SEL Convergence
By Thom Stecher
SEL ConvergenceJul 21, 2020
43: Wellness - Research, Practices and Policies for Teachers and Students EDUC 512
Chris Engler and Jessie McFarland discuss their educator wellness course and the importance of self-care. EDUC 512 is a part of Neumann University's Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Social Emotional Learning program.
More information can be found here.
42: Big Feelings with Rebecca Louick
Thom sits with Rebecca Louick to talk about navigating the emotional landscape of feelings in school.
41: Unifying Daniel Boone
In this episode, Thom sits with three student leaders to discuss the impact of student involvement in unifying school communities and the influence of the LifeSkills Conference throughout the process.
40: STEAM Powered SEL with Chris Palochak and Patrice Reiche
Chris Palochak and Patrice Reiche sit with Thom to discuss how SEL can, and should, be integrated into STEAM education.
39: Where to Draw the Lines with Dr. Krista Leh
Thom invites Dr. Krista Leh back to the podcast to discuss how school district leaders lead the process of within-district racial and socioeconomic integration.
Dr. Krista Leh
Owner & Director of Professional Learning
Resonance Education
https://www.resonanceed.com
38: Learning to Connect with Katie McLaughlin
Thom speaks with Katie McLaughlin, teacher, to discuss her process for building connections and relationships in the classroom.
37: Teaching SEL Through Literacy with Lisa Graham
Thom sits with Lisa Graham to discuss the power of literature for teaching young children about feelings, adversity, mindfulness, and a wide range of tender topics.
Lisa Graham
www.lgrahamauthor.com
36: Systems of Support with Dr. Meg Givnish Brezina
Thom sits with Dr. Meg Givnish Brezina to discuss the health and well-being of educators and how they can begin or continue to care for themselves in today's school environment.
35: Happiness 101 with Deb Langol
Thom sits down with Deb Langol to talk about the practice of teaching happiness in school and how students have responded to these practices.
34: Changing the Climate in Your Building with Chiara Bouchard and Brittany Hagan
Thom speaks with Chiara and Brittany who are making an immediate and significant positive change in their school's culture.
33: COLA with Chris Felton
32: Wisdom with Dr. Yvonne Kaye
Dr. Yvonne Kaye
www.yvonnekayewisdom.com
31: Living an Intentional 3x5 Life with Bryan and Jessie McFarland
In this episode, Bryan and Jessie McFarland share their purpose-driven productivity system, 3x5 Life, and how intentionality and purpose can foster wellness and success.
Bryan & Jessie McFarland
3x5 Life
www.3x5life.com
Contact
30: Six Gears of Learning and Leadership with Julia Skolnik
Julia Skolnik is fireside once again to speak with Thom about the essential components of learning and leadership.
Julia Skolnik
https://www.learningpartnerships.org/
29: The Gratitude Girls
So many guests! This time around Thom gets a chance to talk to a school team that is making SEL work in the real world!
28: Polarization with Geena Flores
Geena Flores is back again to explain the polarizing forces present in our society and how bridges can be built to meet on common ground.
27: The Convergence of Trauma with Geena Flores
Geena Flores, Social Studies teacher, joins Thom to talk about the trauma that exists inside our students and the very real historical roots of that trauma.
26: Impacting Your Practice Using Neuroscience with Julia Skolnik and Dave Baugh
How can we leverage what we know about how to brain works to impact teaching and learning? Listen to find out!
Thom Stecher
www.thomstecher.com
thom@thomstecher.com
Julia Skolnik
https://www.learningpartnerships.org
jskolnik@learningpartnerships.org
Dave Baugh
LinkedIn
25: Dignity, Ethics, and Integrity with Dr. Jim Scanlon
24: Essential Services with Pamela Hackett
Thom sits down with Pamela Hackett, managing partner of Pediatric Therapeutic Services, to discuss essential services for educators and students.
Pamela Hackett, MPT
Pediatric Therapeutic Services, Inc.
525 FAYETTE STREET
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
610.941.7020 Main
610-941-7792 Fax
www.mypts.com
23: Insights from Brain Science for Education with Julia Skolnik
Julia Skolnik, Chief Learning Officer and Founder of Professional Learning Partnerships, joins Thom in this episode to discuss of learning works in the brain and how schools can transform learning and culture rooted in the science of the brain and learning.
Julia Skolnik, MSEd
Chief Learning Officer & Founder
Professional Learning Partnerships LLC
jskolnik@learningpartnerships.org
(267) 691-1610
Twitter: @Julia_Skolnik
LinkedIn
22: Enneagram with Dennis Tallon
In this episode, Dennis Tallon pulls up a chair to discuss Enneagram personality types and how essential relationships are in everything that we do.
Dennis J. Tallon, Owner/Founder of Tallon Consulting Group
www.tallonconsultinggroup.com
21: Fueling Schools with Dr. Kelley Munger
Please excuse the audio quality. We are recording remotely and we think that the quality of the conversation is worth the sacrifice of audio quality. Thank you for listening!
Dr. Kelley Munger
www.fueledschools.org
Instagram/Twitter: @fueledschools
20: Linking STEM to Careers with Dale Keshishian
Join us fireside for a discussion with Dale Keshishian. Dale is the CEO of HealthWorks Academies and is transforming education to attract and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals; combining the goals and needs of both the individual student and the community at large.
To learn more about HealthWorks Academies you can visit their website at www.healthworksacademies.org or contact Dale.
Dale Keshishian
dkesh@healthworksacademies.org
19: Visioning Onward with Dr. Patschke
If you'd like to check out the book for yourself, you can find it here:
Amazon
Dr. Melissa Patschke
Twitter: @Melissapatschke
18: Diversity & Equity: Part 3
Part 3 is here! Thom's conversation with Krista Leh (Educational Consultant specializing in SEL, Diversity & Equity) and Jamillah Parker (School social worker) on diversity and equity moves towards the idea of systemic change. This is the third episode in a multi-part series.
This was recorded remotely so please forgive any sound hiccups you may hear.
17: Diversity & Equity: Part 2
We are back for part 2! Thom continues his conversation with Krista Leh (Educational Consultant specializing in SEL, Diversity & Equity) and Jamillah Parker (School social worker) on diversity and equity. This is the second episode in a multi-part series.
Krista Leh
@Krista_Leh
Jamillah Parker
@Jamillah_Parker
SEL Convergence is honored to have been included in Feedspot's Top 10 Social Emotional Learning Podcasts. Check out the list!
16: Diversity & Equity: Part 1
In this episode, Thom connects virtually with Krista Leh (Educational Consultant specializing in SEL, Diversity & Equity) and Jamillah Parker (School social worker) to begin a conversation on diversity and equity. This is the first episode in a multi-part series.
Krista Leh
@Krista_Leh
Jamillah Parker
@Jamillah_Parker
15: The Center of Wellness
In this episode, Mike Quintans joins us fireside to discuss the intricacies of physical wellness and how our physical wellbeing is connected to the rest of what makes us human.
SEL Convergence is honored to have been included in Feedspot's Top 10 Social Emotional Learning Podcasts. Check out the list!
14: Spring-Ford is United
In this episode, Thom and Mike travel to Spring-Ford High School to meet with the teachers and students who are living SEL every day in their school community. Thom takes us through the process of this amazingly successful program.
13: Can I go to the nurse?
Thom brings Becky Kilfoy, School Nurse, and Sarah Weber, School Counselor, into the studio to talk about their unique and powerful collaboration at West Vincent Elementary School.
Becky Kilfoy
Twitter: @NurseKilfoy
Blog: https://rkilfoy.wixsite.com/website
Sarah Weber
Email: sarahweber@ojrsd.net
12: Mindfulness
In this episode, Thom invites Brian Aikens of Insight Minds into the studio to discuss the role that mindfulness can and should play for educators and their students.
Brian can be found:
Twitter: @Insight_Minds
Instagram: @insight_minds
Web: www.insightminds.com
11: The Unicorn Squad - An SEL Tale
10: What is LifeSkills?
9: It's Just Business
In this episode of SEL Convergence we push into uncomfortable territory and address one of the most pervasive problems in the professional world.
"It's Just Business" is an attempt to remove emotion from a relationship.
8: Soft Skills
There's no such thing as a soft skill, just a soft heart. A soft heart can't be supported by anything less than a strong foundation.
7: Wellness
6: Gratitude
5: Kindness
4: Empathy
3: Classroom Community - Part 2
2: Classroom Community - Part 1