Episode 27: What Do the Students Want?

The Great Resignation is sweeping industries nationwide, and the field of education has seen the devastating impacts first-hand.  Teachers are leaving the classroom every day to seek other opportunities. Why is this happening and what can be done to support educators to continue in our schools?

Join Lisa Moore, CEO of Success Tangent Consulting and Brainz magazine Executive Contributor, to learn more about improving teacher retention and what staff can do to advocate for their needs.

Connect with Lisa at www.successtangent.com to schedule a FREE 30-minute coaching session with the code NEWYEARNEWYOU

Looking for more resources on this topic? Check out:

1. https://successtangent.com/post-mortem-analysis-of-the-great-resignation-growth-mindset-to-the-rescue/

2. https://successtangent.com/through-the-growth-mindset-looking-glass-the-great-resignation/

3. https://successtangent.com/viewing-the-great-resignation-through-the-lens-of-growth-mindset/

And these blog posts address hustle culture: (it's directly related to The Great Resignation)
1. https://successtangent.com/lets-talk-hustle-culture/

2. https://successtangent.com/growth-mindset-an-antidote-to-hustle-culture-burnout/

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There is one company who is making waves in bringing together social emotional learning in children's homes and schools in a fun and unique way.

Join me as I sit down with Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard, the creators and CEOs of Slumberkins, who are dedicated to helping families raise caring, confident, and resilient children through affirmations, stories and cuddly creature characters.

This episode is for teachers and parents alike who desire an innovative way to bond with their children and inspire imagination, establish healthy thoughts, and soothe anxiety and worry.

As a fun bonus, hear more about the behind-the-scenes of Callie and Kelly's Shark Tank appearance where they pushed past their own fears to turn their dreams into a reality!

Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard are the co-CEOs and co-Founders of Slumberkins, a Direct-to-Consumer, e-commerce, children’s brand on a mission to promote emotional wellness and provide tools to help raise caring, confident, and resilient children. The brand is refreshing the plush toy industry, and resonating with parents that find community on social media platforms and seek out modern, new, and intentional products to bring into their homes. Slumberkins is on the forefront of brand building online as they expand into children’s entertainment by bringing the characters to life in a preschool television series produced by the Jim Henson Company. 

Check out the Slumberkins Website HERE www.slumberkins.com 

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"We aren't meant to blend in. We are meant to stand out." - Bullseye

Bullseye The Clown may seem like an unlikely bullying expert, but with over 25 years experience navigating around and developing innovative tactics to dealing with bullies, he is a one of a kind force to be reckoned with. 

Bullseye The Clown received his Bachelor of Arts in Comprehensive Theater and Communications from Ashland University. Throughout his career as an actor and stand-up comedian, he employed psychodrama techniques and the secrets of body language to not only read what the bully is truly thinking but to also create "characters" to get himself out of some very compelling situations.

Bullseye is so passionate about helping those who feel unloved, under-appreciated and disregarded by society that he is revealing a number of survival tips and suggestions in his book, Bullseye On Bullying: Your Blueprint To Beating The Bullies, as well as tackling topics like these weekly on his Youtube show, Bullseye On Bullying.

In this episode, we discuss how he handled his own childhood bullies as well as ways that teachers can support their students to feel appreciated, confident, and safe. Bullseye also shares lively stories about his time traveling Russia with Patch Adams, who used clowning as an entry to healing and used laughter as a language of its own.

As Bullseye implores, be the teacher that is known to have your students' back and will stand up for the students.

For more information or to connect with Bullseye directly, follow the links below:

Website: http://www.BullseyeTheClown.com
Youtube
Facebook (personal)
Facebook (Bullseye Page)
Twitter
Instagram
Linkedin

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As an experienced classroom teacher & former fashion model, Dr. Simone is blazing a trail as a results-driven self-esteem coach. Often coined "The Tony Robbins of Kids," Dr. Simone founded The Self Esteem Doctor Academy to ensure all children, regardless of location or socio-economic status, have access to proven self-esteem building tools that they can understand and apply in their day-to-day lives from childhood to adulthood.

To explore Dr. Simone Alicia's publications and resources, check out the links below!

www.theselfesteemdoctor.com
www.theselfesteemdoctoracademy.com

The Easy Self-Esteem Builder Course

View all of Dr. Simone Alicia's books on Amazon HERE.

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Want to feel more empowered with your income and investments?

In today's episode, Joseph Okaly, certified financial planner, speaks directly to teachers and answers some of the money questions that I have heard circulating around the teacher's lounge.

How do I budget my income without getting stressed out?
Should I be saving more for retirement or for a new home?
Is real estate a good option for me right now?
How do we teach children about smart money decisions and planning for their future? 

Joseph breaks it all down and speaks to the way we educators think. Grab a paper and pen to take immediate action on Joe's great advice.

Joseph is an award-winning CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, helping middle class families make their lives more enjoyable through planning and financial education. He is also the host of the podcast, Enjoy More 30s: Family Finance, where he helps young families learn the important concepts that he wishes were taught in school, in order to free families from anxiety and make life more enjoyable. He is married to his beautiful wife Lauren, and they have two young children, Avery and Noah.

Links:

Enjoy More 30s: Family Finance - www.enjoymore30s.com

Joe Okaly's podcast is aiming to change this, providing personal financial advice geared specifically to professionals with young families. This podcast is dedicated to making life more enjoyable for young families, by hitting on the financial topics that tend to weigh on us, stress us out, and distract our focus from simply enjoying life.

Website Address:

www.nhwmllc.com

Social Handles and Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-p-okaly-733b6b90/

https://twitter.com/jpokaly

https://www.facebook.com/NewHorizonsWealthManagement

Let's change lives together.

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Do you wonder what can be done to support your students with emotional regulation? There are so many ways to support our students' emotional regulation needs through a trauma-informed lens and I discovered an amazing expert who knows exactly what kids need and how to support educators in meeting these needs of emotional regulation. 

Andrea Hanson M.Ed specializes in identifying and resolving complex, compound, and generational trauma. Understanding that trauma is a neurobiological response to environment, Andrea is passionate about helping key players in group environments create trauma informed environments while acknowledging and healing their own primary and secondary trauma. Through her understanding of the neurobiological impact of trauma, Andrea is able to offer highly impactful tools beyond behavior modification for regulating emotions, energy, and behaviors and enabling long-term change.

Let's change lives together.

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We did it!

I am thrilled to bring you a brand new season of The Compassionate Educators Show, full of the inspiration as well as practical ideas for in and outside of the classroom that you have come to love!

So... sit back, pop in those earbuds, and enjoy the journey with us.

Let's change lives together.

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"History should be like chocolate." - Lee Wind

In this episode, Lee Wind brings his love for history and his mission to empower LGBTQ+ youth and community to the forefront in this powerful episode of The Compassionate Educators Show.  To serve our students means to create inclusive and safe environments for all youth as well as for adults. Whether you are here because you identify as queer, an ally, or an educator wanting to make a difference, our conversation will be insightful and full of fun facts from Lee's newest book, "No Way, They Were Gay?"

Take the Queer History Quiz here: www.leewind.org/quiz and tell us your Pride colors! Mine were red and orange for life and healing. My score was dismal, but that means I have lots of room to learn and grow!

Lee Wind’s superpower is stories – true and fictional – that center marginalized kids and teens and celebrate their power to change the world. Closeted until his 20s, Lee writes the books that would have changed his life as a young Gay kid. His Masters Degree from Harvard didn’t include blueprints for a time machine to go back and tell these stories to himself, so Lee pays it forward with a popular blog with over 3 million page views (I’m Here. I’m Queer. What The Hell Do I Read?) and books for kids and teens.

His latest book is the middle grade nonfiction “No Way, They Were Gay? Hidden Lives and Secret Loves” (Lerner Publishing Group/Zest Books, April 2021), honored as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection.

With day jobs for the Independent Book Publishers Association (as their director of marketing and programming) and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (as their official blogger), Lee’s superhero job is storytelling to empower readers to shine with their own light.

Let's change lives together.

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It's time we've had a conversation on The Compassionate Educators Show about Racial Trauma and how it impacts our students.
Join Thea Hunter-Spiekermann and I as we shed light on the difference between racism and discrimination, the multifaceted impact that racial trauma has on every aspect of life, how to challenge our own implicit biases, and ways to support our students within our classrooms and school systems.

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Thea specializes in eclectic array of psychotherapies including trauma therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, addictions counseling, and wellness coaching.  She thoroughly assesses each patient and collaboratively creates a treatment plan with the patient's personal definition of their "ideal life" in mind.  This includes treatment of psychological diagnoses, but also linkage to resources, coaching, family counseling, and conflict resolution so that patients receive well rounded, holistic treatment.  She genuinely believes that every patient is capable of change, and has been working in the behavior change field since 2013.  She received her undergraduate degree from UW-Parkside and her Master's from UW-Platteville. 

Let's change lives together.

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Immigration is a hot topic issue in today's political climate, making it more critical than ever to be aware of how the current key immigration issues can impact our students and their families. In today's episode I speak with Tahmina Watson, a passionate immigration lawyer who gives us very specific ways to support our students and families and create safer and more inclusive environments. As Compassionate Educators, we have incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our students and their families. Please help share this powerful message with teachers and administrators everywhere. One voice CAN make a difference.

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Tahmina Watson is a Seattle-based immigration attorney, podcaster, and activist. She was born and raised in London, UK, and worked as a barrister moving relocating to Seattle, Washington, USA. For her community work, Tahmina was recently recognized as a 2020 Woman of Influence honoree by the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ). She is the founder of Watson Immigration Law and founder of the Washington Immigrant Defense Network. Tahmina works with leading national publications as a commentator and columnist and speaks around the country on immigration law and social justice issues. Tahmina serves as a national spokesperson for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the chair of the Response Committee of the Washington Chapter of AILA. Tahmina also serves as a trustee of the Board of King County Bar Association in Washington, a past president of King County Washington Women Lawyers, and a former board member of both the Asian Bar Association of Washington and Washington Women Lawyers. In addition to being recognized for her work by PSBJ, she is a recipient of the 2019 AILA President's Commendation Award. Tahmina Talks Immigration podcast is available on Apple Podcasts. Legal Heroes in the Trump Era is Tahmina's second book. She is launching the second edition of her book The Startup Visa this summer. Additional information can be found at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com

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