Middle School Walk & Talk
A podcast series offering heart, hope, and health to members of our middle school communities. Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire model wellness as they walk and talk while recording each episode. Listeners are encouraged to take a walk, too, as they listen to discussions on self-care, student well-being, school culture, and more. Middle School Walk and Talk is designed to support the concepts found in the book, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, and is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. For more information, visit www.amle.org.
Middle School Walk & Talk
You Can Only Go Halfway: The Role of Trusted Adults in Middle School with guest Brooklyn Raney
In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire converse with practitioner researcher Brooklyn Raney about the crucial role of trusted adults in schools. Raney discusses her work on how to ensure every student has an advocate, emphasizing the importance of accessibility, boundaries, and genuine care. She shares practical advice on how educators can leverage their strengths to connect with students, using memorable anecdotes like the "clapping contest" to illustrate the impact of clear expectations. Raney's insights reveal how even brief, authentic interactions can significantly influence a student's life, advocating for environments that foster presence, play, and possibility.
Middle School Walk & Talk is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. Learn more at amle.org.