TL;DR: Social emotional learning is already integrated into everyday teaching, helping students develop essential life skills alongside academic knowledge. Teachers can enhance SEL by implementing intentional strategies, such as reflection for self-awareness, authentic assessments for social awareness, choice boards for responsible decision making, checklists for self-management, and promoting collaboration and cooperation for building relationship skills. These practices align with CASEL’s … Read More
Ep. 40: “Sharpen Your Ax” and spend time focusing on humans
Education is an exhausting profession. It is a service profession. And if we’re not careful, it can get the best of us and steal our ability to give our best. In this episode, Kasey and Brian talk about how we can stay healthy, be mindful, and “sharpen our ax.” If you enjoyed this episode, please share! ” References: “And into … Read More
SEL for Educators: Teachers are People, Too!
TL;DR: Prioritizing social-emotional health in the classroom is crucial for teachers and students, with a focus on health over grades. Teachers should take care of their own well-being to effectively support their students, as they cannot give what they haven’t mastered themselves. Poor social-emotional health among teachers negatively affects student outcomes, emphasizing the need for schools to prioritize teacher well-being, … Read More
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 157: Is Teacher Wellness Linked to Student Achievement? with Tre Gammage
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 157: Is Teacher Wellness Linked to Student Achievement? with Tre Gammage Episode 157 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Tre Gammage (@tregammage), a Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Owner and Consultant with SEL Educators, and former teacher and Dean of Students. In the episode, Tre discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, how … Read More
Episode 64: Seen, Heard, and Loved with Dr. Phil Campbell
School culture ambassador Dr. Phil Campbell (PC) sat down with Darrin for a great conversation about an intentional focus on school environment. PC talks about a moment of vulnerability that led to a personal and professional change that continues to impact his life to this day. That, plus your weekly #PepTalk and so much more. MORE EPISODES