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#PrincipalPLN#SameHere Schools: The Power of a PLN with Ilene Winokur, Rachelle Dené Poth, and Livia ChanPrincipal PLN is now part of the Be Podcast Network, a community of 25+ shows promoting transformative change in formal and informal learning environments — schools and classrooms, companies, community organizations, and at home. Learn more and subscribe: https://bepodcast.networkThis episode is part of the #SameHere Schools series for Mental Health Awareness Month. Get all the content from this series here: https://samehere.transistor.fmIn this session, educators explore the impact of a professional learning network (PLN) or professional learning community (PLC) on health, well-being, and professional practice. Ilene Win...
2023-05-2752 min
#SameHere SchoolsThe Power of a PLN with Ilene Winokur, Rachelle Dené Poth, and Livia ChanIn this session, educators explore the impact of a professional learning network (PLN) or professional learning community (PLC) on health, well-being, and professional practice. Ilene Winokur (@IleneWinokur)Dr. Winokur is a coach, PD specialist, and author of Journey to Belonging. She’s also host of the podcast, Journeys to Belonging. Visit her website: https://www.ilenewinokur.com/ Rachelle Dené Poth (@Rdene915)Rachelle is a Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology teacher at Riverview High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle is also an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, and t...
2023-05-1853 min
Journeys to BelongingEp. 3 #oneword2023 BittersweetIn this episode, Ilene describes what her #oneword2023 Bittersweet signifies for her this year.
2023-01-2312 minJourneys to BelongingBittersweet: #oneword2023 ep. 2On this episode of Journeys to Belonging, Ilene reflects on her experience of going through family memorabilia on the first day of 2023.
2023-01-0220 minJourneys to BelongingMy #oneword 2022 and 2023In this episode, Ilene reflects on the past year and looks forward to 2023. She also shares what she's been doing instead of recording guests for her podcast.
2022-12-2617 min
EduMagic Future Teacher PodcastProfessional Belonging featuring Dr. Ilene Winokur E178The Edumagic podcast is back with another episode. Today, Dr. Ilene Winokur will discuss the importance of being connected as an educator through a sense of professional belonging. Find out what professional belonging is and how to find it in a school or district in this episode. As a new teacher, you will also learn about different types of communities. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/professional-belonging-featuring-dr-ilene-winokurConnect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me...
2022-05-1323 min
Journeys to BelongingEpisode 97 Teacher Appreciation All YearIn this week's episode, Ilene shares her thoughts about Teacher Appreciation and how important it is to appreciate them all year long and not just one day or week per year. She also discusses systemic change that includes teacher voices and the need to look deeper at problems we need to solve and to do that as soon as possible.
Sources for additional information:
The origin of American Teacher Appreciation Week
Washington Post article
World Teacher Day
Critical Race Theory (CRT)
2022-05-0628 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 96 with guest Donnie WinokurA native of New Jersey, Donnie studied theater at Catholic University (“because being a nun was out of the question”) before transferring to Emory University in Atlanta, where she graduated with a degree in psychology. There her passion for drama evolved from repertory theater to commercials and voice-overs. After honing her skills in writing and producing advertising campaigns for clients throughout the Southeast, she then created award-winning projects for Discovery, The Smithsonian Institute, and Broderbund/Random House.
A dynamic and in-demand speaker, Donnie is committed to preventing what she calls “the perfect storm,” the failed opportunity for our justi...
2022-04-2041 min
teachernerdzEpisode 69 Talking with Dr. Ilene WinokurJoe and Ron chat with Dr. Ilene Winokur, educator, author, and podcast host about her passion belonging. We learn what belonging means, self-belonging, loving yourself, and bringing a sense of belonging into your classroom. Ilene also shares about her book Journey to Belonging: Pathways to Well-Being.
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Hurley in the Morning 2022Flip the Script ft. Ilene WinokurDr. Ilene joins us this morning to talk about "Flip the Script". From the campaign website, it's "an open-source campaign that aims to highlight different approaches and actions for a healthy, green and just future. It calls on everyone to keep challenging what they think, to keep pushing what they believe and what they can do."Ilene talks about Flip the Script as a way of thinking about becoming a good ancestor, legacy and belonging. Find out more about the initiative: https://act4sdgs.org/flip-the-script/Follow Dr. Ilene Winokur on Twitter: @ilenewinokur and...
2022-02-2320 minHurley in the Morning 2022Being a Good Ancestor ft. Ilene WinokurDr. Ilene Winokur drops by this morning to talk about "Becoming a Good Ancestor: Leaving a Legacy", a chapter from her book, Journey to Belonging. We explore the concept of legacy, what it means and, more important, what it doesn't mean. Find out more about Ilene by following her on Twitter: @IleneWinokur
2022-02-1620 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 91 A Good AncestorIn this week's episode, Ilene talks about her mother, an example of a Good Ancestor. Dr. Miriam Winokur was awarded a PhD. in Intercultural Communication in 1998 at 73 years old. She returned to complete her undergraduate degree in 1968 at the height of the Civil Rights movement and Women's Liberation. She was a student in the first Gender Studies class at SUNY at Buffalo. She is a role model, inspiration, and teaches us how to age gracefully and successfully.
Reach out to me if you need support, a mentor, or just someone to listen.
Twitter: @IleneWinokur
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2022-02-1619 minHurley in the Morning 2022A Policy of Belonging? ft. Dr. Ilene WinokurDr. Ilene Winokur is the host of the Journeys to Belonging podcast and, through her work, fosters an understanding of the importance and power of belonging, community and wellness.This morning on Wellness Wednesday, Ilene joins us to talk about some of the work of Dr. Kelly-Ann Allen (Monash University) and colleagues around the development of a school policy for belonging? Is this just “one more thing” that schools would be required to implement or is there something else here that might help us to really change the way we talk about schools and school culture.For...
2022-02-1123 minHurley in the Morning 2022Identity and Belonging ft. Ilene WinokurIlene Winokur is the host of the Journeys to Belonging podcast and, through her work, fosters an understanding of the importance and power of belonging, community and wellness.Ilene returns to Hurley in the Morning on Wellness Wednesday to talk about identity and belonging and how the books that we put make available in our classroom and school libraries can contribute to the healthy development of identity in our youngest students. Ilene uses a recent conversation she had with Toronto District School Board educator, Rabia Kokhar as a way into this important topic. Find...
2022-02-0222 minHurley in the Morning 2022Professional Belonging ft. Dr. Ilene WinokurIlene Winokur is the host of the Journeys to Belonging podcast and, through her work, fosters an understanding of the importance and power of belonging, community and wellness.Today, Ilene joins us to talk about professional belonging: what it means and how leaders can help to foster professional belonging in their schools. You can grab a copy of Ilene's book at Edumatch Publishling: https://edumatch-publishing.myshopify.com/products/journey-to-belonging-by-dr-ilene-winokur?_pos=1&_sid=bd19b66e7&_ss=r
2022-01-2622 minHurley in the Morning 2022Wellness at School ft. Ilene WinokurIlene Winokur is the host of the Journeys to Belonging podcast and, through her work, fosters an understanding of the importance and power of belonging, community and wellness. This morning, on the first of her weekly visits to Hurley in the Morning, Ilene explores the need to be attentive to the wellness needs of school staff, as well as specific strategies to nurture a culture of wellness throughout the entire building.
2022-01-2121 minJourneys to BelongingNew Year Special episodeIn this episode, Dr. Ilene shares her ups and downs and how sometimes she's not ok. And when she's not ok, how she reflects on her feelings and asks why she feels that way. That's true self-care. She also shares some awesome moments from the past week and her #oneword2022.
Twitter: @IleneWinokur
IG: @ilenewinokur
@journeys2belonging
Facebook: Ilene Winokur
2022-01-0115 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 85: Self-Belonging for Children-We Must Start EarlyThis week's episode continues Ilene's December focus on self-belonging and my advocacy for starting in our classrooms and our homes with children. We shouldn't have to wait until we are much older to find self-belonging. There are many ways to instill this in even our youngest children and students. Ilene shares her childhood story and teachers she remembers who supported her self-belonging and those that didn't. She also shares some ideas to implement in your classroom/school (links below).
Ilene's book, Journey to Belonging: Pathways to Well-Being is available now at:
EduMatch Books
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2021-12-1537 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 83: Polyvagal Theory and Self-BelongingIn this week's episode, I explain a bit about our Polyvagal Theory, our autonomic nervous system, and self-belonging. I share a personal story, discuss how important it is to understand our nervous system so we can have more control over how we react when it feels threatened. I also share some techniques I have used to overcome self-doubt and build my sense of self-belonging. Here are the links to resources mentioned in the episode:
Deb Dana's Beginner's Guide to Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal Ladder (Trauma Geek)
Stephen Porges's Polyvagal Approach and Dealing with COVID-19 S...
2021-11-3040 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 80 with host Ilene Winokur - Journey to Belonging: Pathways to Well-BeingThank you for listening! Resources from today's episode can be found on my website.
My new book, Journey to Belonging: Pathways to Well-Being is available at https://journeys2belonging.com/3C5Ojig
Noa Daniel's BOBs
Twitter: @IleneWinokur
IG: @ilenewinokur
FB: IleneWinokur
2021-11-0329 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 73: The 6Cs of Global CompetenciesThis week's episode is a response to a tweet from August 6 by Chris Quinn (@ChrisQuinn64). He posted a sketchnote by Sylvia Duckworth depicting a circle cut into 6 sections. Above the graphic: “Embracing the 6Cs of Education (supported by well-being) can help us to build the best growth opportunities for and with our children.” The 6 sections were each labeled with a "C" word: Character, Citizenship, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity.
My initial reaction just reading the labels was that the model was outdated because the categories mentioned, like character education and citizenship were outdated. But then I saw Dr. M...
2021-09-0124 min
Journeys to BelongingEpisode 72 with Ron Nober and Joe DePauloRon Nober
-Technology/STEAM teacher
-Teach SDGs ambassador
-Very interested in design thinking, SDGs, and the intersection of technology and social good
-Co-host of Teachernerdz podcast
-Advisor to school media club and co-founder of the entrepreneur club (focus on social entrepreneurship)
- Entered education at age 40 previously worked as an archeologist out of college
- Also run a dog training company with my wife and have been training dogs professionally for over 20 years
Joe DePaulo
-Started teaching later in life around the age...
2021-08-2554 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 71: Modeling Student Well-Being Through Teacher Well-BeingIn a recent article published by Edutopia, authors Nina Portugal and Malia Tayabas-Kim note, "the foundation of learning and growth is belonging, safety, and trust not just for our students, but for adults too." On today's episode, the host of Journeys to Belonging, Dr. Ilene Winokur, discusses the main points from the article and explains how we can model these strategies at teacher PD and use them in our classrooms with our students. More importantly, focusing on teacher well-being, supports their ability to create healthy relationships with students for them to thrive.
Wakelet collection
Ilene's w...
2021-08-0420 minJourneys to BelongingAn Asset-Based Approach to Teaching and Learning with Dr. Ilene WinokurHow do we create successful learners if we ignore their strengths (assets) and focus on their deficits?
We often hear about people who either believe the glass is half empty or half full. Have you ever heard that the glass can be refilled? How does changing our perception of learners from a deficit mindset (glass half-empty) to an asset-based mindset (glass can be refilled) improve how we perceive our students and how they perceive themselves? In this episode, I explain the importance of an asset-based mindset and approach on supporting a sense of safety and belonging in...
2021-07-2820 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 69 with guest Naomi TolandNaomi Toland is originally from Ireland but has traveled and taught away from her home in Derry for the past 10 Years. Naomi completed her degree at Northumbria University before moving to Hackney, London for her first teaching job. After 3 years Naomi traveled South America for 3 months before settling in Auckland, New Zealand for the next 2 and a half years. It was here that Naomi shared her project, Empathetic Educators out into the world. This project looks at topics such as Neuroscience, empathy, design, relationships, psychology, and much more to better understand ourselves so that we can understand others. This...
2021-07-2139 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 68 with guest Dr. Kevin LeichtmanKevin Leichtman is the author of "The Perfect Ten" and co-author of "Teacher's Guide to the Mental Edge." He and his wife, Dr. Anala Leichtman, founded Team Leichtman Consulting - tlceducate.com, a company that provides PD, curriculum, coaching, and courses focused on empowering educators. Kevin also directs Academic Mindset, a mindset strengthening company for students and teachers. Kevin received his Masters and Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction from Florida Atlantic University. His research was on teacher burnout. He is currently out of the classroom, focusing on his education consulting work.
Website: https://tlceducate.com
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2021-07-1440 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 67 with guest Alice AspinallAlice Aspinall, B.Math(Hon), B.Ed, is a Portuguese-Canadian secondary mathematics educator in Ontario, Canada. She loves spending time with her husband and two children reading books, playing math games, and exploring the outdoors. Alice is a strong advocate of the growth mindset. She is continually looking for ways to build young people’s confidence in math and to make math fun, challenging, and satisfying. Her innovative lessons and her dedication in the classroom have made a positive impact on her students’ attitudes toward math. Her YouTube channel, “MrsALovesMath,” exemplifies her commitment to her students’ learning. Alice is also a cha...
2021-07-0749 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 66 with guest Lise FarquharLise Farquhar is a truly international teacher, having spent more than half of her life traveling and living across Canada and the globe. This experience has helped her discover the differences, but more importantly, the incredible similarities that exist across landscapes, communities and people around the world. Her current role is in the Visual Arts department at an International school in the United Arab Emirates and she sees herself as a facilitator of creativity.
Twitter: @L_Farquhar_IB
2021-06-3053 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 65 with guest Tia Luker-PutraTia Luker-Putra has been living and working in China for the past seven years. She us a STEAM, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and diversity nut. She is married to her beautiful wife and has a 6 lb. puppy and an 18-pound cat. She loves to hike and be outside. Life, for her, is about having an adventure and getting the most out of it possible. She loves to learn and has lived and traveled all over Canada, the United States, South Korea, China, Southeast Asia. She has aspirations to travel more and she sews doggie bandannas for charity.
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2021-06-2337 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 64 with guest Chey CheneyChey Cheney Is a middle school teacher with 20 years of experience, originally from Ottawa, Ontario. He currently teaches Grade 8 in Toronto, Ontario and engages in coaching and leadership work with students in the school beyond instructional time.
Passionate about ELA, Chey infuses a teaching philosophy that centres around student agency, student voice and a strong commitment to social justice. Inspired by the works of Kylene Beers, Desmond Cole and Barry Schwartz, Chey is always looking for a way to embed technology in the natural flow of learning. He actively cements a consistent dynamic that ascends from consumer, e...
2021-06-1641 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 63 with guest Pawan (Pav) WanderPawan (Pav) Wander is an elementary school teacher with 15 years of experience hailing from Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. Currently, she is teaching a Grade 6/7 split class, integrated with the Home School Program. Pav gratefully teaches in the same neighborhood where she grew up and went to school, and has thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be able to work with students in such a familiar community.
Pav loves to teach Science and Math and enjoys combining the two subjects into extracurricular activities that she leads with students. Pav has run programs in Robotics, Engineering, and Coding at the schools wh...
2021-06-0954 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 62 with guest Saadia QureshiAfter graduating as an Environmental Engineer, Saadia worked for the government to ensure compliance by landfills and power generation facilities. She took a pause to raise her family and volunteer for several non-profits, ultimately discovering herself by being an active, responsible citizen in her hometown of Oviedo, Florida. Saadia believes meaningful friendships can be found in unexpected places. Her work to show neighbors how similar we are regardless of ethnic or religious differences led her to Preemptive Love. As a Gathering Coordinator, Saadia hopes to spread this message to communities nationwide. If she’s not participating at an event ar...
2021-06-0236 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 61 with guest Debbie TannenbaumDebbie Tannenbaum works as an Elementary School Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, VA. An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum supports both staff and students to integrate technology tools into instruction through both co-teaching sessions and weekly technology classes. Debbie emphasizes working collaboratively with other educators to use technology tools that amplify student learning and empower student voice. She also blogs and shares her thoughts and reflections regularly on her website: https://www.tannenbaumtech.com. Her book, TRANSFORM: Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky was recently published by Road to Awesome LLC. Debbie emphasizes using technology...
2021-05-2638 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 60 with guest Douha JemaiDouha Jemai has been a Tunisian computer science teacher for more than 14 years. She is a Microsoft Expert (MIEExpert), MIE Master Trainer, TeachSDGs Ambassador, and holds a Masters degree in IT management.
Twitter: @ochifaysel
Facebook: Jemai Douha
Douha's resources: https://bit.ly/3v1tUHm
https://bit.ly/2S82wJu
https://bit.ly/3eTE1IG
https://bit.ly/3bxz2vq
Teaching with Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
eTwinning: https://www.etwinning.net/en/pub/index.htm
Wakelet: https://wakelet.com
The World's Largest Lesson: https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/
2021-05-1944 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 59 with guest Genein LetfordGenein Letford is an award-winning educator, best-selling author, and global speaker on ‘Intercultural Creativity™’. She is a leading voice on creating across cultural lines and she developed the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity framework for organizational success. As a TEDx speaker and top creativity trainer, she has inspired many educators and leaders to develop their creative abilities while establishing a climate of inclusion and belonging for their teams and classrooms. Pulling from her fifteen years of working with creative geniuses, her unique curriculum utilizes metaphorical strategies, heightened observation techniques, and the creative arts to reawaken intuitive thinking. She is the founder...
2021-05-1246 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 58 with guest Tisha PoncioTisha Poncio, M.S. Learning Technologies, is an energetic and enthusiastic learner, teacher, coach, and empowered educator. Tisha has served in education for the last 21 years. She has led students in the classroom teaching English, Web Design, Graphic Design, Business Computers, Programming, and Broadcast Journalism. She has also led educators and administrators as a digital learning specialist for 12 years. She is a Google Certified Trainer, a Flipgrid Ambassador, an Ed Tech Team Blogger, and was named a finalist in 2018 for Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year in Texas. She has presented at numerous educational technology conferences across the nation...
2021-05-0542 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 57 with guest George Couros pt 2George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts, is modeled in his writing and speaking. He has worked with all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and currently is a part-time professor with the University of Pennsylvania Literacy Network. George is also the author of the book, The Innovator’s Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of C...
2021-04-2834 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 56 with guest George Couros pt 1George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts, is modeled in his writing and speaking. He has worked with all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and currently is a part-time professor with the University of Pennsylvania Literacy Network. George is also the author of the book, The Innovator’s Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of C...
2021-04-2130 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 55 with guest Heidi CarrHeidi Carr is the ultimate professional example for our teachers, families, students, and community. She is an elementary educator and leader with the Clark County School District which is the fifth-largest school district in the United States. She is currently in her 14th year of teaching and has taught 2nd - 5th grade. Heidi is a Nevada Department of Education, a Digital Engineer, and a facilitator for code.org. She is currently the president of CUE-Nevada. She is the founder of PLAYDATE Vegas and of EduNV on Voxer. Heidi is an innovator, a risk-taker, and is always willing to g...
2021-04-1440 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 54 with guest Kellie Bahri pt. 2Kellie Bahri is an elementary teacher with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership. She is passionate about supporting learning through establishing strong connections and creating learning spaces that promote equity and inclusion. She is an Instructional Strategist, serves on the Instructional Leadership and School Improvement Team, is a Culturally Responsive Teacher, and a Sustainable Development Goals lead educator. In March she will release her first book from her children’s book series with Code Breaker Edu Publishing.
She encourages you to connect with her on
Twitter @kbahri5
Instagram @kbah...
2021-04-0727 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 53 with guest Kellie Bahri pt. 1Kellie Bahri is an elementary teacher with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership. She is passionate about supporting learning through establishing strong connections and creating learning spaces that promote equity and inclusion. She is an Instructional Strategist, serves on the Instructional Leadership and School Improvement Team, is a Culturally Responsive Teacher, and a Sustainable Development Goals lead educator. In March she will release her first book from her children’s book series with Code Breaker Edu Publishing.
She encourages you to connect with her on
Twitter @kbahri5
Instagram @kbahri6...
2021-03-3136 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 52 with guest Sherry McKaySherry MacKay (MEd in TESOL) has extensive teacher training experience and 25 years of experience teaching adults. She is the co-founder of Glocally Connected non-profit that promotes community building in order to support refugees. More recently, Sherry founded TLC (Transformational Learning Communities) a unique organization focusing on providing applicable methods and techniques for teachers of students that have experienced trauma and revolves around three axes: (a) mindfulness; (b) connection and community building; and (c) teacher self-care. Sherry has a passion for making connections, supporting people in need, and the transformational potential of mindfulness.
FB group: ESLwithTLC
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2021-03-2446 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 51 with guest Farah BisharaFarah Bishara aka DJ Bonita loves music, especially hip hop, is a Kuwait-based DJ who also owns Vinyl Destination, a local record store. She started pursuing her passion for mixing hip-hop tracks for a living around in 2014 and has pushed boundaries and stereotypes about women working in the music industry. When she first stepped foot on the scene “People didn’t understand why a Kuwaiti woman was mixing hip-hop for a living, and it often made me second-guess my career choice” she says, but that didn’t stop her! Read more about her in this 2020 article:
https://www.moder...
2021-03-1735 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 50 with guest Dana FulwilerDana Fulwiler is an Alberta-based educator, consultant, and facilitator. She earned her Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania, where she learned from leading wellbeing researchers and the field’s founder, Dr. Martin Seligman. Her teaching and professional experiences over the past 15 years span public education, non-profit, and post-secondary, including current roles as an Assistant Instructor in UPenn's MAPP program and BEd Sessional Instructor at the University of Calgary.
Twitter: @danafulwiler
Website: https://danafulwiler.com
Resources mentioned during the podcast:
https://www.viacharacter.org
https://ch...
2021-03-1048 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 49 with guest Mandy Froehlich pt. 2A former educator and Director of Innovation and Technology turned technology and mental health consultant, Mandy Froehlich’s passion lies in reinvigorating educators back into their profession and support in their pursuit of divergent teaching. She consults with organizations in topics such as innovative pedagogical practices, technology department leadership coaching, 1:1 rollouts and LMS deployment, and the impact of mental health on innovation. Froehlich’s also an adjunct for an organizational technology class for graduate students. Mandy is the author of several books for educators about mental health and how it impacts our teaching practice.
Twitter: @froehlichm
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2021-03-0328 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 48 with guest Mandy Froehlich pt. 1A former educator and Director of Innovation and Technology turned technology and mental health consultant, Mandy Froehlich’s passion lies in reinvigorating educators back into their profession and support in their pursuit of divergent teaching. She consults with organizations in topics such as innovative pedagogical practices, technology department leadership coaching, 1:1 rollouts and LMS deployment, and the impact of mental health on innovation. Froehlich’s also an adjunct for an organizational technology class for graduate students. Mandy is the author of several books for educators about mental health and how it impacts our teaching practice.
Twitter: @froehlichm
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2021-02-2431 minJourneys to BelongingSpecial episode with Nicole Biscotti and her son, JasonNicole Biscotti wrote I Can Learn When I’m Moving: Going to School With ADHD along with her 10-year-old son, Jason. They share the unique perspectives of a child and a mother who is also a teacher. She has seen both personally and professionally how children struggle to be understood and how adults are often at a loss with how to handle the difficult behaviors associated with ADHD. Nicole empowers parents and teachers to provide game-changing support for children with ADHD in school with kid-approved, researched-based strategies. Her greatest accomplishments are Her four children: Nicholas who is preparing to bec...
2021-02-2047 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 47 with guest Tan Huynh part 2Tan Huynh is a career teacher specializing in language acquisition. He is currently a secondary social studies teacher at an international school in Bangkok. When he is not teaching and planning, Tan maintains a blog, a podcast, and facilities workshops on advocating for language learners. You can find him on his podcast, blog, and Twitter.
Podcast: https://www.empoweringells.com/podcast
Blog: https://www.empoweringells.com
Twitter: @TanKHuynh
Ilene's blog post about Abraham Maslow: https://eddilene.edublogs.org/2021/02/09/fact-abraham-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-is-not-a-pyramid
2021-02-1726 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 46 with guest Tan Huynh part 1Tan Huynh is a career teacher specializing in language acquisition. He is currently a secondary social studies teacher at an international school in Bangkok. When he is not teaching and planning, Tan maintains a blog, a podcast, and facilities workshops on advocating for language learners. You can find him on his podcast, blog, and Twitter.
Podcast: https://www.empoweringells.com/podcast
Blog: https://www.empoweringells.com
Twitter: @TanKHuynh
WIDA: https://youtu.be/pa2MV2lZpFM
Windows, Sliding Doors, and Mirrors, Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop: https://library.ncte.org/journals/L...
2021-02-1027 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 45 with guest Stephen HurleyStephen Hurley spent 30 years teaching in an Ontario school district and had roles of the classroom teacher and curriculum consultant. He spent three years as a teacher educator at OISE/UT. He loves conversations in education and is considered one of the world's best "teacher talk" guys (at parties, dinners, and social gatherings) In 2017, Stephen established voicEd Radio as a way to amplify, deepen, and connect the conversations we have about education. He's had a passion for live radio since he was in 4th grade.
Social media including Twitter: @Stephen_Hurley
Email: Stephen@voiced.ca...
2021-02-0342 min
I Wish I Knew EDU with Ramona MehargE142 Pt 2 Dr. Ilene WinokurThis week on I Wish I Knew EDU, it’s P2 with Dr. Ilene Winokur @IleneWinokur talking about her blog, her new book, her own experience as a refugee and building relationships with our Ss https://journeys2belonging.webstarts.com/ #BelongingBeforeBloom #RefugeesWelcome #podcastsEDU #onted
2021-02-0134 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 44 with guest Dr. Michael HarveyDr. Michael Harvey is a New Zealand science educator based in Malaysia. He is a MIEExpert, Flipgrid Global ambassador, Wakelet Ambassador, Apple Teacher, SDG Ambassador, and Level 2 Google educator. Michael is the ISTE Global PLN event chair and involved in both the Tanzanian Root and Shoots SDG Laboratory Schools and Kakuma refugee project with Koen Timmers and Dr. Jennifer Williams. His educational research interests are the use of digital animations (ie. AR/VR) to enhance student understanding of complex abstract scientific concepts and linking this to cognitive psychology. Michael enjoys connecting globally with educators and learners.
Twitter: @D...
2021-01-2735 minI Wish I Knew EDU with Ramona MehargE141 Pt 1 Dr. Ilene WinokurThis week on I Wish I Knew EDU, it’s P1 with Dr. Ilene Winokur @IleneWinokur talking about her EDU journey from Buffalo to Kuwait as teacher, administrator and EdD, working with Refugees around the world and her podcast Journeys to Belonging. https://journeys2belonging.webstarts.com/ #BelongingBeforeBloom #RefugeesWelcome #EDUpodcasts #onted
2021-01-2530 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 43 with guest Ramona MehargRamona has been teaching in southern Ontario for 26 years, starting her career teaching High School History and English. Early on she found that her passion was in Special Education and has spent the majority of her career in different roles within in that field of study. She is currently a special education teacher with the Thames Valley District School Board, working with students with a variety of Developmental and learning challenges like ASD and Down Syndrome. Her educational passions include; building relationships with her students, using technology to foster independence in the classroom, inclusion, and Special Olympics. Her podcast: I W...
2021-01-2037 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 42 with guest Valerie LewisValerie is an educator of 20 years and currently an administrator. She believes education is a lifelong journey that should create endless possibilities for youth. She is one of five educators who started the monthly #passthescopeedu PLN on Periscope in 2016.
All social media: @iamvlewis
Mentioned during the episode:
School Reform Initiative protocols: https://www.schoolreforminitiative.org/protocols
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): https://www.edutopia.org/article/creating-effective-professional-learning-communities
SWOT analysis: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_05.htm
#PassTheScopeEdu: https://www.passthescopeedu.com
2021-01-1342 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 41 with guest Rachelle Dene PothRachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. She teaches Spanish and STEAM Emerging Technology. She has a Juris Doctor degree & a Master’s in Instructional Technology. She is also past-president of the ISTE TEN and on the Leadership team of MLN. She received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service from ISTE in 2019. She is the author of five books: ‘In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU”, “The Future is Now” “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s Wo...
2021-01-0640 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 40 with guest Mark OtterMark Otter is the CEO of Participate. He is a former educator passionate about community-based learning and digital badging. Mark gained experience and expertise as a global educator teaching secondary math and science in public schools in Nova Scotia, North Carolina, Virginia, and London, England.
Twitter: @markjotter
Website: https://www.participate.com
Blog: https://www.participate.com/blog/virtual-events-community
United We Teach community: https://app.participate.com/communities/united-we-teach/865ec6b2-4428-46e9-b471-15b68763a060/feed
Communities of Practice: https://explore.participate.com/communities-of-practice-wp
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2020-12-3042 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 39 with guest Dr. Desiree AlexanderDr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Regional Director of North Louisiana for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences globally. She holds various degrees, certifications in LA and TX, and multiple technology certifications. Learn more at www.educatoralexander.com.
Twitter: @educatoralex
Website: https://educatoralexander.com
2020-12-2339 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 38 with Dr. Ilene Winokur: Gratitude, Belonging, and What I Learned This YearFor more about Dr. Ilene Winokur, resources about belonging, and links to her blog post and podcast episodes: https://journeys2belonging.webstarts.com
Gitanjali Rao: https://time.com/5916772/kid-of-the-year-2020
Buncee: https://www.buncee.com
Flipgrid: https://info.flipgrid.com
Adobe for Educators: https://www.adobe.com/mena_en/creativecloud/catalog/desktop.html?promoid=H4B1XXPP&mv=other
2020-12-1622 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 37 with special guest Barbara Bray-2020 is HindsightIn this episode, Barbara and I reflect on the past year and discuss how we stay hopeful during difficult and unsettling times.
You can find out more about Barbara Bray here: https://barbarabray.net/about-2
Rethinking Learning toolkit: https://barbarabray.net/toolkit
To learn about her book "Define Your Why": and chapter guide: https://barbarabray.net/define-your-why
Twitter: @bbray27
Additional resources: https://journeys2belonging.webstarts.com
2020-12-0932 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 36 with guest Justin GarciaJustin Garcia (pronouns are they/them) currently teaches First Grade in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They have been teaching for nearly a decade, and have experience across four unique countries and educational settings. They are passionate about ELL best practices and social justice in education.
Twitter: @kruu_justin
Website: https://justingarciaell.com/home
Twitter chat: #queer_educhat
2020-12-0235 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 35 with guest Bhavna MathewI have been teaching and mentoring Primary learners in several IB schools of Gurgaon, India for 14 years. I have worked in manifold capacities and roles as an IBPYP Practitioner. Currently, I facilitate English Support Lessons and assists ES students in the Unit of Inquiry lessons at the Pathways World School, Aravalli, Gurgaon, India for PYP 5 learners. I hold a Masters in English literature and a Bachelor's in Education. I am a certified Montessori Early Childhood Educator. Additionally, in pursuit of my goal as an educationist, I am a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Flipgrid enthusiast, Adobe Creative Educator, Seesaw, Wakelet, a...
2020-11-2540 min
Hurley In The Morning Highlight ReelThe Importance of Belonging ft. Ilene WinokurUS-born educator, Ilene Winokur has been living and working in Kuwait since 1984. She joins us this morning to talk about the idea of belonging, what it means to someone who chooses to live abroad and how that experience has influenced the conversations she has in her Journeys to Belonging podcast.
2020-11-1824 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 34 with guest Kristina HolzweissKristina A. Holzweiss is a high school educational technology enrichment specialist on Long Island, New York. She shares ideas and resources about her school library and makerspaces on her website bunheadwithducttape.com. Kristina was named the School Library Journal Librarian of the Year in 2015, a National School Board 2016 - 2017 "20 to Watch" emerging education technology leader, and a 2018 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She is also the winner of the 2015 NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award and 2015 Long Island Technology Summit Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation Award. Kristina is the Long Island Director of NYSCATE.
In 2015 she founded SLIME - Stu...
2020-11-1841 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 33 with guest Melody McAllisterMelody McAllister is a wife, mother of five, educator, and author. She and her family relocated to Alaska from the Dallas area in 2019. McAllister is 2017 Garland NAACP Educator of the Year and author of the I’m Sorry Story, a children's book about taking responsibility for mistakes and making sincere apologies. She is also the Logistics Manager for EduMatch Publishing. McAllister has spoken at ISTE and ASTE about equity issues in education and writes about her journey in her blog, HeGaveMeAMelody.com.
Twitter: @mjmcalliwrites
FB: https://facebook.com/mjmcalliwrites
Website: https://www.mjmcalliwrites.com
2020-11-1142 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 32 with guest Erika Sandstrom aka Green Screen GalErika Sandstrom is a Digital Media Teacher for grades 6th-8th who is in her 30th year as an educator. She currently serves on the 21st Century District Team. as a Digital Learning Coach for 6-8 as well as a Mindfulness District Coordinator. Erika also founded the “Mindful Super Hero Club” @ClubMindful for 6th-8th grade students and is currently launching other clubs for all of K-12. Mindful Super Hero Club members help students to learn, practice, and share Mindfulness in a creative way through video production and participate in Green Screen volunteer opportunities at assisted livings and beyond. Additional...
2020-11-0437 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 31 with guest Matabishi JohnMatabishi Narukako John (Mata), is a refugee in Kakuma camp, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Before fleeing his home in 2012, he earned a diploma in Business Administration. He was settled in Kakuma camp, Kenya the same year. Since he wasn’t able to register for university, Mata completed various international NGO training programs offered in Kakuma such as Counseling, case management, Applied Human Rights from the University of Geneva, and other certificates related to managing a non-profit organization. He was particularly interested in computer applications after completing a course with Don Bosco and a certificate in Android De...
2020-10-2835 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 30 with guest Kitala Mupenge FabriceKitala Mupenge Fabrice was born in 1991 in a village called Kakulu, Democratic Republic of Congo, a war-torn area. He studied business administration in primary and secondary school., but fled his country due to insecurity and the fear of being persecuted. He reached Kakuma in 2012, continued his studies through Geneva University in Human Rights Law, and led a team of law students in Kakuma for two years. Kitala worked with several national and international organizations in Kakuma refugee camp such as UNHCR, and International Organization for Migration (IOM) as an interpreter, for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) promoting hygiene, Ata-Nayeche...
2020-10-2139 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 29 with guest Ebengo HonoreEbengo Honoré Alfani is the founder of African Initiative for Human Development( AIHD2). He earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations at the University of Lubumbashi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a Certificate in Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprise with MIT's online program). Education is very important to Honore, so he has also achieved a certificate in Applied Human Rights with Inzone from the University of Geneva and a certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising Essential with Acumen Academy (Online Program)
Since fleeing his home in DRC and arriving in Kakuma in 2012, he has volunteered as a...
2020-10-1442 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 28 with Dr. Ilene Winokur: Preview of October episodesIn this episode, I tell the story of how I met and became involved in supporting three special refugee educators in Kakuma settlement, Kenya, and preview the next three episodes. I'm excited for you to meet these amazing leaders, Mata, Honore, and Kitala.
You can find them on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EbengoHonoreHondfgoa
https://www.facebook.com/kvc.vocational
https://www.facebook.com/kitala.mupenge
Bit Space Chicago: https://bitspacechicago.com
Participate: https://www.participate.com
2020-10-0718 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 27 with guest Carrie BaughcumCarrie Baughcum is a mother, wife, mismatch sock wearer, a self-described inspiration junkie, and most of all a believer that all children can learn, we just need to find out how. She is also a Special Education teacher with 22 years of experience. She is currently the teacher of 6th, 7th and 8th grade Special Education classroom at a middle school in the northwest suburbs of Illinois. In her classroom, she uses creative thinking, a fearless attitude, the power of gamification, endless doodles, and the power of technology to enable her students to enhance their learning and empower them to a...
2020-09-3041 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 26 with Victoria ThompsonVictoria Thompson is a STEM Integration Transformation Coach at TAF@Saghalie, a middle school located in Federal Way, WA. In her five years as an anti-racist educator, she began her journey teaching fifth and sixth grade math and science at Cane Bay Middle School in Summerville, SC after graduating from the College of Charleston in 2015. After completing her masters in curriculum and instruction from Western Governors University in 2017 she moved to the Seattle, WA area in 2018 with her wife Kourtney, where her career has pivoted to focusing on K-12 mathematics instruction with research on decolonizing mathematics curriculum for teachers...
2020-09-2335 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 25 with guest Janique CaseleyJanique Caseley grew up in a small town called Truro and left at age 18 for university. She completed an undergraduate degree in sciences, intending to become first a marine biologist, then a school psychologist. I started my BEd to continue the school psychology path but fell in love with teaching my first day of what we call practicum, which is going into a classroom and watching how everything functions. She finished her BEd in 1997 and has been teaching ever since. Along the way, she got married, had two children, and has moved homes twice. She currently teaches grade six, v...
2020-09-1627 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 24 with guest Evan WhiteheadEvan Whitehead has been an educator for more than 20 years spanning three decades. Over the course of his career, he has held the following positions: special education paraprofessional, special education high school teacher, Latino parent outreach coordinator, dean of student discipline, community outreach coordinator, director of special services, director of bilingual education and English learners, Title I director, and assistant superintendent of special services. Currently Evan is the director of special services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. In his current role, Evan oversees all federal programs (special education, McKinney-Vento, English learners, and Title I); early childhood education; multi...
2020-09-0956 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 23 with guest Anna Marie SavinoAnna Marie Savino has always loved writing and sharing her passion for making meaningful connections between words and ideas. The two interests fused together in Sparrow’s Well, her first published book. In Sparrow’s Song, she shares single thoughts and poetic epiphanies about life, love, and the pursuit of meaning. More of her writing can be found on her website, wellculturedperspectives.com, and in Fueled by Coffee and Love: A Brew Perspective, (in addition to a giant bin that contains years worth of journal writing and notebooks from high school). Although not a writer by trade, after 17 years of teach...
2020-09-0237 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 22 with guest Justin NolanJustin Nolan is a teacher in Care and Treatment schools (mental health needs) including hospital, jail, homeless, teen parenting, addiction, crisis, mental illness. I am a father to two girls, the oldest adopted from a teen mom who struggled. In every minute outside of teaching and parenting I work on my project to make learning for customized and entertaining on the internet through blog, vlog, and podcast.
Twitter and other social media: @justtries
#JustKeepLearning
Websites:
https://www.justkeeplearning.ca
https://www.justtries.ca
Youtube: https://www.youtube.co...
2020-08-2643 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 21 with guest Tim NeedlesTim Needles is an artist, educator and author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum. He teaches art/media at Smithtown School District, is a TEDx Talk speaker, and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Museum of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, Katonah Museum of Art, and Cape Cod Museum of Art. He’s the recipient of ISTE’s Technology in Action Award and Creativity Award, NAEA’s AET Outstanding Teaching Award, and The Rauschenberg Power of Art Award. He’s a National Geographic Certified Teacher, PBS Digital...
2020-08-1930 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 20 with guest Dr. Denise FurlongDr. Denise Furlong has been a teacher in New Jersey for over 20 years, spanning grades kindergarten to the university level. She is currently a EL/SIFE Coach for Freehold Borough Schools and an EduMentor for Rutgers University. She earned her Ed.D from Rutgers University in 2009 in Literacy Education with a Concentration in Educating ELLs. I'm a proud mother of three and wife to Tim.
Denise has a book about the Voices of Newcomers in progress, so stay tuned for news of the publishing date once she knows.
Twitter: @denise_furlong
The book...
2020-08-1231 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 19 with guest Rola TbshiraniRola Tibshirani is a middle school French immersion teacher with the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Passionate about students taking ownership of their learning by creating and innovating through tools and applying Integrative Thinking and Design Thinking processes when embracing thinking challenges. Connecting students with real-world problem solving to take action and make a difference in their communities locally and globally. A co-learner with and from the students by encouraging reflections on all learning tasks.
Find her on Twitter: @rolat
Her blog is: https://learningprogression.blogspot.com
Her podcast: The Missing Link https://soundcloud...
2020-08-0538 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 18 Belonging before Bloom in education with Ilene WinokurIn this episode, Ilene discusses why belonging is so important for students and offers some suggestions based on her experience and recent research for creating a sense of belonging in your classroom.
Research cited in this episode: http://mindsetscholarsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/What-We-Know-About-Belonging.pdf
My Blog post: https://eddilene.edublogs.org/2020/07/28/the-be-longing-within-us-all
2020-07-3025 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 17 with guest Hedreich NicholsHedreich Nichols is an educator, equity advocate and retired musician helping to change the world one teacher, one student at a time. Writer and host of Small Bites, the YouTube series on #equity. Hedreich says, "How do you eat an elephant? One small bite at a time." Even if you only have 0-5 minutes, there are ways to increase our knowledge and become advocates for equity.
Website: https://hedreich.com
Small Bites: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuJbBSmeAo6d98SDC_zanQ
Books: https://amzn.to/3aHM5us
Reflections episode with Barbara Br...
2020-07-2233 min
Well At Work - The PodcastThe value of belonging at work ft. Ilene WinokurThink about some of the best schools you’ve ever worked at. What made these workplaces stand out? In this episode, Dr. Ilene Winokur discusses the power of belonging in the workplace and the positive impacts it can have on K-12 staff well-being.
2020-07-2117 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 16 with guest Dene GaineyDene Gainey is a 15-year educator and lifelong learner from Orlando, FL with a bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6 and a Masters of Education in Instructional Technology. He is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in organizational leadership. Dene has a passion for the C.L.I.M.B.E., celebrating diversity, building community, project-based and problem-based learning as well as the student-driven classroom. In April, 2018, he published his first book titled, Journey to the 'Y' in You. He collaborated in the Edusnap 2016 “Best Practices in Education publication, his chapter called “The Student-Driven Classroom." He also is a contrib...
2020-07-1539 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 15 with Ilene WinokurHow to be a "good ancestor" is something I had never really thought about. I knew I wanted to be sure to be remembered as someone who worked hard to create a community that prioritized compassion, understanding, empathy, and love. I also wanted to be sure I instilled these values in my children. But I never thought of working on it like author and teacher, Layla F. Saad has encouraged us all to do. So this episode is about my journey to become a good ancestor.
Resources mentioned in the podcast and other resources I have found...
2020-07-0810 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 14 with guest Tamara LetterMy guest today is Tamara Letter. She is a passionate educator with 23 years of experience as an elementary teacher, differentiation specialist, technology integrator, and instructional coach. She holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and is licensed as a PK-12 administrator. She received the 2018 R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence and is the author of A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, and Learn.
You can find Tamara on:
Twitter: @TamaraLetter
Instagram: @TamaraLetter
FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionforkindness
2020-07-0134 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 13 with guest Carol Salva"Our classes must always be a place of refuge. No matter what is happening in that child's life, they need to feel safe with us."-Carol Salva
Carol Salva is an educational consultant with a background in ESL, literacy, Dual Language and Special Education. She is a former elementary educator and most recently taught Newcomer English Language Development in both high school and middle school. Carol the co-author of Boosting Achievement, Reaching Students with Interrupted or Minimal Education. Most of her online training and consulting centers around this work. Carol has her own podcast and blog where she...
2020-06-2448 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 12 with guest Scott NunesScott Nunes is a dynamic tech-infused instructor turned Edtech Coach, with a focus on PBL, Student Choice, and amplifying student and teacher voices. Scott earned Central California CUE's Emerging Teacher of the Year Award in 2020. Scott has two podcasts: The TNT Edtech podcast with Matthew Ketchum and Education Today. Discover Scott’s dynamic engagements via Twitter at: @MrNunesTeach
2020-06-1732 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 11 with guest Nejoud Al YagoutNejoud Al-Yagout (aka Nej) is a writer based in Kuwait. She is my first podcast guest from Kuwait and shares her story about her journey to find inner peace and spirituality on her way to feeling a sense of belonging. During our conversation, Nej suggests it's important to look within ourselves by "shining a flashlight on the darkness of your psyche." You can find out more on her website https://www.nejoudalyagout.com
She is also the founder of Inter-Heart. A way for all of us to come together.
INTER-HEART:
We often hear the Qur...
2020-06-1027 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 10 with guest Jennifer Casa-ToddJennifer Casa-Todd is wife, mom, and a Teacher-Librarian, a former Literacy Consultant for the York Catholic District School Board, and the author of the book, Social LEADia published by DBC Inc Books. Jennifer is also a graduate of the MEd program at Ontario Tech University with a specialization in social media and education. Her parenting book Raising Digital Leaders and her children’s book, Aubrey Bright in Stories that Connect us will be published in the Summer of 2020. Jennifer is a Google Certified teacher and Innovator, an Ontario Google Educator group leader, an executive member of the International Society Tec...
2020-06-0330 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 9 with guest Dana ShuhaiberToday's guest is Dana Shuhaiber. Dana was born and raised in Kuwait and received her high school and bachelor degrees from academic institutions in Kuwait. She is married with two children and her passion while growing up was always to be a teacher. As her aspirations grew, she set her goal towards becoming assistant principal and, ultimately, principal which she has partially accomplished thus far after being hired as Elementary Assistant Principal at her alma mater, American International School-Kuwait. She takes the responsibility of shaping future generations very seriously in mind, body, and spirit. Dana believes that belonging in he...
2020-05-2729 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 8 with guest Dr. Sarah ThomasSarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen award. She is also a national advisor for the Future Ready Instructional Coaches Strand, and an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap.
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2020-05-2028 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 7 with guest Barbara BrayBarbara Bray is a creative learning strategist who has been on a journey to transform teaching and learning. Her story goes down multiple paths that helped her find what she is passionate about and been fighting for. Through her work as a teacher, adjunct professor, instructional designer, speaker, coach, and writer, Barbara has been exploring ways she can make a difference in children’s lives.
Starting in 1997, Barbara wrote a professional development column for CUE for 17 years, created her platform, My eCoach, and posted often on her website Rethinking Learning. In 2012, she co-founded Personalize Learning, LLC, and co...
2020-05-0625 min
Rethinking Learning PodcastReflections on Belonging and Our WHY during this Pandemic with Ilene Winokur and Barbara BrayDr. Ilene Winokur runs a podcast called Journeys to Belonging. When this is published, Ilene will be flying back to Kuwait. She has been with her mom in Buffalo, New York since before the stay at home order. Her mom is 95-years-old and will be 96 in July. Having this time with her has been special, but Ilene misses her home. We decided to reflect and talk about what it means to have a sense of belonging and re-define our WHY during this pandemic. Barbara: What does it mean to have a sense of belonging? Ilene: Belonging is the...
2020-04-2316 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 6 with guest Malinda HurtToday's guest is Malinda Hurt, a 7th grade English teacher in a small rural school district in northern Illinois. This is her sixth year teaching in the classroom. She has held many positions in education from staff to faculty. Malinda enjoys connecting her students to the world using the Global Goals. In fact, she is a co-administrator for Our Global Classroom.
Malinda mention several resources for teaching with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including;
https://www.globalgoals.org
https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org
https://educationelevators.com
Malinda also mentioned E...
2020-04-2228 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 5 with guest Francesca ArturiBuncee is one of my favorite apps, so when Francesca Arturi, accepted my invitation to be on my podcast, I was thrilled.
Francesca Arturi is a School Relationship Manager at Buncee. Throughout her time at Buncee, she has not only supported schools and educators to achieve their learning goals through the platform, but has coordinated a number of projects. This includes global connectivity projects, the publishing of online courses for both blended learning and literacy instruction, and hosted numerous #Bunceechats to foster connectivity and collaboration amongst the educator community.
There are many ways to use...
2020-04-1529 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 4 with guest Elizabeth MerceMy guest today is Elizabeth Merce and we are discussing belonging and "littles" as she likes to call children age 3-8 years old. Her advice is practical and easy to implement. Elizabeth has been involved in early childhood education for over 10 years. She has created and implemented differentiated lesson plans for kindergarten with a focus on meaningful technology integration. Elizabeth has taught at Tidewater Community College, Teaching Art, Music and Movement, a hands-on course focusing on preparing teachers to teach art, music, and movement activities in an early childhood setting, and Guiding the Behavior of Children- that exposes teachers...
2020-04-0729 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 3 with guest Noa DanielNoa Daniel MEd, is a teacher, consultant, coach and Chief Building Officer at BOB. Noa is also a podcaster and a blogger. She hosts The Personal Playlist Podcast (#P3) and the weekly live OnEdMentors show on VoicEd Radio She blogs about her work in and outside of school and writes a weekly post on each of her guest's on the P3. Noa is also the cofounder of OnEdMentors Connect (OEMConnect), which now falls under The Mentoree, with Leigh Cassell of Digital Human Library (dHL). The Mentoree is a collaborative community that promotes professional learning and efficacy through mentorship. Explore 1:1 se...
2020-03-2427 minJourneys to BelongingEpisode 2 with guest Melisa Hayes-Creating a Classroom FamilyJoin Melisa Hayes @hayes_melisa (Twitter) as she chats with me about her experience with inclusion and belonging in her classroom in Hilliard, Ohio. Melisa is an amazing educator who loves to share what she knows with other educators, so there are lots of tips to learn about including how she creates a family. Her students feel they belong when they walk into her classroom from the first day of school.
2020-02-2627 minJourneys to BelongingJourneys to Belonging: Belonging Across ContinentsJoin me, Dr. Ilene Winokur as I share my personal experiences of belonging. When we travel, we need to be open to experiencing life like the locals. Eating their food, learning about their history and culture, and appreciating similarities as well as differences. I believe my longevity in Kuwait and appreciation for its rich culture and history has enriched my life immensely.
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