In this episode, host Jethro Jones welcomes Amber Dembowski, creator of the Teacher Well app, to talk about teacher wellness. They discuss the importance of self-care for educators, the challenges teachers face, and how the Teacher Well app provides tools and resources to help teachers manage their wellbeing. Amber shares insights on mental fitness, recovery time, and how the app fosters support and resilience among school staff. Link to Amber’s episodes on Transformative Principal Bringing Huma...
Jan 30, 2025•22 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, host Jethro Jones interviews Dr. Leslie Anway, the Director of Resilient Schools for the Pima County School Superintendent's Office. They discuss the nuances of creating safe learning environments, the importance of self-awareness and self-management in both students and staff, and the PRISM framework that Leslie developed to integrate proactive restorative practices in schools. Safety vs. self-awareness. A prescription for safety. We never ask the question, “What makes you feel...
Dec 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, Jethro Jones interviews Alison Smith, an author, speaker, and coach dedicated to empowering leaders to build unshakeable resilience. Alison shares insights on how to foster deep-rooted confidence and create meaningful impact by aligning actions with core vision and values. The discussion dives into human-centered leadership, building trust, and defining success within schools. Alison also introduces her Thrive Design principles as a framework for building resilient schools. Thri...
Oct 02, 2024•50 min•Ep. 62
In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, we introduce you to Dr. Trish Stoll, a transformative leader who played a pivotal role in the Mississippi Miracle—a remarkable effort to improve child literacy rates in the state. Dr. Stoll will share her insights on how to empower teachers, build their capacity for literacy instruction, and create a culture of learning where all students can thrive. She'll discuss the importance of focusing on teacher capacity, providing ample training and suppo...
Sep 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 61
Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts , presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). In this episode, Jethro welcomes Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, host of the De Facto Leaders podcast. They discuss the role of related service providers in literacy, avoiding black-and-white thinking in educational interventions, and the multifaceted nature of vocabulary and comprehension in literacy development. Dr. Dudek-Brannan emphasizes the importan...
Sep 04, 2024•37 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, Jethro Jones sits down with Jessica Taylor, the Trauma Informed Specialist at an alternative school in Nashville, Tennessee. They discuss Jessica's role, her daily check-ins with students, the significance of building trust, and the impact of creating personal connections. Jessica also shares her experiences at conferences and offers advice for those interested in trauma-informed practices. 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Jessica Taylor's Role and Responsibilities 00:59 Building Trust ...
Aug 08, 2024•16 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, Jethro Jones talks with Dr. Chad Higgins, Executive Director of ESSDACK, during the Bridging to Resilience Conference. They discuss the various initiatives of ESSDACK, particularly focusing on resilience and trauma-informed practices in education. They explore the importance of these initiatives, the challenges faced, and the potential for growth and impact in schools and communities. 00:00 Welcome to the Resilient Schools Podcast 00:18 ESSDACK Initiatives and Resources 01:31 Im...
Aug 01, 2024•10 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, guest host Ross Romano speaks with education entrepreneur Priten Shah about teacher burnout, why it’s an important topic for resilient schools, and whether AI is currently making it better or worse. Priten is the founder of Pedagogy.Cloud, an educational consulting firm that supports educators in K-12 schools, higher education, and the nonprofit sector adapt to the increasing capabilities of AI. He is also the author of AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Ar...
Jul 25, 2024•41 min•Ep. 57
In this episode of Resilient Schools, recorded at the Bridging to Resilience Conference, Jethro Jones speaks with Ivory Boyce from the Flint Hills Job Corps Center. Ivory shares her journey, education, and passion for helping students. They discuss the range of services Job Corps offers to young adults, the importance of understanding individual backgrounds and needs, and insights gained from the conference. The conversation highlights the significance of proactive support and empathy in educati...
Jul 18, 2024•15 min•Ep. 56
In this episode, Jethro interviews Sydney Perkins, a kindergarten teacher. She shares her insights and experiences from attending the Bridging to Resilience Conference. She discusses the importance of social-emotional learning, personal well-being, and the significance of building strong relationships with students. Sydney emphasizes practical strategies like tapping, breathing exercises, and movement to support her young students' emotional and educational needs. 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Joinin...
Jul 11, 2024•15 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, guest host Ross Romano talks with Jen Perry, Senior Manager of Learning Design and Whole Learner at Edmentum. Jen helps us identify the types and indicators of trauma present in many school districts, the causes of chronic absenteeism as well as the ongoing trends, the risk factors for disengagement, how to integrate educator and student engagement, and more. 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Defining Resilient Schools 01:32 What 'Resilience' Means 03:44 Trauma and Adaptability 06:15 Ind...
Jul 04, 2024•53 min•Ep. 54
In this episode of Resilient Schools, Jethro Jones speaks with Tammy Fellers at the Bridging to Resilience Conference. Tammy, a long-time team member of ESSDACK and a part of the Inspired Leadership team, discusses the essence of leadership coaching, balancing personal and professional lives, and the significance of conscious leadership. 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Tammy's Roles at ESSDACK 00:55 Coaching at the Conference 01:07 Difference Between Coaching and Therapy 03:47 The IPEC Certification 04...
Jun 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 53
In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, host Jethro Jones talks with Sarah Reade, a second-grade teacher attending the SDAC Bridging to Resilience Conference. They discuss Sarah's journey into teaching, the importance of love and connection in the classroom, and how trauma-informed care is vital for student success. Sarah shares personal insights about her approach to building relationships with her students and overcoming the emotional challenges faced in a trauma-aware educational en...
Jun 13, 2024•15 min•Ep. 52
In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, recorded live at the ESSDACK Bridging to Resilience Conference, we interview Hillary Barragan, a para educator at a trauma-informed center helping teens and adults obtain their high school diplomas. Hillary discusses her journey to this role, the challenges of working with students who have experienced trauma, and the importance of maintaining her own mental health. She shares her aspirations for bringing trauma-informed education to the Philippi...
Jun 06, 2024•13 min•Ep. 51
In this episode of the Resilient Schools Podcast, recorded live at the Bridging to Resilience conference in Wichita, Kansas, the Jethro interviews Jason Shelangouski, an experienced middle school teacher from Wamego Middle School, Kansas. Jason shares insights into his 16-year teaching career, focusing on teaching 8th-grade language arts, creative writing, and leadership. He emphasizes the importance of co-regulation in helping students navigate the unique challenges of middle school, particular...
May 16, 2024•16 min•Ep. 50
This episode of the Resilient Schools podcast features a panel discussion from the Bridging to Resilience conference, focusing on the importance of trauma-informed leadership in educational settings. Panelists share their personal definitions of being trauma-informed, emphasizing the significance of seeing individuals as humans first. This conversation covers the necessity of empathy, vulnerability, and a focus on mitigating harm through safe policies and practices. Key strategies discussed incl...
May 09, 2024•59 min•Ep. 49
In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, recorded live at the Bridging to Resilience Conference 2023, keynote speaker Stacy Nation discusses the importance of cultivating genuine connections in a digitally dominated world. Stacy, a licensed clinical social worker with a rich background including serving in the Wyoming Army National Guard, emphasizes the need to teach children and teenagers the value of in-person interactions over digital ones. She shares effective strategies for managin...
Apr 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 48
In this episode of the Resilient Schools Podcast, recorded live at the Bridging to Resilience Conference, we hear from Jackie Gilby, who shares her powerful story of overcoming adversity. Jackie spent 17 years in foster care, experiencing adversity and being stuck in a cycle of poverty and street living. Despite these challenges, Jackie maintained a positive outlook on life, emphasizing the value of experiencing hardships to appreciate the good in life. She eventually turned her life around, fin...
Mar 13, 2024•21 min•Ep. 47
In this episode, Jethro Jones is joined by Joshua Stamper, the Director of Innovation for the Teach Better Team. This conversation focuses on restorative practices in schools, aiming to correct common misunderstandings. Stamper, leveraging his experiences as a former administrator and coach, emphasizes that restorative practices are not about leniency or avoiding consequences but rather about teaching behavior and establishing supportive environments for trauma-impacted students. He shares insig...
Mar 06, 2024•33 min•Ep. 46
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Jan 20, 2024•16 min•Ep. 44
This file is to help us prep for the podcast. If you have something you would like to share in addition to what you filled out on the form: additional_notes Please add your bio here: Please add questions that we would ask here, and you can add anything that you would like to add as well. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, nor will we ask everything that is on here, but will help guide the conversation. Our podcast interview is scheduled for: November 8, 2023 in the America/Chicago time zo...
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Nov 20, 2023•7 min•Ep. 39
Book - Wounded By Schools - great read. Executive function skills - stories are related to other adults in their lives - a lot of invalidation around their experience of not being able to access what’s going on in schools. Story of what a student’s experience is. Kids who feel disconnected or not learning. Kids who feel like school is not for them. School wounds go back to different stages and levels of our lives. Schools should feel safe for kids. School is not designed for kids. Purpose of sch...
Nov 10, 2023•50 min•Ep. 38
Kids will work for people that they like. Brain research - brain structure is changed when it goes through toxic trauma or traumatic events Positive experiences and positive relationships rewire the brain. Favorite R word is relationships Relationships leads to resilience We want kids to be successful people in the world. Building resilience relationship - authentic, genuine, accountability Building such a strong relationship with him that you can build strong relationships. Filling your bucket ...
Nov 02, 2023•42 min•Ep. 37
Problems of Practice Structure where people are able to get multiple feedback sessions. The smartest person in the room is the room. Thinking about the individual student we serve and how it’s working for that specific student. The problem we are having within the confines of that practice we are trying to implement. Put your problem in the pot Break into small groups, then the “hot seat” gets feedback on the problem. Questioning - clarifying questions to The asker sits back and listens Brainsto...
Oct 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 36
Self-care is a lie! 85% of every group said they didn’t make a doctor’s appointment that they knew they should make. We are hard-wired to put others first Regularity and intentionality How do we systemically make sure everyone is taken care of We’ve been brought up to serve one another. If we care about each other, we will take care of each other. The science of is resilience: it’s the ability to bounce back. In the presence of another safe-supporting adult. We become that way because there is a...
Oct 09, 2023•30 min•Ep. 35
