Ed Soul
Episodes
92 episodes
Understanding and Supporting our (Anxious) Youth with Dr. Kathryn Hecht
Show Summary: In this episode of Ed Soul, child and adolescent clinical psychologist, author, and professional bravery coach Dr. Kathryn Hecht shares about anxiety data in the classroom and what it means for educator...
Staying Personal and Authentic with Sourcewell Educator Summit Keynote: Thomas C. Murray
In this episode, we sit down with Sourcewell Educator Summit keynote speaker Thomas C. Murray to explore what it really means to keep learning personal, authentic, and rooted in strong relationships. Thomas shares practical ways to move from be...
Key Shifts in Social Studies Standards with Sung Ja Shin and Brittany Rawson Haeg
In this episode, we talk with social studies leaders Sung Ja Shin (Minnesota Humanities Center) and Brittany Rawson Haeg (Minnesota Department of Education) about the key shifts in Minnesota’s updated social studies standards and the broader re...
Unlocking the Person Within the Professional with John Garrett
In this episode, keynote speaker and author John Garrett explores what it means to challenge “traditional professionalism” and create workplaces where people can bring more of their full selves to work. We discuss the core ideas behind his awar...
CCR Series Part 3: Academic and Career Planning with Mr. Randy Thompson and Students
This episode of Ed Soul, is the third and final episode in our Career and College Readiness series. Hear from awardwinning educator Randy Thompson and his students as they share what academic and career planning looks like in practice. The conv...
CCR Series Part 2: Engaging Higher Education, Community & Industry Partners with Dr. Cheryl Norman & Kathy Cottew
In this episode of Ed Soul, we continue our Career and College Readiness series by exploring the vital role of partnerships between PreK–12 schools, higher education, and industry. Dr. Norman from Central Lakes College and Kathy Cottew from Ess...
CCR Series: Rigorous Learning Experiences with Administrative Leader Amie Westberg and Dr. Maggie Velasco
In this episode of Ed Soul, we kick off a three-part Career and College Readiness series with administrative leader, Principal Amie Westberg, and Sourcewell Director of Career and College Readiness, Dr. Maggie Velasco, exploring what it truly m...
Not Your Granny’s Grammar with Patty McGee
This episode dives into modern, student-centered grammar instruction with author and grammarian Patty McGee. The conversation explores what it truly means to study grammar versus simply identifying it. We highlight insights from her new book No...
Data and Assessment Literacy with Erin Potter & Jessica Rice
This episode of Ed Soul explores what it truly means to build data and assessment literacy alongside COMPASS specialists Erin Potter and Jessica Rice. Together, they unpack the similarities and differences between data and assessment, clarify c...
Conditions for Positive School Culture and Climate with Megan Perry
This episode of Ed Soul explores what truly shapes a positive school culture and climate with COMPASS specialist Megan Perry. Together, we unpack the differences between climate and culture, what healthy staff experiences look like, and h...
Multilingual Students and Families: An asset-based conversation with Project Momentum Leaders Dr. Kendra Katnik and Claudia Tabini
This episode explores the growing presence and importance of multilingual students and families in schools. We clarify key distinctions, address common misconceptions, and share up to date terminology for best supporting our multilingual learne...
Partnering for Success for All Students: Part 2 Early Childhood and Special Education
This episode features specialists Jodi Altringer, Kayla Awolope, and Amy Krueger, who discuss the partnership between general and special education teachers in early childhood and primary years. The conversation explores early intervention and ...
Partnering for the Success of All Students: Part 1 High School Co-teaching
This episode explores the partnership between high school general education and special education teachers, featuring insights from Anjanette Kraus and Stacey Jurek. The discussion highlights the co-teaching model, debunks common myths, and emp...
From Chaos to Connection: Managing Escalation with Empathy and Skill with Lisa Worden
This episode explores how educators can effectively manage challenging student behaviors in general education classrooms by focusing on Tier 1 strategies and the importance of building authentic relationships. Lisa Worden discusses why simply t...
Supporting Indigenous Education with Minnesota Indigenous Education Equity Access Specialist Emma Needham
In this episode, Emma Needham, a Minnesota Indigenous Education Equity Access Specialist, discusses the importance of supporting Indigenous education. Emma shares her personal connection to the work, addresses the historical and ongoing barrier...
Unpacking Interdisciplinary Literacy Instruction with Shannon Rivard
This episode explores the importance of interdisciplinary literacy—the integration of reading and writing skills across all subject areas—with expert guest Shannon Rivard. Shannon shares her extensive experience in literacy instruction and disc...
The Power of Windows and Mirrors with Ann McGee founder of Open Windows Books
In this episode Ann McGee, Founder of Open Windows Books, shares her journey in increasing diverse literature for our rural schools. Learn about the concept of windows and mirrors in literature, how diverse texts are important for all our stude...
Solving for All: High-Quality Math for Every Classroom with Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl
This episode features guests Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl, who are experts in mathematics education. The episode focuses on the importance of high-quality math instruction in every classroom and addresses common barriers that teachers face...
The First Stitch: The Beauty of Beginning Again with Aaron Logan
This episode reminds us of important themes at the start of a new school year, such as the value of building strong relationships with students, establishing routines collaboratively, and embracing fresh starts for both teachers and students. W...
The READ ACT: A look back at Year 1 and What’s to come in Year 2 with Mary Jordahl and Megan Zierden
Building Educational Leadership with Social Influence for the Benefit of Our Scholars, Colleagues, Families, Communities and Ourselves with Dr. Renae Bryant
Effective Practices in Teaching, Assessing, and Reporting with Jan Hoegh: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit Jan Hoegh