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ESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesCo-Care and Closing the Stress CycleToday, let's talk about staff Co-Care...because we all know that self-care is a lie! Links mentioned: CoCare Calendar: https://ondemand.essdack.org/p/caremittments The Infinite Workday: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/breaking-down-infinite-workday Thank you so much for sharing this podcast with someone who would love it! We are growing, reaching more educators, teachers and classrooms. That is in large part due to you! Thank you for your support!
2025-07-0314 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesWhy Respect Agreements?Classroom Expectations are important! How can I include my students in the process of establishing these expectations of how to be in our classroom community so they are invested and feel increased ownership?
2025-06-2618 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesI have a kid who struggles to be regulated and calm! What strategies can I use to help this student get regulated and ready to learn?
2025-02-2007 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesOk, so I have kids breathe, but really? Is that all there is to it?Taking a breath is one of the easiest ways to pause and regulate. Whether we're up or if we're down, the type and rhythm of breathing matter!
Check out this link for 17 different types of breathing patterns: essdk.me/breathe
2025-02-1308 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesHow do I help my students understand their needs and stay regulated and ready to learn?This episode is all about using HALT as a way to quickly (self)assess what's going on when someone is dysregulated. And before we move forward with anything, get your HALT addressed first.
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired.
2025-02-0606 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesThis kid just bursts out crying or with angry moments out of the blue. How am I supposed to help?Our bodies are smarter than we are. The central nervous system, including the vagus nerve, drives our bodies toward regulation and healing if we can learn to tune in and work with it. One of the first steps is tracking those internal sensations.
2025-01-3011 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesHow do I get my kids to believe in themselves? To build their self-confidence?At times, every human being gets nervous or feels less than. And it shows up in ways we show up to events, situations, and relationships. Today, we're sharing a quick hack to get our bodies to trick our minds into feeling more confident!
2025-01-2311 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesCoping, Regulation, and Co-RegulationEric takes us through the idea of using Focused Attention Practices (FoAP), Community-Building Circles, Strengthening Relationships, and Anchor Charts to help teach/learn and use the various strategies.
2025-01-0209 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesSeek the CauseListen, Affirm, Respond, Ask questions
The LARA strategy helps us Seek the Cause of situations that arise instead of just pushing forward. It's a powerful tool that helps others feel seen & heard in a moment of dysregulation or struggle. And it helps keep us clear and out of assumptions-mode when dealing with other humans.
Learn more about LARA here: https://sparqtools.org/lara/
2024-12-2607 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesReviewing what NVC / Empathetic Communication sounds like.There are ways we can talk with other humans that open more productive dialogue, understanding, and, ultimately change. Today's episode is all about Non-Violent Communication and Honest Expression. NVC is a term that puts people on edge, but to learn more about what it is and how we can begin to use it listen in. Also check out this video (Nonviolent Communication: An Overview & Role-Play Demonstration) https://youtu.be/8b7NOYMuFCQ?si=_LGAN6ZnXAlstp0d&t=83 from the Florida Institute of Child Welfare to see it in action.
2024-12-1910 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesDeveloping a Pause ButtonWe've all done it. We see a kiddo do a thing and the words just come out of our mouths. Later, when we think on it, we know we could have done better, but we were just so shocked/angry/surprised in that moment!
Today's episode is all about developing a pause button. Join us!
2024-12-1206 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesEnlightened WitnessEvery human, young or old, deserves to know at least one person is in their corner, no matter what. And while counselors, therapists, and social workers are vital in our communities (including schools), we know more than we think. Enter the Enlightened Witness.
Read more here.
https://medium.com/@OllyAlexander/your-enlightened-witness-660f41bcdeeb
2024-12-0508 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesHow do I get my class to behave, be on task, and be respectful?In the classroom, to ensure your students are able to regulate their emotions, be respectful, learn, and "be in community" successfully with one another...they must feel safe in the classroom environment. This means the atmosphere and functioning of the classroom culture must be built on safety, belonging, and dignity...and I would throw in Hope, too!
2024-11-2111 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesWe're on the Restorative Justice track but some people still aren't buying in. How do we get them to come along?Ginger and Eric jump into a simplified version of the 4DX process, which is a powerful way to move people who just aren't sure about this new approach to working with kids. Learn more about the actual 4DX process here.
2024-11-1411 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesHow do we help people who seem stuck in the compass of shame?Once we recognize that people are on the Compass of Shame, there are things we can do to help them, and finding our Enlightened Witness & the internal message they gave us is a beautiful way to help people push shame aside.
2024-11-0710 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesWhy do some people just "pop-off" sometimes? Just lose their cool?There may be several reasons why people lose their cool in situations, but more often than we might realize, it's because they've found themselves squarely on the Compass of Shame. When we work with adults and kids, we want to be able to recognize when the Compass has "entered the room" and how to help others off the Compass. Listen in and check out the following links for more!
What Is… the Compass of Shame
PDF handouts:
The compass of shame
The Nine Affects and th...
2024-10-3110 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesWhat are classroom jobs and why are they important for my students?In today's classrooms where every student has a meaningful job where they are responsible for the wellbeing of an aspect of the classroom community, they will have a stronger sense of self-worth and community. If you would like to dig a little deeper into the benefits of classroom jobs and setting up a system for incorporating classroom jobs into your daily classroom engagement and management...check out this link about Classroom Jobs.
2024-10-2407 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesDo you have great icebreaker ideas? Or teambuilding plans that don't suck?Ginger Lewman and Eric Nachtigal share some ideas about when to use academic circles as a way to increase community inside your classroom without losing instructional time.
This is a must-hear quick bite, but if you want more of a meal around this topic, let us know!
2024-10-1708 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesI don't have time for Circles!Ginger Lewman and Eric Nachtigal share some ideas about when to use academic circles as a way to increase community inside your classroom without losing instructional time.
This is a must-hear quick bite, but if you want more of a meal around this topic, let us know!
2024-10-1006 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesWhat is YOUR favorite go-to regulation strategy?Both Eric Nachtigal and Ginger Lewman share the regulation strategy they always have in their pockets to use with kids, from age 4 - 94.
Comment and let us know your go-to strategy!
2024-10-0308 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesDon't Circles take up too much classroom instructional time?Oh boy, we get it! Instructional time is always at a premium, K-12. This Quick Bite will help you figure out what's right for your kids, your content, and yourself.
2024-09-2608 min2024-09-1905 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesKids these days just don't care, no matter what.No, we're not bashing old people in this episode. We're helping educators notch up their game. You don't have to be someone else. Just more of YOU! Ginger and Eric bring it all to the table today!
Personalized Greetings with “Personality-Plus”
2024-09-1208 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesWhat exactly is involved in a 2x10 Encouragement Plan?Check out the attached PDF to this episode! Eric and Ginger share a great beginner strategy with an extra "encouragement" kick for those who might appreciate it!
Be sure to let us know what you've enjoyed or what we missed!
2024-09-0508 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesHow is a Student of Concern (SOC) Team different from the SIT/SIP/GEI team we already have?Ginger Lewman and Eric Nachtigal dig into how the SOC team is both similar and different from your typical SIT/SIP/GEI teams and how we can keep from labeling kids when possible.
Key Strategy SOC Teams RPC
2024-08-2910 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesI have a high schooler who refuses to ____, even if it ends up harming him/her when they don't do it. Help!While this might be a question about older students, teachers of all ages deal with this too. We try to get a little deeper than just "build a relationship" in this quick bite!
2024-08-2207 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesWhen one kid needs specific help, what am I supposed to do with the rest of my kids?All kids deserve to learn in a safe environment at all times and when one (or a couple) are so disruptive and a teacher's attention is taken again and again, everyone loses.
Today, Ginger Lewman and Eric Nachtigal share a POWERFUL systemic strategy that will change your whole school dynamic: the On-Call System!
Links
Resilience Conversations with Jess Harris (start listening at 7:17)
PDF with more detailed info about implementing an On-Call System in your school.
Interested in learning more? Reach...
2024-08-1507 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesI have a kid who needs *constant* redirection! What do I do?HooBoy! We feel that one! It just feels that sometimes all we're doing is "picking on" a kid and no one feels good around that. Check out this Quick Bite from Eric Nachtigal and Ginger Lewman about how to turn this sticky situation into a feel-good, do-good reality!
If you have more questions or would like to know more about us, please see more at www.essdack.org/resilience
2024-08-0804 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesSo these strategies work for KidX...but not for long. Just a few minutes later, s/he is acting out again. Help!Eric Nachtigal tackles this question with solid ideas around dosing regulation.
If you have more questions or would like to know more about us, please see more at www.essdack.org/resilience
2024-08-0804 minESSDACK Resilience Quick BitesI have a student who *consistently* disrupts class. Help?What do we do when we've tried all our best classroom management strategies and the kiddo is still really acting up/out? Eric Nachtigal and Ginger Lewman offer a quick-bite to help.
If you have more questions or would like to know more about us, please see more at www.essdack.org/resilience
2024-08-0803 min
Resilient SchoolsThe Role of ESSDACK in Resilience with Dr. Chad HigginsIn this episode, Jethro Jones talks with Dr. Chad Higgins, Executive Director of ESSDACK, during the Bridging to Resilience Conference. They discuss the various initiatives of ESSDACK, particularly focusing on resilience and trauma-informed practices in education. They explore the importance of these initiatives, the challenges faced, and the potential for growth and impact in schools and communities.00:00 Welcome to the Resilient Schools Podcast00:18 ESSDACK Initiatives and Resources01:31 Importance of Resilience Work02:25 Growth Areas and Challenges07:03 Future Insights and Hopes
2024-08-0109 min
Resilient SchoolsCultivating Authenticity and Resilience in Schools with Tammy FellersIn this episode of Resilient Schools, Jethro Jones speaks with Tammy Fellers at the Bridging to Resilience Conference. Tammy, a long-time team member of ESSDACK and a part of the Inspired Leadership team, discusses the essence of leadership coaching, balancing personal and professional lives, and the significance of conscious leadership.00:00 Introduction00:18 Tammy's Roles at ESSDACK00:55 Coaching at the Conference01:07 Difference Between Coaching and Therapy03:47 The IPEC Certification04:21 Understanding Energy Leadership07:17 Conscious Leadership11:07 Characteristics of a...
2024-06-2020 min
Resilient SchoolsNavigating Trauma-Informed Teaching with Hillary BarraganIn this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, recorded live at the ESSDACK Bridging to Resilience Conference, we interview Hillary Barragan, a para educator at a trauma-informed center helping teens and adults obtain their high school diplomas. Hillary discusses her journey to this role, the challenges of working with students who have experienced trauma, and the importance of maintaining her own mental health. She shares her aspirations for bringing trauma-informed education to the Philippines and highlights the power of human connection and resilience in education.00:18 Meet Hillary Barragan: A Para Educator's Journey...
2024-06-0612 min
Resilient SchoolsBridging to Resilience with Katie Perez Resilient Schools 36Problems of Practice Structure where people are able to get multiple feedback sessions. The smartest person in the room is the room. Thinking about the individual student we serve and how it’s working for that specific student. The problem we are having within the confines of that practice we are trying to implement.Put your problem in the potBreak into small groups, then the “hot seat” gets feedback on the problem. Questioning - clarifying questions to The asker sits back and listensBrainstorm ideas and possible solutionsAsker then makes an action plan. Anybody who is at bridging able to submit things they w...
2023-10-1834 min
Resilient SchoolsBridging to Resilience Conference with Ginger Lewman Resilient Schools 35Self-care is a lie!85% of every group said they didn’t make a doctor’s appointment that they knew they should make. We are hard-wired to put others firstRegularity and intentionalityHow do we systemically make sure everyone is taken care ofWe’ve been brought up to serve one another. If we care about each other, we will take care of each other. The science of is resilience: it’s the ability to bounce back. In the presence of another safe-supporting adult. We become that way because there is a safe supporting adult there saying you can make it. Resilience is the ability to...
2023-10-0930 min
Resilience ConversationsEliminate Restraint, Seclusion, Suspension, Expulsion, & Corporal Punishment: A Conversation with Guy Stephens"Even if things have happened like this to your child, the adult was doing what they were trained to do; what they were told to do; what they believed they needed to do. And quite frankly, if you don't know another solution, it just doesn't exist."
Join Rebecca and Ginger as they sit down with Guy Stephens, the founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR). Today we talk about doing exactly what the title says: eliminating all use of restraint, seclusion, suspension, expulsion, & corporal punishment in schools. Do you find yourself frowning an...
2023-05-171h 00
Resilience ConversationsThe power of creating your own high-functioning team: Tamara Lindholm“What energy shows up for you when you’re not under stress and how does that change for you when you are under stress?” Ginger and Rebecca get the chance to sit down with Tamara Lindholm to talk with her about the impact that INspired Leadership has had on people who are trying their best to show up every day. And how does this impact our work in the trauma/resilience movement?
If you like this episode and the whole resilience-building conversation, be sure to join us at Bridging to Resilience 2023: https://www.essdack.org/b2r23
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2023-05-0943 min
Resilience ConversationsFoster System Angels: Jade Jones and Kathryn Julian talk about Justice over EquityRebecca and Ginger sit down with two beautiful heart-based human beings, Jade Jones and Kathryn Julian from the Indiana Department of Child Services. As education consultants with INDCS, they get the honor to walk alongside youth in foster care, ensuring these kids are not lost in the cracks of the system. They advocate and educate and we are lucky enough to be gifted some of their time and wisdom in this podcast. They speak justice over equity and talk about spending the time it takes to make that difference.
Listen in to hear how Indiana is leading th...
2023-05-0331 min
Resilience ConversationsChad Higgins: Leadership and Organizational Growth in Uncertain Times with Rebecca and GingerGinger and Rebecca get the chance to sit with Dr. Chad Higgins, the brand new CEO of ESSDACK. We explore the topic of leadership, humility, and personal growth in order to grow those around us into the future.
Chad demonstrates his deep thoughtfulness and introspection as a leader, even as he shares previous stances he’s taken.
We at ESSDACK believe that leadership is an action, not a title. And if you’re a budding leader, this episode is just for you!
EDIT: Chad asked to clarify that when talking about...
2023-05-0148 min
Resilience ConversationsStacy Nation from GoBeYouniversity about holding the space to do the workStacy Nation is a dynamic human being and LCSW with a background in the military. Her work is all about creating a space for people to find who they really are and who they were meant to be, no matter what has happened around them. She is also the founder/creator of Go Be YOUniversity, where adults and students can find that space to find healing in today’s world. And today, she shares some really potent "hacks" for surviving in today's world.
Caring, Practical, and Direct, Stacy brings good stuff to our world and we are so g...
2023-04-2837 min
Resilience ConversationsSitting down with Katie Perez, author, researcher, educator, speaker, learner, momIf you work with human beings of any age and have not yet heard about Katie Perez, you are in for a treat! Katie has, in her masterwork, Building NeuroResilience, spent years learning and researching the complications of modern brain science and has artfully translated all that into a very accessible and useful tool for anyone who works with K12 students.
She also taps into so many other aspects of education and support in her work and life. Have a listen as Rebecca and Ginger chat a little bit about what's going on in her heart and...
2023-04-2840 min
Resilience ConversationsWe Love Repairing The Harm with Elijah HawkesJoin Megan and Carmen as they talk with Elijah Hawkes!
A PBL on Restorative Practices in your school...lead by your students? GIVE ME MORE!
This episode is full of ahas and wondering as we dig into restorative work with Elijah! This is a great episode for EVERYONE, but administrators, Elijah is a FANTASTIC resource for you!
A little about Elijah!
T. Elijah Hawkes has been a public school teacher and principal for more than two decades. He has worked in rural and urban school communities, including Randolph Union...
2023-02-1540 min
Resilience ConversationsWe Love Transforming Discipline- A Restorative Practice SeriesJoin Katie, Carmen, and Rebecca as they talk about what Transforming Discipline looks like, sounds like and feels like!
2023-02-0844 min
Resilience ConversationsWe Love Connection! (and soccer) with John J WhalenJoin Carmen and Katie as they welcome John J Whalen to the podcast!
CO-FOUNDER edtomorrow
John J. Whalen is a leading Restorative Practices pioneer in both theory and application. He has trained thousands of teachers, staff, and students throughout the United States. He is an innovator in professional development and training. John has spoken at numerous national education conferences including ASCD Empower, ASCD Leadership Conference, the ESEA Conference, National Association of Community and Restorative Justice Conference, the Music City SEL Conference, and the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Conference.
John is the a...
2023-02-0140 min
Resilience ConversationsKeith Kline & Rich Gilman Terrace MetricsJoin Rebecca with Keith and Rich from Terrace Metrics!
https://www.terracemetrics.org/
SEE WHY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT IS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE AT THE INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS.
Many strategic decisions are driven by organizational performance data. That’s why the Terrace Metrics behavioral health and wellness system allows you to easily:
Measure the behavioral health status of each student or employee over time, not just at the organization level
Identify those who are doing well, struggling, and at-risk
Deliver individualized risk-reduction interventions and resiliency-building strategies to the people who nee...
2022-10-2445 min
Resilience ConversationsVaping and Out of School SuspensionsLet's open up a conversation around Vaping and School Suspensions with our special guest, Jim Sporleder.
2022-09-1935 min
Resilience ConversationsDoing The Work Series with JESSICA HARRISWe are THRILLED to be with Jessica Harris today!
The Resilience Team met Jessica a little over a year ago and it truly has been a GIFT to know her and learn from her.
Jessica has been deeply involved in the trauma-responsive movement.
You can follow Jessica on IG: mrs_harris_sel_classroom
2022-06-1637 min
Resilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | feat. Megan Yoder | Doing The Work Series Ep 4Listen in as our Moving the Needle KEYNOTE speaker shares about her work in the Reno County Learning Center.
2022-06-1240 min
Resilience ConversationsResilience Conversations featuring Dorthy and Steve Halley from Family Peace InitiativeWhat can I say about this episode? Dorthy and Steve are dear friends to the Resilience Team. They have changed the course of our work. Excited for you to meet them today!
2022-06-0550 min
Resilience ConversationsESSDACK Resilience Conversations feat. Meagan Baldwin | ep. 24The Amazing Meagan Baldwin joins the Resilience Team to share how she is #DoingTheWork! She shares all kinds of tips and ideas in this episode but especially focuses on her work with Bal-A-Vis-X.
2022-06-0439 min
Resilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | feat. Dave Ellis | Doing The Work Series Ep 1Join Ginger and Rebecca as they talk with Dave Ellis as they discuss how he is doing the work in the area of Child Services at the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
Who is Dave?
Consumate senior executive, change agent and strategist. Strong leadership skills in operations, short and longterm strategic planning, human capital management, training, development, community building/engagement, partnerships and organzational leadership.
You can connect with Dave at dave.ellis@dcf.nj.gov
You can connect with Ginger and Rebecca at resilience@essdack.org
2022-04-2147 min
Resilience ConversationsA look at Community CirclesJoin Ginger, Katie, and Carmen as they talk about using Community Circles in the Classroom in a SPECIAL EPISODE!
2022-03-1526 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations feat. Brandi Martinez-McWilliams from USD 418| Atlas of the Heart SeriesWe were so thankful to have Brandi McWilliams from McPherson School District with Us to close out our Brene' Brown series!
2022-03-1537 minResilience ConversationsAtlas of the Heart Series with Special Guest Regina PlattInformation from the Podcast
Perri Jones- Free https://youtu.be/IBlm5ptf8ko
I am excited to inform you that registration is open for the 2022 Stand Against Racism:
https://www.ywcaneks.org/what-we-do/advocate/challenge/
In addition, I have attached information extending the opportunity to sponsor or partner with YWCA Northeast Kansas in serving the Greater Topeka area on this monumental movement of change.
This year, we are excited to introduce the Stand Against Racism Challenge to help foster a virtual community of growth and learning around social, systemic, a...
2022-03-1043 minResilience ConversationsLet's talk with Joe Brummer about "Atlas of the Heart"It was such a delight to talk with Joe Brummer, author of "Building A Trauma-Informed Restorative School."
Joe's book IS my most post-it noted book from 2021!
You can find Joe at www.joebrummer.com
2022-03-0241 minResilience ConversationsBrene' Brown- Atlas of the Heart with USD 373 Assistant Superintendent Sheila Wendling
Dig in as we discuss Chapters 6 & 7 of Brene' Brown's book!
Places we go when we’re hurting
Places we go with others
Thanks Sheila for being with us!
2022-02-2331 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations with Emily Daniels on Brene's book "Atlas of the Heart" Chapters 4 and 5Join us as we talk with Emily Daniels from Here This Now and author of The Regulated Classroom!
You can find Emily here:
https://www.facebook.com/herethisnow.org
https://regulatedclassroom.com/
2022-02-1640 minResilience ConversationsAtlas of the Heart Chapters 2 and 3 with Megan YoderJoin us as we discuss Chapters 2 and 3 of Brene' Brown's new book Atlas of the Heart with Megan Yoder.
Megan is the Director of the Reno County Learning Center and a member of the Essdack Resilience Team.
We are so excited to have her join the Essdack team this year.
2022-02-0937 minResilience ConversationsSeason 4 Episode 1: A Book Study of Atlas of the Heart by Brene' Brown with Ginger HealyThanks for joining us for our discussion of the Intro and Chapter 1 of "Atlas of the Heart" by Brene' Brown!
You can follow along with us at #resilienceconversations
We were HONORED to have our dear friend, Ginger Healy with us from Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN)
Ginger Healy received her master’s degree in social work from UNLV in 1999 and began practicing as a licensed clinical social worker in 2001. She has worked as a social worker in the field of child and family services and hospital trauma for several years until she adopted her son f...
2022-02-0232 minResilience Conversationsrc_s3e7 Self-Care and Co-Care: It’s Time to Make a Care-mmitment!rc_s3e7
Come join us on a conversation about Co-Care and what it looks like to take care of ourselves through creating care-mmitments!
Blog Post:
https://gingerlewman.com/carecalendar/
Co-Care Calendar:
https://market.essdack.org/products/co-care-calendar?_pos=1&_psq=Co-Care%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0
2021-09-0130 minResilience ConversationsResilienceConversations | S3E6 | 2X10 StrategyResilienceConversations | S3E6
2X10 Strategy
An awesome article:
https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/the-2x10-strategy-a-miraculous-solution-for-behavior-issues/
2021-08-2416 min
Resilience ConversationsResilienceConversations_S3E5 Connecting into a New Year!ResilienceConversations_S3E5
Join us for a NEW Podcast Series: Connecting into a New Year!
TODAY Ginger Lewman, Katie Perez, and Carmen Zeisler talk about the power of the Check-In!
School and Family Peace:
https://resilienceteam.essdack.org/school-and-family-peace-framework.html
2021-08-1122 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations S3/E4 What Happened to You? The Last ChaptersWhat a conversation! We sat down with our good friend Sam Neil, a teacher from Buhler, KS, AND Emily Daniels' from HERE THIS NOW zoomed in for a conversation that I will always remember.
Join us in the discussion by telling us how these chapters are affecting you! Are you mad/sad/glad/afraid about these chapters.
2021-08-0437 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | S3E3 | What Happened To You? Chapters 6-8Resilience Conversations | S3E3
Today on the pod we unpacked chapters 6-8 we were joined by our good friend, Amanda Buethe from USD 308 and Jamie Whitehouse
Jamie is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and has been serving the McPherson community and surrounding areas for the past 10 years providing counseling for individuals, couples, and families. She also owns her private practice, Advocate Counseling and Therapeutic Services of Kansas (ACTS of KS) in McPherson, KS. She is also EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained and is about to finish up her c...
2021-07-2829 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | S3E2. What Happened To You? Chapters 4-5Resilience Conversations | S3E2
Thanks for joining us for Episode 2 of Resilience Conversations!
For this series, we are discussing Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey's book "What Happened To You? today Katie Perez and I were joined by Amanda Buethe, Classroom Teacher from Hutchinson, KS!
Today we discussed chapters 4-5! We hope you will join us in the conversation by sharing out your learning by using the #resilienceconversations. What makes you mad/sad/glad/afraid about these chapters?
You can connect with
Amanda @AmandaBuethe
Carmen @MissZeisler
Ka...
2021-07-2119 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | "What Happened To You?" by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey Chapters 1-3 | S:3 E:1Welcome to Resilience Conversations from the ESSDACK Resilience Team!
It's our FIRST podcast episode! We are so glad you are here!
Today's episode is Part One of our four-part book discussion over "What Happened To You?" by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Today we explored Chapters 1-3. We invite you to read along with us and let us know what makes you mad/sad/glad/afraid over these chapters? Use #resilienceconversations to share your thoughts.
https://resilienceteam.essdack.org/
Connect with:
Katie @PerezHasClass
Sam @SJNeill13
Ca...
2021-07-1329 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations 2:2 Claudia RoodtThe ESSDACK Resilience Team chats with Claudia Roodt. Claudia Roodt is from Cape Town, South Africa. She is a trauma-informed facilitator and therapist and social work for many years. She is doing amazing work in and around South Africa to help schools, communities, and families.
https://claudiaroodtcom.wordpress.com/
2021-07-0851 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | special guest Nathan Maynard | S:1 E:7Resilience Conversations | special guest Nathan Maynard | S:1 E:7
2021-07-0846 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | S:1 E:6 | special guest Dr. Ross GreeneESSDACK Resilience Conversations | S:1 E:7 | special guest Dr. Ross Greene
2021-07-0851 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | S:1 E:5 | special guest Louise GodboldResilience Conversations | S:1 E: 6 | special guest Louise Godbold
2021-07-0840 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | S:1 E:4 | special guest Jim SporlederResilience Conversations | S:1 E:5 | special guest Jim Sporleder
2021-07-0838 minResilience ConversationsResilience Conversations | S:1 E:3 | special guest Dr. Jennifer SweetonIn this episode ESSDACK Resilience Team members Katie Perez, Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz, and Ginger Lewman connect with Dr. Jennifer Sweeton.
2021-07-0843 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 28 | Education for the Real World | feat. Jaden Reed, Liam Lanterman, and Cashe McVeyStudents of St. Johns Applied Business class participated in bringing to life a project using real world applications. Lucille M. Hall Museum owns the building and is next door to the restaurant. They wanted to do some thing with the location. They reached out to principal Josh Meyer, teachers Terra Kinnamon and Susan Patterson where then brought on board. The project for this class, draw up a working business plan and help bring Tiger Town Pizza, which the students named after running a contest, to life. In this episode hosts Jaime and Glen had...
2019-02-1424 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 27 | ParentCamp, Leveling the Playing Field | feat. Laura GilchristMid December Jaime and Glen got the chance to catch up with Laura Gilchrist to chat about ParentCamps. Laura shares how to host one, the benefits of hosting your own ParentCamp, and shares some of her experiences with ParentCamps.
Connect with ParentCamp
https://www.parentcamp.org/
https://twitter.com/ParentCamp
https://www.facebook.com/parentcamp
How can you find Laura on Social Media?
https://twitter.com/LauraGilchrist4
https://www.instagram.com/lauragilchrist4/
Chat with...
2019-01-2431 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 26 | The Season for Giving | feat. Brett MarrsStudents of Brett Marrs woodshop class at USD 261 Campus High School, are in their third year of building handmade toys for Toys for Tots. They expect to deliver 500 of these so needy kids will have a toy for Christmas. On this episode, we get a chance to catch up with Brett and chat about this year's project.
Thinking of doing something similar at your school but need a little help getting started?
bmarrs@usd261.com
Find out more about Campus High School USD 261.
http://usd261.com/campus/
https://twitter.com/chs_activities
How can you connect with our host of...
2018-12-1327 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 25 | Mindful Movement | feat. Kali WitekKali Witek creator of Mindful Movement is our guest for episode 25. Young children need exercise for physical health, but exercise can also promote social-emotional well-being. Mindful Movement exercises help children control their bodies, relax their minds and develop self-calming skill through deep breathing. In addition, these activities promote the development of executive function by targeting working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility.
Want to connect with Kali or have questions about Mindful Movement?
knalstrom@gmail.com
What can ESSDACK do for you?
https://www.essdack.org/
https://twitter.com/ESSDACK
Connect with our hosts! They'ed love to hear from you.
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2018-12-0629 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 24 | What is a Students Life Worth | feat. Gretchen Thompson from GaggleSince the inception of Gaggle as a student email provider in 1998, the company has grown significantly adding products that help schools create safe learning environments. In this episode, Gretchen Thompson Regional VP of Sales joins host Jaime and Glen to discuss what Gaggle is and shares some stories of success saving lives.
How can you connect with Gaggle?
https://www.gaggle.net/
https://twitter.com/Gaggle_K12
https://www.facebook.com/GaggleK12
Have an idea for a podcast or just want to connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast?
https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
2018-11-2815 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 23 | Lets Talk Moving the Needle | feat. James MoffettWe believe that helping struggling at-risk students be successful is one of the most powerful things we can do as part of the Kansans Can Vision.
James is principal of Derby Hills Elementary in Derby, Kansas, a Trauma Sensitive School that lowered its discipline referrals from 500 a year to under 200. He also speaks across the country on Trauma Sensitive Schools, highlighting the success he and his staff have experienced in Derby.
PostShow/PreShow
Learn a little something about our hosts and their weekends
Staci's big news - 1:48
Jaime's exciting weekend - 4:41
Glen zigzags the state - 8:29
James Moffett Interview - 11:40
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2018-10-2643 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 22 | WHAT IS JANE'S WHY | feat. Jane Seward"My passion is helping educators build a firm foundation of reading skills that empowers all children to become forever learners."
Jane Seward
ESSDACK Literacy Consultant Jane Seward is our guest for Ep. 22 of EDventure Cast. She facilitates learning in Pathways to Reading and is the author of Literacy Learning Stations card decks. Find out Jane's "WHY" for her passion for teaching kids the skills to becoming forever learners.
How can you find Jane's Literacy Learning Stations?
https://shop.essdack.org/display/author/Jane%20Seward
Looking for information about Jane's workshop?
https://essdk.me/LiteracyLearningStationsworkshop
Jane Seward
https://www.essdack.org...
2018-10-0327 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 21 | #ONEWORD REFLECTIVE | feat. Mark FrenchMark French is the Principal at Gatewood Elementary in the Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota. He is involved with #principalsinaction and the #goodnewscalloftheday. He embraces social media, it's what the kids do so what better way to get to know what they are into.
How can you find Mark on the web?
https://principalfrench.com
https://twitter.com/PrincipalFrench
Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast
Jaime Howard
https://essdk.me/jaimehoward
https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
Glen Duran
https://essdk.me/glenduran
https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
2018-09-0528 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 20 | Chasing Squirrels | feat. Rachel ThalmannInspired Leadership has trained thousands of individuals and a multitude of schools and organizations on energy, engagement, and leadership. Their mission is to assist you in magnifying your INner greatness. By increasing you awareness and uncovering thoughts and actions impeding your journey, you can create a life and culture you want. Come along with hosts Jaime Howard and Glen Duran as they have a sit-down chat with Rachel Thalmann, Certified Professional Coach & Writer.
Connect with Rachel
https://twitter.com/RachelThalmann
https://inspiredleadershipwithin.com/blog/
INspired Leadership
https://inspiredleadershipwithin.com/#home
https://shop.essdack.org/display/cat/INspired%20Leadership
Connect with...
2018-08-2945 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 19 | Rapport Comfort Safety | feat. Kim HerronJaime and Glen talk school redesign and more with their guest Kim Herron, Innovation Coach at Eisenhower Elementary in the McPherson USD 418 school district.
Connect with Kim
https://twitter.com/herronfive
https://www.facebook.com/kherron5
Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast:
Jaime Howard
https://essdk.me/jaimehoward
https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
Glen Duran
https://essdk.me/glenduran
https://twitter.com/ObiWanGlenobi
2018-08-1358 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 18 | Every Student Every Class Every Day | feat. Chris WoodsOn this episode of ESSDACK's EDventure Cast; hosts Jaime and Glen catch up with the host of the STEM Everyday podcast Chris Woods. They discuss a wide range of topics from education to his grandpa's connection to the Moon rover.
How can you connect with Chris Woods?
http://dailystem.com/
https://twitter.com/dailystem
https://www.instagram.com/dailystem/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2qR4oqWdhIKgA6a3ByJ_Q
Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast:
Jaime Howard
https://essdk.me/jaimehoward
https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
Poor little Pup
https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH/status/1021929471400665089
Glen Duran
https://essdk.me...
2018-08-0845 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 17 | RECONNECTING WITH FRIENDS | feat. Jill Weber, Brent Kerr, TJ Warsnak, & Derek SchutteOn this episode of EDventure Cast, recently at ESSDACK's 2018 Podstock conference hosts Jaime and Glen got to looking around and realized they had visited with a lot of attendees either on a Destination EDventure of EDventure Cast so what a better time to catch up.
Find guests of episode 17 of EDventure Cast:
Jill Weber
Destination EDventure | The Pilot Episode | feat. Jill Weber
https://youtu.be/sEspFymmsnk
https://twitter.com/JillWebs
http://aviewoftheweb.blogspot.com/
Brent Kerr
https://twitter.com/brent_kerr1
http://brentkerrbuilds.com/
Derek Schutte
https://twitter.com/coachschutte
T.J. Warsnak
https://twitter.com/thewarsnak
The Best Podstock...
2018-07-301h 05
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 16 | 2018 KANSAS TEACHER OF THE YEAR | Samantha NeillWhat a joy it was to interview the 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year Samantha Neill from USD 313 Buhler High School where she teaches English. She was one of eight finalist for the honor.
Samantha's first interview was with Buhler High School where she has been for 15 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education in 2002 from Emporia State University. In 2008, Neill received her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Wichita State University.
How can you connect with Samantha?
https://twitter.com/SJNeill13
https://bhs.usd313.org/apps/news/article/811090
https://www.ksde.org/Home/Quic...
2018-07-1748 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 15 | RESPECT LEADS TO RESPECT | feat. James MoffettJames is the principal of Derby Hills Elementary School in Derby, Kansas. Throughout his career, Moffett has taught various demographic groups, observing the differences and similarities in effective instructional and behavioral strategies.
Ultimately, James realized what we all know meaningful relationships enhance behavior and academic success. He often threw around the words “grit” and “perseverance” but after viewing the movie documenting Jim Sporleder’s work in Washington Paper Tigers, it came full circle. Since then, James has worked to create a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive environment at Derby Hills, encompassing safe spots, mindfulness, self-regulation, and an explicit SEL curriculum.
How can you connec...
2018-07-0934 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 14 | WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN ZEISLER | feat. Carmen ZeislerHosts Jaime and Glen would like to introduce the newest member of the ESSDACK team, Carmen Zeisler. Carmen brings a unique perspective to ESSDACK with her over twenty years of experience in education both in the US and abroad. We get to chat with her where that one or two places might have been where she taught outside the US and what she is looking forward to at ESSDACK.
Teaching Related Experience:
Teacher Advisor Council at KSDE, Spirit of Discovery & Imagination
National Board, Presidential Award for Excellence Nominee, Leader of Character Counts & written over $8,000 in educational grants
Grade/Subject she...
2018-07-0228 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 13 | La Crosse Health Science Academy | feat. Randy NelsonToday's guest is Randy Nelson, Superintendent of Schools for the La Crosse school district in Wisconson. We chat about their Health Science Academy.
The Health Science Academy is a two-year program preparing high school juniors and seniors for education and careers in the health science industry. The program provides thematic instruction, career exploration, job shadows, clinical experience, health science labs, mentoring by health professionals, research, certification and internship opportunities for students.
The Health Science Academy was kicked off in the fall of 2009 through a partnership between the La Crosse School District and Gundersen Lutheran through the La Crosse Medical Health...
2018-06-2528 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 12 | Badges in the English Classroom | feat. Dr. Mark MalabyDr. Malaby shares how he utilized the Boy Scout badges in his English class as a writing assignment…you’re gonna like this!
Dr. Mark Malaby received his PhD. from Oklahoma State University. He has been in the teaching profession for over 20 years. After a stint in administration he came to the conclusion that his place was in the classroom teaching kids.
How can you connect with our Dr. Malaby on the web?
Dr. Mark Malaby
https://mhs.mcpherson.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=617099&type=u&pREC_ID=991751
https://twitter.com/MMalaby
Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast...
2018-06-1838 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 11 | The Love of the Learner | feat. Robi AlstromPhonics, Letters, Reading, and much more are our topics as hosts Jaime and Glen welcome ESSDACK Curriculum Consultant Robi Alstrom to Ep. 11 of EDventure Cast.
Robi Alstrom is an educational consultant and literacy specialist with ESSDACK who has experience at many levels of education. In addition to teaching both general education and special education at the secondary level, she has also taught English and psychology for community colleges. She has had the unique experience of serving as a reading interventionist for students in sixth through twelfth grades. Although she is well-versed in many aspects of literacy and instruction, her true...
2018-06-1126 min
ESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 10 | Early Childhood PLC | feat. Katie Perez, Renee Smith, and Robi AlstromOn episode 10 we are talking with Katie Perez, Renee Smith, and Robi Alstrom about the upcoming second year of ESSDACK's Early Childhood PLC.
In order to support the Kansas vision of increasing kindergarten readiness, ESSDACK is hosting a professional learning community for early childhood educators that will meet five times in 2018-2019.
The Early Childhood PLC will be facilitated ESSDACK's own Katie Perez, Renee Smith, Robi Alstrom, and Jane Seward, each bringing a specific expertise to share that allows participants to drill down in a variety of areas.
We will be integrating innovative practices for math, literacy, social studies, and...
2018-06-0418 minESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 9 | School Redesign a Students Thoughts | feat. EmilyWe have talked about school redesign before on the show with Jay Scott and Tammy Mitchell from KSDE as well as the staff from Meadowlark Elementary from Liberal Ks. but what do students think? On this show, we get a students perspective of school redesign and what she hopes it brings to schools.
2018-05-2317 minESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 8 | Bridging to Resilience recap | feat. Ginger Lewman and Kevin HoneycuttOn April 25 & 26, 2018 ESSDACK help the first Bridging to Resilience conference in Overland Park, Kansas. Jaime and Glen welcome ESSDACK Curriculum Consultants Ginger Lewman and Kevin Honeycutt to the show to recap the amazing two-day event.
How can you connect with our guests on the web?
Ginger Lewman
https://www.essdack.org/gingerlewman
http://gingerlewman.com/
https://twitter.com/GingerLewman
Kevin Honeycutt
https://www.essdack.org/kevinhoneycutt
http://kevinhoneycutt.org/
https://twitter.com/kevinhoneycutt
Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast:
Jaime Howard
https://essdk.me/jaimehoward
https://twitter.com/CalamityJaimeH
Glen Duran
https://essdk.me/glenduran
https://twitter.com/ObiWan...
2018-05-0722 minESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 7 | Little Known Artifacts part 2 | feat. Keil HilemanEp. 7 | Little Known Artifacts part 2 | feat. Keil Hileman
On this EDventure Jaime and Glen continue their conversation with Keil Hileman. Keil has been teaching for over 20 years and teaches Social Studies at Montecello middle school, part of USD 232.
Things we chatted about:
Where did Keil grow-up?
How did Keil get into teaching?
What does "hope" have to do with anything?
and Dolly Parton???
Achievements:
Kansas Teacher of the Year in 2004
2004 National Teacher of the Year
NEA Horace Mann Award winner
Midwest Education Hall of Fame
honored by Dolly Parton as the 2011 National Chasing Rainbows Award Winner
honored by the Daughters...
2018-04-3023 minESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 6 | Little Known Artifacts part 1 | feat. Keil HilemanEp. 6 | Little Known Artifacts part 1 | feat. Keil Hileman
“ExploreYour World, Empower Yourself and Those Around You, Excel In Everything You Do.” Hileman's classroom credo
Hileman currently teaches High School Archeology and Artifacts and Museum Connections to 6th, 7th and 8th graders at De Soto High School in Shawnee, Kansas. He has taught at the middle and secondary level for over 20 years in the De Soto Unified School District.
Achievements:
Kansas Teacher of the Year in 2004
2004 National Teacher of the Year
NEA Horace Mann Award winner
Midwest Education Hall of Fame
honored by Dolly Parton as the 2011 National Chasing Rainbows Award Winn...
2018-04-2321 minESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 5 | Civic Engagement vs. Community Service | with guest Glenn WiebeESSDACK’s own Glenn Wiebe joins Jaime and Glen in the studio to answer the question Civic Engagement vs. Community Service, what is the difference?
Who is Glenn Wiebe?
Speciality areas:
Apple Tools, Google G Suite, Instructional Technology & Integration, Keynote Speaker, Social Studies Best Practices
Glenn’s educational career began at Derby Middle School, finding ways to help thirteen year olds enjoy American History. Wiebe earned his Master’s in American History while continuing to develop innovative practices and sharing them with his students. He spent five years working in higher education, designing effective instruction and integrating video games into social scien...
2018-04-0918 minESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 4 | Kansans Can Elementary School Redesign | Meadowlark ElementaryOn this episode @CalamityJaimeH and @ObiWan_Glenobi welcome Lyn Day, Deena Fuller, Jennifer Hyde, Melinda Cline, and Shawna Evans from USD 480 Meadowlark Elementary in Liberal, Ks. to discuss school redesign from an elementary point of view.
2018-04-0336 minESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 3 | Kansans Can School Redesign | feat. Tammy Mitchell and Jay Scott from KSDE***Special Extended Episode***
On this episode @CalamityJaimeH and @ObiWan_Glenobi welcome Tammy Michell, Elementary School Redesign Specialist and Jay Scott, Secondary School Redesign Specialist from the Kansas Department of Education to talk school redesign in Kansas. We ask them questions about the Mercury 7 schools, their experience in education, is redesign just another "fad" and more. Join us!
2018-03-2645 minESSDACK EDventure CastEp. 2 | The EDventure Continues | featuring Eric StambaughOn Episode 2 of EDventure Cast @CalamityJaimeH and @ObiWan_Glenobi are excited to continue the EDventure with our friend from Destination #EDventure: 001 Eric Stambaugh, Instrumental Music Teacher for @BuhlerBands from @BuhlerUSD313 High School. In the conversation we ask Eric about the future of marching band, their spring break trip to Washington D.C., plus we discussed the upcoming #nationalwalkout.
Eric Stambaugh
Twitter: https://twitter.com/08Ethan
Buhler Bands
Website: http://www.buhlerbands.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/buhlerbands
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buhlerband/
Connect with the hosts of EDventure Cast
Jaime Howard
ESSDACK: https://www.essdack.org/157228_2?personID=112779
Twitter: https...
2018-03-1821 minESSDACK EDventure CastThe Kick Off featuring Jefferson Knapp and Jo McFaddenOn the kick off show for ESSDACK EDventure Cast, hosts Jaime and Glen welcome childrens author Jefferson Knapp and Inman Elementary Principal Jo McFadden to the show.
About Jefferson Knapp
Jefferson is author of The Brave Journey series. He was born outside of Wichita Kansas and still resides in Kansas. He enjoys visit schools and helping kids use their imagination and keeping kids entertained with the props he uses. You can find he's books along with NBA player Ron Baker's book You Too Big To Dream Small and Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder's Take It From Me at Jefferson...
2018-03-1133 min