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DissectEdWhy it's important to follow the path meant for you instead of the path others expect you to followI just took a new position as Assistant Principal at Central High School in Providence, RI. You might be wondering, "But Michaela, I thought you were teaching? Wait, weren't you a principal at one point? Don't you run your own business now? I can't keep up!"Two positions have made my heart happiest over the last 20 years, teaching special education and being an assistant principal. Of course, I love running my company, because I get to help teachers and leaders transform their experiences, but my experience inside the classroom and as AP have allowed me to be...2022-09-0624 min
DissectEdHow to create your ideal classroom culture with our teacher panelWhen it comes to professional development, most (if not all) learning is best done educator to educator. Our 5 panelists are teachers from around the country (and Canada!), and they each share their authentic approach to building a strong classroom culture that keeps them and their students motivated, especially during challenging times.Here is how you can follow our panelists:Chad Pettit: @that.teacherguy on TikTokJessica Starcher: @jstarcher on TikTokVanessa Drew: @mrsdrew_teachesfrench on TikTokManny Ruiz: @iammannyx on TikTokDr. Andrea Blair: @aeblairLearning on Twitter2022-08-092h 14
DissectEdSeason 4 Ep 4: How Feeling Connected to Your Students Makes Teaching Joyful with Vanessa DrewIf connecting with students comes easily to you, you probably understand how those connections can be what gets you through stressful days and how fun teaching can be. If connecting and building relationships with students is challenging for you, I encourage you to listen to what Vanessa Drew says about how she relates to her students and how those connections have impacted her as a teacher.Vanessa has spent the last 16 years high school French and Indigenous Studies teacher in British Columbia, Canada.She has recently launched a website, ouifrenchteachers, (we french teachers) designed to...2022-07-0542 min
DissectEdHelping Teachers Become Burned-IN instead of Burnt-OUT with teacher burnout coach Amber HarperAmber is a full-time Kindergarten teacher and Teacher Burnout Coach. After struggling with burnout for most of her teaching career, in 2016 Amber created Burned-In Teacher. Using her podcast, book, and online course and community, she coaches teachers through her 8 step BURNED-IN process to help them use burnout as an opportunity for growth so they can live a more fulfilled career and life.Amber takes us through her journey as a teacher, which includes burning out to the point of quitting, and tells us how she got herself “burned-in” again.I asked Amber how people who are...2022-06-2845 min
DissectEdShutting our doors and doing what's best for students with Chad PettitSpend some time with Chat Pettit, and you'll understand why he's one of America's favorite TikTok Teachers. I met Chad on TikTok (you know, my new favorite place to hang out), and I was immediately drawn to his genuine take on the teaching profession, mental health and, of course, his humor.The thing is, while being funny is certainly entertaining, Chad has a way of connecting with students and teachers that is comforting and safe. His authenticity is refreshing and needed, and you will walk away from this episode ready to stake your claim to the teaching...2022-06-1459 min
DissectEdCreate the Year YOU Want to Teach Next Year: DissectEd Summer SeriesWow! What a crazy couple of years for educators! Phew...almost everyone is out and can relax, reflect and get ready to have a fantastic next school year!Our summer series is focused on how to create the teaching year YOU want.To attend our free, live, virtual summer event "Self-Taught: How to Teach the Year YOU Want!", click here!To contact me about show topics, email me michaela@drkeeganjedele.com2022-06-0821 min
DissectEdUvalde, TX: One Week LaterThis week's episode features commentary by yours truly. The approach to this episode is intentional. It's not a fiery, explosive commentary on all the things that went wrong. Rather, I use the experiences I've had as a teacher, assistant principal and principal to talk about what we need to consider moving forward.Want to join in on the conversation? Send me an email at:michaela@drkeeganjedele.com2022-05-3127 min
DissectEdBody positivity, getting healthy and supporting our students and ourselves on the heels of the pandemic with former teacher turned wellness coach Stephanie LuerasI talk with Stephanie Lueras about the challenges we watched our students grapple with this past school year, especially around knowing what is expected in school and some of the underlying causes of those challenges. I love how she said that we have a generation of students who are going to learn differently.23:00 We also talk about Stephanie’s journey with fitness and the program she has developed to teach others and her advice for exhausted educators who want to prioritize wellness but feel like it’s such a struggle because of the feeling of burnout.He...2022-05-2446 min
DissectEdPsychological Safety: Your team can't function (well) without it - and what that means for education with Ron ReichIt crushed me to arrive at the realization that I needed to leave my first role as principal after only 4 years. It wasn't until recently that I realized that what would have kept me in it would have been a work environment that was psychologically safe for me.Ron Reich joins us to talk about his work with leadership development with a focus on empathy, emotional intelligence and psychological safety. You can find Ron on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.2022-05-1047 min
DissectEdReducing Stress and Anxiety through EFT Tapping with Lauren FonvielleAs an expert in the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)/ Tapping, Lauren offers a fresh perspective on what is keeping people feeling stuck both physically (with chronic pain) and emotionally stuck.Our underlying beliefs and emotions—whether or not we're aware of them—can affect our happiness in life. Learning how to better manage our emotions, and release any associated stress can be a complete game changer!Find Lauren on her website https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/ and check out her Youtube Channel (under her name) for quick videos on EFT Tapping.Sign up for a FR...2022-04-2638 min
DissectEdTeachers: You ARE Enough, with Daryl WilliamsHave you ever had a school year when you questioned whether or not you should continue teaching? Oh, this year? lol... It's true that there are a lot of teachers who are challenged more this year than ever before, and it's also true that there are some teachers who are thriving or who have questioned their career choice in years past.Meet Daryl Williams, K-8 instructional coach, former middle school math teacher and Teacher of the Year (Twice!) and founder of Pursuit of Excellence. His message of how he fought his way through a tough first year...2022-04-1252 min
DissectEdTeachers on Tik Tok: Leaders in Professional Development? A conversation with high school science teacher Tim Cifelli-Volmer on using the social media app to help (and entertain) other teachers.Veteran teacher Tim Cifelli-Volmer (or @astroruhroh on TikTok) talks about what brought him into education and what has kept him joyful and motivated. He shares that comedic sarcasm, for him, has served as his most effective classroom management tool and shares advice for teachers who may be struggling right now during this difficult year. I dare you to listen to this episode and not smile ear to ear!2022-04-0535 min
DissectEdBonus Episode: How you can help Ukraine with Alisa Kay, Ukrainian-born entrepreneurAlisa Kay is from Ukraine. While she, along with most of her family members live in England, most of her immediate family members happened to be in Ukraine the day the Russian invasion began.Alisa, who I met in our digital entrepreneur mentoring program, acted quickly by starting a fundraiser so that she would know exactly where and to whom to donate the money. I'd say she's the definition of the Ukrainian strength we've seen projected all over social media and MSM over the past two weeks. Click the link below to donate.Alisa-Kay.com...2022-03-1138 min
DissectEdSeason 2 Recap: The Leadership Required to Make it Through the Crisis in EducationSeason 1, which began in July 2021, focused on what teachers can do to keep themselves from burning out and by October, it was clear that teachers could not manage this alone. And while this has always been true and while good leadership has always been important, the last two years have shown us that leadership usually makes the critical difference in whether teachers and school leaders stay in their roles.Therefore, the focus for season 2 was the leadership needed to keep teachers and leaders in their roles and feeling effective in their roles. Here is what we learned.2022-03-0817 min
DissectEdLeadership During Times of Crisis with Glenn Parker4 Types of Positive Influence LeadersSupportive - You can do itTeacher - identifies and brings out your strengthsMotivating - helps you find your true north, your purposeRole Model - Provides an example, “Oh, this is how you’re supposed to act”Walk the talkBack of the book - self assessment survey - get a reading on which of the 4 styles is your PRIMARY styleTake the assessmentRead the book to understand your style even better and to expand your s...2022-03-011h 02
DissectEdPrincipals Teaching Classes: I weigh inAn article published in Education Week about teachers pushing for principals and other administrators to spend time teaching classes is circulating again, and as more and more articles are also going around about the stress of these pandemic school years on school leaders, I give my perspective.As always, you can reach out to me michaela@drkeeganjedele.com2022-02-2424 min
DissectEdThe typical DEI and antiracism trainings aren’t working: Here’s what we need instead with Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis “We all make mistakes, and we all learn.” This is the mindset we need to stay in in order to be the educators and leaders we need to be to make true systemic and equitable change.Dr. Dennis explains what is meant by the phrase “power majority” and why that’s the lens we need to use to determine whether or not our practices are truly equitable. It is so hard to capture the totality of this episode in episode notes, so you’ll have to give the episode a listen to really gain a true understanding of the dynam...2022-02-161h 25
DissectEdPositive Influence Leadership with Glenn and Michael ParkerDo you think that outstanding leaders only come out of fancy, expensive Ivy League School programs? Think again. While this is something I’ve known for over 25 years, Glenn and Michael Parker, a father-son duo who have had successful careers in leading highly successful companies and have conducted dozens of interviews with highly effective leaders, explain to us their findings about positive influence leaders and how literally anyone can become a positive influence leader.Author of some 15 books, Glenn is a leadership and team effectiveness consultant to some of the world's leading organizations. Most recently, he is th...2022-02-0840 min
DissectEdPause and Reflect: The importance of community and making sure our adults feel supported, valued, needed and connectedA healthy school community or culture is one where ALL people in that community feel supported, valued, needed, challenged, connected and effective. Today, I am going to focus on the adults in our school communities and how to make sure they feel supported, valued, needed, and connected.These are lessons or conclusions I’ve come to over the last 9 years in school leadership and they draw upon my experiences as a teacher, my conversations and relationships with colleagues and students as well as connections I’ve made along the way with complete strangers in our crazy world of e...2022-02-0151 min
DissectEdSeason 2 Episode 12: The 3 Reasons Students Misbehave (and our role as educators) with Dr. Rick ChromeyOn today’s episode, Dr. Rick Chromey explains that students misbehave for three reasons:BelongingBoredomBeliefsAnd he gives a spectacular apology about being proactive versus reactive when it comes to classroom management and students. He’s engaging, he’s spot on, and he has an incredible personal story that has helped shape his work in this area.Check out his work and his book at www.rickchromey.comRegister for the free webinar: “5 Simple and Effective Classroom Management Strategies That Will Work NOW” or purchase the full s...2022-01-251h 02
DissectEdHow to address conflict in the workplace with conflict resolution coach Jerry FuAs educators, we are pretty good at handling conflict between students, but what happens when we experience conflict with other adults? That’s a lot more challenging. Luckily, we have conflict resolution coach Jerry Fu with us today to give us tips on how to handle conflict in the workplace.Jerry is a conflict resolution coach for Asian-American leaders. He started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the challenges they encounter at work, with their families, and within themselves.Prior to starting his coaching business, Jerry worked as a pharmacist and began fa...2022-01-1837 min
DissectEdDo business and emotions mix? Heck, yeah! Bringing humanity back into education with Identity Archaeologist Josh ZepessI had so much fun interviewing Identity Archaeologist Josh Zepess. I think this episode was just what we needed right now. Josh takes us through his own journey as a learner, high performing professional in the corporate world and how he discovered what led him to say, "this isn't what I do; it's who I am."In a world where dreams are crushed, souls are forgotten, and rust never sleeps, Josh Zepess (the Identity Archaeologist) is on a mission to ensure talented solopreneurs turn every business first impression into a second impression (where the sale happens!) by...2022-01-1141 min
DissectEdIt's not about your position; it's about your perspective: A conversation with high school student Antonia M. on what needs to change in public education for it to be more equitableA couple of weeks ago, a friend and former colleague posted on social media that she had a student who had a lot to say about the systemic challenges in our education system and what needed to change. I was surprised that no one had responded back, since student voice is THE most prominent and relevant voice in education. Well, fast forward 2 weeks and I was able to talk with Antonia, a junior student-athlete at a high school in Providence, RI. This is a conversation everyone needs to hear.You can follow Antonia on Twitter @blackinppsd2022-01-0443 min
DissectEd2021: Rejecting Burnout, Taking Care of Ourselves and Leading the Necessary WayWow! What a wild 6 months! Not only because we have a growing podcast (sweet!) but because…education in the post-not post pandemic reality. Everyone uses this break in different ways: disconnect completely (good for you!), planning for January (don’t go too wild with that!) and holistically visualizing what they want January through May/June to look like (this is always me). If you’re in major prep mode, let me recommend Season 1, Episodes 2-4, lol. Here are the top 5 most downloaded episodes:S1 Ep 2: Burnout: Not our badge of honorS2 Ep 3: Superintendent and Chief...2021-12-2915 min
DissectEdEducation is THE most fulfilling profession, and we are DRAINING our teachers' and principals' tanks I'm worried. Not for myself but for our teachers and principals. I know you're reading the headlines. So why does it feel like no one is listening?Today, I cover:What teachers and principals need more and less of (hint: meetings fall into the "less of" category)Ask you to put me in contact with policy and decision makersReach me at michaela@drkeeganjedele.comVisit my website https://www.drkeeganjedele.com2021-12-2126 min
DissectEdThe critical leadership (and other) skills we needed to learn but weren’t taught, with Mark Herschberg, author of “The Career Toolkit”Season 2 Episode 6: The critical leadership (and other) skills we needed to learn but weren’t taught, with Mark Herschberg, author of “The Career Toolkit”Leadership. Communication. Networking. Team building. These are all skills needed in the 21st century workforce. It’s 2021, so why aren’t these skills being taught and meaningfully assessed in our nation’s high schools and colleges? Dr. Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit, discusses the need for these skills and explains why we must start teaching them and what it will take for high schools and colleges to take this need seriously. He says, “We...2021-12-1452 min
DissectEdIs effective leadership really as simple as The Golden Rule? Yep! With Dom BrightmonDominique "Dom" Brightmon, DTM is an award-winning speaker and certified member with the John Maxwell Team.He is the bestselling author of "Going North!: Tips & Techniques to Advance Yourself", "Stay the Course: The Elite Performer's 7 Secret Keys to Sustainable Success" and contributing author for "Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy".Dom hosts the Going North podcast, a top-rated self-help podcast that interviews authors from all over the world. His mantra is Advance others to advance yourself.He encourages us to keep gas in our tanks and water in our own cups...2021-12-0851 min
DissectEdLet’s talk (more) about this year with veteran HS art educator Whitney One of the most frequent challenges I hear teachers talk about this year is their students’ mental health. One of the hardest things for teachers is that they often feel the pain their students feel because they are empathetic. I noticed this myself during the 2nd week of this school year. I was driving home from school and just felt this incredible weight in my head. It seemed like so many of my students didn’t have food and/or housing security - basic needs that need to be met before they can learn optimally. But I also felt many...2021-11-3039 min
DissectEdSuperintendent and Chief Problem Solver, Mr. Cloyd Garth, Jr. on prioritizing the mental, physical and spiritual needs of his entire staff Hazlehurst, Mississippi Superintendent Cloyd Garth, Jr talks with us about the burnout educators are experiencing right now and how he gets himself and his staff through it. He believes that this burnout is unlike anything he's ever seen before and reminds us that educators actually typically handle stress better than most people (it DOES come with the job), so if they're THIS burnt out now, something must be really wrong. He doesn't stop at identifying the challenge, though. He has a briefcase full of solutions that he's been using since before the pandemic to meet his staff...2021-11-2337 min
DissectEdHere is what teachers really need right now, and how we can work together to helpI am thrilled to kick off the season with today’s guest, Beth Pandolpho. She authored an opinion piece in Education Week about a month ago where she identified the unique struggles teachers are facing this school year and outlined some pretty simple solutions school districts could implement now that would make a difference. When facing complex challenges, such as the one that exists in schools right now, especially in regards to staffing and the educator experience, it’s important to be specific and solutions-oriented, and Beth is both those things. I know that if you’re an educator listen...2021-11-161h 15
DissectEdSeason 2 TrailerYou heard the Season 1 Recap two weeks ago. Now it's time to listen to the Season 2 trailer, because Season 2 launches NEXT WEEK!2021-11-0903 min
DissectEdSeason 1 Recap (Self Care) and Season 2 Preview (Creating CHANGE)Season 1 of DissectEd covered burnout and why and how not to wear it as a badge of honor. It also covered, for lack of a better phrase, "self care" tips and the agency we as educators and school-based leaders have to combat stress and work in nutrition and exercise. Well, Season 2 is pivoting to those who are able to make changes that will positively impact the teacher and school leader experience. Sometimes, it is school leaders who need to make things better, and we will address that, too.I'm looking for educators to join me to discuss...2021-10-2612 min
DissectEdIntentions, Mindset, Exercise, Diet, Sleep with Amanda LurzAmanda Lurz is a Life and Transformation Coach whose work centers on helping people to discover their personal power to heal their lives. She is a 15-year registered nurse, a wife of 18 years, and mother of 2 teenagers.Her passion is helping people to understand the integrated nature of their thoughts and physical bodies. She partners with clients to re-align themselves with their natural gifts and talents as a means of optimizing their health and well-being. She operates from a premise that mindset is everything, and that to change your mind is to change your life. She places...2021-10-1952 min
DissectEd"How to take care of yourself when you don't have the time or energy" with Health and Life Coach Jaclyn Ricchio StoverSelf care. This phrase is overused and under executed in our education bubble. Have you found yourself wondering how in the world you’re going to even make it through the day, never mind meal prep and fit in working out or get a massage or see your therapist? Of course you have, because you’re in education, and the number of responsibilities and tasks are crushing you. The good news is, there are people like Jacklyn, who have discovered small steps we can take each day that DO fit into our crazy schedules with little to no thought requ...2021-10-121h 07
DissectEdI'll Never Quit: A conversation with college freshman Owen M.In this episode, we hear from Eastern Connecticut State University freshman Owen M., I was lucky to have Owen as a student last year, and he takes us through what it has been like to start college and how he has navigated high school and college with a learning disability. If you know Owen, you will immediately pick up on the fact that he doesn't give himself enough credit for his own success - he truly is an amazing student with strong habits. What I found most impactful from our discussion was the way he expressed the power of...2021-10-0521 min
DissectEdThe Power of our Youth with Bob HoughtalingOn this episode, we pivot to the most important topic and stakeholders in education: students. As the Director of the East Greenwich, RI Drug Program put it, “Kids are experts at one thing that adults will never be experts at. Kids are experts at being kids. I have to acknowledge that kids are experts of their worlds and they are experts of how they feel in their world”. For almost four decades, Bob has run the drug program in East Greenwich, and many are surprised to learn just how much of that work is prevention-based, youth led and community-driven. I’m...2021-09-2245 min
DissectEd Career Coach Jackie Ross on Career Development, Dealing with Overwhelm and Job Crafting to Improve our Job SatisfactionOn this episode of DissectEd, Life Coach, motivational speaker and author Jackie Ross discusses personal and professional development once we've entered our careers. She gives very specific tips on how to deal with overwhelm in our jobs, how to communicate our needs with our supervisors and how to create satisfaction in our jobs, even if we are in a slump. Jackie has helped me tremendously over the past two years, and I can't wait for you to hear from her so she can help you, too! You can find her at: https://www.coachjackieross.com/ and you can purchase...2021-09-1454 min
DissectEdJodi Womack: What we can/MUST do to take care of ourselves"How are you?""I'm good" might be one of the biggest lies we tell, at least sometimes. Especially in the education space but in plenty of other areas, both professional and personal, we put the needs of others before our own. And while there is beauty and value in that, what we can have a hard time doing is admitting when we get overwhelmed or need help. Even harder? Accepting help when it is offered. Well, author and keynote speaker Jodi Womack has something to say about that, and it's something we all need to hear.2021-09-0749 min
DissectEdCollege and the World Beyond with Dave JosePreparing students for life after high school has traditionally focused on preparing them for college. In this episode, Director of College and Careers for Blackstone Valley Prep, an intentionally diverse public charter school in Rhode Island, talks us through how he and his team intentionally personalize support for each student and how what tasks they tackle with students in September. We also talk about how to prepare students for life beyond high school when students do not want to attend college, and you may not realize it, but the process is just as personalized and organized.As...2021-08-3156 min
Actually, You Are a Real RunnerEp 316: Dr. Michaela Keegan Jedele: Teachers + Principals, Re-learn How to Take Care of Yourself!!!When Michaela became a principal, she realized it was A LOT to handle, and no one ever taught her how to handle stress or move through the stress. We chat about the self-care tools in her toolbox now and how she is on a mission to ensure teachers have the support they need to stay in the classroom!
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DissectEdProfessional Skydiver Melanie Curtis talks Leading with Love and Taking RisksIn this episode I talk with certified life coach, author, speaker and professional skydiver, Melanie Curtis. She is a passionate entrepreneur, influencer and activist. As a leader and known voice in both skydiving and personal development, Melanie has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Thrive Global, and more. She has authored 3 books, the most recent being "How to Fly: Life Lessons from a Professional Skydiver" on Audible. You can find Mel at http://melaniecurtis.comAs always, you can reach me at www.dissectedpodcastmkj.com2021-08-1753 min
DissectEdHow to Have a Flawless School Opening Day, Week, Month!In this episode, you will meet Tim Howarth, Dean at Blackstone Valley Prep High School, an intentionally diverse charter school in Rhode Island. Tim is an operations guru, and each year, he is tasked with making school opening even better than the last, even during a pandemic. As you can see from the episode art, Tim loves every aspect of his job (for real), and he shared his tips and strategies for kicking butt at opening school (hint: prioritizing and using his team)!If you have any questions for Tim or have any topics you'd like dissected...2021-08-1036 min
DissectEdWhat's Happening?! The mass exodus of teachers and principals: giving a voice to the voicelessRecent studies revealed that over 50% of teachers and administrators intend to leave their role as soon as they can. What's behind this? Today's episode brings the experience of the school principal to the forefront, because each year, excellent principals choose to leave the role. You'll hear my personal account as well as what I've been told by others.2021-08-0318 min
DissectEdWorkplace Burnout pt. 3: Roundtable ConclusionOn this episode, we conclude our roundtable conversation about burnout. You'll remember Debbi, Justin, Jermaine, Jonathan and Kristen from part 2 last week. The roundtable format allowed more perspectives and experiences with burnout to be shared and discussed, creating more opportunities for listeners to relate, learn and grow. We continue to grapple with our own agency when it comes to addressing and preventing burnout in the workplace. You will hear tangible and concrete things we all do to set boundaries and relieve stress, and we get more direct about what educators need NOW.Have a topic you'd like...2021-07-2740 min
DissectEdWorkplace Burnout pt. 2: Roundtable with educators, administrators and business leadersJermaine Sharpe joins me again to co-facilitate a roundtable discussion on workplace burnout. As we enjoy summer, we know that a school year which will be challenging in a new way will be here soon, and it will be as important as ever to protect ourselves as a workforce and communicate to employers what is needed to protect employees from burning out.On the next two episodes, you will meet:Jermaine Sharpe (from last week's episode), senior manager in marketing with over 20 years in the industry,Debbi Miceli, a newly retired public school...2021-07-2035 min
DissectEdBurnout: Not our Badge of HonorIn this episode, you will be introduced to a longtime friend and successful business leader, Jermaine Sharpe. After he recently posted on IG about burnout, I knew it was time to tackle this expanding problem among our workforce. This episode is the first in a series that will examine the impact burnout has, especially on educators and school leaders and provides personal and organizational hacks to curbing this issue. Burnout is not YOUR badge of honor.Have a topic you'd like DissectEd to cover? Visit dissectedpodcastmkj.com and click DissectEd Podcast.2021-07-1330 min
DissectEdIntroducing DissectEdIn this episode you will be introduced to DissectEd and its host, Dr. Michaela Keegan Jedele. You'll learn what makes this education podcast different from others and what to expect on upcoming episodes.2021-06-2301 min