The Awakening Educator

Dive deep into topics relevant to education with your co-hosts Susan Andrien & Dr. Megan Sweet, two lifelong educators who bring their skills, curiosity and unique perspectives to the topics most relevant to educating our youth in today’s complex world. The Awakening Educator is a biweekly podcast on topics related to education where we explore topics in detail, covering: * Policy/Research * Practitioner Journey and Perspective * Parent and Student Voices and Experiences * Models from the field with tools our listeners can apply to their contexts Listeners can join us live to ask questions and to comment on the topics we’re discussing on the show

Episodes

How Can We Support Families when Children are in the Child Welfare System?

August 4, 2022 • 59 mins

Matthew Anderson shared his experience working with children and families in the Foster Care system and how we can reimagine Child Welfare with Neurobiology in mind.

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Leading A School In China (During The Pandemic!)

July 14, 2022 • 58 mins

In this episode, The Awakening Educator speaks with Brantley Turner-Bradley about her experiences founding and leading a school in China, and what it was like to lead through the pandemic.

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Welcome To Season 4 Of The Awakening Educator

July 11, 2022 • 42 mins

Welcome to season 4 of The Awakening Educator. Catch up with Susan and Megan and hear about the amazing work they are doing and what you can look forward to this season.

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When Wishes Change

June 10, 2022 • 32 mins

We talk with Tricia Roos about the powerful impact sports coaches can have on students. Tricia also tells her story of how she changed her own life as she discovered that her wishes had changed.

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How to Lead Equity-Driven Change in Education? A Conversation w/ Dr. Nix.

April 29, 2022 • 68 mins

We meet with Dr. Sam Nix, a seasoned educator who shares his approach to leading change with equity, compassion, and intentionality. To learn more about his work, please go to: https://snix3consulting.com/
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What is the Role of Storytelling in Education?

April 15, 2022 • 60 mins

Join the Awakening Educator as Megan talks with two of the grantees from her School Stories project: Nature and Nurture with Smriti Sharma, who shares how she is bringing mindfulness to students in Kenya. Disrupting systemic racism with Anashay Wright, who shares why we need to build a new table, rather than creating a space for BIPOC at our current "table."
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What is the Role of Safety in Social Trauma, Healing & Justice?

January 27, 2022 • 48 mins

Join us for our talk with Cherie Bridges Patrick, owner of Paradox Cross-Cultural Consulting and Training, Paradox relies on neuroscience to help educators to heal racial and social trauma, repair internal disconnects, and build relationships. Cherie will talk with us about social/racial trauma and the critical role of safety in justice and antiracist work.
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How do we Transform our Schools Through Equity?

December 16, 2021 • 39 mins

We talk with Sonia Lewis, founder of Ascribe Consulting about why conversations about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are so prevalent right now, and how we can make lasting changes in our schools. To learn more about Sonia's work, go to: https://ascribe-educational-consultanting.ueniweb.com/
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How Can We Bring Social-Emotional Learning to Our Schools?

December 2, 2021 • 63 mins

We talk with Megan Marcus, founder of FuelEd, and Kelley Munger, who is a researcher who specializes in bringing Social-Emotional Learning to our educational environments. We need this information now more than ever before!

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How Can You Support Struggling Readers? The Inspirational Story of Lois Letchford and Her Son.

November 21, 2021 • 61 mins

Lois Letchford has developed an innovative approach to teaching students with learning difficulties how to read. She gained this passion through supporting her own son, who was deemed to be 'unteachable' by his teachers. With persistence, love, and creativity, Lois found a way not only to teach her son but also to make learning accessible for others who do not follow the traditional learning path.

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Short Talk Susan & Megan

October 21, 2021 • 12 mins

Susan & Megan explore the challenges of this school year.

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How Do You Teach with Social-Emotional Learning Strategies?

October 16, 2021 • 52 mins

Lorea is the author of Teaching with the Heart in Mind: A Complete Educator’s Guide to Social Emotional Learning. We will discuss ways that educators can bring SEL into their classrooms and schools right now!

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How Do You Raise Your Children with Conscious Parenting?

October 16, 2021 • 53 mins

Lauren Keck talks with us about how conscious parenting can support parents to guide their children through their K-12 experiences. To learn more about her work, go to: Soulpathparenting.com

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Taking a Journey with Storytelling with Kathleen Pelley

October 11, 2021 • 60 mins

We talk with author, podcast host, and teacher Kathleen Pelley about the power of storytelling, the magic that happens when stories are read aloud, and how listening to stories establishes lifetime links to literature.

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Zoie Hoffman & Dana Goodier

October 11, 2021 • 58 mins

We talk with Zoie Hoffman about her tutoring business & Dana Goodier about her experiences on her podcast with educators.

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How Do You Transform Systems and Lead with Equity?

October 11, 2021 • 35 mins

We will talk with Lindsay Lyons about steps educators can take to address social justice and equity in their classrooms and schools.

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How Do You Bring Creative Writing to the Juvenile Justice System?

August 6, 2021 • 53 mins

We talk with Marlin Barton about his work teaching creative writing with youth in the juvenile justice system. He will also share some poetry written by his students.

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How Do You Bring Anti-Racism to the Workplace? A Discussion with A Long Talk.

July 8, 2021 • 65 mins

We meet with the founders of A Long Talk--a transformative program whose goal is to create an anti-racist at every dinner table. To learn more about A Long Talk, please go to: https://www.alongtalk.com/

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How Do You Promote Authentic Anti-Racist Leadership?

June 24, 2021 • 70 mins

Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard and Chris Knaus discuss their book, Black Educational Leadership: From Silencing to Authenticity. They’ll share insights from their book, but also what makes their collaboration so powerful and one that others can learn from.

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How Do You Teach Arts Online? A talk with the Teaching Artist Rebecca Potts.

June 11, 2021 • 56 mins

We will talk with teaching artist Rebecca Potts about why arts education is important to youth and what it was like to teach art during the Pandemic.

Rebecca Potts Aguirre is a teaching artist from Montana currently living in Los Angeles. Her work is inspired by the intersection between ecological concern and the female experience, especially that of motherhood and trauma, often using unconventional materials that connect to childho...

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Episodes

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Welcome To Season 4 Of The Awakening Educator

When Wishes Change

How to Lead Equity-Driven Change in Education? A Conversation w/ Dr. Nix.

What is the Role of Storytelling in Education?

What is the Role of Safety in Social Trauma, Healing & Justice?

How do we Transform our Schools Through Equity?

How Can We Bring Social-Emotional Learning to Our Schools?

How Can You Support Struggling Readers? The Inspirational Story of Lois Letchford and Her Son.

Short Talk Susan & Megan

How Do You Teach with Social-Emotional Learning Strategies?

How Do You Raise Your Children with Conscious Parenting?

Taking a Journey with Storytelling with Kathleen Pelley

Zoie Hoffman & Dana Goodier

How Do You Transform Systems and Lead with Equity?

How Do You Bring Creative Writing to the Juvenile Justice System?

How Do You Bring Anti-Racism to the Workplace? A Discussion with A Long Talk.

How Do You Promote Authentic Anti-Racist Leadership?

How Do You Teach Arts Online? A talk with the Teaching Artist Rebecca Potts.

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How Can We Support Families when Children are in the Child Welfare System?

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