Darcy from Absolute Collagen, the powerhouse brand that’s revolutionizing the beauty and wellness space. This brand went from 0 - 30 million in just 6 years. We dive into the story behind the brand’s rapid growth, how they’ve built an incredibly loyal customer base, and the strategies that have propelled them to success in a competitive market. From product innovation to scaling an eCommerce business, this conversation is packed with valuable insights for brands looking to stand out.SPONSORED BY Brightpearl By Sage -  VISIT https://www.brightpearl.com/?ut...2025-03-1857 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior12. Bridging Cultures to Support Mental HealthHow can educators support non-English speaking students and families who hold different cultural beliefs around mental health? In this thought-provoking episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the complexities of navigating cultural differences while fostering understanding and trust. They discuss common roadblocks, share real-life examples of meaningful conversations, and offer actionable strategies to educate parents on the benefits of mental health practices. Join us as we explore how to build bridges of support that empower students to thrive at school and at home.Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://fo...2025-01-2813 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior11. Supporting Students When You're Their Trusted AdultWhat happens when a student places all their trust in you and no one else? In this episode, Charle and Joshua unpack the delicate dance of earning trust while knowing when to pass the baton. With stories, insights, and actionable advice, they explore how to identify when it’s time to involve counselors, social workers, or other professionals to ensure every student gets the holistic support they need. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on balancing connection, boundaries, and collaboration to truly show up for students in crisis.Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill ou...2025-01-2115 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of BehaviorThe Power of Gratitude with Lainie RowellWhat if gratitude could be the game-changer for mental health in schools? Join Charle and Joshua as they sit down with Lainie Rowell, author of Evolving Gratitude, for a powerful conversation on the science and magic of gratitude. Discover how this simple yet bold practice can rewire the brain, boost emotional resilience, and transform the classroom environment. Lainie shares her personal journey, research insights, and practical strategies for educators and students to harness gratitude as a tool for connection, growth, and joy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to create lasting, positive change through the power of...2025-01-1530 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior10. Not Moving Up the Ladder of Conflict in Times of ChoasEver feel like the world is spinning out of control, and all eyes are on you? In this episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper explore the art of keeping your cool when chaos erupts. Tackling the question "How do I stay calm when I feel chaotic in front of others?" they introduce the Ladder of Conflict—a powerful tool for understanding and managing emotional escalation. But staying calm isn’t just about what happens in the moment; it’s about creating a support system that has your back when the pressure’s on. Charle and Joshua share how to build yo...2025-01-0718 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior9. Strategies for Deescalating Aggressive SituationsTensions rise, emotions boil over, and suddenly, you're faced with a student on the brink of aggression. What do you do? In this episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle one of the most challenging and pressing questions educators face: How can I deescalate when a student seems ready to lash out? Drawing from their wealth of experience, they break down effective, trauma-informed deescalation strategies designed to create safety, diffuse conflict, and restore calm without escalating the situation further. With practical tips, real-life examples, and powerful tools, Charle and Josh empower educators to approach these moments with confidence, compassion...2025-01-0127 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior8. Reaching the Unreachable: 17 Strategies for Avoidant StudentsEver faced a student who simply shuts down, refusing to engage or even lift a pencil? In this week's episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the often-overlooked challenges of avoidant students—the ones who declare, "I'm just here because I have to be." Through powerful storytelling and expert insights, they peel back the layers of disengagement, exploring what might lie beneath the resistance. With 17 creative strategies in hand, they offer fresh perspectives and actionable tools for fostering connection, reigniting motivation, and building bridges with even the most withdrawn students. Join the conversation and discover new ways to inspire your st...2024-12-2426 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior7. How to Assess our Student's Level of Risk EffectivelyIn this critical episode of The Language of Behavior, Charle and Josh tackle a sensitive yet vital topic: "How to Assess Our Student's Level of Risk Effectively?" Together, they explore the warning signs—both verbal and non-verbal—that educators need to recognize when assessing student mental health and the potential risk of suicide.From understanding levels of danger to identifying subtle behavioral cues, this episode equips listeners with the tools to navigate these challenging situations with care and intention. Charle and Josh provide actionable insights to help educators build awareness, foster open communication, and create a supportive envi...2024-12-1818 minCharleChats: The Ecommerce PodcastCharleChats: The Ecommerce PodcastE14: Working in insurance to selling millions of pounds of dressesAnne Louise, founder of Anne Louise Boutique, joins us on the sofas to discuss the incredible growth she’s seen since launch the clothing brand. Anne left her job in insurance and now runs a business that sells dresses worn by the stars.SPONSORED BY Brightpearl By Sage -  VISIThttps://www.brightpearl.com/?utm_source=Charle+Podcast&utm_medium=Charle+Podcast&utm_campaign=Charle+Podcast&utm_id=Charle+PodcastAlso check out Inventory Planner By Sage. Inventory Planner proactively recommends purchases, based on advanced forecasts, to help you control you...2024-12-041h 01The Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior6. Navigating Student Mental Health from Curiosity to CrisisIn this episode of The Language of Behavior, hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper explore the critical topic of student mental health and the importance of timely referrals to school counselors. Join them as they discuss how to identify students who may be in need, using their insightful framework that classifies concerns into three levels of risk: Curiosity, Concern, and Crisis.Listeners will gain practical strategies for recognizing the signs that a student may be struggling, including specific examples for each level. Discover how to approach conversations with students who expresses feeling overwhelmed, and learn the right...2024-12-0318 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior5. Should Teachers Assess Student Mental Health?How can teachers identify when a student is struggling with their mental health? In this compelling episode of The Language of Behavior, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper take on the big question: "Should teachers assess students' mental health?" Together, they share a practical and empathetic approach to spotting the signs that something might be wrong. By focusing on three key areas—feelings, behaviors, and appearances—educators can gain a better understanding of their students’ needs without overstepping.Charle and Josh also dive into the how staying nonjudgmental, asking questions with curiosity (not interrogation), truly listening, and recognizing the un...2024-11-2613 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior4. How Teachers Can Be Proactive to Prevent Escalating BehaviorsIn this important episode of The Language of Behavior, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper dive into a powerful listener question: "How can teachers be proactive to prevent behaviors from escalating?"Charle and Joshua share actionable strategies to help educators take a proactive approach to behavior management, including:Using check-ins and check-outs to foster trust and understand student emotions.Building meaningful relationships with hard-to-reach students.Incorporating fun, low-pressure activities to gauge student moods.Asking key questions to uncover the root causes of dysregulation or warning signs of misbehavior.These practical tips are designed to create...2024-11-1917 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior3. Environment Strategies to Reduce Student BehaviorsIn this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle a listener's question: "How do we set up a classroom to reduce behaviors?" Charle and Joshua explore practical strategies to create a safe and calming environment that benefits students, parents, and teachers alike. From adjusting lighting and furniture to choosing colors, sounds, and even scents, they dive into how each element can impact student emotions and behavior. With real-life stories, they illustrate how a thoughtfully designed classroom can help prevent negative triggers and reduce overwhelm, fostering a more positive and supportive atmosphere for everyone...2024-11-1115 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior2. The Relationship InventoryAs we are entering a season of increased student behavior, Charle and Josh introduce an essential and free tool designed to help educators strengthen connections with students and foster a positive classroom environment. This simple 20-step guide serves as a reminder of "best practices" for every stage of class: from greeting students as they enter, to starting lessons on the right note, and maintaining positive interactions throughout. Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, counselor, or administrator, The Relationship Agreement can be used to give valuable feedback, maintain accountability, and make intentional strides toward building trust and engagement. Join us...2024-11-0415 minThe Language of BehaviorThe Language of Behavior1. Rethinking Discipline by Building Trust and Connection in the ClassroomWelcome to the debut episode of The Language of Behavior! In this episode, hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper introduce themselves and share the mission behind the podcast: transforming how educators approach student behavior. We dive into the question, "Is the traditional way of student discipline working?" Spoiler alert—it’s time for a new approach. Together, we explore how traditional practices like detentions, In-School Suspension (ISS), and Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) often fall short and can even harm relationships with students.Using data on student mental health and real-world experiences, we emphasize the need for proactive, relationship-focused stra...2024-10-3014 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorSupport for Kids With Unique ChallengesKyle Hill   Founder of the RechargED Family / District Special Education Resource Lead   EVENT: https://rfvbash.com/   @rechargedfamily on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube   podcast host of the RechargED Educators and RechargED Family podcasts   Focus: Building up the confidence of students who are in special education programs or tiered interventions, using student mentoring programs to build up the whole child, getting families involved with the IEP or 504 process for the benefit of the child.   We have o...2024-09-0438 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorData-Driven Decisions to Improve Well-BeingErich Bolz Vice President of Research and District Engagement, The Center for Educational Effectiveness, Bellevue, WA https://www.linkedin.com/in/erich-bolz-a5b46039/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004809169180https:// twitter.com/ErichSBolz1   Educational career spans over 25-year in public education as a remedial reading teacher, pre-K-12 principal, central office administrator (small, large, and Educational Service District levels), Adjunct Professor at Heritage University and 2013 recipient of the Violet Lumley Rau Alumni Outstanding Alumnus Award. Board Member at Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin, WA and Partners for Early Learning serving Tri-Cities, W...2024-08-2830 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorJosh + Charle Talking Behavior Solutions*NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale   Joshua Stamper Keynote Speaker | Author | Podcaster | Leadership Consultant Joshua Stamper is an experienced educator who has worked in a variety of roles, including middle school administrator, classroom art educator, and athletic coach. He is currently the Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team, where he manages the Teach Better Podcast Network. In addition to his work with the Teach Better Team, Joshua is the author of Aspire to Lead, a podcast host, and a leadership coach and presenter for e...2024-08-2208 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorAvoiding Power StrugglesErika Bare - Author & Superintendent / Tiffany Burns - Author & Principal   Erika Bare has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Superintendent in Oregon. A special education teacher by training, she is passionate about supporting all students through individual supports to reach their limitless potential. Tiffany Burns loves working with kids. In her two decades in education, she taught elementary, middle, and high school students, and worked as an instructional coach, curriculum writer, and university adjunct instructor. She loves her current role, as an elementary school principal where she gets t...2024-08-2137 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorEquitable Grading SystemsLindsay Lyons, Educational Justice Coach   FREE RESOURCE: Systems Transformation Playlist Leadership Playlist Systems Transformation Playlist (equitable grading & antiracism) Discussion quadrants image  Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lindsaybethlyons LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaybethlyons   Lindsay Lyons is an educational justice coach who helps schools and districts co-create feminist, antiracist curricula, discussion opportunities, and policies that challenge, affirm, and inspire all students. A former NYC public school teacher, she holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the blog and...2024-07-3133 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorBringing Trauma Into the WorkplaceJeff Kubiak, educator, author, speaker Books: Amazon Author Page   @jeffreykubiak - X @jeffkubiakauthor - Insta https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykubiak/ Jeff’s work focuses on building kindness, compassion, inclusion, equity, and ways to help and inspire people in and out of education. He loves to speak with students and educators about the writing process, building mental health capacity for youth and adults, and SEL as a practice and mindset, not a program. Jeff has written 3 highly acclaimed books; One Drop of Kindness, It’s Me, and Monst...2024-07-2433 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorExplosive Behavior: The CPS ApproachKim Hopkins, LICSW, CPS Trainer & Director of Online Learning   Lots of free resources on their website HERE: www.livesinthebalance.org   Books to Get Started  Lost at School Lost and Found   Children Mental Health Virtual Summit in the Fall   Free virtual Annual Summit on April 12th:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lives-in-the-balance-annual-summit-on-collaborative-proactive-solutions-tickets-760648569347?aff=oddtdtcreator   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livesinthebalance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livesinthebalance/ X: https://twitter.com/LITB_2024-07-1736 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorBuild Your Dream SchoolDavid K. Richards, School Founder Website: https://www.growthps.org/, https://www.davidkrichards.com/, https://pathfinder-ed.com/ Podcast: Changemaker ED"U"   David has been working in education reform for the past 25+ years. He believes deeply that we are in the midst of a massive time in education change. It is his mission to empower the people on the ground to lead this change. He sees a grassroots revolution of change with the charge being led by teachers, families, and most importantly the students!    A little about David:   2024-07-1027 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorA Shared Vision for A Model School DistrictMr. Keith Murphy Superintendent of Melissa Schools kmurphy@melissaisd.org   Melissa Schools are in the top 3% of all Texas Public and accredited charter schools. Mr. Murphy has a track record of supporting the success of all students and understands the importance of keeping in tune with best practices and earning the hearts of everyone.   Some words of advice:  Have the courage to do the right thing, not the most popular thing. Listen to your internal compass. Lead with your heart. Love, compassion, and then accountability. Crave the...2024-06-2629 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorHelping Students Who Self-HarmLaura Hensley LPCC-S   Free Resource:  https://nsw.navigatingastressfulworld.com/checkout/DigitalDownload/927   After years of working with some amazing clients who struggled with self-harm, Laura has developed a passion for getting accurate information and resources about self-harming into the hands of people who can support them.   KEY TAKEAWAY: Don’t be afraid to talk about self-harm. There are ways to support students who are struggling with it. CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA  https://linkedin.com/company/navigating-a-stressful-world https://www.facebook.com/Navigat...2024-06-2042 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorSystemic SolutionsTim Hanner Former President/CEO of Educate NKY, former Superintendent https://educatenky.com/ Tim.hanner@educatenky.com | 859-802-1303   "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela  _______________________________________ Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW    *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional developme...2024-05-2949 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorChanging the Role of TeachersBen Lusk Ed.S Former Curriculum Director Social Media:  @lusk_ben https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlusk   Focus: Developing curriculum to help students with their mental health, how to positively impact mental health in the classroom. What can we do differently to impact mental health through curriculum.   Key Takeaway: The pandemic only sped up the idea that traditional education needs to change. Also, student relationships with technology are not healthy and tend to be a one way affair. Teachers are burnt out and tea...2024-05-2231 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorBehavior Prevention Strategies - Q+A SessionCharle + Josh answer your questions from the "Behavior Prevention Strategies" webinar.     *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional development day. Based on her book: “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution”  Co-authored with Dr. Cameron Caswell, Teen Translator *Now available on Amazon*   BOOK A CALL: https://calendly.com/thrivingschool/discoverycall 2024-05-0249 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorFamily + Educator Together Teams (FETs)Ari Gerzon-Kessler EMAIL: arigerzon@gmail.com   Ari spent two decades implementing SEL best practices as a teacher and principal, and led retreats for educators as well on SEL. He applies much of that to coaching teachers and school leaders on how to build stronger partnerships with underrepresented families and integrate those practices into gatherings with families, which include conversations around ways to support students and families mental health.   He also spent 16 years working as a teacher and school leader... 7 years coaching educators at 30 plus schools... extensive expertise on SEL, wi...2024-05-0135 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorGood News CallsCharles “Chuck” Moss has 30 years of experience in schools from K-12 and in all of them, he has formed meaningful relationships that have lived past the years and beyond building walls.   His message is clear: You might be the only "awesome" someone gets all day so you have to recognize your own awesomeness and be ready to share it! The best way to fill your bucket is by filling the buckets of others!   CONNECT  Twitter/X , Snapchat, TikTok, @DCPSmoss Facebook  @ChuckMoss _________________________   Thriving...2024-04-2422 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorStrategic Conversations to Improve MH LeadershipDr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is an elementary school principal currently serving in her 5th year as principal in Howard County,  MD. She is an author of "The Principal's Journey: Navigating the Path to School Leadership" and speaks frequently with leaders about how to help preserve our mental health. As someone who struggled in that area as a new principal, she shares strategies & tips to help other leaders thrive.    Elevated Leadership Course: https://doctorate3.gumroad.com/l/vtugf   Leadership Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ03pgP-nFetO7l6rbXZ1n_7Pys4pGBC1 2024-04-1728 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorHope for Trauma, Anxiety + DepressionDr. Brandi Kelly   Website: https://leadwithhope.net/ Podcast: https://leadwithhope.net/podcast-interviews Apparel: https://leadwithhope.net/lwhstore   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-kelly-ed-d-lcsw-05446aa7/ X/Twitter :https://twitter.com/jbmrkelly   Dr. Brandi Kelly has been in the field of education for over 20 years. She is the Superintendent at Mt. Olive CUSD #5 in Mt. Olive, IL. Dr. Kelly has served, over a 10 year period, as a Principal. Prior to going into administration, Dr. Kelly was a school social worker/counselor for Eff...2024-04-1024 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorBehavior Prevention Strategies - NEW BOOK!Charle + Joshua Stamper are here to discuss the new book they're working on together. With so many educators struggling to respond effectively to challenging student behavior, they devised a plan that will be outlined in a new book set to release in Fall 2024.   You can also sign up for their FREE WEBINAR here: https://calendly.com/thrivingschool/webinar1   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next prof...2024-04-0115 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorSmall Consistent Actions Produce BIG ResultsSam Demma — Keynote Speaker and Author of Empty Your Backpack   Download Sam's Book Now: https://ebook.samdemma.com/ “A must-read for young dreamers.” – Diana Kander, New York Times Best-selling Author   Sam Demma is a best-selling author and keynote speaker. He delivered two TEDx talks, co-founded PickWaste—an organization that mobilized volunteers to pick up over 3000 bags of litter—and was awarded the prestigious Queens Platinum Jubilee Award for his exceptional national contributions. During the pandemic, Sam produced two viral graduation videos for students who missed their ceremonies and launched a par...2024-03-2034 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorDesigning Thinking to Advance Our School Mental Health SystemDr. Neil Gupta has been selected to serve as the Superintendent for Oakwood Schools beginning in August 2023. After graduating from Miami University (Ohio), Neil Gupta began his teaching career at Ashland High School, Ohio.  While teaching math, he obtained a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and then earned a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Ashland University.  While in Ashland City Schools, Gupta worked as an Assistant Principal and the Director of Secondary Curriculum. Neil continued his leadership journey as the Director of Teaching and Learning at New Albany School District and later the Di...2024-03-1321 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorBullying Series: Is it Bullying or Harassment?Guest Name: Dr. Matthew Woods   NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSB36NBK?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CQYAGSZF1CCF9DGFRA5Q&language=en_US   Dr. Matthew Woods is a K-12 educator in Virginia. His professional experience includes being a high school social studies teacher, middle and high school assistant principal, middle school principal, director of student support services, adjunct professor, field instructor for student-teachers, keynote speaker, and educational consultant. Additionally, Dr. Woods hosts a K-12 podcast, Leading Out The Woods, and is the author of #Digital PD fo...2024-03-0638 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorBullying Series: We’re Focusing On The Wrong ThingGuest: Ms. Jennifer Hartmann Middle School Assistant Principal   Jennifer Hartmann is from the Chicago area’s south suburbs. She has been an educator for 23 years and has been a middle school and high school history, reading, writing, science, and life skills teacher and has been an assistant principal at the middle school and high school level. She is currently the 6th grade assistant principal at Memorial Junior High School in Lansing, Illinois. In 2022-23 she was the Illinois Principals’ Association South Cook County Assistant Principal of the year. She is also a Moon Schol...2024-02-2844 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorBullying Series: Replace Hazing With Positive CultureGuest: Dr. Brandon Beck, Teacher-Speaker-Leadership Coach.   Dr. Beck epitomizes multi-faceted inspiration. As an educator, speaker, and author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential," his keynotes utilize storytelling and authentic interactions, all aiming at the ultimate goal: to Unlocking Unlimited Potential in all we serve. His podcast, the "Unlocking Unlimited Potential Stories Show" amplifies his passion for defining moments. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and 19 years of teaching, including bilingual education, he embodies diverse expertise. A National Board Certified teacher, leadership coach, and college professor, he's a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences. Beyond the classroom, he's a M...2024-02-2138 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorBullying Series: Bully Prevention GuideGuest Name: Jon Konen   https://www.teacher.org/resource/bullying/   Culture drives bully prevention…take a look at the 151 practices and understandings identified in the Bully Prevention Guide!   Jon’s book supports students, parents, and educators with SEL strategies: Benjamin’s Visit to Principal Reads’s Office—Again https://a.co/d/7oDHW4Q   Key takeaway:    Please follow and contact this guest via    Website: https://www.teacher.org/resource/bullying/   Email:  principalreads@gmail...2024-02-1437 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorHow the TSC Solution is Working in a CA DistrictDr. Mina Blazy   Email: mina@blazy.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1GvEIQPOSFO4EtBPnjFdg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/minajblazy/?hl=en   Collective Conversations Club on #Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/collective-conversat Using neuroscience to develop student learning. To meet federal and state administrative standards by guiding an educational community that thrives to support student achievement in a safe, nurturing, exciting, and exploratory environment. When the community has awareness of the exponential change in technology and ‘Socialnomics’ and how to use social...2024-02-121h 08Thriving EducatorThriving EducatorBullying Series: Solving Bullying SystemicallyGuest: Joe Salamone, Founder & Executive Director of The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying   Topic Areas: Bullying Prevention   Key takeaway: Don’t hide from this problem, lean into it.   Please follow and contact this guest via   Website: https://licab.org/ Email:  https://licab.org/contact/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/LICABJoe Facebook https://www.facebook.com/licoalition LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-long-island-coalition-against-bullying/   _______________________________________________   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed...2024-01-3137 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorPractical Strategies for Building CommunityChad Dumas Educational Consultant, Author, Trainer and Collaborator Solution Tree Associate NCMLE Inspire 2024 Featured Speaker   More about this guest: https://www.nextlearningsolutions.com/about/ Books + Resources: https://www.nextlearningsolutions.com/publications/   Please follow and contact this guest via  https://twitter.com/ChadDumas https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-dumas-611ba51b5/ Website: https://www.nextlearningsolutions.com/ Email:  chad@nextlearningsolutions.com   Becoming a Professional Learning Community more than a time, team, or place. It's...2024-01-2922 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorNCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference Featured Speakers #2Meet some of our featured speakers who will be presenting sessions in their areas of expertise at the NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference in Charlotte, NC from March 24-26, 2024!  NCMLE Conference Website   Have you registered yet? There are over 100 topics to choose from to serve you as a Middle Level Educator.  Registration Link   Guests: Kim Lynch NCMLE President + Treasurer kim.lynch@ncmle.org   David James NCMLE Conference & Marketing Director 7th Grade Teacher  @NCMiddle; @Heroic...2024-01-2547 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorNCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference Featured Speakers #1Meet some of our featured speakers who will be presenting sessions in their areas of expertise at the NCMLE Inspire 2024 Conference in Charlotte, NC from March 24-26, 2024!  NCMLE Conference Website   Have you registered yet? There are over 100 topics to choose from to serve you as a Middle Level Educator.  Registration Link   Featured Speakers in this episode:   Dr. Darrin Peppard #RoadtoAwesome Leadership Coach, Consultant, Speaker and former Superintendent Twitter - @DarrinMPeppard  Facebook - Darrin M Peppard  L...2024-01-2548 minThriving EducatorThriving Educator2 Solid Ideas For Supporting Teacher + Student WellnessGuest: Nick Mann, Founder Advocate in Education Topic Areas: The importance of taking a proactive approach to mental and emotional health for students and educators.   Offer to Our Listeners: We are excited to offer $2 off per student for full access to our Advocate student mental health check-in platform for the 2024-2025 school year for all listeners. Key takeaway: That education has the opportunity and obligation to provide students with the tools, resources, and habits that will allow them to build and maintain mental and emotional wellness for t...2024-01-2427 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorFill Those Teacher PositionsDr. Brenda Lewis   Superintendent of Fridley Public Schools in Minnesota   Connect with this guest: Email: Brenda Lewis, Ph. D. | Telephone: 763-502-5002 Twitter @brenda_s_lewis Instagram: @SuptBrendaLewis Areas of discussion: What are teacher shortages like in each of the districts you’ve served? What did you do in your old district that you carried over with you?  What has to happen in a district-wide mental health plan? How are you retaining staff now?  What does the future hold? __________________________________________ Thriving Educator Podcast HOST: ...2024-01-1729 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorSchool Leaders - Protecting Your Own Mental HealthGuest: Charles Williams, Current Educational Administrator, Educational Consultant, Workshop Facilitator, Keynote Speaker + Author   Charles Williams has been an educator for nearly 20 years serving as a teacher, a mentor/lead teacher, an assistant principal, and a principal for urban students in grades K-12. He also serves as an equity advocate through his work with Great Expectations Mentoring, Chicago Public School's Office of Equity, and The City of Chicago's Equity Office. Charles is the host of The Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised population, and the c...2024-01-1040 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorThe Teacher Resilience FrameworkGuest:  Julie Schmidt Hasson, Professor, Researcher Teacher resilience related to student resilience (the pause, ponder, and persist framework). Teaching is full of challenges, and the way we respond to those challenges can light us up or burn us out.   FREE RESOURCES: ChalkandChances.com   Topic Areas: Pause, Ponder + Persist: Motivating Your Teachers, The impact teachers make   Strengths to highlight expertise: Professor,    Key takeaway: Pausing can make the difference between a helpful response and a regrettable reaction. ...2024-01-0336 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorHow NOT to Crush Their Spirit When They FailBrian Martin, 2nd grade teacher, Speaker, Listener | Failer, Achiever| Husband | Veteran | Blessed Every Day   Host of Teaching Champions Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-champions/id1545995609?i=1000567732554   Topic Areas: Growth Mindset, Normalizing Mistakes, Gratitude, etc.   Brian’s top strengths to highlight his expertise: He’s positive and patient.   Key takeaway: The importance of creating a classroom environment where mistakes are learned from and celebrated.   Email:  teachingchampionspodcast@yahoo.com Please follow and contact this guest via 'x'/twitter...2023-12-2040 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorResponding to Challenging Student BehaviorJoshua Stamper Training and Development Specialist at Teach Better Team, Podcaster, & Author   Contact: JoshStamper.com joshua@teachbetter.com   Joshua Stamper initially used his artistic talent, creativity and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and creative expression in public education. Being unsuccessful as a student growing up, Joshua never expected to be back in the classroom as a teacher, athletic coach or administrator. His struggles as a student spawned a passion to change the education mo...2023-12-1336 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorMaslow Before Bloom: A Whole School Community ApproachDr. Bryan Pearlman, EdD, LMSW - Author, Speaker, Therapist https://mostvaluablepd.com/   Please follow and contact this guest via  Twitter - @drp_principal Facebook Group - Facebook.com/groups/maslowbeforebloom   FREE WEBINAR, book release ! + A - "From Struggles to Success: A Handbook for Parents and Educators"  Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4O6ePpotSTOlRxXwYCrEdQ#/registration   Dr. Bryan Pearlman is a veteran educator/school administrator, a mental health therapist, PD leader, keynote speaker, and adjunct professor. He is...2023-12-0631 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorStop the Perpetuation of Violence in SchoolsKenneth L. Bourne Jr. Founder/CEO, Author, LSW   What is ONE key takeaway you'd like to leave with us? Symptoms live within systems! Meaning, we must be addressing the systems to truly make change!   Free Black Male Affirmation Guide: https://bourneanew.com/services-resources   Newly released book titled " Anger Management for Black Male Teens: A practical guide on how to help your teen manage their emotions. https://bourneanew.com/black-male-wellbeing-book/p/anger-management-for-black-male-teens   Brief Description: “The insights, experiences, and first-hand knowledge of our...2023-12-0153 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorInstructional Coaching for Educator WellnessSuzanne Dailey, Instructional Coach Feb 2023: published Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection Teach Happier podcast   Please follow and contact this guest:   @daileysuzanne + @teachhappier   #NBPTS teacher, #CBSD professional developer, #NWP fellow, #ASCD author, & Teach Happier podcast host. Dedicated to nurturing the whole child & teacher. #cbsdpd    Suzanne Dailey is an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District where she has the honor and joy of working with elementary teachers and students in 15 buildings. Suzanne is Nationally Board Certi...2023-11-2228 minThriving EducatorThriving Educator5 Pillars to Prevent BurnoutMorgane Michael is an author, speaker, podcast host, and primary educator in Victoria, BC. She is the author of From Burnt Out to Fired Up: Reigniting your passion for teaching with Solution Tree Publishers. Morgane is also the producer and host of KindSight 101, a leading educational podcast with game-changing guests like NYT best-selling author Seth Godin, NYT best-selling-author Peter H. Reynolds, Singer and Activist Raffi, and more!   FREE COURSE!!  https://morganemichael.gumroad.com/l/MorganeMichael?layout=profile   Please connect with Morgane here: Twitter: @MorganeMichael I...2023-11-1528 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorUse Stress + Fear to STAY IN EducationDr. Rebecca Heiss - Keynote Speaker | Stress Physiologist | Author Connect on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/c/drrebeccaheiss https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaheiss/ https://www.facebook.com/drrebeccaheiss/   Website:  https://rebeccaheiss.com/   “The scariest thing to me is living a life full of fear. That’s not living. That’s relying on fear-based instinct to make choices for us. I’ve dedicated my life to pushing back on those instincts and leaning into the discomfort.” Rebecca knows fear. As an evolutiona...2023-11-0827 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorCreating Positive Teaching CultureGavin Gaynair @GaynairConsulting Gavin Gaynair is an Innovative Educational Leader with 15+ years of experience in learning and curriculum development. He helps institutions develop their academic culture by creating buy-in, increasing student engagement and promoting staff development. Gavin spent 5 years managing the day-to-day operations of a K12 school with 350 students, 35 members of staff and an operational budget of US$2.5M.   Some examples of his accomplishments include: Increasing communication between multilevel stakeholders within the learning community Capturing, reporting and utilizing student data to direct instructional practices Assisting the S...2023-10-2531 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorMitigating Challenging Student Behaviors with IntuitionShylla Webb Shylla Webb M.S., Leadership Coach, Education Consultant, Founder of Inner Matter   Shylla is offering a free consultation! Connect with her on Facebook Handle: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMatter   Website https://innermatter.net   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyllawebb/ Shylla Webb believes people already have what they need within and is dedicated to guiding people on how to unlock their full potential in the areas of social, emotional, and mental hea...2023-10-1841 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorAdapt Homeschool Principles to Improve School Mental HealthLesley Jones Sessler, Education Consultant and School and Homeschool Presenter   watchmonkeymama@gmail.com   Lesley says that not everyone can homeschool, but it was a great option for her after not being able to find a suitable school for her child. Lesley has some great advice and strategies that would improve the student experience in our schools. She is a big advocate for progressive school and play-based learning and supporting the mental health and wellness of kids. Additionally, she speaks up for improving literacy.   *Self-regulation is key *Children’s lit...2023-09-0640 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorEmpathy Training to Level Up Your Mental Health ProgramLeanne Butterworth is an Empathy Educator, TEDx Speaker, University lecturer and Social Entrepreneur on a mission to create happy, healthy workforces and communities through interactive, accessible Empathy Training.   Freebie - Empathy and Leadership Worksheet, empathy quizzes, free online courses - https://www.empathyfirst.com.au/free-resources   Our new Emotional Literacy Bootcamp is available now for $25 CAD. https://empathytraining.thinkific.com/courses/emotional-literacy-bootcamp   Website: https://www.empathyfirst.com.au   A few years ago, Leanne experienced late-diagnosed postnatal mental health issues. Through that, she recognised the...2023-08-3045 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorNext Level Teaching + Game Changing IdeasJonathan Alsheimer Teacher, Speaker, and Author   Jonathan Alsheimer is the unorthodox, energetic, and entertaining middle school teacher who refuses to live a life of limitations and works with UFC Fighters, Celebrities, and Clothing Brands. In addition to being a passionate educator, Jonathan is an international keynote speaker and the author of "NEXT LEVEL TEACHING," a #1 new release in education on Amazon in March of 2020.   Jonathan, taught at the world-renowned Fred Lynn Middle School, which was featured in two documentaries "Relentless" and "Relentless: Chasing Accreditation,” as the teacher who forged a partnership with...2023-08-2335 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorTexting to Improve Mental Health - “Cope Notes”Johnny Crowder, Founder & CEO of Cope Notes   FREE TRIAL! copenotes.com/trial  FREE CONSULTATION! copentoes.com/enterprise - for any organization, school, etc   Johnny Crowder is a suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. Armed with a decade of clinical treatment, a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, and 10+ years of peer support and public advocacy through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAM...2023-08-1633 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorIn-School Suspension as a Model Classroomwww.theartofiss.com   Johnathan has seven years of experience as a special education teacher at a therapeutic campus for students with emotional disturbance and four more years as an in-school suspension teacher at two middle schools. After discovering how in-school suspension programs are failing to meet the needs of our most at-risk students, Johnathan created a successful in-school suspension program to address the current disciplinary, academic, and restorative requirements of our student populations. After establishing successful ISS programs on two campuses, he made the decision to create a roadmap for others to follow in his l...2023-08-0952 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorEquip Pre-Service TeachersJoetta is the Director of Clinical Placements for NKU. She was a K-12 math/computer science teacher, Director of Technology for a school district and taught math at NKU before starting with the College of Education. She loves working for all the pre-teachers!   What is the most challenging mental health issue in your school or district right now?: Working with students who have been through covid and not attending school   How is mental health currently addressed in your school(s), and what are the limitations?: Anxiety in students is very high...2023-08-0232 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorImprove School Culture With 5 PrinciplesDwight Carter is an award-winning education leader from Central OH. He has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal and is currently the Director of Student Support Systems for the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School District.    He is the co-author of What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better School and Classroom Design (Corwin, 2016), Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How to Survive Hyper-change (Corwin 2017/2021); and a contributing author to Because of a Teacher: Stories of the Past to Inspire the Future of Education written and curated by George Couros. His first solo book, Be G...2023-07-1942 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorTips for Supporting EL StudentsAndrea Bitner is an educator, author, and speaker.  She lives in Philadelphia, PA. She has worked with students in grades K-12 throughout her twenty-two years in public education from all around the world.   Her first book, “Take Me Home,” was published by Austin Macauley in July of 2021. "Take Me Home" is the true story of 11 of her former EL students who give a first-hand account of what it's really like to become bilingual in America.  She is also a co-author of Chip Baker’s “The Impact of Influence-Volume 3 and Dr. Rick Jetter’s 100 No-Nonsense Things ALL School Leaders Shout STOP Doing.” ...2023-07-1228 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorA Superintendent’s Dream Mental Health SystemFREE RESOURCE: leadfromwhereyouarebook.com   Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, an MS in Educational Psychology, an MS in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Leadership, Learning, and Service. Joe has authored multiple books including the best selling Hacking Leadership: 10 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Learning That Teachers, Students, and Parents Love and his latest Lead F...2023-06-2129 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorPower Up What You Already Have in PlaceHave a system in place for kids who have a more immediate concerns such as a report of bullying, feeling ill, or a bunch of things that may come up, but EVERYONE should already know what to do when these things come up so ALL people in the building can direct the student to where they need to go in that case. Work with with mental health team to come up with a way to ask teaching staff about concerns they have like this and try to set up something BEFORE it occurs.   This will p...2023-05-2917 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorParent EngagementGuest: Cameron Caswell, PhD FREE RESOURCES: https://www.thrivingschool.org/tsc_free_resources BOOK: https://a.co/d/4bixVd4 Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, “The Teen Translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, parent coach, and Director of Parent Education for the Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program she co-founded to improve student, educator, and parent well-being within the school system.   As a TEDX speaker, podcast host, author, and private practitioner she empowers parents and teens with the tools and knowledge they need to create positive, peaceful relationships with one another. 2023-05-2436 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorS.O.S. for Mental Well-being: Strategies for Staff and Students in CrisisWe are under relentless pressure to do more and be more, and we’re feeling overwhelmed. This session dives right into equipping educators with three practical tools that integrate well into their daily practice. No planning. No revisiting. No guessing. They will leave feeling confident in their ability to manage their own mental health needs while effectively responding to student concerns.   Our schools are dealing with a youth mental health crisis. We are constantly putting out fires, and in order to have long-term, sustainable improvement, we need to implement a plan for immediate relief to sta...2023-05-2216 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorThe Stress Spillover  Thriving School Community Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW   Get the BOOK: Book: https://a.co/d/0rrXb53 “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” *Now on Amazon*   SPEAKER PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingSchool.org EMAIL: charle@thrivingschool.org   BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has t...2023-05-1510 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorHow School-Based Therapists Can Help Teachers TooRyan Pelkey, Teacher/Administrator/Author/Speaker/Mental Health Advocate   Ryan Pelkey is a teacher, athletic director, administrator, speaker and published author residing in Warrenton, Virginia. With over 23 years of educational experience, he is constantly proving that you are not "..just" a title or name. As a mental health advocate for teachers, Ryan has pushed for equity as all stakeholders in education come out of the pandemic with wants and needs that no one has been prepared for. He is a firm believer that all students can learn and the bar for that achievement needs to b...2023-05-1033 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorHow You Get Teacher Buy-In for PDThriving School Community Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW   Get the BOOK: Book: https://a.co/d/0rrXb53 “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” *Now on Amazon*   SPEAKER PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingSchool.org EMAIL: charle@thrivingschool.org   BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the uniq...2023-05-0811 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorDesigning Curriculum to Enhance Student Mental HealthBen Lusk is a Curriculum Director and has been an educator for 25 years:  teacher for 13 and administration for 12.   Social Media: www.linkedin.com/in/benlusk @lusk_ben   The biggest school mental health issue in the district: Students tuning out, lack of engagement and teacher burnout.   Currently, they have an SEL program that is video based. Unfortunately, like many of these programs, it relies on catch phrases, silly animation, and artificial situations, and students do not respond to it.   _______________________________________  2023-05-0328 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorSEL Isn’t Fixing the Youth Mental Health CrisisThriving School Community Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW Get the BOOK: Book: https://a.co/d/0rrXb53 “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” *Now on Amazon*   SPEAKER PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingSchool.org EMAIL: charle@thrivingschool.org   BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of...2023-05-0110 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorLeading on the Road to AwesomeDr. Darrin Peppard is a leadership coach, consultant, and speaker focused on organizational culture and climate, and coaching emerging leaders. Darrin is the best-selling author of the book Road to Awesome, and is the host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a ‘recovering high school principal’, Darrin shares strategies and lessons learned from 26 years in public education to help leaders gain clarity, find joy in their work, and walk in their purpose.   What is the most challenging mental health issue in schools right now?: What I am seeing in schools right now is the overw...2023-04-2644 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorWays to Identify Struggling StudentsThriving School Community Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW   Get the BOOK: Book: https://a.co/d/0rrXb53 “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” *Now on Amazon*   SPEAKER PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingSchool.org EMAIL: charle@thrivingschool.org   BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the uniq...2023-04-2415 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorSolid Strategies to Deal With Post-COVID ApathyFranciene Sabens, MS Ed., LPC, NCC, School Counselor   Franciene is a rural southern Illinois high school counselor with over 15 years of experience. She was named Illinois high school counselor of the year in 2014 and honored by ASCA in 2016 at the White House as the Illinois state representative for the School Counselor of the Year ceremony. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of IL, a National Certified Counselor and an ASCA Mental Health Specialist. Franciene blogs at School Counselor Space, has contributed to publications by CNN, NPR and Voice of a America, and i...2023-04-1940 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorThe Power of AutonomySchurtz and Ties (Kasey Schurtz and Brian T. Miller), Educators. Podcasters.    Brian and Kasey are committed educators. Kasey is an instructional coach with 20 years of teaching experience while Brian is a secondary administrator with 15 years of teaching experience.   What is the most challenging mental health issue in your school or district right now?: Teachers feeling appreciated, confident, and purposeful in their profession. What are the barriers to overcoming that issue, and what do you believe is the best approach?: We try our best to exercise empathy, practice pur...2023-04-1741 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorTeacher Appreciation to Improve Teacher RetentionKathleen Eckert, Educator and Author   Kathleen Eckert, author of School Transformation Through Teacher Appreciation, knows teachers are vital to the success of any school. During her years as a building principal, Kathleen made teacher appreciation her top priority and her teachers pushed the school and students to excellence. Under Kathleen’s leadership Hillwood Middle School was named a Texas and National School to Watch, School Transforming Learning from N2Learning, Best Middle School from US News & World Report, and received the first Texas Whole Child Award from ASCD. Kathleen herself was a finalist for the H-E...2023-04-1229 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorThe influence of tech on mental healthBrad Waid, President New Horizons Global   Twitter @techbradwaid Website: https://www.newhorizonsglobal.net/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-waid-21187593/   Brad is an Award-winning Emerging Technology Leader, International Keynote Speaker, Educator, Visionary, Futurist and Author specializing in AR/VR/XR, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Industry 4.0. He is tabbed as one of the top 20 Global Futurist &Keynote Speakers by TAFFD, recognized as the #14 influencer world-wide in Augmented Reality by Onalytica as well as being recognized as one of the “20 to Watch” by the National School Board Association. ...2023-04-0539 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorAre teachers complaining too much?Thriving School Community Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW   Get the BOOK: Book: https://a.co/d/0rrXb53 “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” *Now on Amazon*   SPEAKER PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingSchool.org   KEYNOTE ONE PAGER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WZnEzYYZ8Dt5MR_jbEmYv7RVNbQ-umMG/view?usp=share_link   FACILITATOR ONE PAGER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SHl81leMhrXHh98njvLIXKZ1ZvZOkz15/view?usp=sharing   EMAI...2023-03-3015 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorUsing schools as good protective factorsMatt DuBois, PhD., NCSP is a licensed school psychologist and clinical psychologist currently working in the Public Schools of Brookline (MA) as the Assistant Director of Guidance, Clinical Services, and Social-Emotional Learning. 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