In this week's episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato sits down with Heidi Austin-Cook, owner of the local independent store Sole Focus Running. Heidi and Wendy discuss the positive impact community partners can have on regional students and their families while offering tips on how small businesses can get involved in education. From how she first got the idea of opening a running store to the almost catastrophic event that nearly ended it all, Heidi shares the inspiring journey behind how her business has become a pillar of the community.

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Videos

• Creating Community Connections
• Building School Culture with Community Circles
• Community Partners 

Blogs & Related Articles

• Engaging the Community with Family Engineering Nights
• Engaging Families and Communities in Students' Education
• When Schools Welcome Community Partners

Continuing Education from Learners Edge

• 5055: Boosting Social Emotional Learning through Sport and Physical Education
• 5058: Building Strong Relationships in the Classroom: Care to Connect

Additional Resources

• Are you a running coach with an athlete who needs to rest for a few days? Enjoy sharing this Design Your Run Activity!