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G.U.I.D.E. For LifeFour Houses, One FamilyWelcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Amanda Brown and Kelsey Jones, School Counselors at Washington Middle School (ElDorado School District), share how they are helping to create a culture of belonging to enhance learning on their campus.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vq2HCDA5gELMThM2ZlPEEyMk6CMcAAeW/edit...2023-01-1217 min
SMACtalk for TeachersMiss Arkansas, Ebony Mitchell - A Responsible Digital YouMiss Arkansas, Ebony Mitchell - A Responsible Digital YouWelcome to the SMACtalk for Teachers podcast! This is part of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcast featuring interviews with prominent educators working with education and technology, SMACtalk for Teachers has a different theme for every episode centered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this bonus episode, we have a SMACtalk for Parents webinar presentation from Miss Arkansas, Ebony Mitchell. Ebony has been working closely with SMACtalk, ADE, DESE and the Arkansas Attorney General's office to...2022-12-1520 min
SMACtalk for TeachersDigital Respons-Ability - Carrie Rogers-WhiteheadDigital Respons-ability - Carrie Rogers-WhiteheadWelcome to the SMACtalk for Teachers podcast! This is part of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcast featuring interviews with prominent educators working with education and technology, SMACtalk for Teachers has a different theme for every episode centered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this episode, we talk with Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, founder of Digital Respons-Ability. Digital Respons-Ability is a research-based education company that has trained tens of thousands of parents, students, and educators on digital citizenship. With over 150,000+ hours working...2022-12-1428 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeGreenbrier School District supports senior athletes’ mental healthWelcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Greenbrier School District Deputy Superintendent Kelli Martin and High School Principal Travis Barrentine share how the district is supporting senior athletes’ mental health as they transition to postsecondary opportunities.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zHiw-eXXQAmWl4YDUsmzQ193Noap_0D8/edit?usp=share_link&o...2022-12-0824 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeDr. Michele Borba - Educator and AuthorWelcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Dr. Michele Borba, educator, educational psychologist, and author of Thrivers discusses the essential character strengths to help children thrive and shares strategies for teaching these skills.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19bGAki5Hk3C26wyFQVujZeq61ggMCmYW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true...2022-11-1024 min
Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.Sympathy & Compassion FatigueSympathy & Compassion FatigueWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Today is our final conversation around Brené Brown's new book Atlas of the Heart. We discuss the concepts of compassion, sympathy, empathy and then we get into compassion fatigue. Is sympathy a bad thing? We also process a little around the balance of believing a person's experience and still having sound judgment and wisdom. And we ask; what is the correlation between compassion fatigue and sensitivity?Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental h...2022-10-3120 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeBrian Fults - Equine Therapy to Support Students’ Mental Health Inspires High School Rodeo TeamWelcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Brian Fults, success coach at Little Rock West High School of Innovation, shares how equine therapy to support students’ mental health led to the creation of a high school rodeo team.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_uLamrdvBFsTUcP5U--GAFc1fFeSPjXy/edit?usp=sharin...2022-10-2717 min
SMACtalk for TeachersSextortion: Connor Hagan - FBI Public Affairs OfficerWelcome to the SMACtalk for Teachers podcast! This is part of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcast featuring interviews with prominent educators working with education and technology, SMACtalk for Teachers has a different theme for every episode centered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this episode, we have a conversation with Connor Hagan, FBI Public Affairs Officer about how the FBI is working with school districts in an effort combat "Sextortion". If you know someone who may be a victim of sextortion in Arkansas:1...2022-10-1737 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeHope Worsham - Initiative Aimed at Addressing the Needs of the Whole Child Ensures All Arkansas Students THRIVEWelcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Hope Worsham, ESSER Program Director at the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (of the Arkansas Department of Education), shares information about AR THRIVE.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kW7bKnY5wp_fNyrPVZnaBj5Xv2mEJPsV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=t...2022-10-1318 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeJennifer Ford shares how students bring awareness to the importance of mental health and invest in a therapy dogWelcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Jennifer Ford, counselor and career coach at Southside Charter High School, shares how students saw a need and responded by raising funds to purchase a therapy dog for their school.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13DMHGBKuuRYG0fJ2QtVp1Xlpz0RcK_Wb/edit...2022-09-2217 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeBe The One - Dr. John HodgeWelcome to Season 4 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Dr. John Hodge, author of "You Can Get in the Way" and Co-Founder and President of the Urban Learning and Leadership Center, an organization dedicated to the development of schools working to improve student achievement and close the achievement gap, shares his story of how teachers made a positive impact on his life.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can...2022-09-0827 min
SMACtalk for TeachersDr. Robin Finley - Safety Tips for EducatorsWelcome to the SMACtalk for Teachers podcast! This is part of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcast featuring interviews with prominent educators working with education and technology, SMACtalk for Teachers has a different theme for every episode centered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Robin Finley. She shares her recent dissertation findings based on hours of exhaustive research into internet and social media safety and security. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HijZWKQOkAV2u9...2022-09-0737 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeJessica Saum - AR TOY Shares Summer Service Plans and Encourages Educator Self-CareWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Jessica Saum, 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, shares her plans to serve students and families this summer and encourages school faculty and staff to care for themselves.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zualiv7NeWDC1USoOT7VXmu1wzR6Zta1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Arkansas Teacher of the Year webpage:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/teacher-recognition/arkansas-teacher-of-the-yearI can. I must. I choose to. Jessica Saum episode...2022-05-2618 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeBX3 Project yields positive results for Conway School District (Part 3 of 3)Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Join us for a conversation with Dr. Shelia Smith and Kelly Davis, of Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists (AR BSS), in the third - of a three-part series. Kelli Gordon and Matt Kelly of Conway Public Schools join Dr. Shelia Smith and Kelly Davis to share their experiences as the Conway BX3 Team. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11FnteWyNkwAmdA9mvlyoRUb7EDuSFOtV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Arkansas Behavior Support Specialistshttps...2022-05-1218 min
SMACtalk for TeachersSMACtalk at the AAIM ConferenceWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcast featuring interviews with prominent educators working with education and technology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episode centered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this episode we highlight some conversations we had with library media specialists at the 2022 AAIM (Arkansas Association of Instructional Media) conference. We got to hear some wonderful stories from the attendees of the conference and gained some valuable insight on how school library...2022-05-0930 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeDr. Sheila Smith and Kelly Davis discuss TIER 2 supports to help all students succeed. (Part 2 of 3)Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Join us for a conversation with Dr. Shelia Smith and Kelly Davis, of Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists (AR BSS), in the second - of a three-part series, as we discuss the Behavior Support Specialist services and how the group empowers Arkansas educators to promote behavioral success for all students.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D68naQNLuE7_ZQgZHczkvb1rXRskICwC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Arkansas Behavior Support Specialistshttps://arbss.org/2022-04-2819 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeDr. Sheila Smith and Kelly Davis discuss behavior supports to help all students succeed. (Part 1 of 3)Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Join us for a conversation with Dr. Shelia Smith and Kelly Davis, of Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists (AR BSS), in the first - of a three-part series, as we discuss the Behavior Support Specialist services and how the group empowers Arkansas educators to promote behavioral success for all students.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EBoonZFg-OHBBYkMNZBPq0F7X7SaWIl4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Arkansas Behavior Support Specialistshttps://arbss.org/2022-04-1416 minSMACtalk for TeachersSusanna Post - 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the YearWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcast featuring interviews with prominent educators working with education and technology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episode centered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this episode we have a conversation with Susanna Post, a math and business technology teacher at Belle Point Alternative Center in Fort Smith, who is also the 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the Year.A teacher for five years, she’s said to use he...2022-04-0433 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeCrystal Green-Braswell - Wellness and School CultureWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Join us for a conversation with Cloverdale Middle School Assistant Principal, CrystalGreen-Braswell, as she shares her passion for wellness and how she is helping transformschool culture and elevate learning.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PPv1WBmWR2wk7rv-U...2022-03-3119 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeArkansas students share their experiences celebrating G.U.I.D.E. for Life WeekWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Students from Greenbrier Eastside and Greenbrier Westside Elementary, Oaklawn STEM Magnet School, and Cedarville High School share how they celebrated G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week 2021.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17KErxXkhAlTADbV-a4OX_N6PH4WLItcZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid...2022-03-0322 minSMACtalk for TeachersEbony Mitchell - Miss DogwoodWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcast featuring interviews with prominent educators working with education and technology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episode centered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this episode we have a conversation with Miss Dogwood, Ebony Mitchell. She has been working with the Arkansas Attorney General's office to help spread social media awareness and internet safety to schools all around Arkansas. Join us as we discuss what she has...2022-03-0118 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeGina Windle - Helping Arkansans be Ready for LifeWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Join us for a conversation with Gina Windle, Chief of Staff at the Arkansas Department of Education, as we discuss Arkansas Ready for Life. The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oAEzCEZyltFTAfpUxTeeXHqaYxY21Wjy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueReso...2022-02-1712 min
Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.AWARE CSH Live PodcastAWARE CSH Live PodcastTune in for a live episode of DESE’s #1 podcast: Arkansas AWARE. Join Betsy, Nicole, and Stacy as they consider: What do we really mean when we say Resiliency in Education? Are we adding to an educator’s already lengthy to-do list? The Arkansas AWARE is a project to advance wellness and resiliency in education. The goal of the Arkansas AWARE program is to inform and provide resources for educators related to mental health care awareness and trauma informed practices.Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join...2022-02-1421 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeAndrea Fortner -DESE's Guidance and School Counseling Program Coordinator promotes G.U.I.D.E. For Life WeekWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Join DESE’s Guidance and School Counseling Coordinator, Andrea Fortner, and Tammy Friend as they share plans for the 2022 G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week celebration in March.Transcript: Resources:G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week Information:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G-ggbWUroA7JBCFfjA2DQ3tUIOYpK7293cY18MqsJyM/edit#G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week Activity Toolkit:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qAuTrpyYIh-fBeIAy9s6PU3FumrvylRFVQR38Mg...2022-02-0309 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeLaura Wooldridge - Intentional. Reflective. Growing.Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Join us for a conversation with Laura Wooldridge, Assistant Professor of Education at Williams Baptist University.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IgfGN2WoMs8NgJebfTKrjK24TbWkRrZb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Division of Elementary and Seco...2022-01-2017 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeJessica Saum - 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year: I can. I must. I choose to.Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Join us for a conversation with the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Jessica Saum, as she shares her passion for children and teaching.The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FI1pq3KXKtdhp4FZRofhDlfaRlkM26eP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true 2022-01-0622 minSMACtalk for TeachersGaming, Chatting and Online InteractionWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcast featuring interviews with prominent educators working with education and technology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episode centered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this episode, Cassandra has a conversation with two teens, Teagan and Ayden, about online interactions, real-time chat and gaming. Ayden is a self-described "gamer" and Teagan likes to use online chat apps such as Discord to stay in touch with friends and collaborate...2021-12-0115 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Dr. Michael Mrazek - Finding FocusDr. Michael Mrazek - Finding FocusBetsy and Nicole have a conversation with Dr. Michael Mrazek. Dr. Mrazek is a research scientist at UC Santa Barbara where he serves as the Director of Research at the Center for Mindfulness & Human Potential. This two-part interview is centered around "Finding Focus". Finding Focus is a digital course for teens created by UC Santa Barbara & UT Austin. The 22-day course teaches students how to train their attention and also how to use attention to relate more effectively to their thoughts and emotions. There are weekly 12-minute lessons and daily 4...2021-11-2914 min
G.U.I.D.E. For LifeTammy Friend - Passing the BatonWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Join us for a conversation with DESE’s new G.U.I.D.E. for Life Specialist Tammy Friend, as she shares her passion for social emotional learning and her future vision for the G.U.I.D.E. for Life in the state of Arkansas.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ACGHrkdbVTZAX5X4D7jLqexFDFHoip7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Arkansas Ready for Life:https://www.readyforlife.com/Division of...2021-11-2912 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeC.J. Huff - Working Together to Create Bright Futures for Arkansas StudentsWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Dr. C.J. Huff, Founder of Bright Futures USA, shares the importance of engaging the whole community in creating Integrated Systems of Support to meet the needs of students.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-KFFXJY_CjPU99cGIYP9bfO7J_mHZbB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Bright Futures USA:https://www.brightfuturesusa.org/Arkansas Ready for Life:https://www.readyforlife.com/Division of Elementary and Secondary Education...2021-11-0830 minSMACtalk for TeachersKirsten Wilson - Digital Learning UnitWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcast featuring interviews with prominent educators working with education and technology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episode centered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this episode, Cassandra talks to Kirsten Wilson, State Coordinator of Digital Learning about how the Digital Learning Unit can assist school districts with curriculum and professional development opportunities. They also discuss the many ways that SMACtalk and DLU align in their overall messages.2021-11-0138 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeAllison Dillard - Cultivating a Growth Mindset with MathWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Allison Dillard is an adjunct math professor at Irvine Valley College, author of Crush Math Now and The Love Math Journal, and host of the Allison Loves Math Podcast, discusses how to help our kids and students to value, love and succeed in math.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16W4DZ6LCeFYyO-9a_U2uVb8c_F9ALVcD/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Allison Loves Math:https://www.allisonlovesmath.com/2021-10-2526 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeSidney Moncrief - Preparing Students for Growth and Achievement with G.R.I.T.Welcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Episode 5: Sidney Moncrief: Preparing Students for Growth and Achievement with G.R.I.T.Coach Sidney Moncrief is an acclaimed Hall of Fame standout, author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. Five-time NBA All Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Coach Moncrief quickly learned how following one’s passion is key to finding success. Join us for a conversation about G.R.I.T., the importance of soft skill development, and the G.U.I.D.E. for Life. Transcript: ht...2021-10-1132 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeAndrea Fortner - Student Success Plans: Mapping it OutWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Episode 4: Andrea Fortner: Student Success Plans: Mapping it Out.Andrea Fortner, Director of Guidance and School Counseling at DESE, shares the Student Success Plan Design Tool and how it can be used to create a seamless system of implementation for teachers while empowering students as they navigate the pathways to graduation and success in their post-secondary lives.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WlyggVwTKZPYgF--5AgVCDD4_02Uf-4G/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources: 2021-09-2729 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeSusanna Post - Arkansas Teacher of the Year: Closing the Empathy Gap in EducationWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Episode 3: Susanna Post: Arkansas Teacher of the Year: Closing the Empathy Gap in Education.Susanna Post, 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, shares her experiences as a classroom teacher in the alternative learning environment classroom and the importance of empathy and building relationships in improving student academic achievement.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EiE7hKJXPsS3Jg63Ia6qkBVGuhZuKDo8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources: Division of Elementary and Secondary Education G.U...2021-09-1339 minSMACtalk for TeachersSMACtalk Season 2 PremiereWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Division ofElementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcastfeaturing interviews with prominent educators working with education andtechnology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episodecentered around promoting online safety and security for educators. In this episode, Cassandra and the SMACtalk for Educators podcast team discuss our plans for "Season 2" of the podcast. We also share our thoughts on some of the topics we will be talking about in upcoming episodes.SMACtalk:https...2021-09-0135 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeAmber Moss - Wellness Works: Unleashing Talent, Passion, and Purpose in Arkansas Students and TeachersWelcome to Season 3 of the G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast!Episode 2: Amber Moss from Lakeside School District - Wellness Works: Unleashing Talent, Passion, and Purpose in Arkansas Students and Teachers.Join us as Amber Moss, music teacher in the Lakeside School District in Hot Springs, shares her passion for cultivating emotional resilience in her students through social emotional learning, yoga, and mindfulness.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jvk-ZubPsw17TJgoQxA0_IxM55qzsa54/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources: Division of Elementary and...2021-08-3032 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeShavon Jackson - Crawford Elementary School: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Inclusive PracticesJoin us for a conversation with Shavon Jackson, Principal at Crawford Elementary School in Russellville, as she shares about the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy, equity, and inclusive practices.Summer 2021 Arch Ford Equity and Cultural Responsiveness Professional Development Sessions:https://sites.google.com/archford.org/summer2021/equity?authuser=0G.U.I.D.E. for Life website: http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/guide-for-lifeG.U.I.D.E. for Life video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/viewG.U.I.D...2021-05-2448 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeAnne Canada - Paris Middle School: Social Emotional Learning in the School LibraryJoin us for a conversation with Anne Canada, Media Specialist at Paris Middle School as she shares ways to cultivate the competency of mindfulness and discusses how school libraries impact social emotional learning.G.U.I.D.E. for Life website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-lifeG.U.I.D.E. for Life video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/viewG.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blog...2021-05-1048 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.SEL & PBISSEL & PBISWe have tons of acronyms for you today! Betsy, Stacy & Nicole discuss how SEL and PBIS fit together and how the perspective you take about them factors into everyday life in a school.How it all fits togetherResources for Arkansas Educators: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/special-projects/addressing-unfinished-learning/academic-playbook--guide-for-lifeWelcome to Season 2 of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast series.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and...2021-05-1016 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeJohn Norlin - Cultivating a Positive, Powerful School Culture through Servant LeadershipJohn Norlin - Cultivating a Positive, Powerful School Culture through Servant LeadershipJoin us for a conversation with Leadership Consultant and speaker John Norlin as he discusses creating a school culture that cares and the power of servant leadership.Leadership Consultant and speaker, John Norlin has committed his entire time as a student, and now his professional career, toward helping people, schools and organizations transform themselves into places that truly care about the well-being of others. John helps organizations, leaders and educators learn how to become servant leaders through intentional character development and training. His mission...2021-04-2646 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeDr. Michele Borba - THRIVERS: Seven Teachable Strengths That Help Students SucceedTHRIVERS: Seven Teachable Strengths That Help Students Succeed - Dr. Michele BorbaDr. Michele Borba is an educational psychologist, former teacher, and mom recognized for offering research-driven advice culled from a career of working with over one million parents and educators. A frequent Today show contributor and recipient of the National Educator Award, she is the author of 25 books including UnSelfie, and her latest, Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. She also appears on Dr. Phil, The View, CNN, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, as well as U.S. News & World Report, The Chicago...2021-04-1244 minSMACtalk for TeachersEpisode 8: UnpluggingWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Division ofElementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcastfeaturing interviews with prominent educators working with education andtechnology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episodecentered around promoting online safety and security for educators. The theme for this episode is Unplugging. Our guests today are Emily England and Heather Blocker, students at Marshall EAST, along with their facilitator Tommy “Coach” Welch. Together they created “Unplug To Recharge”, a short film about the benefits of unplugging from technolo...2021-03-3123 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeAndrea Fortner - G.U.I.D.E. for Life and the School CounselorG.U.I.D.E. for Life and the School Counselor - Andrea FortnerAndrea Fortner, Guidance and School Counseling Coordinator at DESE, shares practical ways that school counselors can support the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competencies in their everyday work with students and teachers.DESE-2021-Navigating Grief and Loss in the School Setting: Supports for School Counselors (Virtual):https://www.escweb.net/ar_ade/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=438187Listen to Andrea on the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/435519002021-03-0822 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeFaith White - Helping Students Build Their Emotional VocabulariesHelping Students Build Their Emotional Vocabularies - Faith White Emotional vocabulary includes words like happy, worried, excited, and scared. Emotional vocabulary is one component of emotional literacy, which is necessary for children to regulate their emotions and engage in social interaction. Faith White, teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in North Little Rock shares classroom strategies for supporting students in building their emotional vocabularies. Faith’s website: https://whenchangechoosesyou.wixsite.com/resilienceEmotion Cards and Suggested Activities: https://hope4hurtingkids.com/emotions/understanding-emotions/emotion-cards/ Good Mourning Grief Support Groups will happen by...2021-02-2242 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeMelissa Starkey - Cultivating Personal Competency Skills through Community Service LearningCultivating Personal Competency Skills through Community Service Learning - Melissa StarkeyJoin Susan Jobe as she interviews Melissa Starkey, Social Studies Specialist at the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. They will discuss how the G.U.I.D.E. for Life is related to her work in supporting Community Service Learning and what that means for Arkansas students, teachers and their communities. Melissa will also talk about what's new for Social Studies in Arkansas education and how to find resources for teachers on the new DESE website. This is a fascinating journey into what Community Service...2021-02-1528 minSMACtalk for TeachersEpisode 6: Establishing an Online PresenceWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Divison ofElementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcastfeaturing interviews with prominent educators working with education andtechnology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episodecentered around promoting online safety and security for educators.Our guest on this episode is Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. Joe is the Superintendent of schools in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe was...2021-01-2931 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeAshleigh Cromer - Be Strong: Emotional ResilienceJoin us for a conversation with Ashleigh Cromer of Be Strong. Be Strong is a non-profit empowering youth to prevent bullying, isolation and suicide by igniting change in peer behavior through a comprehensive student – led approach to encourage ALL students to reveal challenges they are facing, train and equip students to become more resilient, arm them with the Be Strong App to access real time and local resources that can help, and unite them to change their families, schools, communities, states, and country.Be Strong Website:http://bestrong.globalG.U.I.D.E. for Li...2021-01-1828 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeAmy Marek - Engaging Students in Planning and Problem Solving through Student Success Plans and Student Voice.Join us for a conversation with Amy Marek, Principal at Stuttgart Junior High as she shares innovative ways that her school is utilizing student voice and implementing Student Success Plans to assist students with achieving readiness for college, career, and community engagement.Arkansas Leadership Academy: Student Voice: https://www.arkansasleadershipacademy.org/institutes/student-voice/DESE - Student Success Plan:http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/student-success-planPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports:http://www.pbis.orgG.U.I.D.E. for Life website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov...2021-01-1136 minSMACtalk for TeachersEpisode 5: Privacy ProtectionWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Divison ofElementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcastfeaturing interviews with prominent educators working with education andtechnology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episodecentered around promoting online safety and security for educators.December's topic is Privacy Protection.Our interviewer is Cassandra Barnett, Program Advisor for School Libraries here at the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. As a school librarian of 40 years, she is very interested in helping our students gain the...2020-12-1835 minSMACtalk for TeachersEpisode 4: Vetting InformationWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Divison ofElementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcastfeaturing interviews with prominent educators working with education andtechnology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episodecentered around promoting online safety and security for educators.November’s topic is vetting information.Our interviewer, Robin Finley is a District Administrator in Alma School District and one of her roles is as an Instructional Technology Specialist. This is Robin's 33rd year as an educator. She feels that da...2020-11-3050 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeJoel Lookadoo - SEL in the Secondary ClassroomJoin us for a conversation with 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Joel Lookadoo about social emotional learning and being intentional about integrating SEL into the secondary classroom/school setting. Learn tips and strategies for creating safe, supportive learning environments where all students can succeed both in face to face and virtual settings. Resources/Links: Joel Lookadoo social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2020ATOYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/2020atoyTwitter: https://twitter.com/CoachLookadooArkansas Leadership Academy: https://www.arkansasleadershipacademy.org/Jon Gordon: https://www.jongordon.com/2020-11-1634 minSMACtalk for TeachersEpisode 3: Fostering Healthy Virtual RelationshipsWelcome to the SMACtalk For Educators podcast! This is part of the Divison ofElementary and Secondary Education's SMACtalk initiative. A monthly podcastfeaturing interviews with prominent educators working with education andtechnology, SMACtalk for Educators has a different theme for every episodecentered around promoting online safety and security for educators.For October, our focus is on fostering healthy virtual relationships.The interviewer, Cassandra Barnett has been a school librarian for 42 years and iscurrently the Program Advisor for School Libraries for the Arkansas Departmentof Education. Digital citizenship...2020-10-3029 minSMACtalk for TeachersEpisode 2: Online EtiquetteOnline Etiquette.The interviewer, Cassandra Barnett has been a school librarian for 42 years and is currently the Program Advisor for School Libraries for the Arkansas Department of Education. Digital citizenship is part of what school librarians teach so we are very interested in helping our students be responsible and ethical when online.The special guest interviewee, Susan Bearden is an educator, technologist, and a passionate advocate for digital citizenship and digital literacy education. The author of Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach, she has served as a teacher, a K12 Technology Director, a Senior Fellow at the U...2020-10-0222 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Self CompassionWelcome to Season 2 of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast series.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S...2020-09-2815 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Surge Capacity (part 2)Welcome to Season 2 of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast series.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S...2020-09-2108 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Surge Capacity (part 1)Welcome to Season 2 of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast series.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S...2020-09-1413 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Face MasksWelcome to Season 2 of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast series.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S...2020-09-0712 minSMACtalk for TeachersEpisode 1: Are Our Students Ready for Digital Devices?Are Our Students Ready for Digital Devices? The interviewer, Cassandra Barnett has been a school librarian for 42 years and is currently the Program Advisor for School Libraries for the Arkansas Department of Education. Digital citizenship is part of what school librarians teach so we are very interested in helping our students be responsible and ethical when online.The special guest interviewee, Robin Finley is a District Administrator in Alma School District and one of her roles is as an Instructional Technology Specialist. This is Robin's 33rd year as an educator. She feels that data privacy and cybersafety...2020-09-0322 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.A.W.A.R.E. Podcast Season 1 FinaleNicole and Betsy wrap up the first season of the A.W.A.R.E. podcast. We would like to thank our listeners for their support throughout our first season. We plan to launch season two in the late Summer/early Fall of 2020 with new content, special guests and more!!Thank you for listening to our podcast!Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts2020-06-0210 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.GratitudeNicole and Betsy discuss ways that gratitude can have a positive impact on your daily life.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts2020-06-0111 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.System of MeaningNicole and Betsy discuss what it means to have a "System of Meaning".Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts2020-05-1810 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.How do I OvercomeNicole and Betsy discuss ways to help individuals overcome trauma in their lives.TED talk on ACES by Nadine Burke-HarrisShop for "The Deepest Well" onlineFostering Resilient Learners websiteArkansas A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts2020-05-0412 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Temptation BundlingBetsy and Nicole discuss "Temptation Bundling" in this episode of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast. They talk about ways to incorporate the idea of Temptation Bundling in your classroom and everyday life and how it can help produce positive outcomes for everyone. http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/school-health-services/awarehttps://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts2020-04-2011 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeTeamwork Makes the Dream Work: Partnering with Families and the Community for Student Success (part 2 of 2)G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency development shouldn’t stop when the final bell rings. It iscritical that we involve families in social-emotional practices to help students apply theseconcepts to life outside of the classroom. How can educators support families in fostering theseskills at home?In this episode, Molly Calhoun, guidance counselor at Des Arc Elementary School sharesstrategies for partnering with parents,families, and the community to support social andemotional development so that students can succeed in school, career, and life.G.U.I...2020-04-1323 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeTeamwork Makes the Dream Work: Partnering with Families and the Community for Student Success (part 1 of 2)G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency development shouldn’t stop when the final bell rings. It iscritical that we involve families in social-emotional practices to help students apply theseconcepts to life outside of the classroom. How can educators support families in fostering theseskills at home?In this episode, Molly Calhoun, guidance counselor at Des Arc Elementary School sharesstrategies for partnering with parents,families, and the community to support social andemotional development so that students can succeed in school, career, and life.G.U.I...2020-04-1325 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeTeamwork Makes the Dream Work: Partnering with Families and the Community for Student Success (Full Podcast)G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency development shouldn’t stop when the final bell rings. It iscritical that we involve families in social-emotional practices to help students apply theseconcepts to life outside of the classroom. How can educators support families in fostering theseskills at home?In this episode, Molly Calhoun, guidance counselor at Des Arc Elementary School sharesstrategies for partnering with parents, families, and the community to support social andemotional development so that students can succeed in school, career, and life.G.U.I...2020-04-1348 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.School Violence and RapportSchool Violence and RapportSafe, supportive and collaborative school cultures are what we all what. What keeps it from sticking? How do we get there? If we have a “winner-take-all” culture, what can we do? Find out more at the Arkansas AWARE webpage and explore the resources you’ll find there. Reach out to us, request a training, and get involved.http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/school-health-services/awarehttps://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/commun...2020-04-0607 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Window of ToleranceDan Siegel designed this amazing thing called the Window of Tolerance. This concept helps us to visualize and understand what it looks like when we move in and out of regulation and dysregulation; both us and the young people we serve. We all have a Window of Tolerance, we all dance in and out of it, and we all need a bigger one. https://www.drdansiegel.com/https://www.nicabm.com/trauma-how-to-help-your-clients-understand-their-window-of-tolerance/http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/learning-services/school-health-services/school-based-mental-healthThe WSCC model from the CDCProduced by Donnie L...2020-03-2310 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeEmpathy in Action: Cultivating Social Awareness Through Civic Engagement (part 2 of 2)Empathy is our ability to recognize, feel, and respond to the needs and perspectives of others.While it is one of the most important competencies for young people to have, empathy can alsobe one of the most difficult skills to teach.In this episode, Jessica Brown, teacher at Parker’s Chapel High School and the 2019 GilderLehrman History Teacher of the Year for the state of Arkansas shares how civic engagement canbe used to develop empathy in students and create caring and engaged citizens who contributeto the betterment of society.2020-03-2320 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeEmpathy in Action: Cultivating Social Awareness Through Civic Engagement (part 1 of 2)Empathy is our ability to recognize, feel, and respond to the needs and perspectives of others.While it is one of the most important competencies for young people to have, empathy can alsobe one of the most difficult skills to teach.In this episode, Jessica Brown, teacher at Parker’s Chapel High School and the 2019 GilderLehrman History Teacher of the Year for the state of Arkansas shares how civic engagement canbe used to develop empathy in students and create caring and engaged citizens who contributeto the betterment of society.2020-03-2319 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeEmpathy in Action: Cultivating Social Awareness Through Civic Engagement (Full Podcast)Empathy is our ability to recognize, feel, and respond to the needs and perspectives of others.While it is one of the most important competencies for young people to have, empathy can alsobe one of the most difficult skills to teach.In this episode, Jessica Brown, teacher at Parker’s Chapel High School and the 2019 GilderLehrman History Teacher of the Year for the state of Arkansas shares how civic engagement canbe used to develop empathy in students and create caring and engaged citizens who contributeto the betterment of society.2020-03-2339 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeDecisions: Facilitating Responsible Decision Making Through Self-Directed Learning (part 2 of 2)This episode provides insight into the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency of decision making.Shay Hopper, Virtual School Coordinator at the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale,Arkansas shares how self-directed learning equips students with the skills they need to achievetheir goals for college, career, and community engagement.G.U.I.D.E. for Life website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-lifeG.U.I.D.E. for Life video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view2020-03-1620 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeDecisions: Facilitating Responsible Decision Making Through Self-Directed Learning (part 1 of 2)This episode provides insight into the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency of decision making.Shay Hopper, Virtual School Coordinator at the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale,Arkansas shares how self-directed learning equips students with the skills they need to achievetheir goals for college, career, and community engagement.G.U.I.D.E. for Life website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-lifeG.U.I.D.E. for Life video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view2020-03-1622 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeDecisions: Facilitating Responsible Decision Making Through Self-Directed Learning (Full Length Podcast)This episode provides insight into the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency of decision making.Shay Hopper, Virtual School Coordinator at the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale,Arkansas shares how self-directed learning equips students with the skills they need to achievetheir goals for college, career, and community engagement.G.U.I.D.E. for Life website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-lifeG.U.I.D.E. for Life video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/view2020-03-1646 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.S.B.M.H. in ArkansasSBMH in ArkansasBetsy and Nicole talk about what School-Based Mental Health looks like in the state of Arkansas. Our strengths, our areas to improve, and how we’re moving forward.Visit the SBMH webpage to explore and learn moreThe WSCC model from the CDCProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts2020-03-0911 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeInteraction: Building Bridges, Changing Lives (part 2 of 2)The G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of Interaction refers to the ability to establish and maintainhealthy and rewarding interactions and relationships with individuals and groups from diversebackgrounds. We want Arkansas graduates to be able to demonstrate positive relationships,communicate clearly, use active listening and seek out and offer help when needed.Join us as Chris Sputo, Principal of Leverett Elementary School in Fayetteville, Arkansas discussesthe power of positive relationships in the school setting and how educators can build andleverage strong relationships with their students that results...2020-03-0218 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeInteraction: Building Bridges, Changing Lives (part 1 of 2)The G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of Interaction refers to the ability to establish and maintainhealthy and rewarding interactions and relationships with individuals and groups from diversebackgrounds. We want Arkansas graduates to be able to demonstrate positive relationships,communicate clearly, use active listening and seek out and offer help when needed.Join us as Chris Sputo, Principal of Leverett Elementary School in Fayetteville, Arkansas discussesthe power of positive relationships in the school setting and how educators can build andleverage strong relationships with their students that results...2020-03-0218 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeInteraction: Building Bridges, Changing Lives (Full Length Podcast)The G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle of Interaction refers to the ability to establish and maintainhealthy and rewarding interactions and relationships with individuals and groups from diversebackgrounds. We want Arkansas graduates to be able to demonstrate positive relationships,communicate clearly, use active listening and seek out and offer help when needed.Join us as Chris Sputo, Principal of Leverett Elementary School in Fayetteville, Arkansas discussesthe power of positive relationships in the school setting and how educators can build andleverage strong relationships with their students that results...2020-03-0235 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.A.W.A.R.E.: Susan Jobe and G.U.I.D.E. For LifeBetsy interviews Susan Jobe, G.U.I.D.E. For Life Specialist and host of the G.U.I.D.E. For Life podcast. They discuss teacher resilience, self care and how A.W.A.R.E. and G.U.I.D.E. For Life complement each other.Here is some information from the G.U.I.D.E. For Life website to familiarize yourself with the program:"All Arkansas students should graduate with a strong foundation of academic knowledge, experience, and proficiencies. To be successful, students also need an equally strong foundation of soft skills – th...2020-02-2408 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeEmotional Resilience and Teacher Self-CareEducators bring their best to the classroom every day while meeting the needs of their students,work long hours, and strive to meet ambitious goals. Escalating job demands, lack of resources,and working with students who face complex trauma, behavioral difficulties, and learningchallenges can quickly deplete personal mental and emotional resources.It is proven that teacher stress can affect teachers’ health and well-being, job satisfaction,turnover, and even student outcomes. Join us today as we visit with Dr. Betsy Kindall of ArkansasA.W.A.R.E. to learn some proactive ways ed...2020-02-2435 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeUnderstanding: Culturally Responsive Teaching (part 2 of 2)UNDERSTANDING: Know Yourself.Increase self-awareness.Know your strengths and weaknesses.Develop critical thinking skills.This principle refers to the ability to recognize one’s feelings, values, and emotions in the moment and their influence on behavior in different personal and academic situations. Self-awareness assesses one’s strengths and limitations to develop a healthy, well-grounded sense of self-confidence. Students who demonstrate understanding are reflective, articulate, resourceful, growth minded, curious, and inquisitive.In this episode, Thomas Coy interviews 2009 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Susan Waggener. Her take on the G.U.I.D.E. prin...2020-02-1816 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeUnderstanding: Culturally Responsive Teaching (part 1 of 2)UNDERSTANDING: Know Yourself.Increase self-awareness.Know your strengths and weaknesses.Develop critical thinking skills.This principle refers to the ability to recognize one’s feelings, values, and emotions in the moment and their influence on behavior in different personal and academic situations. Self-awareness assesses one’s strengths and limitations to develop a healthy, well-grounded sense of self-confidence. Students who demonstrate understanding are reflective, articulate, resourceful, growth minded, curious, and inquisitive.In this episode, Thomas Coy interviews 2009 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Susan Waggener. Her take on the G.U.I.D.E. prin...2020-02-1812 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeUnderstanding: Culturally Responsive Teaching (Full Length Podcast)UNDERSTANDING: Know Yourself.Increase self-awareness.Know your strengths and weaknesses.Develop critical thinking skills.This principle refers to the ability to recognize one’s feelings, values, and emotions in the moment and their influence on behavior in different personal and academic situations. Self-awareness assesses one’s strengths and limitations to develop a healthy, well-grounded sense of self-confidence. Students who demonstrate understanding are reflective, articulate, resourceful, growth minded, curious, and inquisitive.In this episode, Thomas Coy interviews 2009 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Susan Waggener. Her take on the G.U.I.D.E. prin...2020-02-1828 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Self Care Strategies: Coordinated School Health Panel DiscussionEmployee Wellness Strategies – School-Led Panel Presentation During this session, participants will hear from a panel of Arkansas educators focused on innovative strategies to promote self-care for faculty. By utilizing the tools already available, panelists will detail simple strategies they incorporate throughout their daily routine to promote mindfulness and ensure better care for themselves. In addition, unique school-wide approaches will be discussed that may be implemented within any building.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/co...2020-02-1737 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Coping with GriefBetsy and Nicole are joined by special guest Dr. Stacy Moore to discuss grief, the grieving process and coping with grief in a school environment.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts2020-02-1224 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeGrowth Mindset: What You Think About, You Bring About (part 3 of 3)In this episode, Stephanie Worthey and Kelli Martin, Assistant Superintendents of Elementary andSecondary Education in the Greenbrier School District discuss the G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle ofGROWTH and share how creating a school culture steeped in growth mindset through targetedcurriculum and school programs is making a positive difference for students, teachers, and thecommunity.The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning:https://schoolguide.casel.org/Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/1400062756/ref=asc...2020-02-1116 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeGrowth Mindset: What You Think About, You Bring About (part 2 of 3)In this episode, Stephanie Worthey and Kelli Martin, Assistant Superintendents of Elementary andSecondary Education in the Greenbrier School District discuss the G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle ofGROWTH and share how creating a school culture steeped in growth mindset through targetedcurriculum and school programs is making a positive difference for students, teachers, and thecommunity.The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning:https://schoolguide.casel.org/Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/1400062756/ref=asc...2020-02-1119 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeGrowth Mindset: What You Think About, You Bring About (part 1 of 3)In this episode, Stephanie Worthey and Kelli Martin, Assistant Superintendents of Elementary andSecondary Education in the Greenbrier School District discuss the G.U.I.D.E. for Life principle ofGROWTH and share how creating a school culture steeped in growth mindset through targetedcurriculum and school programs is making a positive difference for students, teachers, and thecommunity.The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning:https://schoolguide.casel.org/Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/1400062756/ref=asc...2020-02-1114 minG.U.I.D.E. For LifeCharting the Course: Blazing a Trail for Student SuccessThomas Coy and Susan Jobe introduce listeners to the G.U.I.D.E. For Life program. This episode provides insight into the G.U.I.D.E. for Life personal competency standards. Byincorporating G.U.I.D.E. for Life concepts throughout the school experience, we can help instillthese “real-world” skills for success in all Arkansas students. The result? Well-rounded citizens.Stronger communities. More effective employees.These guiding principles are: GROWTH: Manage yourself. UNDERSTANDING: Know yourself. INTERACTION: Build relationships. DECISIONS: Make responsible choices. EMPATHY: Be awar...2020-02-1004 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Defensive DehumanizationBetsy and Nicole have spent a lot of time so far encouraging you toward empathy, understanding and self-care. Now we’re going to talk about self-care from a completely different angle. Defensive dehumanization.Wow. That sounds terrible! It sounds like something we should be fighting against. It’s true,dehumanizing people is a step towards things like slavery, murder, violence or genocide. In order to wipe out a people group, drop a bomb, or fight in a war, you have to dehumanize your opponents. What’s interesting is that empathy is actually a part of cre...2020-02-1009 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Mirror, mirror......Mirror mirror on the wall – who’s the fairest of them all. Fair. Like nice. Like approachable and safe. Did you know kids are looking for that? The kids with several ACEs under their belt – they’re experts, professionals, when it comes to looking for this.Lots of kids who have been through a traumatic experience, or persistent adversity, are uniquely attuned to the non-verbals of people around them. This makes sense because the stress response hormones allow them to be on high alert so they can mitigate risk and respond quickly to threats. That’s not true for all ki...2020-01-2708 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Cortisol on TapIn the our last episode (Soldiering Through), Betsy and Nicole talked about what happens in our bodies when adrenaline is released. We enter into a state we often call "fight, flight or freeze."In this episode, we take a look at what happens when cortisol is released. Nadine-Burke Harris does such a good job of explaining this in "The Deepest Well" (referenced in episode 2 "ACES".)Cortisol is released during a traumatic event but it serves a longer-term function too. It keeps us safe by keeping us on alert. Lighter sleep, blood pressure rises and more blood sugar...2020-01-1208 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Soldiering ThroughWe don’t learn when we’re stressed.We simply can’t (biologically) take in new information. Let’s walk through the biological process of a stress response. Sometimes called fight, flight or freeze. A danger presents itself and our bodies begin to respond even before we have conscious thoughts about the danger. Adrenaline is released and our heart starts racing, breathing increases as our airways open. You feel like you could toss a mountain out of the way. You have been biologically prepared to run, to fight, or to fake dead! We morph into a being whose only foc...2019-12-3008 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Quick FixesThis episode is titled "Quick Fixes", however, it has also been affectionately referred to as "Nicole's RANT!" Nicole:"Okay – I hate the idea of providing quick fixes. When we started this podcast, our team sat around the table and talked about what the format might look like. We looked at a draft and the 2 educators in the room said we needed to end each podcast with a couple of quick techniques or interventions that they could try. Like here’s a simple quick intervention you can use today. Here’s a magic wand that’ll make everything better...2019-12-1608 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.Why Can't I Just TEACH!I can’t help it if bad things happened to you when you were a kid. I have to teach you to READ.Regardless of your history, background, color, race or creed. I have to teach you to add and subtract,to hypothesize and analyze.Why can’t I just TEACH???How many of you out there have thought that.........muttered it under your breath.........maybe even yelled it at your principal? More than one of you I’m sure.Education has turned into so much more than *just* teaching. So while you’re job m...2019-12-0208 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.The Story Matters with Reggie DabbsNicole Fairchild welcomes special guest Reggie Dabbs to the podcast to remind us that "knowing the story" is powerful. Thanks to Reggie Dabbs for taking a moment to send this encouraging reminder out to our listeners!You can find Reggie Dabbs, and many other phenomenal speakers, at The Youth Alliance.The Youth Alliance websiteArkansas A.W.A.R.E. website Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts2019-11-2504 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.What's The Story?Adversity in childhood. Think about that for a moment. Can you think of students who face adversity on a daily basis? Okay – let’s break this down… What qualifies as adversity?Hungry in the morning? Homeless?Shoes don’t fit? Abuse/neglect?Gets picked on by peers? Parental death?Learning disability? Drug abuse by caregivers?To be clear – adversity is more serious than some of these things on their own, or one of these things as a single incident. And at the same time trauma could be something that just...2019-11-1808 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.ACES - Adverse Childhood Experiences StudyHave you heard of ACES? The research has been out for a decade or two but the word is still getting out. If you haven’t yet, please plan to watch the TED talk on ACES by Nadine Burke-Harris. . If you watch that and want to learn more, she has a book called "The Deepest Well" that is really fascinating. Just in case this is a new topic for you, we’ll spend our time together giving a brief synopsis of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, its findings and the impact.TED talk on ACES by Nadi...2019-11-1106 minArkansas A.W.A.R.E.A.W.A.R.E. Podcast IntroductionThis is the first episode of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast series. Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.! Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance...2019-10-2905 min