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About the Session:

What if 15 minutes each morning could transform your classroom? Mikey Sivert shares his four-quadrant morning meeting structure that builds connection, boosts SEL, and cuts down on classroom chaos. With real results (and real stories), he shows how starting with heart leads to stronger learning. ☀️🗣️💬

Links/Resources:

• Free Morning Meeting Quadrant Guide: https://mikeydteach.com/morningmeetingtst
• https://www.instagram.com/mikeydteach
• https://www.mikeydteach.com
• https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/mikey-d-teach-selebration-learning

Meet Mikey:

Mikey Sivert is a coffee-fueled 5th Grade Math & Science teacher in Ohio. He has been teaching Upper Elementary grades for 19 years. His passion revolves around Social-Emotional Learning, and he works to make SEL accessible to teachers. He creates lesson plans and resources for the upper elementary classroom with a trauma-informed lens. He also plans and delivers professional development to educators in both SEL and Trauma-Informed Care. Mikey lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his amazing dog, Callahan. He’s an avid reader and is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.