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Thriving vs. Resilience: Building Unshakeable Resilience In Schools with Allison Smith

Thriving vs. Resilience: Building Unshakeable Resilience In Schools with Allison Smith

Episode 62 · · 49:39

In this episode, Jethro Jones interviews Alison Smith, an author, speaker, and coach dedicated to empowering leaders to build unshakeable resilience. Alison shares insights on how to...

Three Factors that Led to the Mississippi Miracle in Child Literacy with Dr. Trish Stoll #RIF

Three Factors that Led to the Mississippi Miracle in Child Literacy with Dr. Trish Stoll #RIF

Episode 61 · · 25:43

In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, we introduce you to Dr. Trish Stoll, a transformative leader who played a pivotal role in the Mississippi Miracle—a remarkable effor...

Inclusive Literacy Strategies with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan #RIF

Inclusive Literacy Strategies with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan #RIF

Episode 60 · · 36:33

Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).In this episode, Jethro welcomes D...

Nurturing Student Connections with Jessica Taylor

Nurturing Student Connections with Jessica Taylor

Episode 59 · · 15:49

In this episode, Jethro Jones sits down with Jessica Taylor, the Trauma Informed Specialist at an alternative school in Nashville, Tennessee. They discuss Jessica's role, her daily c...

The Role of ESSDACK in Resilience with Dr. Chad Higgins

The Role of ESSDACK in Resilience with Dr. Chad Higgins

Episode 58 · · 09:47

In this episode, Jethro Jones talks with Dr. Chad Higgins, Executive Director of ESSDACK, during the Bridging to Resilience Conference. They discuss the various initiatives of ESSDAC...

Is AI making teacher burnout worse? with Priten Shah

Is AI making teacher burnout worse? with Priten Shah

Episode 57 · · 41:08

In this episode, guest host Ross Romano speaks with education entrepreneur Priten Shah about teacher burnout, why it’s an important topic for resilient schools, and whether AI is cur...

Supporting Youth Through Job Corps with Ivory Boyce

Supporting Youth Through Job Corps with Ivory Boyce

Episode 56 · · 15:29

In this episode of Resilient Schools, recorded at the Bridging to Resilience Conference, Jethro Jones speaks with Ivory Boyce from the Flint Hills Job Corps Center. Ivory shares her ...

Fostering Hope and Courage with Sydney Perkins

Fostering Hope and Courage with Sydney Perkins

Episode 55 · · 15:16

In this episode, Jethro interviews Sydney Perkins, a kindergarten teacher. She shares her insights and experiences from attending the Bridging to Resilience Conference. She discusses...

How Adaptable Districts Can Reverse Chronic Absenteeism with Jen Perry

How Adaptable Districts Can Reverse Chronic Absenteeism with Jen Perry

Episode 54 · · 53:09

In this episode, guest host Ross Romano talks with Jen Perry, Senior Manager of Learning Design and Whole Learner at Edmentum. Jen helps us identify the types and indicators of traum...

Cultivating Authenticity and Resilience in Schools with Tammy Fellers

Cultivating Authenticity and Resilience in Schools with Tammy Fellers

Episode 53 · · 20:12

In this episode of Resilient Schools, Jethro Jones speaks with Tammy Fellers at the Bridging to Resilience Conference. Tammy, a long-time team member of ESSDACK and a part of the Ins...

Empathy in Teaching with Sarah Reade

Empathy in Teaching with Sarah Reade

Episode 52 · · 14:53

In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, host Jethro Jones talks with Sarah Reade, a second-grade teacher attending the SDAC Bridging to Resilience Conference. They discuss ...

Navigating Trauma-Informed Teaching with Hillary Barragan

Navigating Trauma-Informed Teaching with Hillary Barragan

Episode 51 · · 12:42

In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, recorded live at the ESSDACK Bridging to Resilience Conference, we interview Hillary Barragan, a para educator at a trauma-informed ...

Balancing Support and Accountability with Jason Shelangouski

Balancing Support and Accountability with Jason Shelangouski

Episode 50 · · 15:55

In this episode of the Resilient Schools Podcast, recorded live at the Bridging to Resilience conference in Wichita, Kansas, the Jethro interviews Jason Shelangouski, an experienced ...

Bridging to Resilience Conference Panel

Bridging to Resilience Conference Panel

Episode 49 · · 59:08

This episode of the Resilient Schools podcast features a panel discussion from the Bridging to Resilience conference, focusing on the importance of trauma-informed leadership in educ...

Empowering Connection with Stacy Nation

Empowering Connection with Stacy Nation

Episode 48 · · 15:37

In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, recorded live at the Bridging to Resilience Conference 2023, keynote speaker Stacy Nation discusses the importance of cultivating ge...

Resilience and Positivity in Adversity with Jackie Gilby

Resilience and Positivity in Adversity with Jackie Gilby

Episode 47 · · 20:41

In this episode of the Resilient Schools Podcast, recorded live at the Bridging to Resilience Conference, we hear from Jackie Gilby, who shares her powerful story of overcoming adver...

Unpacking Trauma and Restorative Practices in Education with Joshua Stamper

Unpacking Trauma and Restorative Practices in Education with Joshua Stamper

Episode 46 · · 33:13

In this episode, Jethro Jones is joined by Joshua Stamper, the Director of Innovation for the Teach Better Team. This conversation focuses on restorative practices in schools, aiming...

Bridging to Resilience Series: Tyler Swalley

Bridging to Resilience Series: Tyler Swalley

Episode 45 · · 17:28

Bridging to Resilience Series: Katie Kinder Resilient Schools 44

Bridging to Resilience Series: Katie Kinder Resilient Schools 44

Episode 44 · · 16:28

Bridging to Resilience Series: Andi Amann Resilient Schools 43

Bridging to Resilience Series: Andi Amann Resilient Schools 43

Episode 43 · · 17:00

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RS 42 Bridging to Resilience Series: Alayna

RS 42 Bridging to Resilience Series: Alayna

Episode 42 · · 11:49

Bridging to Resilience Series: Austin

Bridging to Resilience Series: Austin

Episode 41 · · 10:12

Bridging to Resilience Series: Katelyn Resilient Schools 40

Bridging to Resilience Series: Katelyn Resilient Schools 40

Episode 40 · · 10:58

Bridging to Resilience Series: Rob Resilient Schools 39

Bridging to Resilience Series: Rob Resilient Schools 39

Episode 39 · · 06:52

Helping Kids Develop Executive Functioning with Alexis Reid Resilient Schools 38

Helping Kids Develop Executive Functioning with Alexis Reid Resilient Schools 38

Episode 38 · · 50:00

Book - Wounded By Schools - great read.Executive function skills - stories are related to other adults in their lives - a lot of invalidation around their experience of not being abl...

Importance of Relationships in Healing Trauma with Eric Nachtigal Resilient Schools 37

Importance of Relationships in Healing Trauma with Eric Nachtigal Resilient Schools 37

Episode 37 · · 42:13

Kids will work for people that they like.Brain research - brain structure is changed when it goes through toxic trauma or traumatic eventsPositive experiences and positive relationsh...

Bridging to Resilience with Katie Perez Resilient Schools 36

Bridging to Resilience with Katie Perez Resilient Schools 36

Episode 36 · · 34:44

Problems of Practice Structure where people are able to get multiple feedback sessions. The smartest person in the room is the room. Thinking about the individual student we serve an...

Bridging to Resilience Conference with Ginger Lewman Resilient Schools 35

Bridging to Resilience Conference with Ginger Lewman Resilient Schools 35

Episode 35 · · 30:20

Self-care is a lie!85% of every group said they didn’t make a doctor’s appointment that they knew they should make. We are hard-wired to put others firstRegularity and intentionality...

Community Building Circles! with Carmen Zeisler Resilient Schools 34

Community Building Circles! with Carmen Zeisler Resilient Schools 34

Episode 34 · · 33:16

Three types of circles: Community Circles, Academic Circles, and Restorative CirclesConflict is a natural part of life, as adults and as kids, we just avoid it. We’re not going to ta...

Bridging to Resilience with Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz Resilient Schools 33

Bridging to Resilience with Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz Resilient Schools 33

Episode 33 · · 33:25

Best practice - People who are experiencing the issue are part of the conversation.We think the root cause of a problem is People should be invited to the table not just as contribut...