Episodes

Building Resilient Students with JC Pohl Resilient Schools 32

Episode 32 · September 18, 2023 · 27:10

JC Pohl is the co-founder and CEO of TeenTruth.netResilience is about taking the hits and moving forward.Hear about bad things with kids.Bouncing back.It was really in the hard times...

Stop Making Excuses with JeVon McCormick Resilient Schools 31

Episode 31 · September 9, 2023 · 43:35

JT McCormick is the Co-Founder of Book in a Box. Email himJT’s interview on the 1 Thing podcastScaled software company, now a president and CEO of a publishing company, BookinaBox.co...

For the Sake of Our Youth with Tessa Stuckey Resilient Schools 30

Episode 30 · September 3, 2023 · 34:14

Tessa works with teenagers and has decided to take on parenting from a new perspective.   While patiently waiting for her book’s completion "For the Sake of Our Youth: A Therapist's ...

Helping Kids Have A Web Of Support with Amy McDonald Resilient Schools 29

Episode 29 · August 24, 2023 · 39:01

Amy McDonald helps kids have a strong web of supportWorking with kids vs doing work for kids.Developmental ecology of a youthStrengths-basedLots of training for teachers and youth.Pr...

Teaching Regulation To Students with Teri Barila Resilient Schools 28

Episode 28 · August 16, 2023 · 52:08

During the interview with Teri Barila, the Children’s Resilience Initiative Director, several key points were discussed. Teri emphasized the importance of safety, connection, and lea...

Resilience Factors with Barbara Sorrells Resilient Schools 27

Episode 27 · August 9, 2023 · 28:35

In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, host Jethro Jones interviews Dr. Barbara Sorrels , the Executive Director of The Institute for Childhood Education. Dr. Sorrels shar...

Behavior as a Lagging Skill with Matthew Portell Resilient Schools 26

Episode 26 · August 2, 2023 · 34:47

Matthew is a principal in Nashville, He was recently selected by FranklinCovey Education as a Leader in Me Community Champion in recognition of his outstanding work Trauma Informed E...

How To Combine SEL And Virtual Learning with Tamara Fyke Resilient Schools 25

Episode 25 · July 26, 2023 · 26:55

Tamara Fyke is the founder of Love in a Big World, which provides SEL support for families all over the world.SEL is related to their emotional, mental, and physical health.Kids may ...

Strategies To Deal With The Coronavirus Trauma with Karen Gross Resilient Schools 24

Episode 24 · July 20, 2023 · 26:11

Karen Gross is an author and educator, as well as an advisor and consultant to nonprofit schools, organizations, and governments; instructor of continuing education at Rutgers Gradua...

Addressing Mental Health and Learning Globally with Evin Schwartz Resilient Schools 23

Episode 23 · July 19, 2023 · 36:58

Evin is the CEO and Founder of Belouga, a social learning platform making education impactful, accessible and equitable for the youth of the world through interactive digital content...

Addressing Mental Health and Learning Globally with Evin Schwartz Resilient Schools 22

Episode 22 · July 6, 2023 · 37:59

Evin is the CEO and Founder of Belouga, a social learning platform making education impactful, accessible and equitable for the youth of the world through interactive digital content...

Building NeuroResilience with Katie Perez Resilient Schools 22

Episode 22 · July 6, 2023 · 43:25

Today we talk with Katie Perez and how to help people be regulated through connection, stress vs. toxic stress vs. trauma.- We don’t have the language to talk to kids about what is g...

Awesome People in Progress with Emily Torres Resilient Schools 21

Episode 21 · June 29, 2023 · 35:51

In this podcast episode, Emily Torres, an educator with Spokane Public Schools for 21 years, discusses her experience piloting a program for trauma-impacted teens. The program uses a...

Taking Care of the Adults with Dr. Gastrid Harrigan Resilient Schools 20

Episode 20 · June 22, 2023 · 26:30

Dr. Gastrid Harrigan has been an educator for over 19 years as a mathematics teacher, Assistant Principal, and currently as Secondary Principal. In addition, Dr. Harrigan is a Profes...

Managing the Aftermath of a Traumatic Event at Your School with Rachel Archambault Resilient Schools 19

Episode 19 · June 15, 2023 · 34:00

Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP is an SLP Program Specialist for Broward County Public Schools. After a traumatic event happened at her workplace on 2/14/18, she looked for ways to he...

Discipline Vs Punishment with Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz Resilient Schools 18

Episode 18 · May 31, 2023 · 45:50

Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz works with both communities and schools across the US to truly solve poverty and heal trauma. She does this by helping brilliant and caring leaders create sust...

Just-In-Time Coaching for Students with Maria Barrera Resilient Schools 17

Episode 17 · May 25, 2023 · 29:54

Maria Barrera is the founder of Clayful, a company on a mission to help address the mental health crisis. Through life chaging and life saving coaching, kids build the skills and res...

Connection in an Easy Way with Christel Reaves Resilient Schools 16

Episode 16 · May 18, 2023 · 24:43

Christel Reaves is a wife, mother of two children, and the founder and CEO of Connected Class where she has built an online community with numerous resources for educators and studen...

The Authority: Baruti Kafele on The Equity & Social Justice Education 50 Resilient Schools 15

Episode 15 · April 6, 2023 · 58:12

In this episode, we’re bringing you a conversation from The Authority Podcast, part of the Be Podcast Network.   Today’s guest, Principal Baruti Kafele is author of seven best-sellin...

The Dangerous Inadequacy of Joy with Matthew Taylor Resilient Schools 14

Episode 14 · February 9, 2023 · 26:14

Setting our sights on cultivating joy as the key to solving work culture malaise is inadequate and even dangerous. A singular focus on joy tempts us to view our culture woes as a te...

Improving the Student Environment with Lauren Jewett Resilient Schools 13

Episode 13 · January 24, 2023 · 20:49

Staff mindset, what can I control vs. what can we not control Advocate for students and teachers If we’re not well, how can we promote wellness for our students? Every day is a fres...

How To Help Kids Win In School And Life With Mitch Weathers Resilient Schools 12

Episode 12 · January 22, 2023 · 45:34

As students, we all know the importance of being successful in school. But what does it really take to achieve that success? While good grades and test scores are certainly important...

Making a Reset Room with Dr. Wendy Watson Resilient Schools 11

Episode 11 · January 17, 2023 · 31:49

Dr. Wendy Watson is the Principal of Garry Middle School in Spokane, WA. Garry is a Title I school, and they took a unique approach In recent years, Dr. Wendy Watson and her team at ...

Human-Focused Culture with LaVonna Roth Resilient Schools 10

Episode 10 · January 2, 2023 · 35:43

As an engaging and interactive keynote speaker, consultant, educator, and mom, LaVonna bridges her passion for how the brain learns with identifying how every individual S.H.I.N.E.s ...

How to Increase Hope with Cathleen Beachboard Resilient Schools 9

Episode 9 · December 24, 2022 · 25:06

Cathleen Beachboard is an award-winning educator, best-selling author, and leading innovative expert on raising psychological hope in schools. Her Building H.O.P.E.© framework has im...

Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Stephen Smith Resilient Schools 8

Episode 8 · December 23, 2022 · 34:50

Stephen Smith’s life was going great. He was an award-winning college quarterback with a vibrant social life and a bright future ahead of me. But then OCD came out of nowhere and der...

It's All About The People With Erika Garcia-Niles Resilient Schools 7

Episode 7 · November 30, 2022 · 26:32

Dr. Erika Garcia-Niles is a principal in MIssouri. https://twitter.com/flyingmonkey13/status/1499808853063577600?s=21 we don’t remember our impact but they sure do. behind the scen...

Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Elaine Harper Resilient Schools 6

Episode 6 · November 24, 2022 · 22:29

Elaine Harper is an experienced teacher, counselor and leader in the arenas of education and mental health. Dr. Harper is the former educational services director for Positive Educat...

How to Choose a Mentor with Dr. Deborah Heiser Resilient Schools 5

Episode 5 · August 31, 2022 · 32:31

Founder of The Mentor Project www.mentorproject.org bringing STEM mentors to schools and the community. Deborah Heiser, PhD holds a degree in Applied Developmental Psychology with a ...

Making Sure Students Are Seen with Henry Turner Resilient Schools 4

Episode 4 · August 24, 2022 · 34:27

Dr. Henry J. Turner is an award-winning high school principal, author, and nationally renowned speaker.  He is most proud of the collaborative community he works within to empower st...