91. Hiring Practices to Optimize School Culture

95. The Science of Discipline

Nathan Maynard Co-Founder of Highfive, an international restorative practices training group. With a background in Behavioral Neuroscience from Purdue University.   Needs Assessment - HighFive.Schools https://www.highfive.school/ [https://www.highfive.school/]   Nathan is a renowned global leader in restorative practices, with over 15 years of experience in juvenile justice and educational settings. He is a co-author of the best-selling book "Hacking School Discipline," which has been widely recognized internationally. Nathan has been awarded "Youth Worker of the Year" in Indiana and is the Co-Founder of Highfive, an international restorative practices training group. With a background in Behavioral Neuroscience from Purdue University, he is passionately dedicated to ending the school-to-prison pipeline crisis and implementing trauma-informed discipline practices to address the opportunity gap.   📚 FREE RESOURCE 20 Day Highfive Connection Curriculum [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRVKltrnsIXuxwqVc2bi3ZKySKsC4dDfEHwmNgMk41YRwDfw/viewform] Get “Daily Classroom Connectors” and “Making Connections Modules” including circle prompts, mood meters and SEL lessons.  _________________________   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW    *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale [https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale]   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional development day. Based on her book [https://a.co/d/0rrXb53]: “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution”  Co-authored with Dr. Cameron Caswell, Teen Translator *Now available on Amazon*   BOOK A CALL: https://calendly.com/thrivingschool/discoverycall   SPEAKER + COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org   EMAIL: charle@thrivingeducator.org   BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma. Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into solving youth mental health problems stemming from our schools. She is the co-author of Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution and a global keynote speaker delivering powerful messages of hope to educators. Connect with Charle at: charle@thrivingeducator.org and on Twitter at: @CharlePeck   Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck/ Instagram: h [https://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/]ttps://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charlepeck1/ Website: ThrivingEducator.com Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck   #ThrivingEducator #ThrivingSchool #ThrivingSchoolCommunity #leadership, #Schoolmentalhealth, #Suicide, #Depression, #Anxiety, #anxietyrelief, #Mentalhealth, #Mentalhealthmatters, #Mentalhealthawareness, #Students, #Teacher, #Teacherburnout, #Teacherretention, #mentalhealthsupport, #socialwork,  #youmatter, #mindfulness, #mentalwellbeing, #safeplace, #anxietyrelief, #stressmanagement, #selfcare, #support, #teensupport, #studentsupport, #professionaldeveloment, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment, #teachertraining, #parents, #school, #studentmentalhealth, #schoolsocialworker, #mentalhealthinschools, #schoolcounselor, #anxietysupport, #schoolcounseling, #principal, #assistantprincipal, #instructionalcoach, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment

94. Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.

LaVonna Roth, Keynote Speaker | Chief Illuminator As an engaging and interactive keynote speaker, author, business owner, and mom, LaVonna bridges her passion for how the brain learns with fostering the strengths and passions of women leaders, helping them and their teams flourish. This amplifies engagement, productivity, and retention by valuing each person. LaVonna's small business boosts organizations by embodying a Human-Focused Culture, placing those doing the work at the heart of the mission. Utilizing the S.H.I.N.E. Framework, her team enhances psychological safety and builds a strong foundation based on brain sciences. LaVonna is the creator and founder of the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® Framework, author of 8 books, and has worked internationally.   Key Strategy: If we want to see change in learning & behavior, no matter the age, we must shift our focus to about the internal over the external. We continue to get the same results because we continue to not address the root challenges.   Website   📚 FREE RESOURCE   S.H.I.N.E.-ing Moments [https://igniteyourshine.myflodesk.com/newsletter]: Ignite the journey of every week with our S.H.I.N.E.-ing Moments newsletter. Packed with thought-provoking tips and more, each email is designed to challenge and equip you to lead with intention and impact. Forget the title—embrace your capacity for leadership.   _________________________   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale [https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale]   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional development day. Based on her book [https://a.co/d/0rrXb53]: “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution”  Co-authored with Dr. Cameron Caswell, Teen Translator *Now available on Amazon*   BOOK A CALL: https://calendly.com/thrivingschool/discoverycall   SPEAKER + COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org   EMAIL: charle@thrivingeducator.org   BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma. Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into solving youth mental health problems stemming from our schools. She is the co-author of Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution and a global keynote speaker delivering powerful messages of hope to educators. Connect with Charle at: charle@thrivingeducator.org and on Twitter at: @CharlePeck   Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck/ Instagram: h [https://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/]ttps://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charlepeck1/ Website: ThrivingEducator.com Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck   #ThrivingEducator #ThrivingSchool #ThrivingSchoolCommunity #leadership, #Schoolmentalhealth, #Suicide, #Depression, #Anxiety, #anxietyrelief, #Mentalhealth, #Mentalhealthmatters, #Mentalhealthawareness, #Students, #Teacher, #Teacherburnout, #Teacherretention, #mentalhealthsupport, #socialwork,  #youmatter, #mindfulness, #mentalwellbeing, #safeplace, #anxietyrelief, #stressmanagement, #selfcare, #support, #teensupport, #studentsupport, #professionaldeveloment, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment, #teachertraining, #parents, #school, #studentmentalhealth, #schoolsocialworker, #mentalhealthinschools, #schoolcounselor, #anxietysupport, #schoolcounseling, #principal, #assistantprincipal, #instructionalcoach, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment

93. SEL: Concepts That Guide Children Towards Becoming Their Best Selves

Dan Wolfe   Five Essential Elements to Being Your Best Self which is on Amazon. I also have a blog on my website https://becoming-the-change.com/ [https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbecoming-the-change.com%2F] that focuses on the five elements as well as our moral compass. I take a quote and apply what it means to me as it pertains to that element of focus for the blog entry. I've written over 900 blogs so far.   Our greatest wealth is our own mental health. I believe if academics is the lock then SEL is the key to truly teaching the whole child in education.   The only thing in life that we can control is ourselves. By reading Becoming the Change and applying its strategies and methods you can become the change you wish to see in the world.   My book Becoming the Change: Five Essential Elements to Being Your Best Self which is on Amazon. I also have a blog on my website https://becoming-the-change.com/ [https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbecoming-the-change.com%2F] that focuses on the five elements as well as our moral compass. I take a quote and apply what it means to me as it pertains to that element of focus for the blog entry. I've written over 900 blogs so far.   Our greatest wealth is our own mental health. I believe if academics is the lock then SEL is the key to truly teaching the whole child in education.   Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Change-Essential-Elements-Being/dp/B0B2TW64X7 [https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBecoming-Change-Essential-Elements-Being%2Fdp%2FB0B2TW64X7]   The only thing in life that we can control is ourselves. By reading Becoming the Change and applying its strategies and methods you can become the change you wish to see in the world. flagleralum2@hotmail.com _________________________   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW    *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale [https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale]   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional development day. Based on her book [https://a.co/d/0rrXb53]: “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution”  Co-authored with Dr. Cameron Caswell, Teen Translator *Now available on Amazon*   BOOK A CALL: https://calendly.com/thrivingschool/discoverycall   SPEAKER + COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org   EMAIL: charle@thrivingeducator.org   BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma. Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into solving youth mental health problems stemming from our schools. She is the co-author of Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution and a global keynote speaker delivering powerful messages of hope to educators. Connect with Charle at: charle@thrivingeducator.org and on Twitter at: @CharlePeck   Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck/ Instagram: h [https://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/]ttps://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charlepeck1/ Website: ThrivingEducator.com Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck   #ThrivingEducator #ThrivingSchool #ThrivingSchoolCommunity #leadership, #Schoolmentalhealth, #Suicide, #Depression, #Anxiety, #anxietyrelief, #Mentalhealth, #Mentalhealthmatters, #Mentalhealthawareness, #Students, #Teacher, #Teacherburnout, #Teacherretention, #mentalhealthsupport, #socialwork,  #youmatter, #mindfulness, #mentalwellbeing, #safeplace, #anxietyrelief, #stressmanagement, #selfcare, #support, #teensupport, #studentsupport, #professionaldeveloment, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment, #teachertraining, #parents, #school, #studentmentalhealth, #schoolsocialworker, #mentalhealthinschools, #schoolcounselor, #anxietysupport, #schoolcounseling, #principal, #assistantprincipal, #instructionalcoach, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment

92. Teaching Gen Z / Alpha Generations

Dr. Chris Culver   Resources: www.orangesparrow.org [http://www.orangesparrow.org] - resources under the resources tab   Connect on Social Media: @DrChrisCulver   Dr. Christopher Culver is a proud product of Oklahoma education and has served educational communities since 2013 as a classroom teacher, secondary principal, and most recently as a cabinet-level administrator. Dr. Culver is a product of a divorced family and split time between Tulsa & Wyandotte, OK and Fayetteville, NC during his childhood. Currently, Dr. Culver serves as a consultant with expertise in kindness, culture and understanding Gen Z/Gen A, and as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University, teaching future teachers and leaders. He is highly sought after and well known for his high-energy, passionate, engaging, and motivational professional development. Participants call him “engaging, charismatic, dynamic, and enthusiastic.” He has his pulse on today’s generation. He is focused on spreading kindness, improving mindset, cultivating culture, and educating about Gen Z/A. Connect with Dr. Culver today! Check out more about his workshops/sessions. [https://www.orangesparrow.org/keynotes-workshops] Key Takeaway: Treat others the way you want to be treated - be kind - if you cannot find the light, be the light. _________________________   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW  *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale [https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale] Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional development day. Based on her book [https://a.co/d/0rrXb53]: “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution”  Co-authored with Dr. Cameron Caswell, Teen Translator *Now available on Amazon*   BOOK A CALL: https://calendly.com/thrivingschool/discoverycall   SPEAKER + COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org   EMAIL: charle@thrivingeducator.org   BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma. Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into solving youth mental health problems stemming from our schools. She is the co-author of Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution and a global keynote speaker delivering powerful messages of hope to educators. Connect with Charle at: charle@thrivingeducator.org and on Twitter at: @CharlePeck   Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck/ Instagram: h [https://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/]ttps://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charlepeck1/ Website: ThrivingEducator.com Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck   #ThrivingEducator #ThrivingSchool #ThrivingSchoolCommunity #leadership, #Schoolmentalhealth, #Suicide, #Depression, #Anxiety, #anxietyrelief, #Mentalhealth, #Mentalhealthmatters, #Mentalhealthawareness, #Students, #Teacher, #Teacherburnout, #Teacherretention, #mentalhealthsupport, #socialwork,  #youmatter, #mindfulness, #mentalwellbeing, #safeplace, #anxietyrelief, #stressmanagement, #selfcare, #support, #teensupport, #studentsupport, #professionaldeveloment, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment, #teachertraining, #parents, #school, #studentmentalhealth, #schoolsocialworker, #mentalhealthinschools, #schoolcounselor, #anxietysupport, #schoolcounseling, #principal, #assistantprincipal, #instructionalcoach, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment

91. Hiring Practices to Optimize School Culture

Todd Bloomer, Principal, Speaker, Coach   Website: toddmbloomer.com You can find Mr. Bloomer on X and Linked In   Purchase the Book: The Blueprint: Survive and Thrive as a School Administrator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJLG7LS?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_MFS47NEY1AABH8GXSR2Q&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_MFS47NEY1AABH8GXSR2Q&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_MFS47NEY1AABH8GXSR2Q&language=en_US&dplnkId=e8554cea-79fb-4a60-bb7b-5f9352d25a93&nodl=1   Mr. Todd Bloomer, with 28 years in public education and 17 in administration, is a high school principal leading a campus of over 2,500 students. His extensive experience across middle and high school levels, talent for building positive campus cultures, and exceptional hiring practices set him apart. As an author and coach, he offers valuable insights on educational leadership and effective communication. Mr. Bloomer's commitment to creating a supportive, family-like atmosphere ensures a dynamic and transformative coaching experience. Contact him using the form below for more information on his coaching services. #theblueprint [https://www.toddmbloomer.com/theblueprint] _________________________   Thriving Educator Podcast HOST:  Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW    *NEW BOOK* Get on the Pre-Sale List: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale [https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/presale]   Hire Charle to equip your teachers with mental health tools that easily integrate into their daily practice at your next professional development day. Based on her book [https://a.co/d/0rrXb53]: “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution”  Co-authored with Dr. Cameron Caswell, Teen Translator *Now available on Amazon*   BOOK A CALL: https://calendly.com/thrivingschool/discoverycall   SPEAKER + COMPANY PROFILE: ThrivingEducator.org   EMAIL: charle@thrivingeducator.org   BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma. Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into solving youth mental health problems stemming from our schools. She is the co-author of Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution and a global keynote speaker delivering powerful messages of hope to educators. Connect with Charle at: charle@thrivingeducator.org and on Twitter at: @CharlePeck   Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck/ Instagram: h [https://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/]ttps://www.instagram.com/charlepeck/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charlepeck1/ Website: ThrivingEducator.com Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlePeck   #ThrivingEducator #ThrivingSchool #ThrivingSchoolCommunity #leadership, #Schoolmentalhealth, #Suicide, #Depression, #Anxiety, #anxietyrelief, #Mentalhealth, #Mentalhealthmatters, #Mentalhealthawareness, #Students, #Teacher, #Teacherburnout, #Teacherretention, #mentalhealthsupport, #socialwork,  #youmatter, #mindfulness, #mentalwellbeing, #safeplace, #anxietyrelief, #stressmanagement, #selfcare, #support, #teensupport, #studentsupport, #professionaldeveloment, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment, #teachertraining, #parents, #school, #studentmentalhealth, #schoolsocialworker, #mentalhealthinschools, #schoolcounselor, #anxietysupport, #schoolcounseling, #principal, #assistantprincipal, #instructionalcoach, #teacherprofessionaldevelopment