🎙️ Introvert Ally Podcast - Episode 03 How Introverts Can Thrive in the Classroom Guest: Dr. Heidi Kasevich Hosted by: Jennifer B. Kahnweiler

Episode Summary In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jennifer welcomes Dr. Heidi Kasevich, educator, author, and founder of the Quiet Schools Network. Heidi joins Introvert Ally to discuss how introverts—students, teachers, and administrators—can thrive in a traditionally extrovert-dominated education system. Heidi’s new book, Silent Talk: Setting the Stage for Introverts to Thrive in the Classroom and Beyond, is a game-changing resource for creating more temperament-inclusive learning environments.

What We Discuss:

• Heidi’s journey from quiet student to confident educator and advocate for introverts

• Misconceptions about teachers being extroverts—and why many are actually introverts

• The "extrovert ideal" in education and its historical roots

• Why traditional school structures can be overwhelming for introverts

• The critical importance of quiet spaces and recharge time in schools

• How schools can embrace reflective pauses, rethink class participation grading, and write “quiet-friendly” student comments

• How Heidi’s Quiet 10 initiative is helping reduce burnout among educators

• Practical steps for making schools more inclusive, from faculty development to classroom design

• Tips for parents and families to support introverted children, including how to prep for social events

• How Silent Talk provides a much-needed toolkit for educators and parents

Notable Quotes:

“Just come out of your shell is one of the most limiting things you can say to an introvert.” “We’re not waging war on socializing—we’re balancing it with silence and reflection.” “Introverts are incredibly social, just in a different rhythm and depth.” “We wouldn’t want to lose the voices of a third to a half of our student population.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Heidi’s book: Silent Talk: Setting the Stage for Introverts to Thrive in the Classroom and Beyond

• Quiet Schools Network

• Past video series on Introverted Women Leaders featuring Heidi

• Visit: https://kaseleadership.com

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