Kerri Malazdrewicz is a Grade 9-12 teacher at Neelin High School in Brandon, Manitoba and the Vice President of the Manitoba Student Leadership Association.  In this episode, she shares with us how she uses social media in education and how she fosters student leadership at her school.  Kerri also shares her ideas for building connections with colleagues and students.  Listen to this episode for some great ideas to try with your students or colleagues this school year!

Do you ever struggle to find your voice and use it? In this guided meditation, we explore the power and expansiveness of saying YES to yourself and YES to more of what you want in your life. Using breathwork, mantra, and a guided visualization focusing on the throat chakra, we find the strength to use our voices to invite in joy, possibility, and new experiences. 

Danielle is an educator in Trinidad who is deeply committed to school improvement and adding value through her contributions in the field of education.  Devon met her when she traveled to Trinidad and Tobago in 2015 to deliver professional development workshops as part of Project Overseas.  In this episode, Danielle tells us all about the school system in Trinidad and shares her passion for school improvement and ongoing professional learning.  It's jam-packed with interesting information about what school looks like in this island country and we know you'll find Danielle totally inspiring as she shares about her career and her commitment to making a difference!

Spencer Cotter is an instructional coach and teacher mentor from Michigan. Tune in as the Kenton girls talk to Spencer about boundaries, energy input and output, and wellness in the teaching profession. Spencer shares her personal story, relatable examples, and simple techniques to help teachers make changes to avoid burnout and exhaustion. You won't want to miss learning about the 3 Cs of boundaries, key aspects of Spencer's morning routine, and how to curate your Instagram feed for healthy energy input. To find out more, visit the show notes at https://kgeducation.ca/spencercotter.

Devon and Leah reflect on two years of working with teachers to offer their unique blend of professional learning and wellness. They share their favourite moments, lessons learned, and their plans for the upcoming year.

Show notes at: https://kgeducation.ca/podcasthappyanniversary/

Based on the ideas shared in James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, this guided meditation uses visualization, affirmations, and the feeling state to support healthy habit development. 

Sarah Harrison is a globe-trotting teacher who loves to travel. This Manitoba girl is currently teaching in an international boarding school in England and recently completed her Master of Education degree. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to teach (and live) in a boarding school and her recommendations for pursuing a similar path. Sarah also shares about play-based learning and tips for getting started if you'd like to add more playfulness to your classroom practice. Meet Sarah and learn about her journey in this episode of Cultivating Connection. 

On the anniversary of Leah's year of daily meditation, yoga, and journaling, the Kenton girls discuss all things habits and routines. In this episode, you'll learn more about developing new habits, tools and strategies for habit-tracking, and the girls' best tips for success. Devon and Leah also share their favourite books on habits and routines and their new April book club selection, Atomic Habits by James Clear. Learn more at http://kgeducation.ca/bookclub. 

This 7-minute meditation is perfect to connect you to your body, your breath, and the present moment. Leave anxiety and worry behind as you engage in two different grounding techniques that you can practice anytime, anywhere. 

Listen to this simple guided meditation to begin your morning in the best possible way! Enjoy six minutes of visualization, affirmations, and grounding for a day filled with intention and gratitude.