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/the-simple-phrase-that-increases-effort-40/

Chase's ReignitED Virtual Cohort Launches April 1st!

Here’s a video overview of the course:

https://vimeo.com/913339091?utm_source=email&utm_medium=vimeo-comment_rcvd-2017&utm_campaign=

To see a breakdown of the course lessons and to enroll as an individual, follow this link:

https://reignited.thinkific.com/courses/ReignitED

We’re offering discounts for groups (e.g. 10% off for 5 licenses, 15% for 10 licenses, etc.) Go to ChaseMielke.com/VirtualCourse for more info.

Here is a drafted letter to administrators requesting funding (for individuals or groups) 🙂:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V6AiR55hASgyf5Kk-w_F6AAvZnoUoNPfDLAgcEGzDOo/edit

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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:

1. Follow Chase @ChaseMielke on Instagram
2. Find the Giveaway Post
3. Comment or DM with your best takeaway from this week's episode
4. Tag a friend for a bonus entry.

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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 board member for Mizzen Education and is actively involved in Occidental College’s Latino Alumni Association.

Connect with Richard & PLUS ME:

PLUS ME Project Website

@thePLUSMEProject

Richard Reyes (LinkedIn)

Help Us Help the PLUSME Project!

Now until the end of February, Educator Happy Hour is matching up to $250 of donations to the PLUS ME Project! Here's how to help Richard and his team empower thousands of students:

• Follow this link: https://centeringstorytelling.funraise.org/
• Donate what you can
• Send us a screenshot of your donation (our contact links are below) and we'll match it.

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Ming Shelby

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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.

Connect with Taes

BigHeartJourney.com

@BigHeartJourney

Bring Taes to Your School!

Here's the article we referenced on Trigger Warnings:

Thinking Harder About Trigger Warnings by Matthew R. Kay

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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. Woods hosts an education podcast, Leading Out the Woods, and is an accomplished keynote speaker and educational consultant.

Get more Dr. Woods in your life:

Website: Leading Out the Woods

TikTok & Twitter: @woodfromawoods

LinkedIn: Matthew Woods, Ed.D.

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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 Public Schools, ASCD, National Board, and Northwestern University to support teachers in making their classrooms more sustainable places to learn.

Dive Deeper Into His Work:

Website: http://www.maketeachingsustainable.org
Twitter: @SustainTeaching

Book: Make Teaching Sustainable: Six Shifts That Teachers Want and Students Need

GIVEAWAY!

We're giving away Paul's book! Follow me on Instagram @ChaseMielke and respond to our giveway post, sharing your favorite insight from this episode.

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Thanks as always to our sponsor, TYS Speakers. Check out the vetted list of top-tier speakers and PD leaders here:

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