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The Change Cycle with Lorri Palko

“The only constant is change”. Organizations undergo change in order to reinvent, adapt and grow. Human relationships are impacted each time change occurs. The way we respond to change is individual and relational. Change cycle expert Lorri Palko provides educators and workers from all fields with strategy and wisdom regarding how we can manage the inevitability of change in our workplace. Unlike a seminar, this podcast is unique because of the approach Lorri takes while helping the audience navigate their way. Her consultancy is called “Love, Money, Purpose”. As you’ll discover, there is a reason why “Love” is the first word.

Rassias is Relational Teaching with Ann Diederich

When John Rassias died in 2015, he left behind a legacy of language instruction based on relationships. Through games, improvisation, and conversational banter, the Rassias Method views learning as cognitive and emotional…and social! Ann Diederich, a 25-year teacher and Rassias disciple, takes us on a lively journey connecting joyous language acquisition to cultural understanding.

Are We Lonely or Alone? with Reverend Janet Broderick

What is loneliness? How does it manifest? What can we do to address loneliness? What are the modern contributors toward loneliness today? “Only Connect!”…but how do we achieve connection meaningfully and with intention? In this episode, Rev. Janet Broderick guides us through a thoughtful and open discussion on the impact of loneliness on the spirit, the self and in society.

Discovering the Special in Our Needs with Susanna Peace Lovell

Raising a child with special needs is a life-altering experience. This episode’s guest describes her experience with candor and love. Come join us on a uniquely authentic conversation that touches on the various themes regarding the gift that comes from the least likely of sources. You will leave feeling uplifted and hopeful…and wishing to meet a beautiful young adult named Arizona.

The Tribal Classroom with Dr. Louis Cozolino

The word ‘tribe’ is often viewed through a political lens. We stick to our own, feeling less safe to cross boundaries with those who think differently. Yet there is another definition of ‘tribe’ that applies to deep learning, which forms in tribal classrooms that promote cultures of safety and stability. Dr. Louis Cozolino explains how the tribal classroom is the model classroom.

Constructive Candor with Drew Kugler

Fortune 500 consultant Drew Kugler has worked with some of the best in the field of leadership coaching and public speaking. As someone well-versed in the prickly world of difficult conversations and diplomacy, Drew provides meaningful techniques regarding how to best mean what we say…and say what we actually mean.

Building the Remote Classroom (A Teacher’s Perspective) with Marc Rudajev

With all of the focus on remote teaching and its applications on learning and social/emotional development, it is essential to hear from the teachers themselves. By listening to their experiences, we gain a sense of what it feels like to swiftly pivot from the brick and mortar classroom to the remote classroom. As expert high school teacher Marc Rudajev explains, this transition goes far beyond firing up the laptop and mimicking the traditional classroom experience.

Building a Strong SEL Connection in the Remote Classroom with Brittany Collins

Join writer and education expert Brittany Collins as she shares her hope-filled wisdom about the opportunities that come with relational teaching in the remote classroom. During our conversation, we explore topics such as the need for trauma-informed teaching, the power of writing in teacher/student wellness, and the centrality of maintaining a strong SEL remote classroom during this unprecedented time.

Building a Thriving Remote Classroom with Dr. Tyrone Howard

Regarding the nationwide move to remote teaching, UCLA professor Dr. Tyrone Howard stated, “The (teachers) best able to take lessons online already had strong relationships with their students and their families.” In this episode, Dr. Howard speaks about the positive effect of remote learning on relational trust and the negative effect on equity regarding the many LAUSD students without access.

It’s Cool to Be Kind with Ben Berger

The Kindness School Foundation’s Executive Director Ben Berger takes us from London to Switzerland to Bhutan, where he shares stories highlighting kindness in schools and communities. Ben's story is relatable to all who crave kindness and community during these unprecedented times.

Making Remote Teaching Relational: Building an Online Mindset with Hamish Mackenzie

This episode highlights the importance of a growth mindset - for both teachers and students - when making the transition toward remote learning.

Making Remote Teaching Relational: Building the Remote Classroom with Brad Rathgeber

This episode articulates three primary components toward building a strong and stable distance learning environment while understanding that perfection is not the main goal.

Making Remote Teaching Relational: Building Empathy Online with Claire Goldsmith

This episode centers on how building a remote classroom community can provide unforeseen gains in empathy, collaboration, and connection.

Teacher Wellbeing with Adrian Bethune

This episode is about wellbeing. Join me and primary school teacher, author, and consultant Adrian Bethune for an inspiring and hope-filled conversation about areas of happiness that matter most: eudaimonia, flourishing, contentment and confidence.

The Art of Teaching with Andria Zafirakou

Andria Zafirakou, a teacher at Alperton Community School in Brent, UK, won the 2018 Global Teacher Prize. She is passionate about education and changing the lives of young people and underserved communities through creativity. Andria used the $1 million prize money to found a charity called Artists in Residence (AiR) with an aim to improve arts education in schools. Andria has also been named in the Top Ten of The Evening Standard’s "1000 Londoners List", a list of the most influential people in London. She also sits on the World Economic Forum's Global Future Leaders Council.

Relationships Matter Most with Rob Loe

Dr. Robert “Rob” Loe launches the London miniseries of “Reach Teach Talk” with a powerful discussion on the importance of relational teaching. Rob is the Founder of Relational Schools Project and currently CEO of The Relationships Foundation. Listen and learn from the global research that supports connection-building in all classrooms.

Teaching and Coaching with Alex Rosenblum

What is the difference between being a teacher and being a coach? Over the past decade, Alex Rosenblum has been a massively successful secondary school history teacher and 4-time championship football coach. Join us as we dive into the nuances between both, and learn strategies from someone who can speak to the power of relationships both in the classroom and on the sports field.

Mindfulness and Learning with Suze Schwartz

What is the difference between being a teacher and being a coach? Over the past decade, Alex Rosenblum has been a massively successful secondary school history teacher and 4-time championship football coach. Join us as we dive into the nuances between both, and learn strategies from someone who can speak to the power of relationships both in the classroom and on the sports field.

The Power of Belief with Brian Wogensen

25 years ago, Brian Wogensen was a stonemason’s apprentice in the foothills of rural Tuscany. For over two decades, he has been a supremely effective and deeply beloved English teacher. Join us as we navigate his course from Siena to his decades-long teaching career in Los Angeles. And learn how success is predicated on belief, whether in a one-to-one apprenticeship or in the classroom.

Adolescent Health with Oona Hanson

Los Angeles-based Parent Coach Oona Hanson has been a high school English teacher, a one-on-one academic tutor, and a parent educator. Listen to Oona share her definition of health while she explains why the student-parent-teacher "relationship triangle” is critical toward its maintenance.