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The Classroom Matters podcast aims to tell the stories and share the experiences of K-12 educators and the reality of our education system. Join Kristy Houle, former teacher, assistant principal and principal as she talks with a wide variety of fascinating people on important and interesting educational topics.
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On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway about the impact of technology on student development and how to monitor digital wellness you’re your students. Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway is a leader in digital wellness. She was a member of the Fordham University and media studies faculty for more than 25 years. She's a mother, an author, and currently serves as an educational consultant for Carrots&Cake. A parental control app that encourages kids to learn first and play later, equipping them to thrive in the digital age.Links for the AudienceSign up now and get a 60-day free trial when you use the code “classroom.”https://carrotsandcake.com/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks Caylee Carullo about how to help educators put an end to misbehavior. She’s been featured on Fox News for her positive behavior strategies and she’s the host of the Pre-K Teacher Family podcast. She has over 100,000 followers across her social media platforms, and she has created an online course that is helping teachers around the world create calm classrooms. Links for the AudienceThe Calm Classroom (Use Promocode “Kristy” for 15% off) https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/the-calm-classroom-course Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prekteachertips/ Join my Email List: https://skilled-crafter-5644.ck.page/a7be5dceda
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Grace Stevens about teacher burnout and how to create positive habits for a healthy mindset. Grace is a former corporate girl who decided to quit her VP life to pursue a dream job as a public-school teacher. After 20 years in the classroom, she now focuses full-time on helping educators have a more positive teaching experience. Guest Website: https://www.gracestevens.com/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Katie Trowbridge about how to effectively incorporate creative and critical thinking skills into the educational environment. Katie has over 20 years of experience in the classroom and serves as CEO of Curiosity to Create, a nonprofit organization she created to help teachers focus on creativity and critical thinking.Guests Website: https://www.curiosity2create.org/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Jessica Sinarski, licensed professional counselor of mental health, educator, and speaker about helping children identify their emotions and process them in a healthy way. Jessica has extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator which has led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. And she has just published her newest children’s book, Riley the Brave’s Big Feelings Activity Book: A Trauma-Informed Guide for Counselors, Educators, and Parents, which is full of engaging content and trauma-sensitive strategies to help children understand the brain science behind big feelings and how to deal with them. Website: bravebrains.com
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with trainer, coach, and speaker, Kathy Magnusson about increasing resilience in students and teachers. Kathy has worked with educators and youth service professionals worldwide for over 25 years and is also a licensed teacher, social and emotional learning specialist, and certified Sources of Strength trainer. As the owner of Wildewood Learning, Kathy shows educators and youth service professionals what is needed to create safe and effective learning environments that draw upon the strengths of both adults and youth. Using a tailored strengths-based approach, Kathy gives people the knowledge and tools to uncover their individual brilliance.Visit the Wildewood Learning website and take advantage of a free course Building Resilience through Strength-Based Learning.Guest Website: Wildewood Learning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-magnusson-ab17a939/YouTube: Wildewood LearningFacebook: Wildewood Learning
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks to cognitive literacy expert Betsy Hill. Betsy is an award-winning educator and co-author of the book “Your Child Learns Differently, Now What? The Truth for Parents.” She studied the neuroscience of learning with Dr. Patricia Wolfe and other pioneers in the field, coining the term neuroeducator. In this episode Betsy shares the idea behind building a child’s cognitive literacy and how parents can help their children's learning abilitiesGuest Website: https://mybrainware.com/your-child-learns-differently/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Mae Caratachea, former Co-President of the Saint Louis Sudbury School. The school is based on the principle that we are born curious and learn best when we initiate our own learning. They offer entirely Self-Directed Education in a self-governing democracy for students ages 5-18. No required curriculum, no homework, no tests, no grades. Website: https://stlsudbury.org/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author David McBee. David is passionate about reading, self-improvement, health, the outdoors, and his family. He is a podcast host, public speaker and is the author of the children's book series, DJ's Off-Road Adventures. This series teaches elementary-age children lessons on dealing with bullies, overcoming fear and the power of teamwork.Guest Website: https://davidmcbee.com/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author Maria Castellucci Moore, author of the newly released children’s book Vivienne in Paris which follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find what makes her tick. This book tells a story of mindfulness and insight into how the surrounding world can really move you. It unites curiosity, wonder, and marvel to enlighten, surprise, and tickle your deepest spirit. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring you the greatest joy.Guest Website: https://mariacastelluccimooreauthor.com/author
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with School Emergency Management Expert, Trauma Informed Practices Consultant, and former Reserve Law Enforcement Officer, Claire Marie to discuss her new book on school lockdowns, Sammy the Sasquatch: Welcome to Crittertopia. Claire also dives deep into her passion for approaching emergency preparedness and management through a trauma-informed lens and supporting schools to do the same. Guest Website: https://www.sammyandfriends.com/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with award-winning writer and video producer Tom Speicher. His book, “A Week with Waffles” is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that is designed to help young children learn about the days of the week, encourage creative thought, help them understand that it’s ok to be an only child, and consider a host of adventures that are part of growing up. In this episode Tom talks about the importance of children’s literature in a student’s education and the creative process of writing for both kids and adults.
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Ryan Steuer, founder of Magnify Learning, a PBL professional development organization that equips educators to engage learners, tackle boredom, and transform classrooms. Ryan believes that when we get education right as leaders, leaders have launched their vision, teachers are fired up to be a part of something bigger than themselves, and learners are moving from passive to empowered. While Ryan has done this work (and fought for it) in the classroom, his joy comes now as he sees district after district adopt the PBL mindset and free their learners up to find their true potential and opportunity.Prior to founding Magnify Learning, Ryan was an engineer for a Fortune 50 company, 8th grade English teacher, and missionary. He shares his education and leadership insights through PBL Simplified the book, YouTube, and podcast.Guest Website: https://www.magnifylearningin.org/
Bryson Tarbet is a PreK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He spent his first year out of college as part of an elementary school intervention team where he fell in love with working with students with disabilities. Due to this experience, as well as his personal experience as a neurodiverse individual, Bryson feels strongly about advocating for sensory and emotionally inclusive classrooms. In addition to being a full-time elementary music teacher he is also the founder of That Music Teacher, his online business that is dedicated to offering content-specific professional development for elementary music teachers.Guest Website: https://www.thatmusicteacher.com/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh, an educational therapist and learning rights advocate based in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Pirayesh has spent the last 15 years working with hundreds of children, parents, teachers, and schools to enhance the lives of children with learning disabilities. In 2020, Dr. Pirayesh launched The Difference is Not Deficit Project to help promote the importance of seeing learning disability as a social justice issue. Guest Website: https://www.oneofonekids.org/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with author and educator Jaer Armstead-Jones. Throughout his teaching of reading and writing, he has always had a burning desire to write books for middle school and high school teens they can relate to. His first novel, My Invisible Father, is a story about three St. Louis teens facing the hurdles of adolescence and the impact made by their fathers’ absences. Jaer has worked with teens in several capacities since 1993: as a youth minister, a youth facilitator at a juvenile correctional facility, and as an educator. He is also a librarian at the St. Louis County Public Library.Guest Website: https://jaerarmsteadjones.com/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Sally Nellson, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, about capturing and sharing the stories of what happens every day in public schools. Having directed and edited more than 100 films, Sally has a deep understanding of how to connect with her subjects and translate that to greater understanding among audiences. Her new initiative is a nationwide movement to end the teacher shortage through a documentary film and impact campaign.Guest Website: https://impact.plusmedia.io/who-taught-you-resources-zve46alg9m#
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Deborah Offner, who brings more than 2 decades of experience in schools and colleges as a classroom teacher, counselor, administrator, and consultant. She has written a new book called Educators as First Responders: A Teacher’s Guide to Adolescent Development and Mental Health, Grades 6-12, which is a comprehensive, hands-on guide to adolescent development and mental health for teachers and other educators of students in grades 6-12. During this conversation we discuss topics such as recognizing verbal and nonverbal signs of distress in students and how to prevent teacher burnout. Guest Website: https://www.deborahoffnerphd.com/
On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Elizabeth West, CEO of EWC Consulting about helping students build sustainable habits in high school to help prepare for college or a career. Right out of college, Elizabeth was hired as an Admissions Counselor at UNC Pembroke where she began to see student’s stories come to life. Throughout her 25 years in higher education, working with students and helping them become successful continues to be the greatest joy of her career. Elizabeth has spent 10 years of her career counseling students as an admissions officer, Associate Director of Admissions, and Director of Admissions, and 14 years teaching college students and working with them on how to become transfer students.Guest Website: https://www.ncewc.com/about
Join host Kristy Houle as she talks with physicist and host of the popular YouTube channel Kathy Loves Physics, Kathy Joseph. Kathy has spent decades researching over 400 years of scientific history in her new book “The Lightening Tamers.” Not only is Kathy a popular YouTube host, but she's also a former Bay Area science teacher who spent 12 years teaching high school physics. Kathy knows what it takes to keep your students intrigued and involved even during the distracting teenage years. In this episode Kathy discusses proven strategies for ensuring your science lessons are always fun and never dull for maximum focus and better test scores and how to teach science through storytelling.Website: www.kathylovesphysics.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KathyLovesPhysicsHistoryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathyLovesPhysics
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