Just Education Podcast: Mentorships in Education
Welcome to our podcast series "Mentorships in Education", presented by Just Education (justeducationfirst.com). Each week your host, Judi Epstein, will welcome expert guests for enlightening conversations relating to education, mentorship, innovations, new resources, and much more. This podcast addresses all levels and aspects of the academic landscape and is designed for teachers, education professionals, administrators, parents, and everyone in between. We look forward to having you as a part of the Just Education community!
Episodes
54 episodes
Super Heroes Don't Always Wear Capes-what is justice, really?
Tom Synan, Police Chief in the Cincinnati, Ohio, metropolitan area, is trying to change the approach when working with addiction. Follow him through his insightful journey and his innovative, data driven approach to working with addicts.&...
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Wrap around Justice: a more effective and compassionate approach
Police are at the forefront of our news today. And for good, well, not so good, reasons. We have a lot of work to do to address the cancer that has been left for so long to fester. As I looked into supporting kids who ar...
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We are a Complex People
Not every child who needs support has been identified with a label and a supporting plan. Some kids find it difficult to assimilate into the predominantly white culture of school whether their schools are predominantly white or not. ...
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Autism and the Islets of Normalcy
Often we conflate a child to a diagnosis. We look at the characteristics of the diagnosis and we expect the child in question to resemble that summary. We forget that not only is each child unique, but each child has strengths that overflow the...
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The Mentor Who Empowers
We always find someone who is willing to tell us what we are doing wrong with our kids. Often it is followed by what we need to do: build a relationship, open lines of communication, set boundaries. But few resources tell us HOW we are to do it...
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Developing Originals using love as an action word
In the contentious society in which we live, our children need to be comfortable in their uniqueness. How can we help them feel secure, loved and accepted? Is telling them we love them going to be enough?Listen as we discuss this and co...
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Episode 48 - The Path to Hyper Healing
As parents and teachers, we are always trying to connect with our kids while trying to maintain an image of authority and confidence. Sometimes we vacillate as we try different approaches to see what works. Avigail's wisdom in working with kids...
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The Power of Choice.
Life is a matter of choices and every choice you make, makes you. This is a quote by John Maxwell and is the foundation of the book, The Power of Choice by Claude Larson. Learn how she builds connections with her students and de...
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The Entrepreneurial side to the Dyslexic
Dyslexia is a diagnosis that often brings confusion, trepidation and in some cases, sadness, to parents and children. But, when we look further, we find that some of the most creative, successful and interesting people were/are Dyslexic.
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A New Perspective of Independent Living
Join me in a discussion with J. David Hall when we introduce his globally recognized Neuro Guides and their approach to coaching neuro-divergent youth and corporations as they intersect in the workforce.Mentorships in Education is broug...
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Planning for the Transition
We hope to be here to support our kids for a long time; but, we won't be here for all of their lifetime.Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master's degree in Edu...
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Love the Hardest Kid to Love!
Believe in your heart the world is wrong, and your kid is right." What is 2e? What are its challenges and strengths?Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master's d...
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Episode 42 - Understanding What We Can Not See
Dr Mark Williams discusses his research on Neuro-diversity and addresses the blessings and cures of technology.Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master's degree...
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Episode 41 - Willie Wonka Travel
If you have children with challenges, then school, job hunting and travelling can be a complicated journey. Learn from Nic. He is here to help you and your family traverse these highways and change the perspective from scary to amazing....
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Episode 40 - Dr. Michaud-Willis | The Silver Lining of Teaching in Covidland
In this episode, we end our mini-series on a more positive note. I explore the "Silver Lining" of this past year with Dr April Michaud-Willis as we put our journey of 2020 in perspective. Please join us. Mentorships in Education is ...
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Episode 39 - April Remfrey | The "Test" of Covid
The question on the table: How are we, as Educators, going to "measure up" and use Standardized Testing (or not) in a way that does not affect our kids for years to come and traumatize them even more then they have been already this year? Tests...
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Episode 38 - Julie Lythcott-Haims | The Peeling the layers of Teaching in Covidland
In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times best-selling author, contributor with CBS This Morning, Stanford Freshman Dean, Lawyer and so much more. Her TED Talk has over 5 mill...
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Episode 37 - Teaching in Covidland | Panel Discussion
Join us for our very first panel discussion episode!In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome a panel consisting of Atty Maureen Graves, Dr Sharon Saline, and Steve Waters CEO, Teach Well Alliance. Mentorshi...
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Episode 36 - Chip Colquhoun | The Magic Hook of Learning
Join us for a special episode with guest, Chip ColquhounIn this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Chip Colquhoun, an author, storyteller, and educator. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Educ...
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Episode 35 - Cheryl Galloway | Keeping Our Kids Safe
Join us for a special episode with guest, Cheryl Galloway.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Cheryl Galloway, a school administrator focusing on the core areas of school safety, crisis response, community a...
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Episode 34 - Joan Brennan | Reading Tools That Train Your Brain
Join us for a special episode with guest, Joan Brennan.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Joan Brennan, an educator, business owner, and twice-patented inventor of customizable tools for readers of all ages...
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Episode 33 - Caroline Tyrwhitt | Illuminating Women's Voices
Join us for a special episode with guest, Caroline Tyrwhitt.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Caroline Tyrwhitt, a NLP trainer, a resilience teacher, an #IamRemarkable facilitator for Google. Mentors...
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Episode 32 - Jason Gruhl | Put everything back on the table!
Join us for a special episode with guest, Jason Gruhl.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Jason Gruhl, an author, counselor, former Special Educator and the former Executive Director and Founder of The Joshu...
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