A podcast just for K-12 educators! Prioritize YOUR wellness to better care for your students and yourself. Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts nationally-recognized expe...
Nourishing Minds, Fueling Futures: How Food Impacts Students’ Ability to Thrive
Dr. Marlene Schwartz, director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health, joins Kari to discuss the critical role school nutrition programs play in the well-being of students, how schools and districts can advocate for better programs, and practical strategies for implementing improvements. Tune in to learn how you can be part of the movement to nourish our students' bodies and minds, setting them up for a healthier, more successful future. Join us as we dive into how we nourish to flourish!Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Visit our website: https://scsmh.education.uiowa.edu
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Educators and Parents Unite! The Power of Strong School-Family Collaborations
Building strong family-educator relationships is vital to healthy learning environments. Megan Olivia Hall, STEM educator and social emotional lead teacher at Open World Learning Community in St. Paul Public Schools, sits down with Kari to discuss proactive things educators can do to build more positive, collaborative relationships with parents. As both an educator and parent, Megan offers unique strategies to strengthen parent-teacher connections that result in more supportive and enriching learning environments for students. Join us for a compelling conversation as we unpack how to form these relationships, how they impact student learning, and more.Access the full transcript: bit.ly/EWPTranscript_3E5Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Visit our website: https://scsmh.education.uiowa.edu
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Alone Together: Navigating Loneliness in Education
Recent research has found evidence that loneliness has detrimental effects on both our mental and physical health. Join Kari and expert Jillian Racoosin, executive director of the Foundation for Social Connection, as they unpack the crucial role that social connection plays in fostering a healthier, happier life. Discover how educators can foster meaningful relationships, improve student mental health, and create more connected learning environments. Learn practical tips to build your own "connection muscle" and transform your classroom into a hub of social engagement.Access the full episode transcript: https://bit.ly/EWPTranscript_3E4 Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Visit our website: https://scsmh.education.uiowa.edu
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The Attendance Crisis: Tackling School Avoidance, Together
Why aren’t students coming to school and what can educators do about it? Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, a renowned expert on school avoidance with over 25 years of experience in higher education, joins Kari to unpack this hot button issue. Learn why developmental factors play a larger role than you might expect, the root causes of school avoidance, how the pandemic reshaped attendance norms, and innovative approaches schools are using to tackle this urgent issue.Access the full episode transcript: https://bit.ly/EWPTranscript_3E3 Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Visit our website: https://scsmh.education.uiowa.edu
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Speaking the Truth from the Field
In this episode, explore the ripple effects of policy changes, social media, and evolving communication norms through the eyes of passionate educators. Kari talks with the dynamic husband-wife duo Myles and Haley Finn from Indianola, Iowa. Haley, a middle school counselor, and Myles, a high school vocal teacher and TikTok influencer (@itsmrfinn) with 1M+ followers, offer valuable insights into the complexities of teaching in today's world and how to harness your authentic self as an educator.Access the full episode transcript: https://bit.ly/EWPTranscript_3E2 Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Visit our website: https://scsmh.education.uiowa.edu
A podcast just for K-12 educators! Prioritize YOUR wellness to better care for your students and yourself. Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts nationally-recognized experts that help us explore and reflect on various dimensions of health and well-being. Take away strategies and tips to transcend wellness knowledge and practices into your classroom or school.
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