Spark Joy in EDU
Are you seeking to reinvigorate or reveal joy in yourself in education? Elisabeth Bostwick and Tisha Richmond will encourage you to actively cultivate joy in your EDU journey through reflection, inspiration, and practical strategies for educators to use in both their personal and professional lives. Tune in to hear relatable stories, tips, and thoughts from fellow educators and learn how we can actively create our own joy- leading to greater fulfillment. Hosts are leveraging Lis's message from Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation, in combination with Tisha's message from Make Learning MAGICAL: Transform Your Teaching and Create Unforgettable Experiences in your Classroom, to inspire educators to reflect and take action on how they can spark joy in a variety of ways throughout their EDU journey.
Episodes
18 episodes
Creating Joy Through an Abundance Mindset
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, Tisha and Lis discuss how we can foster an Abundance Mindset over a Scarcity Mindset by celebrating others and creating our own joy. Tune in for stories, examples for your school and classroom, and how we ca...
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29:02
Joy Integration as Equitable Practice with Mallory Mbalia
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we talk with Mallory Mbalia, Director of Learning and Education at Fred Rogers Productions, about joy integration as an equitable practice and the power of educational media. Mallory brings such heart to the...
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Be R.E.A.L. and Cannonball In to Create Joy with Tara Martin
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU we talk with Tara Martin about how it's essential to Be R.E.A.L. and the benefits of cannonballing in. Tara discusses how we can create a ripple effect of impact, the importance of boundaries, and how we can ...
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Taking Ownership of Our Joy with Dr. Joy
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU we talk with Dr. Joy about Joy Work EDU and how we can all take ownership of our joy. Dr. Joy shares about how we can be purposeful when it comes to creating joy in our lives and what it means to get 'back to...
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Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy with Kim Strobel
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU we talk with Kim Strobel about Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy. Kim discusses how educators can be so hard on themselves, but reinforces the concept that perfectionism is the lowest standard we can hold o...
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Evolving with Gratitude with Lainie Rowell
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we talk with the amazing Lainie Rowell. Lainie shares valuable insights on how we can evolve with gratitude, intentionally seek joy, and about emotional contagion- catching feelings that improve wel...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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The Power of Play in Learning and Life
Tisha and Lis explore the power of play in learning and in life. Their conversation revolves around the theme of finding joy in everyday moments, fostering connections, and integrating fun and creativity into the learning process to enhance eng...
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Episode 12
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Cultivate Joy In and Out of the Schoolhouse with Sean Gaillard
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we chat with Sean Gaillard about how we can intentionally cultivate joy in and out of the schoolhouse. We explore the importance of embracing our own passions, creating, and how music is the salve that sooth...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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46:38
Spark Joy in EDU | Define Your Why featuring Barbara Bray
In this episode we chat with Barbara Bray about how we can Spark Joy in EDU through connections, meaningful learning experiences, and by defining our why. We explore the importance of recognizing the strengths and gifts within every child and h...
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Episode 10
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34:32
Spark Joy in EDU | Kids Deserve It featuring Adam Welcome
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we talk with Adam Welcome about how we can spark joy in education through meaningful and authentic learning experiences. Tune in to hear how Adam inspires educators to be the best they can be- kids deserve i...
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Episode 9
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39:33
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Spark Joy in EDU | Inspire, Motivate, Educate and Create featuring Ken Shelton
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we talk with Ken Shelton about how we can shift classroom culture and empower students as leaders by dismantling hierarchy in the classroom. Additionally, we explored the importance of every child feeling se...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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Spark Joy in EDU | Pause, Ponder and Persist featuring Julie Hasson
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we chat with Dr. Julie Hasson about how we can take the opportunity to pause, ponder and persist in the classroom in order to be our best as educators. Julie is on a mission to inspire teachers to stay...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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Spark Joy in EDU | Creating Inclusive Classrooms featuring Dr. Katie Novak
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we chat with Dr. Katie Novak about the importance of choosing a joyful mindset and how we can create inclusive classrooms through UDL where every learner has the opportunity to thrive. This episode is packed...
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Episode 6
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Spark Joy in EDU | Find Your Magic and Leap
Tune in to Spark Joy in EDU with Lis and Tisha as they share insights on why complimenting one another is more powerful than competing against others. Additionally, they share reflections and insights from their time together exploring Lo...
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Episode 5
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25:24
Spark Joy in EDU | Strive for Greatness featuring Dawn Harris
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we chat with Dawn Harris about how we can foster a culture where learners want to be. Dawn shares insights on how we can find passions outside of the classroom to pour ourselves into and the importance...
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Spark Joy in EDU | Teach Like a Pirate featuring Dave Burgess
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we chat with Dave Burgess about one of his all-time favorite activities along with how we can make an impact in our schools through motivating our learners. He specializes in teaching hard-to-reach, hard-to-...
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Episode 3
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Spark Joy EDU | Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. featuring LaVonna Roth
In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we chat with LaVonna Roth, creator and founder of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. You will feel inspired after listening to LaVonna Roth share how she and her team boost schools in embodying a Human-Focused Culture a...
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Episode 2
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Spark Joy in EDU | Take a Magical Leap into Joyful Learning
Elisabeth Bostwick and Tisha Richmond share their why behind partnering to Spark Joy in Education along with their stories on why they are both so passionate about this topic. Their subtitle, A Magical Leap into Joyful Learning interweaves port...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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