In this episode, I want to share a big thank you to all my guests in Season 4 and a diary entry about my life update as I am ready to pivot into a new chapter in my career and pause on the podcast until 2025. Be on the lookout for previews and updates through the summer, fall, and winter as I prepare for a rebrand of The Teacher Story Podcast and kick off in January 2025!

The podcast will remain available on all platforms, and I will continue sharing updates on social media throughout the rest of this year. Look out for a video about my life update as I pivot in my career later this summer, and for more information about the podcast rebrand coming in January 2025!

Time Stamps:

• Thank You to My Guests: 00:00 - 7:30
• Life Update and Podcast Information: 7:31 - 12:00

Special Thanks to These Guests:

• Katarina Hanssens Carlsson & Anne Marie Ristow
• Kimberly Gawne
• Helene Beck
• Ola Elkhatib
• Chris Schutt
• Stella Yann
• Fardeen Blaq
• Raya Bidshahri
• Dr. Bill Coplin
• Josh Reppun
• Matthew Kilkenny
• Pablo Munoz
• Anshar Seraphim
• Jerry Mintz & Dr. Peter Berg
• Matthew Kincaid
• John Rainford
• Michelle Howe
• Christine Jones & Kristin Nori
• Arsho Kalloghlian
• Tamara Miller Davis
• Krista Beehler
• Jennifer Johnson & Jan Frolic

Join me in this inspiring episode as I sit down with Jennifer Johnson and Jan Frolic, the dynamic co-founders of Captains & Poets, a revolutionary K-12 SEL program. Captains & Poets bridges Well-being, Inclusion, and Belonging programming to ignite a sense of self-awareness, connection, and agency in the world.

Jennifer Johnson, with her extensive background in education and leadership, and Jan Frolic, an advocate for diversity and inclusion, share their journey of creating a program that helps young people discover their inner Captain and Poet. This program empowers students to embrace their authentic selves, fostering resilience, compassion, and a positive mindset.

Discover how Captains & Poets equips students with the language and tools to understand their emotions, recognize their unique gifts, and navigate the complexities of being human. Learn about the transformative impact of this program on students' well-being, relationships, and their ability to contribute positively to the world.

Whether you’re an educator, parent, or someone passionate about youth development, this episode will leave you inspired to champion the next generation of authentic leaders. Tune in to hear Jennifer and Jan's insights, experiences, and the profound message behind Captains & Poets.

Understanding the Captain and Poet:

The Captain: The Captain is the part of us that ventures out into the world, navigates challenges, sets goals, makes decisions, and takes us on new adventures.

The Poet: The Poet embodies everything that stirs deep inside of us – our emotions, imagination, values, aspirations, dreams, and more.

Unique in Each of Us: Everyone’s Captain and Poet are unique, with key traits that define us. For example, your Captain might be bold, and your Poet might be creative. They adapt and show up differently across various contexts like school, work, and home, evolving as we grow.

Better Together: In partnership, the Captain and Poet help us to be our best, most authentic selves. The Captain encourages the Poet to be expressive and chase dreams, while the Poet reminds the Captain of what is most important, blending awareness with action and vision with strategy.

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Join me for an insightful conversation with Krista Beehler, founder and guide of Kind Spirit Kids, a wellness program offering a safe place for big conversations and a whole lot of self-expression! Krista, an author, educator, and emotional wellness advocate, shares her journey from traditional teaching to creating an emotional wellness program for kids.

In this episode, we dive into the core of Kind Spirit Kids—a unique program both virtual and in-person in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada that helps children explore and express their emotions healthily. Krista explains how her classes, built around five key pillars (Movement, Connection, Space for Self, Breath Work, and Creative Expression), provide a nurturing environment for kids to discuss joyful and difficult topics.

Krista also talks about her background, from her academic pursuits in sociology and educational psychology, and how these experiences shaped her holistic approach to emotional wellness education. Discover how Kind Spirit Kids is making a difference and learn about the upcoming children's book on wellness that Krista is working on.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or anyone interested in children's emotional health, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips. Tune in to hear about Krista's inspiring work and how you can bring emotional wellness into the lives of children around you.

Kind Spirit Kids Website

Follow Krista on Social Media: @kind.spirit.kids on Instagram

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