Incentivizing Students and Staff Alike with Andrew Epperson
In this episode, Andrew Epperson discusses incentivizing students and staff alike in his role as a marketing technologist who specializes in supporting educators in PBIS schools. Check out our sponsor: prosigndesignco.com
Making the World a Better Place One Core-Value at a Time with Gary Smit
Today’s guest, veteran Superintendent Gary Smit, has been intentionally building character for more than twenty years since his district in Illinois first discovered the Character Counts! framework in 1997. Now, though retired from the public school system himself, Gary is still out in the world living his deep-purpose why, to make the world a better […]
“Kindness Cape” Classroom Rituals with Laurie McIntosh
Prepare to be supercharged by kindness warrior Laurie McIntosh, a passionate Kindergarten teacher in Canada, as she shares how she and her students spread kindness through classroom rituals like Kindness Capes, the DNA project, WIN {What I Need} time and more. Check out our sponsor: prosigndesignco.com
The Importance of Vulnerability & Transparency with Dr. Ryan Andrews
“Newbie” Principal Dr. Ryan Andrews comes to us today from The Show-Me State to share why vulnerability and transparency are so important as he makes sure all students have a chance and a champion. After borrowing the idea to change the mindset of a visit to the Principal’s office, this King of Awesome Office Visits […]
The Secrets Behind Bethany Hill’s “why” and Inspiring a Culture of Yes
Today we welcome Lead Learner Bethany Hill from Cabot, Arkansas, who shares the secrets behind what has fueled her why to inspire a Culture of Yes in her character building as well as her #JoyfulLeaders sunshine campaign globally through two decades as an edu-hero and leader. Check out our sponsors: prosigndesignco.com
Planting Seeds of Resilience for a Harvest of Greatness with Kristina Rentz
Canadian Assistant Principal Kristina Rentz steps out of her comfort zone and shares how her farming roots have shaped her leadership journey. Take note as she explains how and why she’s still planting seeds to promote resilience and relationships so her harvest will reap greatness and grit every day.
Being Compassionate to Others, & Ourselves with Morganne Michael
Elementary educator, blogger, and host of the Kindsight 101 podcast, Morgane Michael shares a wealth of information on how to create and model kindness for those around us. Listen in as she challenges us to ask the question, “What would you tell a friend to do?” to help us not only be compassionate toward others, […]
Kindness Crusades & Picture Books with Roman Nowak
In this episode of Character Speaks, Canadian teacher Roman Nowak discusses the why behind his kindness crusade and how he’ll use picture books to engage and grow his high school students this year. Check out our sponsor: prosigndesignco.com
Kids Story Books in English
We’ve compiled a list of the best character education books for elementary school students and kids story books in english. What was one of your favorite times of the school day as an elementary student? For many, story time is likely pretty close to the top of the list. While entertaining and enjoyable to read […]
