Learn some quick tips for developing your mental health routine that will set up your day for positivity! 

In this episode, you will meet Heather Lyon. Heather has been on a quest for defining engagement and shares in this podcast the story behind her journey. She started by trying to understand exactly what is engagement and how do I know when I see it. Heather has a new book out and she tells all about how she came up with the title. Fun Fact: while unicorns are not real, narwhals are. 

Heather identifies some key indicators on what it means to be engaged and shares them. Key questions cover: How can you find engagement? Exactly what is it and how do you know you found it?  Heather is a former English teacher and has a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Ed.M. in Reading from the University at Buffalo. She currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology for Lewiston-Porter Central School District in Western New York.

Want to learn more? Check out our BUOY blog post with all of Heather's info, website, and book links: https://www.buoyconsultants.com/engagement-what-it-is-and-what-it-isnt-a-conversation-with-heather-lyon/

In this episode, Jen and Cate chat with our friend and fellow edupreneur, Angela Maiers. Angela is an educational leader, visionary, disruptor, and change maker who dedicates her time to share messages of innovation, determination, and creativity to leaders and educators ready to make change happen. Angela talks through ways to take remote and virtual learning to the next level and reminds us that our well-being must be a higher priority than many of us make it. Enjoy getting to know Angela!

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In this episode, Jen and Cate chat with Sheri Smith, CEO of Indigo Pathway. Sheri brings her passion for student voice and choice to the conversation, along with incredible expertise in the area of career pathways. She shares, “There’s a place for you. Who you are matters.” Her value set of integrating self-knowledge with global awareness offers listeners inspiration at a time when we need it most!

For show notes, bios, and contact info, visit bit.ly/buoycastEP19!

In this episode, Jen and Cate chat it up with their good friend and social media guru, Elana Leoni! Elana, founder and CEO of Leoni Consulting Group, shares her journey from Edutopia to Graduate School to running her own business and mentoring other entrepreneurs. Learn all about Elana’s professional support structures and ways you can carve out your amazing EDUpath!

For show notes, bios, and contact info, visit bit.ly/buoycastEP18!

In this episode, Jen and Cate chat it up with their good friend and superstar educator, Monica Burns! Monica shares her story that details her journey as classroom teacher to educational influencer and beyond. Her sage wisdom and creativity to carve her own path is inspiring, and she is always looking for new and innovative ways to support educators and students. Learn all about Monica and ways you can level up your own professional journey!

For show notes, bios, and contact info, visit bit.ly/buoycastEP17!

In this episode, Jen and Cate walk you through some personal, affordable, and timely hacks for your own teacher wellness. As we prepare for the upcoming CapCUE Tech Fest, we share our presentation with each of you and give you lots of ideas to get some control over your own happiness.

For show notes, bios, and contact info, visit bit.ly/buoycastEP16!

In this episode, Jen and Cate explore some research behind brain breaks and talk about ways to integrate these strategies with your class and your kiddos at home. Never underestimate the importance of taking a few precious moments to reset your head and prepare for learning in a very mindful way.

For show notes, bios, and contact info, visit bit.ly/buoycastEP15! 

In this episode, Jen and Cate dive deep into the world of personal branding. We ask some questions about putting yourself out there, defining your why, and sharing your passion project/s with others in an authentic way. Who better than to walk-and-talk with us that our friend, Ben Cogswell. He has spent the last 5 years openly sharing and amplifying the amazing work he does with educators and now, some of our youngest learners. Your heart will be full of good juju and your mind full of good ideas! 

We'd love to hear your shiny moments from the week! Let us know on our SHINY MOMENTS FORM and we’ll share it on our podcast!

For show notes, bios, and contact info, visit bit.ly/buoycastEP14! 

In this episode, Jen and Cate hang out with the one and only Ann Kozma and Adam Parker Goldberg of Flipgrid Engagement Team. Ann and Adam have messages of inspiration and encouragement for educators and flipgridders near and far. We also talk about ways that Flipgrid serves remote learners at this crazy COVID-19 time. We literally cannot say enough amazing things about this team. You’ll be smiling from beginning to end!

“Flipgrid is Microsoft's free video discussion tool for all educators, learners, and families. Engage and empower every voice by recording and sharing short, awesome videos together! Sign up at at flipgrid.com and learn more about amplifying and connecting your community at blog.flipgrid.com/gettingstarted/.

Towards the end of the episode, we discuss the Flipgrid Disco Library where you can find 15,000+ free, ready-to-use discussion prompts for your scholars including partner content from The Met, California State Parks, BBC Learning, Wonderopolis, BreakoutEdu, and more! Simply log in to your Flipgrid Educator Account and click on the "Disco Library" tab to explore.” (says Adam)

We'd love to hear your shiny moments from the week! Let us know on our SHINY MOMENTS FORM and we’ll share it on our podcast!

For show notes, bios, and contact info, visit bit.ly/buoycastEP13!