SEL Convergence

Geena Flores is back again to explain the polarizing forces present in our society and how bridges can be built to meet on common ground.

Geena Flores, Social Studies teacher, joins Thom to talk about the trauma that exists inside our students and the very real historical roots of that trauma.

How can we leverage what we know about how to brain works to impact teaching and learning? Listen to find out! Thom Stecher www.thomstecher.com thom@thomstecher.com Julia Skolnik https://www.learningpartnerships.org jskolnik@learningpartnerships.org Dave Baugh LinkedIn

In this episode, Thom sits down with Jim Scanlon, educational leadership consultant and retired superintendent of schools, to discuss the impact of current events on schools, educators, and children.

Thom sits down with Pamela Hackett, managing partner of Pediatric Therapeutic Services, to discuss essential services for educators and students. Pamela Hackett, MPT Pediatric Therapeutic Services, Inc. 525 FAYETTE STREET CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 610.941.7020 Main 610-941-7792 Fax www.mypts.com

Julia Skolnik, Chief Learning Officer and Founder of Professional Learning Partnerships, joins Thom in this episode to discuss of learning works in the brain and how schools can transform learning and culture rooted in the science of the brain and learning. Julia Skolnik, MSEd Chief Learning Officer & Founder Professional Learning Partnerships LLC jskolnik@learningpartnerships.org (267) 691-16...

In this episode, Dennis Tallon pulls up a chair to discuss Enneagram personality types and how essential relationships are in everything that we do. Dennis J. Tallon, Owner/Founder of Tallon Consulting Group www.tallonconsultinggroup.com

Pull up a chair and sit by the fire as Thom talks with Dr. Kelley Munger about developing resilient, trauma-informed educators. Please excuse the audio quality. We are recording remotely and we think that the quality of the conversation is worth the sacrifice of audio quality. Thank you for listening! Dr. Kelley Munger www.fueledschools.org Instagram/Twitter: @fueledschools

Join us fireside for a discussion with Dale Keshishian. Dale is the CEO of HealthWorks Academies and is transforming education to attract and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals; combining the goals and needs of both the individual student and the community at large. To learn more about HealthWorks Academies you can visit their website at www.healthworksacademies.org or contact...

Dr. Melissa Patschke, co-author of "Visioning Onward: A Guide for ALL Schools", joins us for a conversation about visioning in schools and the important role that all stakeholders have in the process. If you'd like to check out the book for yourself, you can find it here: Amazon Dr. Melissa Patschke Twitter: @Melissapatschke

Part 3 is here! Thom's conversation with Krista Leh (Educational Consultant specializing in SEL, Diversity & Equity) and Jamillah Parker (School social worker) on diversity and equity moves towards the idea of systemic change. This is the third episode in a multi-part series. This was recorded remotely so please forgive any sound hiccups you may hear.

We are back for part 2! Thom continues his conversation with Krista Leh (Educational Consultant specializing in SEL, Diversity & Equity) and Jamillah Parker (School social worker) on diversity and equity. This is the second episode in a multi-part series. Krista Leh @Krista_Leh Jamillah Parker @Jamillah_Parker SEL Convergence is honored to have been included in Feedspot's Top 10 Social Emotion...

In this episode, Thom connects virtually with Krista Leh (Educational Consultant specializing in SEL, Diversity & Equity) and Jamillah Parker (School social worker) to begin a conversation on diversity and equity. This is the first episode in a multi-part series. Krista Leh @Krista_Leh Jamillah Parker @Jamillah_Parker

In this episode, Mike Quintans joins us fireside to discuss the intricacies of physical wellness and how our physical wellbeing is connected to the rest of what makes us human. SEL Convergence is honored to have been included in Feedspot's Top 10 Social Emotional Learning Podcasts . Check out the list!

In this episode, Thom and Mike travel to Spring-Ford High School to meet with the teachers and students who are living SEL every day in their school community. Thom takes us through the process of this amazingly successful program.

Thom brings Becky Kilfoy, School Nurse, and Sarah Weber, School Counselor, into the studio to talk about their unique and powerful collaboration at West Vincent Elementary School. Becky Kilfoy Twitter: @NurseKilfoy Blog: https://rkilfoy.wixsite.com/website Sarah Weber Email: sarahweber@ojrsd.net

In this episode, Thom invites Brian Aikens of Insight Minds into the studio to discuss the role that mindfulness can and should play for educators and their students. Brian can be found: Twitter: @Insight_Minds Instagram: @insight_minds Web: www.insightminds.com

In this episode, Thom invites a special guest into the studio to talk about how integrating SEL has reshaped her classroom.

Thom and Mike take the show on the road in this episode! Recorded at the LifeSkills Conference in Elizabethtown, they sit down with two very invested staff members to talk about the impact of their work.

In this episode of SEL Convergence we push into uncomfortable territory and address one of the most pervasive problems in the professional world. "It's Just Business" is an attempt to remove emotion from a relationship.

There's no such thing as a soft skill, just a soft heart. A soft heart can't be supported by anything less than a strong foundation.

Thom and Mike welcome Jessie McFarland into the studio to talk about the aspects of wellness that so many of us sacrifice while serving others. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup.

This time we are digging deeper into the science of please and thank you. Gratitude is often given away to others, but we receive a lot in return.

Kindness is survival. We are hardwired for it despite the social norms that we so often find ourselves trapped in.

What is empathy? Is it just a buzzword or is it a reasarched and proven component of human success?