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What if a single phrase could change how a child learns, how a teacher leads, and how a team grows? We’re digging into the real mechanics of mindset with leadership coach Andre Kennebrew, showing how language, feedback, and belief can flip a fixed story into a growth trajectory. No buzzwords—just practical scripts, classroom tactics, and lived examples that help kids and adults build resilience and lead with purpose.

We start by drawing a clear line between fixed and growth mindsets and spotlight the behaviors you can see: avoiding challenges versus embracing them, ignoring feedback versus seeking it, comparing selves to others versus learning from others’ wins. Then we go deeper on expectation and belief. Raising standards without showing trust creates friction; pairing high expectations with visible belief builds confidence. 

By the end, you’ll have a toolkit to make feedback coachable, praise specific, and failure productive—at home and in classrooms. If you’re ready to build students who persist, teams that learn, and a home that breathes belief, hit play and share this with a parent, teacher, or leader who needs a lift.

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com

After a short holiday break, Tuesday Talks is back—and we’re stepping into the second half of the school year with clarity, courage, and conversation.

Whether you’re a long-time listener or brand new to the show, this episode re-introduces the heart of Tuesday Talks: a space where parents and educators come together to understand school systems, advocate effectively, and keep kids at the center of every decision.

We share what Tuesday Talks is (and isn’t), why January is a critical checkpoint for families and schools, and what’s coming up in the months ahead—from special education testing and grading policies to mindset, mental health, homeschooling, and screen use.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or unsure how to support your child or students—this episode is your invitation back into the conversation.

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com

We're recapping the most powerful insights, conversations, and mindset shifts from the previous two months of this season's Tuesday Talks centered on agency, advocacy, and accountability in education.

Dr. Tiffany SLP reflects on standout moments with parents, educators, students, and school leaders—including conversations on parents taking control of their child’s education, the 4-day school week, handling conflict at home and school, teacher safety, and the role of social-emotional learning in shaping student outcomes.

Listeners will also revisit key takeaways from episodes on preparing for parent-teacher conferences, the impact of student-led conferences, leadership that drives real change, and the importance of rest, connection, and balance for families and educators alike.

This episode is more than a recap—it’s a reminder that education works best when voices are heard, responsibility is shared, and partnerships are intentional.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, administrator, or advocate, this conversation will leave you with clarity, reflection, and actionable insight as we look ahead to what’s next.

Tuesday Talks—Real conversations sparking real change in education.

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com

Perfection doesn’t make the holiday—connection does. In this's week's episode, we dig into realistic winter break plans that swap pressure for presence, so your family can laugh more and stress less. From Motown-backed tree decorating and edible gingerbread hacks to a living-room snowball showdown, you’ll get simple ideas that spark big memories without a big budget.

SLP and mom-of-four, Hannah Werner, joins the show to share the story of her grandmother’s snow village and how traditions teach care, patience, and stewardship. Together we redesign the classic advent calendar with “kindness challenges” that build gratitude: writing cards, doing a sibling’s chore, or surprising a teacher. We look at why kids remember feelings over flawless outcomes, and how modeling appreciative language turns gift opening into a social skill lesson without the side-eye prompts from across the room.

If you’re ready to make winter break feel warm, genuine, and easy to repeat, press play and steal the ideas that fit your family. If this conversation helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs low-stress holiday inspiration, and leave a quick review so more parents can find us. What tradition will you start this year?

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com

What if we stopped choosing sides and chose students instead? We sit down with Dr. Jamila Singleton, executive director of Rooted School Vancouver, to trace the real work of educational change: expanding agency, centering family partnership, and building cultures where student voice moves adult practice. From her early days feeling unseen in school to leading a high school where seniors aim to graduate with both a college acceptance and a job offer, Jamila shares how courageous leadership becomes tangible through structures, not slogans.

We dig into the hard parts leaders often avoid: identity-triggered feedback, bias, and the defensiveness that can cloud our decisions. Jamila explains why veteran educators’ wisdom and community memory are indispensable—and why grief over changing systems needs space and support. We map practical incentives that actually shift behavior—belonging, meaningful teacher leadership, recognition, and authentic student and family voice—so change doesn’t feel like a top-down mandate. Along the way, we unpack the managing complex change framework and how misalignments around vision, skills, incentives, resources, or action plans derail momentum.

You’ll hear how Rooted’s “team kid” stance transcends charter vs public battles through purposeful collaboration with districts, family governance, and student-directed learning blocks tied to industry credentials. We also explore student-led conferences as a culture, not a project: when students practice agency and see adults close the feedback loop, classrooms become training grounds for civic voice. Jamila leaves us with a compass-setting question: who do we need to become so students can fully become themselves?

If this conversation sparked ideas for your campus or district, follow, share with a colleague, and leave a review. Tell us: where will you bring student and family voice into the center this week? 

Connect with Dr. Jamila Singleton: Rooted School Vancouver & LinkedIn

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com

What drives a parent to make such a significant change? For Danita, a mother who made the bold decision to withdraw her eight-year-old daughter from a public charter school in favor of homeschooling, it wasn't one dramatic incident but a pattern of concerning observations. The charter school's focus on behavioral compliance seemed to overshadow actual learning.

The homeschool journey hasn't been without challenges. Three weeks into their homeschooling adventure, Danita candidly shares her daughter's need redirection and motivation strategies at home. This required creative solutions: dedicated learning spaces, visual to-do lists, reward systems, and working ahead to prevent falling behind.

Yet amidst these adjustments, beautiful transformations are emerging. "Emotionally, she is more herself," Danita observes, noting how her daughter's spirit and love of learning are rekindling after being dimmed in the traditional setting. Perhaps most refreshing is Danita's honesty about the future. "I don't know that we will continue homeschool," she admits. Her approach reminds us that educational choices needn't be permanent—they can evolve as we learn what works best for our unique children.

Listen as we explore the challenges, unexpected benefits, and practical considerations of stepping outside the traditional educational system to prioritize a child's individual needs. 

Be sure to download, like, follow, subscribe, and share so that you can help others find this important conversation about educational alternatives!

Tuesday Talks—Real conversations sparking real change in education.

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com

Last week's episode got a lot of parents, teachers and administrators talking! Some in support of the shift and some opposed to it. We are continuing the conversation from last week's episode discussing the shift from parent-teacher conferences to student-led conferences. 

Dr. Tiffany shares supportive and oppositional feedback from fifth-grade teachers to middle school admin offices to parents of quiet second and fourth graders. The wins are tangible: students name where they grew and where they’re stuck, parents get a more honest window into school life, and teachers see better follow-through on goals. The concerns are honest too: workload, shy students, and expectations for data. Instead of glossing over them, Dr. Tiffany offers a roadmap that respects constraints and builds capacity over time.

The centering thought is this: When students speak…we all learn something new!

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com

A tiny chair, a big shift. When a fifth grader leads his own conference, the room changes: honest reflection replaces guesswork, goals become concrete, and trust builds between home and school. We unpack that story and reveal the social dynamics that make conferences productive—or painful.

We walk through the five interaction types you’ll feel at any meeting—exchange, competition, cooperation, conflict, and accommodation—and show how student-led structures keep everyone focused on growth. You’ll hear why students who present their progress develop stronger communication skills and are more likely to hit academic goals, and how parents gain clarity when data comes in kid-friendly language. We also share the mindset and role shifts that matter: teachers move from authority to mentor, parents from audience to ally, and students from subject to speaker.

Ready to try it without overhauling your whole system? We lay out a simple pilot plan, practical tools for student reflection and portfolios, and a communication script for families so expectations are clear. Even small steps—like inviting students to share a strength, a challenge, and one goal—can reduce tension, boost motivation, and create shared accountability. If you’re looking to reimagine parent-teacher conferences with student voice at the center, this conversation gives you the research, the structure, and the words to start.

If this helped spark a light bulb, share it with a colleague or parent who champions student voice, download the reflection and goal-setting template from the link in the description, and subscribe so you never miss a Tuesday Talks conversation. Your turn: what’s one question you’ll ask your student at the next conference?

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Tuesday Talks—Real conversations sparking real change in education.

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com

Big feelings don’t clock out when the bell rings. We sit down with Head Start family advocate Corey Green to explore how self-awareness and relationship skills can transform a school day—from a nervous kindergartner at the door to a high schooler who’s learned to earn trust and use their voice. This is a grounded, practical look at social emotional learning that skips jargon and goes straight to what works in real classrooms and busy homes.

We start with the heart of SEL: helping kids notice what they feel, connect feelings to choices, and navigate boundaries without shutting down their confidence. Corey shares how simple moves—greeting students by name, setting a warm tone with music, and handing out meaningful jobs like line leader—turn chaos into purpose. We talk through the first month of routines, the power of small celebrations when shy students take social risks, and how teachers can honor a child’s voice while drawing a clear line on respect.

Then we dive into older learners and higher-stress settings. Role modeling, not lecturing, becomes the engine: act out a conflict, let students critique what went wrong, and tie those insights back when real moments flare. Instead of piling on punishments, we outline how consistent expectations and earnable privileges build buy-in. At home, parents can mirror the same playbook with step-by-step coaching—show what “clean your room” means, journal patterns to spot triggers, and make time for simple play that strengthens bonds. Throughout, we highlight the triangle of support—school, home, and community resources—and why educator self-care and protected time are essential for SEL that lasts.

If you’re a teacher, parent, or school leader looking to weave social emotional learning into everyday moments without adding another program, you’ll leave with clear strategies you can use tomorrow. Subscribe, share this with a colleague or caregiver, and tell us: which strategy will you try first?

Tuesday Talks—Real conversations sparking real change in education.

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com

When a student with an IEP injures a teacher, the room doesn’t just go silent—the whole system gets tested. We take you inside that moment and beyond it: the legal guardrails of IDEA, the hard questions of manifestation determination, and the daily realities of classroom safety that training days rarely fix.

The episodes starts with the facts: how often threats and injuries occur, why special education staff face higher risk, and how under-resourced settings amplify crises. From there, we walk through what happens when discipline intersects with disability law—what an MDR must decide, how FBAs and BIPs should be built and revised, and why documentation can be the difference between clarity and conflict. Real stories ground this in practice, highlighting the emotional toll on educators and the ripple effects on class climate when learning time is swallowed by chaos.

This conversation is about balance, not blame. Teachers need ongoing de-escalation coaching, clear signal protocols, safe spaces, and staffing that matches student needs. Administrators must move fast on timelines, protect injured staff, and align general ed, special ed, mental health, and safety teams around a shared plan. Parents carry a dual charge: advocate fiercely while embracing accountability, requesting behavior logs and observations, and integrating outside supports so school and home speak the same language. Safety and student rights aren’t competing goals—they rise together when schools act with skill, empathy, and structure.

If you’ve sat in an MDR or managed a classroom after an injury, your insight matters. Subscribe, share this episode with a colleague, and tell us what works—or doesn’t—in your school. Your story can help another educator stay safe and help another student succeed.

Tuesday Talks—Real conversations sparking real change in education.

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Tuesday Talks is hosted by Dr. Tiffany. She has been a Speech/Language Pathologist for 20 years. She's also a speaker and educational consultant. Dr. Tiffany hosts webinars and in-person workshops for teachers and parents.

Book Dr. Tiffany as a speaker for your teachers, parent groups and professional development sessions! Visit: www.OurWordsMatterConsulting.com