323: Talking emotional intelligence with Dr. Lorea Martínez

323: Talking emotional intelligence with Dr. Lorea Martínez

Dr. Lorea Martínez introduces the HEART model, which stands for Five Essential Social-Emotional Skills. The model aims to provide educators with a research-based framework for teaching and practicing these skills. Martinez emphasizes the importance of seeing social-emotional learning (SEL) as a paradigm shift and life skills rather than just a checklist of tasks. She also highlights the significance of intentionality […]

322: The recipe for a truly great school mental health program

322: The recipe for a truly great school mental health program

Our special guest today: Dr. Tony Walker serves on the executive team of The Jed Foundation (“JED”) – a national nonprofit that serves as a thought leader on school mental health and youth suicide prevention. JED works within Higher Education Institutions and PK-12 schools and districts to help leaders build systems that promote more positive mental health outcomes for youth. […]

Washington State Releases K12 AI Guidance

Washington State Releases K12 AI Guidance

I am proud to announce the first of many documents being released by the @waospi on guidance for K12 educators in the state of Washington.  Of course this type of guidance starts with state level leadership and Chris Reykdal has set the bar high for the state of Washington educators and students. This is just the first of many documents […]

321: What does media literacy have to do with mental health?

321: What does media literacy have to do with mental health?

Our special guest today: Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth (she/they), MD, MA, is the Chief Medical Officer for The Jed Foundation (JED), a national nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults. Laura has provided thousands of patients with crisis intervention and mental health support in over ten different emergency rooms in New York City. Much of […]

320: Being Mindful in the Moment with Dr. Rina Bajaj

320: Being Mindful in the Moment with Dr. Rina Bajaj

Our mental health series continues with Dr. Rina Bajaj. This conversation brings us great ways to reframe our inner monologue and strategies to refresh our approach to caring for self and combatting burnout. This series is sponsored by Money Pickle, learn more about ways to connect with an advisor today: https://www.moneypickle.com/shiftingschools Learn more about our guest: Dr Rina Bajaj is […]

319: What is an ’emotionally healthy school’? with Dr. Deborah Offner

319: What is an ’emotionally healthy school’? with Dr. Deborah Offner

Our first episode in our brand new mental health series kicks off with Dr. Deborah Offner. This series is sponsored by Money Pickle, learn more about ways to connect with an advisor today: https://www.moneypickle.com/shiftingschools Our special guest Dr. Offner is here to help us think more specifically about ways to support the mental health of our school community. We also […]