Classroom Matters

This is episode #72 of "Classroom Matters" by Educate.Today. We are a program dedicated to speaking with some of the most outstanding educators in the nation, covering different topics in the world of teaching and learning.

On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Madonna Hanna, an award-winning educator, author, athlete, and inspirational speaker. She helps individuals of all ages believe that anything is possible when you work hard and have passion. She honestly believes that when people drop kick the drama in their lives, anything is possible. Madonna is a living example of that statement, and her goal is to utilize her skills, talents, and experiences to assist others with achieving their goals and dreams, while building self-esteem. 

During this conversation we will be discussing her experiences with bullying and how it impacted her life and her strategies for teachers to stop bullies from hi-jacking the classroom setting.

Links: https://dropkickthedrama.com/

This is episode #71 of "Classroom Matters" by Educate.Today.  

On this episode of Classroom Matters I will be sitting down with Kelly Ann Hopkins an author, librarian and teacher who spends her days as a high school educator where she challenges her students to read with abandon. Kelly is passionate about both writing and teaching which is evident in her most recent book "Buried Beneath," in which she tackles the topic of hoarding.  

During this conversation we will be discussing the inspiration for her latest book "Buried Beneath", her writing routine, and the  incline in mental health issues among students.

Links: https://khopkinswriter.wordpress.com/

On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Greg and Beth Langston the founders of College Flight Plan. Greg and Beth Langston have more than 20 years of experience working with students and young professionals to help them gain confidence by empowering them to use their strengths and values to set goals and develop individual plans for their lives. They truly understand how helpless parents can feel and the challenges of starting a child on the college or career path that fits them best, especially when that child doesn’t know what they want to study. Beth, a graduate of Purdue University, College of Education has helped hundreds of students navigate the college application essay process with tremendous success. Greg who graduated from the Purdue Krannert School of Business has led businesses more than $1 billion and worked in 65 countries mentoring hundreds of young professionals. Together they believe students deserve the tools to discover their unique core values, strengths, goals, and purpose. 

During this conversation we will be discussing the reasons that students drop out of college or change majors within the first year and challenges the education system faces when helping students get on the right path. 

Link to Greg and Beth's website, College Flight Plan.

Classroom Matters Host - Kristy Houle

Podcast Producers - Jessica Pierce and Kristy Houle

Podcast Audio Editing - Jessica Pierce

Educate.Today Executive Director - Tim Gore

On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Kim West, best-selling author and family therapist who has been lovingly titled “The Sleep Lady,” In her work as a family therapist and busy mom, Kim dreamed of a deep, restful sleep. While conventional wisdom promoted a cry-it-out approach to sleep training, Kim knew that was not her style. Over time, she gently helped her first daughter get to sleep, fine-tuning a process over the years which later became a world-renowned sleep method that has helped over 1 million families finally get some rest. 

Kim has gained international recognition as an expert on baby and child sleep, and her step-by-step method, known as the Sleep Lady Shuffle, has empowered hundreds of thousands of families to find gentle, customized sleep solutions—and get some rest.

Kim has authored multiple books including the groundbreaking The Sleep Lady’s Good Night, Sleep Tight: Gentle, Proven Solutions to Help Your Child Sleep Well Without Leaving Them to Cry It Out. She has offered her expertise on national television programs including Dr. Phil, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and more.

During this conversation we will be discussing the reasons students aren’t getting enough sleep and how it affects their growth and development. 

Link to Kim's website.

On today’s episode I will be sitting down for a second time with Dr. Rick Chromey, the founder and president of MANNA! Educational Services International, a nonprofit organization that serves schools, churches, and other organizations with inspirational edu-trainment. He's penned over a dozen books on classroom management, leadership, and cultural analysis, including his most recent work "GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are." Rick has a doctorate in leadership and specializes in American history, pop culture and generations.  Dr. Chromey is an expert in the field of classroom management, motivating students and leadership in education.

During this conversation we will be discussing how the term “classroom management” has changed over the last five years and how to effectively keep kids learning independently.

Classroom Matters Host - Kristy Houle

Podcast Producers - Jessica Pierce and Kristy Houle

Podcast Audio Editing - Jessica Pierce

Educate.Today Executive Director - Tim Gore

Links: https://rickchromey.com/

 Steven W. Anderson is a learner, blogger, speaker, educational evangelist, and Dad. As a former teacher and Director of Instructional Technology, he is highly sought after for his expertise in educational technology integration and using social media for learning. He regularly travels the country talking to schools and districts about the use of social media in the classroom and how they can better serve students through technology. 

During this conversation we will be discussing the idea behind @web20classroom, using social media to boost student learning and how teachers can embrace technology as an opportunity for learning.

Classroom Matters Host - Kristy Houle

Podcast Producers - Jessica Pierce and Kristy Houle

Podcast Audio Editing - Jessica Pierce

Educate.Today Executive Director - Tim Gore

Links: https://www.web20classroom.org/

Twitter:  @web20classroom

Instagram:  @web20classroom

Facebook:  @web20classroom

On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Dr. Rick Chromey, the founder and president of MANNA! Educational Services International, a nonprofit organization that serves schools, churches, and other organizations with inspirational edu-trainment. He's penned over a dozen books on classroom management, leadership, and cultural analysis, including his most recent work "GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are." Rick has a doctorate in leadership and specializes in American history, pop culture and generations.  Dr. Chromey is an expert in the field of classroom management, motivating students and leadership in education.

During this conversation we will be discussing the reasons that students become disinterested in school/class, how to motivate a person authentically and honestly and motivating students who don’t care.

Link to:
Dr. Rick Chromey's website

Classroom Matters Host - Kristy Houle

Podcast Producers - Jessica Pierce and Kristy Houle

Podcast Audio Editing - Jessica Pierce

Educate.Today Executive Director - Tim Gore

On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, and media expert who is, “changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health”.  Her work has helped thousands reverse the most challenging conditions: ADHD, anxiety, mood, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using PROVEN holistic therapies. She is often featured on dozens of media outlets and is the author of 3 books, the latest being “It’s Gonna Be OK: Proven Ways to Improve Your Child’s Mental Health."

During this conversation we will be discussing the impact of the pandemic on student's stress and anxiety levels, the impact of technology on our kid’s mental health issues and how parents and teachers can promote good coping skills and strategies.

Classroom Matters Host - Kristy Houle

Podcast Producers - Jessica Pierce and Kristy Houle

Podcast Audio Editing - Jessica Pierce

Educate.Today Executive Director - Tim Gore

Links: https://drroseann.com/ 

On today’s episode I will be sitting down with Danny Brassell, A former inner-city teacher and author who is on a mission to bring joy back into education and the workplace by transforming struggling and reluctant readers into more passionate and proficient readers. Danny teaches his audiences how to make reading a life-long habit and he trains leaders on how to communicate their messages through effective and inspirational storytelling.

During this conversation we will be discussing how to build a love for learning in kids and how to get kids back on track post Covid-19.

Links: https://dannybrassell.com/

Classroom Matters Host - Kristy Houle

Podcast Producers - Jessica Pierce and Kristy Houle

Podcast Audio Editing - Jessica Pierce

Educate.Today Executive Director - Tim Gore

On today’s episode I will be sitting down with author and TED speaker Nathaniel Turner, a self-described “Humanity Propulsion Engineer.” Nate is the author of several books, including the children’s book series, “The Amazing World of STEM,” and his history-making book, “Raising Supaman.” As a zealous advocate that every person has an opportunity to maximize their human potential, Nate regularly shares his theory of a backward design life process with parents, teachers, and students.  What truly sets Nate apart from others is his unique comical ability not only to see the world differently but to challenge his audiences in an edutaining way to live outside the box so that the world might be able to experience us at our best.

During this conversation we will be discussing the backward design model for students and how we can raise our children to be successful without relying on crutches in society such as wealth, privilege, legacy status, fraud, bribery, cheating or Adobe Photoshop.

Link to: Nathaniel's website. 

Classroom Matters Host - Kristy Houle

Podcast Producers - Jessica Pierce and Kristy Houle

Podcast Audio Editing - Jessica Pierce

Educate.Today Executive Director - Tim Gore