Today, I am talking with Dr. Lorea Martinez. Dr. Martinez started her career as a special education teacher and administrator, is the founder of HEART in Mind Consulting, author of Teaching with the HEART in Mind, and mom of two. It’s critical that leaders understand that the needs of the education system goes beyond productivity – to create a space … Read More
Building an Optimistic Workplace with Dr. Sara Frost
Being an optimist doesn’t mean you don’t have dark moments or thoughts. Those will creep in from time to time, but an optimist will take a step back and reframe their thinking – shift their mindset. On the show this week, I am talking with Dr. Sara Frost, optimist, mom, wife, and program operations manager for a non-profit. We are … Read More
What to Expect in Season 2
I can not believe we’re on Episode 46 already! Today, I am recapping Season 1 of the podcast (including my 6 most popular episodes) and showcasing what to look forward to in Season 2! Upcoming in Season 2 I will be having a lot more guests and a variety of voices and would LOVE your recommendations! I’d love to … Read More
Safety is at the Core of Discourse with Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick
Safety is critical for healing the effects of trauma. This is at the center of the conversation between Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick and I as we go over safety cues, racial trauma, the polyvagal theory, awareness of our body and more. Let me be clear that learning about all of this DOES have an important purpose for us as … Read More
Let’s Not Overextend Ourselves This Year
Let’s be honest, it’s been a wild year so far! Whether you’re teaching online or getting back to in-person instruction, there’s a lot of pressure to provide students and other faculty with plenty of support. But that’s not possible without making sure that you are being cautious of how many things you are working on at once. After all the … Read More
