#SameHere Schools

This session discusses the creation of a clear line between physical and digital lives, and also looks at the effects of technologies beyond social media and other online platforms. The discussion includes:

• How the acceleration of new technology creates more pressure on individuals
• Technology connects us globally but can also make us feel isolated
• What we want to encourage with technology use and the unintended outcomes to avoid
• The mental strain created by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies
• Recommended parameters around technology use

Speakers:

Ross Romano (@RossBRomano)

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry and beyond clarify their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn. 

Marialice B.F.X. Curran (@mbfxc)

Internationally recognized as a digital citizenship expert, Dr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran is an author, consultant, and speaker who is the global connector behind the Digital Citizenship Institute. Committed to Human-Centered Design, Dr. Curran leads by hand, heart, and mind as she models how to make a positive impact in local, global, and digital communities. 

Eugenia Tamez (@etamez)

A digital citizenship pioneer in Spanish speaking communities, Eugenia co-founded Eduktech to start conversations about educational technology along with digital citizenship throughout educational communities in Mexico. Now part of the Digital Citizenship Institute to amplify and make a positive impact along Latin American countries, connecting students across America.  

Christine Ravesi-Weinstein (@RavesiWeinstein)

Christine Ravesi-Weinstein currently serves as a high school Assistant Principal in Massachusetts and previously worked as a HS science department chair for four years and classroom teacher for 15. Diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 23, Christine began her journey towards mental wellness. She began a non-profit organization in June of 2017 aimed at removing the stigma of mental illness and promoting physical activity as a means to cope with anxiety. Learn more: https://www.ravesiweinstein.com/ 

Make sure to subscribe to this series to hear more panel discussions focused on mental health awareness. 

Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn about 20+ shows covering education and learning at all levels. 

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We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Thank you for participating in #SameHere Schools Month and engaging with conversations centered around mental health awareness and support in education. 

Today, we're bringing you a bonus episode from Morning Motivation for Educators, a daily podcast here on the Be Podcast Network. This message is shared by Joey Mascio, an educator, teen coach, speaker, and host of Secrets for an Awesome Life (https://www.joeymascio.com/podcast).

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• Learn more about Belouga: https://belouga.org 

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

This session looks at the multiple definitions of community and its importance in establishing the right conditions for learning. The discussion includes:

• The elements of a supportive community
• The upside of accountability
• Building a professional network that supports wellness and growth
• What it means to receive permission to teach
• The relationship between community in professional learning and classroom learning
• How engagement with diverse perspectives and experiences supports learning and mental wellness

Speakers:

Ross Romano (@RossBRomano)

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry and beyond clarify their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn. 

Rola Tibshirani (@rolat)

Rola is Vice Principal of St. Benedict School in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Read her blog at https://learningprogression.blogspot.com/ 

Tracy Mergler (@TracyMergler)

Tracy is a special education teacher and founder of Safe Space Organization, a non-clinical, community safe space that strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting and supporting others through a peer-to-peer network. Learn more: https://www.safespacecny.com/ 

Marisa Jackson (@MarisaLVJackson)

Marisa is Principal of Woodbridge Elementary School in Rhode Island. She is passionate about all things SEL. 

Elizabeth McDonald (@MrsEM_McDonald)

Elizabeth is a middle school principal who will soon transition to the role of Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. 

Make sure to subscribe to this series to hear more panel discussions focused on mental health awareness. 

Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn about 20+ shows covering education and learning at all levels. 

Visit https://belouga.org to learn more about Belouga. 

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

In this session, educators explore the impact of a professional learning network (PLN) or professional learning community (PLC) on health, well-being, and professional practice. 

Ilene Winokur (@IleneWinokur)

Dr. Winokur is a coach, PD specialist, and author of Journey to Belonging. She’s also host of the podcast, Journeys to Belonging. Visit her website: https://www.ilenewinokur.com/ 

Rachelle Dené Poth (@Rdene915)

Rachelle is a Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology teacher at Riverview High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle is also an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, and the author of seven books, her most recent Things I Wish [...] Knew includes stories from 50 educators. Follow Rachelle's blog at www.Rdene915.com. 

Livia Chan (@LiviaChanL)

Livia Chan is a head teacher, writer, and presenter. She is a contributing author of Because of a Teacher who is deeply passionate about the gift of relationships, learning, and leading with heart. Livia believes in fostering the love and joy of learning where all learners are seen, valued, heard, appreciated, inspired, and empowered. Visit here website: https://livchan.com/ 

Make sure to subscribe to this series to hear more panel discussions focused on mental health awareness. 

Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn about 20+ shows covering education and learning at all levels. 

Visit https://belouga.org to learn more about Belouga. 

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Welcome to #SameHere Schools Month, in which we're publishing a number of conversations designed to enhance mental health awareness in all areas of education. 

Today we're sharing an episode from the De Facto Leaders podcast, hosted by Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a licensed SLP with a doctorate in special education, a special education director license, and an assistive technology graduate certificate. On her show, Dr. Karen and her guests help pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. 

Learn more and subscribe on your preferred platform: https://bit.ly/3M4HCmR 

In this episode:

We’ve all sat through some boring professional development before; but there’s nothing boring about the training you’ll get from today's guest Dr. MC.

Many people in “helping professions” like education and healthcare focus more on taking care of others instead of taking care of themselves; Dr. MC joins us to talk about how school leaders can make self-care a part of K-12 culture. But not just for the students; for the staff. 

Dr. Theresa Melito-Conners, Ph.D. (Dr. MC) is the founder of Dr. MC’s Self-Care Cabaret, a suite of theatre-inspired self-care and professional development services for helping professionals. 

In this conversation Dr. MC shares:

✅Common myths surrounding the “self-care” industry, and why it’s not just wine and bubble baths. 

✅Why “not having time” for self-care is a myth, and how to keep yourself grounded even if you only have 5 minutes to spare. 

✅How school leaders can make self-care a part of their building culture; for both the staff and leadership.

Subscribe and learn more:

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We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Any of us who have spent time on social media understand the significant impact it has on attention, awareness, and wellbeing. In this discussion, panelists reflect on the positives and negatives regarding social media’s impact on mental health:

Stephen Jurgella (@StephenJurgella)

Stephen is a small business growth professional with over 12 years of experience at his Houston-based firm, Fountain Forward. He is also an angel investor and advisor with numerous companies in the sports, gaming, healthcare, and hospitality industries, and Founder of the #SameHere C-Suite Alliance, part of the Global Mental Health Movement. 

Jillian Dubois (@JillDubois22)

Jillian is a repurposed educator who is still passionate about collaborating and guiding. She’s a published author/illustrator, blogger, podcaster, and social introvert/digital extrovert.

Laurie Guyon (@SMILELearning)

Laurie is the Coordinator for Model Schools at WSWHE BOCES in Saratoga Springs, New York. She is the Capital Region Director and a trainer for NYSCATE. Laurie is an adjunct professor for SUNY Plattsburgh, where she teaches Digital Age Learning in the CAS SBL program.  She is the author of SMILE Learning: Leveraging the Power of Educational Technology.

Dr. John Rosa (@HealthyTweeter)

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises Accessible Beltway Clinics, which is comprised of 17 clinics in Maryland and Virginia, combining medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. He is a speaker, author, White House and law enforcement consultant for the opioid crisis.

Dr. Toetta Taul (@TaulToetta)

Dr. Taul is Principal of Iroquois High School in Kentucky’s Jefferson County Public Schools. 

Make sure to subscribe to this series to hear more panel discussions focused on mental health awareness. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn about 20+ shows covering education and learning at all levels. Visit https://belouga.org to learn more about Belouga. 

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

In this episode we discuss the #Samehere Schools Month and other things about taking care of ourselves. This Interview is from the Resilient Schools Podcast on the BE Podcast Network.

Evin Schwartz is the CEO and Founder of Belouga, a social learning platform making education impactful, accessible and equitable for the youth of the world through interactive digital content, aimed at providing a global perspective while aligning to everyday school subject areas and student interests. He has 17+ years of overseeing businesses focused on education, social impact and innovation within the Gen-Y and Gen-Z demographic. Evin has created and implemented educational programs and cross-cultural initiatives in all 50 states in the US at the K–12 and university levels, along with consultancy work on six continents. In 2019, he was recognized as one of the Meaningful Business 100, an award honoring global leaders who are introducing new ways of thinking and acting to address the world’s biggest challenges: climate change, pollution, hunger, poverty, education, and health.

- #Samehere Schools
- What comes next?
- SEL has been a nice term, but mental health has been around forever.
- How we keep mental health from being a flavor of the week
- Looking at standards, nobody knows how to assess this.
- It's not teacher's or principal's assignment, it's society's.
- None of that stuff matters without mental health.
- The power of connection
- Programming side of this - how do we personalize this in communities
- Everybody's experiencing completely different
- Schools are over-resourced right now.
- How are they aware of these programs? Making programs more accessible to others.
- Belouga is a global organization that believes that people should learn about the world with the world!
- Creating learning communities
- Mentorship and connections - how to get that out to the masses.
- Global networks and able to travel the world.
- Our kids are consuming at a rapid pace.
- social learning - how do you make it global and how do you make it
- It's ok to disagree!
- Innovation within education (i.e. what does the future hold for the industry)
- The importance of mental health and wellness within the industry
- Creating a thriving learning ecosystem through passion/interest driven learning
- We're not doing any justice by thinking that learning happens within the four walls of a classroom.
- Bring fun and excitement back to learning.
- Equality, Impact, Access
- belouga.org - Learn about the world with the world, aligned to standards - 100% free to register. 

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

While the oft-cited statistic is that “1 in 5” people suffer from mental illness, the reality is conversations about mental health are relevant and important to everyone — 5 in 5 people. 

In this discussion, panelists share their personal experiences along with stories others have shared, in order to expand and normalize a productive mental health conversation. 

About the panelists:

Eric Kussin (@SameHere_Global) 

Eric is a 20-year pro sports executive who was fortunate enough to find a higher calling after an intense mental health battle. He launched a global alliance of athletes and celebrities, along with expert practitioners: We’re All A Little “Crazy,” and the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement.

Rachel Baribeau (@RachelBaribeau)

Rachel Joy Baribeau is a former national sportscaster who travels the US speaking on mental health, joy, courage, and discovering purpose and passion. She’s the author of Relentless Joy and host of the Joystarters podcast. Learn about her work: https://www.imchangingthenarrative.org/ 

Stacey Gonzales (@staceypacer) 

Stacey Gonzales, Ed.D. co-founded Soul Growth after a successful 20-year career leading some of the nation’s largest school districts. She is host of Build in Public Daily on the Be Podcast Network, a show that details her experiences building her new company in public, right before your eyes. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify. 

Make sure to subscribe to this series to hear more panel discussions focused on mental health awareness. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn about 20+ shows covering education and learning at all levels. Visit https://belouga.org to learn more about Belouga.

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Belouga, the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement, and the Be Podcast Network present the fourth annual #SameHere Schools Month in May 2023. 

In these dynamic conversations, you’ll hear from educators, authors, mental health professionals, and other leading experts and influencers who share the mission to highlight quality mental health resources, engage in conversations that help us create mutual understanding, and connect across the planet. 

Subscribe to find best practices for mental health, overall wellness, and positive culture change in school communities.