We're baaaaack at the podcast mic!  It has been a long time since we had the space to chat with you all, but we are so happy to be here now.  In this Part 2 of our Compassion Series, we dive into the concept of self-compassion--why do we need it, how do we move into it, & what happens when we don't! In case you missed Part 1 or possibly need a refresher since it was two years ago (eek!), check it out on our playlist. 

Jaxtina is back in the podcasting lane and are considering what to do when the reality you are dealt gets to be a bit too real to handle.  Listen in as the two coaches explore how to handle tough times.  As always, thanks for listening!

This episode is made for our wonderful middle school ELA teachers as they dive into this year's book study, Onward.

This episode marks the beginning of our series on compassion.   We delve into the value of compassion for both for the work we do and our own mental well-being.  

In this episode, we discuss why it can be so difficult to keep a positive mindset and why we need to do it anyways!  Listen in to hear more about this strengths based approach to work and life.  Don't head towards the light----look for the other bright spots instead!

~Jaxtina

Commitment issues....we all have them.  Maybe the not ones you are thinking of, but in today's episode we discuss how we show up differently from a place of commitment vs. compliance.  How does this impact our personal and professional lives?

Thanks for listening!

~Jaxtina

This week we delve into the idea of reflective cycle----what is it, how might you use it, and why we should! Credits to the brain of Pete Hall with ASCD and his work around the reflective cycle.  Check out his book: Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice and this tweet that highlights his graphic of the four stages. 

This week we set up shop in the hallway at the Corwin Institute to chat about two of our favorite brains: Pete Hall and Doug Fisher.  We were lucky to hear these two back to back and can't wait to share some of our favorite takeaways.  

This week we discuss the importance of digital literacy in the language arts classroom and what pitfalls need to be avoided.  Find the referenced article, "No Longer a Luxury: Digital Literacy Can't Wait", here!

Thanks for listening!

~K & J

This week Kristna and Jackie discuss the importance of emotional resources and resiliency.  They take a look at how these can be cultivated in the classroom by building community.  

Article referenced: SCARF: a brain-based model for collaborating with and influencing others

Texts referenced: Ruby Payne's A Framework for Understanding Poverty & Elena Aguilar's Onward