Helping Teachers Thrive Through Creative Thinking

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Stephanie Gregson who currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE). Stephanie’s focus is on school turnaround centering on improving teaching and learning aimed at equitable access, opportunity, and outcomes for students. Stephanie has more than 24 years of experience in public education and started her career as an elementary school teacher but has also served as a principal and a district leader.  Dr. Gregson has anchored her decision making upon the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive in an ideal learning environment.Guest Website:  https://ccee-ca.org/

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Frank Buck, author of Get Organized!: Time Management for School Leaders and Get Organized Digitally!: The Educator's Guide to Time Management. After retiring from public education, Dr. Buck devoted his "second career" to writing and speaking on organization, time management, and personal productivity for educators. Dr. Buck realized that most educators are overwhelmed by the amount of paper and digital information in their jobs. As a teacher, principal, and central office administrator for almost 30 years, he saw the difference in having simple systems and how they made his job easier. He also realized what he was doing was easy to teach and has made a difference for countless people.Guest Webpage - https://frankbuck.org/

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast host Kristy Houle talks with accomplished artist, Kevo Aregbe.  Kevo holds a master’s degree in fine arts and his art ranges from painting to theater production, highlighting racial dynamics and human experiences. He is also the director of a nonprofit for arts, called Kevo Arts Studios, and teaches at a college, with over 10 years of experience as the owner of a successful tattoo studio. When it comes to education Kevo has unique experiences and had to learn how to navigate life and it’s challenges at an early age. From his youth, Kevo was shot, sent to jail, and had a history of drug dealing and violence. Kevo changed his life and became one of the most accomplished artists his city has ever seen. Guest Webpage - https://www.artbykevo.com/

On today’s episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with author, executive, angel investor, and lifelong student of markets John Foster about the importance of teaching students the most advanced concepts in business and economics.  John has years of experience teaching kids as a Junior Achievement volunteer and over the course of several years built his own curriculum, which would become Middle School MBA. Guest Websites: https://www.middleschoolmba.com/

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway about the impact of technology on student development and how to monitor digital wellness you’re your students. Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway is a leader in digital wellness. She was a member of the Fordham University and media studies faculty for more than 25 years. She's a mother, an author, and currently serves as an educational consultant for Carrots&Cake. A parental control app that encourages kids to learn first and play later, equipping them to thrive in the digital age.Links for the AudienceSign up now and get a 60-day free trial when you use the code “classroom.”https://carrotsandcake.com/

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks Caylee Carullo about how to help educators put an end to misbehavior.  She’s been featured on Fox News for her positive behavior strategies and she’s the host of the Pre-K Teacher Family podcast.  She has over 100,000 followers across her social media platforms, and she has created an online course that is helping teachers around the world create calm classrooms. Links for the AudienceThe Calm Classroom (Use Promocode “Kristy” for 15% off)  https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/the-calm-classroom-course Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prekteachertips/ Join my Email List: https://skilled-crafter-5644.ck.page/a7be5dceda

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Grace Stevens about teacher burnout and how to create positive habits for a healthy mindset.  Grace is a former corporate girl who decided to quit her VP life to pursue a dream job as a public-school teacher.  After 20 years in the classroom, she now focuses full-time on helping educators have a more positive teaching experience.  Guest Website:  https://www.gracestevens.com/

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Katie Trowbridge about how to effectively incorporate creative and critical thinking skills into the educational environment.  Katie has over 20 years of experience in the classroom and serves as CEO of Curiosity to Create, a nonprofit organization she created to help teachers focus on creativity and critical thinking.Guests Website: https://www.curiosity2create.org/

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with Jessica Sinarski, licensed professional counselor of mental health, educator, and speaker about helping children identify their emotions and process them in a healthy way.  Jessica has extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator which has led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. And she has just published her newest children’s book, Riley the Brave’s Big Feelings Activity Book: A Trauma-Informed Guide for Counselors, Educators, and Parents, which is full of engaging content and trauma-sensitive strategies to help children understand the brain science behind big feelings and how to deal with them.  Website: bravebrains.com

On this episode of the Classroom Matters podcast, host Kristy Houle talks with trainer, coach, and speaker, Kathy Magnusson about increasing resilience in students and teachers.  Kathy has worked with educators and youth service professionals worldwide for over 25 years and is also a licensed teacher, social and emotional learning specialist, and certified Sources of Strength trainer. As the owner of Wildewood Learning, Kathy shows educators and youth service professionals what is needed to create safe and effective learning environments that draw upon the strengths of both adults and youth. Using a tailored strengths-based approach, Kathy gives people the knowledge and tools to uncover their individual brilliance.Visit the Wildewood Learning website and take advantage of a free course Building Resilience through Strength-Based Learning.Guest Website: Wildewood Learning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-magnusson-ab17a939/YouTube: Wildewood LearningFacebook: Wildewood Learning