Educator Happy Hour

This episode we talk about the research on joy: How does it improve learning? How does it influence psychological safety? Most of all, what are simple strategies any educator can use to add more joy (without compromising instruction). We'll also explore what "AF" means in the Shelby household, Chase's go-to karaoke song, and what's happening to recess time in America.Our Sponsor Thanks as always to our sponsor, TYS Speakers. Check out the vetted list of top-tier speakers and PD leaders here: TYS Speakers Connect with Your Educator Happy Hour Hosts: Chase Mielke - Instagram @chasemielke - Twitter @chasemielke ...

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Scientific American's Tips for New Year's Resolutions

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Ming Shelby

This week, we tackle the idea of "emotion prejudice" -- how we are biased to allow, experience, and support kids through some emotions but not others. What emotion do we struggle to feel? What emotions do we allow your kids to feel? Is that kid showing "defiance" or just "unregulated anger"? And, what are the best prime deals? Explore these topics and many more with us. Our Sponsor Thanks as always to our sponsor, TYS Speakers. Check out the vetted list of top-tier speakers and PD leaders here: TYS Speakers Connect with Your Educator Happy Hour Hosts: Chase Mielke ...

About Rex

Rex Hafer is a 20 year educator at Kalamazoo Central High School. He has taught AP US Government & Politics and AP Comparative Government & Politics for the past 15 years. As adviser for the National Honor Society he has been fortunate enough to ride the coattails of amazing students who have created and maintained the second largest food drive in Kalamazoo County and have become one of the strongest volunteer forces in Southwest Michigan. He was the 2023 recipient of the American Lawyer's Alliance Lillian B Jarvis Teacher of the Year award.

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Learn more about Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence and Dr. Anna Lembke

Time Stamps:

2:00 - How to not get arrested when renting a car

8:00 - What is dopamine?

12:00 - The pain/pleasure seesaw

17:00 - Pushing pain to boost pleasure

20:00 - Designing learning for failure — and why that matters

25:00 - Can teachers compete with the external dopamine sources?

27:30 - Are cell phone policies happening? Are they working

30:00 - 6 ways Teachers can be healthy dopamine dealers

34:00 - Cr...

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Read Paige Tutt's Edutopia article on cell phone bans:

https://www.edutopia.org/article/cell-phone-bans-schools-principals-weigh-in/

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About Chrissy

Chrissy Allison is the founder of Mindful Math Coach whose core purpose is to help schools increase student achievement in K-8 math. Since 2016, she's worked to answer the question: How can we support students with unfinished learning in math? A former teacher, instructional coach, and Director of Math Professional Learning, Chrissy has deep expertise about what it takes to shift teachers’ mindsets and instructional practices. She shares these unique insights and simple strategies through online workshops, 1-on-1 mentorship, and as host of The Mindful Math Podcast. Her goal? Improve students’ day-to-day experience in math class WHIL...

About Patti Brucki

Patti Brucki (M.A., M.S.) has been an award winning high school teacher and coach on Chicago’s south side since 1990.  She comes from a family of 23 teachers and coaches.  As a teacher mentor and national professional developer for Quantum Learning Education she has learned, “where focus goes, energy flows.”  She’s been at the game long enough to watch genius talents leave legacies through followed footsteps AND unfortunately, she’s seen career ending unhealthy habits lead to sickness, imprisonment, and broken relationships. Patti and her husband have three children who each enjoyed careers in co...

About Craig

Craig Aarons-Martin, Founder & CEO of CCM Education Group, is an award-winning teacher & school leader with 20+ years of experience in urban education serving as a mentor, instructional coach, teacher developer, and professional learning facilitator. Craig also works with groups, individuals, and organizations to create bold and joyful solutions that amplify equity and belonging. Craig is also the co-host of SELinEDU, The Podcast.

Find Craig

Twitter: @CraigCMartin12

LinkedIn: CraigCMartin

Website: https://ccmeducationgroup.co/

SELinEDU Podcast: https://www.resonanceed.com/SELinEDUPodcast

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About Kristin

Kristin Schmoke is a mother of 4, teacher, and parent coach.  She has lived and taught in 3 states, worked with kids for 25 years, and is passionate about helping adults find ease and connection in their relationships with children. Find her great work below!

Social Media:

@kristin.schmoke.parenting

Website:

www.kristinschmoke.com

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Studies Referenced:

Study 1:

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/does_mind_wandering_make_you_unhappy

Study 2:

https://www.amazon.com/Cultures-Growth-Transform-Individuals-Organizations/dp/1982172746

Study 3:

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/14/12/birds-feather#:~:text=In%20a%20recent%20blog%20post,research%20team%20surveyed%20315%20ninth

Study 4:

https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/deep-conversations-strangers-are-more-fulfilling-small-talk

Study 5:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f08d616d3bf7f0416418520/Supporting_teachers_through_the_school_workload_reduction_toolkit_March_2020.pdf

Study 6:

https://danielcoyle.com/2013/12/13...

About Dr. Jim Van Allan

Dr. Jim Van Allan is the president of Energy Bus for Schools and best-selling author of the book, The Energy Bus for Schools. He speaks to schools and districts across the country on creating a positive school culture. Jim lives in Florida with his wife and three children.

Website: EnergyBusForSchools.com

Social Media: @JimVanAllan

Book Giveaway!

We're giving away a copy of Jim's book, The Energy Bus for Schools! Here's how to win:

About Richard Reyes

Richard Reyes is the founder and executive director of PLUS ME Project, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that builds confidence in youth through personal storytelling. He is a social justice advocate who believes every story matters and has shared his narrative of becoming the first in his family to earn a college degree with over 150,000 students across the country. Richard earned his bachelor’s degree in Critical Theory & Social Justice from Occidental College and his master’s degree in Educational Foundations from California State University, Los Angeles. He currently serves as a boar...

About Taes Leavitt

Taes has spent the last 20 years creating television and stage content for children as half of the Award Winning children’s music duo, Splash’N Boots. As “Boots”, Taes has co-written and co-produced 13 original studio albums (over 150 songs), winning 2 Juno Awards and receiving 9 nominations for her work. She has also performed with the Wiggles and made an episode for Sesame Street. Her newest venture is The Big Heart Journey, a program that teaches kids science backed resiliency techniques, empowering them to understand and regulate their emotions.

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BigHeartJourney.com

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About Dr. Matthew Woods

Dr. Matthew Woods has served for more than 12 years assisting students, educators, and schools in a variety of roles. His professional experience includes being a high school social studies teacher, a middle and high school assistant principal, middle school principal, director of student support services, an adjunct professor, and a field instructor for student-teachers. Additionally, Dr. Woo...

About Paul Emerich France

Paul Emerich France (he/him) is a National Board Certified Teacher, instructional coach, keynote speaker, and adjunct professor with over a decade of experience in the classroom, teaching grades transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. He is the author of Reclaiming Personalized Learning: A Pedagogy for Restoring Equity and Humanity in Our Classrooms and Make Teaching Sustainable: Six Shifts Teachers Want and Students Need. His work is featured in Edutopia, EdSurge, ASCD’s Educational Leadership, and Learning Forward’s The Learning Professional. Recently, Paul has partnered with SXSW EDU, Jefferson County Public Schools, Hopkins Publ...

About Tammy Glupker

Tammy is a 25-year veteran of non-traditional education experiences and offers a unique perspective. She recently retired from being the principal of Renaissance High School in Plainwell, MI. There she also ecame the director of adult and community education. Tammy led Renaissance from a staff of 4 and student body of about 50 to a staff of 13 and a student body of about 200 in its heyday. 

Under her leadership, Renaissance was named School of the Year, awarded Best Program Component for their work in becoming Trauma Informed and she was named Educator of the Y...

About Chase's Work

Chase's latest book Illuminate the Way: The School Leader's Guide to Addressing and Preventing Teacher Burnout is available at ASCD or Amazon (Check out the ASCD link for sample chapters).

Chase also has multiple columns and blogs on the topic at ASCD Here.

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About Beth Napleton

NYC-based Beth Napleton is an executive leadership coach, consultant and the owner and founder of Beth Napleton Consulting. She offers senior leaders in education and at mission-driven organizations a clear path to excellence through individual, executive and group coaching experiences. Additionally, she offers busy leaders a container and her expertise so they can expand their capacity in all areas. 

Beth leverages her extensive experience in education to work with senior leaders in education and mission-driven organizations to help them clear out the “adult problems” that get in the way of student success. 

B...

About Andrew Hansen

Andrew Hansen is a veteran Spanish, Math, and ELA teacher in Southwest Michigan. He has founded and led multiple school clubs, including student senate, Red Cross, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Ping Pong Club, and DC Strong Club. He also serves as a Union Rep, school event organizer, king of garage sale deals, home-brewing mentor, and all-around great human being.

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About PJ Caposey

PJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year, a finalist for 2023 National Superintendent of the Year, and a best-selling author. His latest book, coauthored with Bryan Wills, is Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023).

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PJ's Website

Twitter: @MCUSDSupe

Book List

Articles via ASCD

Articles via Edutopia

www.ResonanceEd.com

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Dr. Krista Leh is an educator, consultant, and advocate for transformative learning environments. As the founder of Resonance Educational Consulting, she supports educators in co-creating engaging and inclusive cultures that explicitly promote social emotional learning and diversity, equity, and belonging through customized professional learning and classroom coaching.

With 24 years of experience in education, Krista has excelled as a high school social studies teacher, instructional tech coach, curriculum coach, and student leadership advocate. Her commitment to educational advancement led her to become an adjunct professor for two Master in Education programs. Krista has collaborated with educators in 30 states...

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Find Drew Hirshon on Twitter at @DrewHirshon

Or, scope out his work and ALL the resources at www.PBLWorks.org

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Our Guest

Be SURE to check out Michelle's book First Class Teaching: 10 Lessons You Don't Learn in College. But it for a new teacher you know (or yourself!). 

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Dr. Amy Saltzman

Dr. Saltzman's website: A  Still Quiet Place

Her work on recognizing and preventing abuse in sports: Spot a Spider

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Argos Gonzalez

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Resources From This Week's Episode

A graphic for the Behavior Chain

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Ming Shelby

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Links to Meena's Work

Learn more about Meena’s work at meenasrinivasan.com, including her books Teach, Breathe, Learn and SEL Every Day. There are also countless free resources including guided meditations here.

Looking for inspiring summer professional learning and a chance to earn 3-6 graduate level credits? Enroll in the...

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Links to Mindful Schools and Argos:

MindfulSchools.org

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Meditation Practices for Interconnectedness

A 20 Minute Meditation for Exploring Interconnectedness (from Mindful.org)

A 10 Minute Meditation for Interconnectedness (from Sharon Salzberg)

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Links to Dr. Amy Saltzman's Work:

Dr. Saltzman's website: A  Still Quiet Place

Her work on recognizing and preventing abuse in sports: Spot a Spider

Be sure to check out her virtual course for teachers which launches this month and all of her books HERE

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Special thanks to Meggin Verduzco. You can connect with her in a few ways:

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References from Today's Show:

The National Association of School Resource Officers - How to Advocate

Officer Lucas Schmidt's Story

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Episode Notes

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About Our Guest

Check out Meghan's amazing work at www.meghanraftery.com or her company www.Edjacent.org

You can also peruse her insightful and creative writings and book Building Educator Capacity through Microcredentials here: https://www.ascd.org/people/meghan-raftery

Lastly...

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About Our Guest

Follow Mickey on social media @themickeyrowe. Then check out all these resources to learn more about Mickey (and bring him to your next school event!)

Mickey speaking: https://topyouthspeakers.com/speakers-topics/mickey-rowe

Mickey's memoir: Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor's Journey to Broadway's Biggest...

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Huge thanks to Tyler Rablin for his amazing brain. You can follow him on Twitter at @Mr_Rablin or check out TylerRablin.com where you can read his posts and learn more about his speaking and consulting. 

References supporting this week's episode:

The Invisible Problem: Starting the Conversation A...

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Special thanks to Lisa for helping us find a way to create more kindness. You can email her at greenel@kohler.k12.wi.us to get more insights on kindness campaigns and the best sources of Wisconsin Cheddar :)

References supporting this week's episode:

A range of kindness activities...

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And thank you to Jane Kostanko. Wishing you many years of blissful retirement and success finishing out the Oregon Trail :)

References and Additional Resources

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21 Fun Office Pranks in 2023 That Won't Get You Fired

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