The Thing About School

In this episode, Kristi highlights:

~ Tools and strategies to help teens build confidence

~ Why having an accountability buddy really helps

~ The power of habit stacking

Kristi is a wife, and a mom of two, Hendrix (3 years old) and Beatrix (1 year old). After the birth of her son in 2020, she began imperfectly creating change in her life, these changes, although for a better life, were met with many challenges along the way. Looking back it is clear that the breakdowns she faced were necessary to reveal the breakthroughs that continue to help her on her journey towards living in alignment with what her soul truly desires and to inspire others to do the same. As a certified bilingual teacher for the last 12 years, she is beginning to truly embody what she is really passionate about teaching and sharing, healing our body, mind, and soul, with practices that allow us to truly come home to our most authentic self.

Ways she loves sharing her gifts - check out her podcast Confident Teen and her book Body Bliss 2 - Reach out to inquire about her 1:1 Holistic Youth Education Program and Confident Teen Coaching.

You can find her on Instagram @confidentteenteacher

Get her FREE resource "10 Ways to Help Your Teen Build Confidence" here

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In this episode, we talk about:

~ Fostering Positive Teacher-Student Relationships

~ Enhancing the Learning Experience

~ Promoting Emotional Well-being

We are offering free 15-minute consultation calls to help you see how MPA can fit into your homeschooling plan. Set up your call today! www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat

For further insights into how gratitude in education can cultivate a positive learning environment, check out our blog post here: https://mountainpointacademy.com/blog

In this episode, we talk about:

• How to frame learning in a gratitude mindset
• Why gratitude can impact learning experiences
• How to model gratitude for your children

If you aren't sure if online school is a good fit for your student, set up your FREE consultation call with us! https://mountainpointacademy.com/letschat

Michelle is a certified master life coach and a 'Learning to BREATHE' instructor. Michelle is passionate about her husband, two girls, and helping people become the best versions of themselves. Michelle also loves to read and learn new things.

You can find her on Instagram @mentoring_with_michelle and on her website at https://mentoringwithmichelle.com/

In this episode, we talk about:

• The growing popularity of homeschool voucher programs
• Mountain Point Academy's flexibility to help with homeschool options
• Why we might be a good fit for your homeschooling needs

We are offering free 15-minute consultation calls to help you see how MPA can fit into your homeschooling plan. Set up your call today! www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat

For further insights into homeschool voucher programs and their benefits, check out our blog post here: https://mountainpointacademy.com/blog

In this episode, Rebecca shares:

• What being a trauma-informed coach means
• How being a coach has changed her parenting
• How parenting from intuition is a game-changer

Rebecca Lynn (RebL) is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, speaker, writer, coach, and leadership expert. She currently runs her own coaching practice where she works with individuals and teams to become more self-aware, and to break out of the roles they take on based on societal expectations and individual limiting beliefs, especially when those cause harm. Rebecca is especially passionate about helping women see themselves through the lens of trauma, social pressures, and their own self-imposed expectations so they can emerge as their most authentic, whole self.

Rebecca Lynn loves speaking to teams about team dynamics and communication, and the value of vulnerability and holding space. She also loves bringing awareness to groups and organizations about the presence and impacts of trauma on individuals and the team.

You can find her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reblthomas or on Instagram @Reblcoaching

In this episode, Eric shares:

• How to evaluate your aptitudes to see if a job is a good fit for you
• The power of networking
• Why it's crucial to go "all in" when there is an opportunity you want to pursue

Eric Busalacchi is Vice President of Retail Sales at PennyMac Loan Services, LLC in Franklin, TN. He currently oversees and manages a team of sales representatives. You can find him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-busalacchi-06b85b116/

If you aren't sure if online is a good fit for you, you can set up a FREE consultation call here: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat

In this episode, David shares:

• The highs and lows of being a student-athlete
• Why resilience in life and sports is so important
• How to make the most of networking & opportunities that come along

David is a husband and father of 3 boys and a daughter. Before starting his family, David graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Speech Communication and Family Studies.

While at Utah, David was a member of the men's basketball team and pursued a career in the sport. After numerous injuries with the NBA D-League, David stepped away from basketball and was introduced to At the Crossroads August 2017.

David is passionate when it comes to service and believes the best way to build character is through assisting those in need.

In this episode, Amy talks about:

• Behind the scenes of a school's lunchroom
• How to focus on lifelong learning and the growth mindset
• The unique opportunities of being a unit manager

Amy Totts is a school Unit Manager, or "lunch lady" as her students lovingly refer to her, hailing from Kenosha, WI. She has an impressive 15-year-long experience in her field. Passionate about her work, Amy finds immense joy in her role as she gets to engage with students on a unique level that extends beyond that of a teacher. Her warm presence and friendly demeanor make her a beloved figure among the students who eagerly anticipate seeing her during lunchtime. When she's not serving up delicious meals, Amy indulges in her love for supporting local musicians by selling their merch. She also loves playing the guitar, sewing, painting, and gardening. Her commitment to both her job and her community showcases her vibrant spirit and dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of those around her.

Lunch Lady Land skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY14zcUM9SI

If you are interested in other careers, be sure to check out our other episodes which highlight many different options!

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In this episode, Carla and Nathan share:

• How a career in finance and investments can be both rewarding and flexible
• Why breaking through obstacles and overcoming fears is crucial to success
• The long-term payoff of becoming an entrepreneur vs. working for a company

Carla is President and Founding Member of ClearStep Financial and Investment Advisor Representative with Harbour Investments, Inc. Born and raised in the Metro Milwaukee, WI area she has over 29 years in financial services industry. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. As a wife, mother, and businesswoman Carla's experience, caring nature, development support and education has a positive impact on all of her personal and professional relationships. Carla helps people plan for their financial future by educating and teaching about money and finance. She works to develop and implement strategies for her clients. For her advisors she leads by example and provides career development support. Carla enjoys building long-term relationships with her clients and the advisors she supervises.

Carla's My Talk Radio- https://www.mytalk1071.com/shows/financial-health-wealth-show/

Clearstep Website and our prerecorded webinars- https://www.clearstepfinancial.com/webinars

Nathan has experience helping clients through a wide array of markets and planning strategies. He has seen the industry change and is committed to his clients and their needs. Taking the long-term approach, Nathan helps his clients at every step of their financial planning journey, from wealth accumulation to wealth preservation to the transfer to the next generation. As a financial planner, Nathan's goal is to make sure that his clients and their next generations are secure in their financial future. Nathan graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Finance and Economics from the University of Oregon. While not in the office, you will most likely find Nathan at a nearby basketball court or playing disc golf with friends. Nathan is also a big traveler, and he has enjoyed sailing around Thailand, Croatia, and Bora Bora. He has also taken a train to 15 European Countries in 14 days. Nathan loves to find ways to see new places while sticking to his budget.

You can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanolsen1/

In this episode, Jessica shares:

• Why it's important to love the work you do
• Being prepared for behavioral management and data analyzation
• How to incorporate relationship-building in teaching

Jessica Beus has worked as a teacher in public schools for eight years. She was teacher of the year for Canyons School District in 2019 and is now working as an instructional coach in Granite District. She has a passion for education and working with kids of all ages.

Let us know what you think of this episode! Be sure to leave a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. And if you aren't sure if online is a good fit for you, you can set up a FREE consultation call here: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat