(Re)Education of Schools Podcast

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about…conversations?  Yes!  This episode is all about conversational personalities.  What are the conversational personality types?  How can you figure out yours?  How can we grow and improve our conversational style?  So, join the conversation about conversations this week, and share yours with us!  If you’ve liked what  you’ve heard, leave a...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about leadership styles.  Whether you think you are in a leadership role or not, the truth is that you are leading someone.  What styles of leadership are there?  What do they look like?  How can we support the leaders who are around us, and ask for people to better support us?  This conversation will cover that and more.  If you’ve liked what...

Join educators Justin Moorman and Katie Thornton as they share the stories behind their unique journeys in education. Justin opens up about his non-traditional path to becoming an educator, while Katie reflects on her diverse roles within the public education system. Together, they explore how their experiences have fueled their passion for supporting students—particularly through a trauma-informe...

Join Katie and Justin as they have a conversation about listening.  In life, and especially in education, we can get caught in the rhythm of simply talking.  What are practices of a good listener though?  How can listening improve our relationships with colleagues, parents, and students?  What can we do to improve our listening skills?  Listen in as Katie and Justin talk about the importance of li...

Ever heard of a "sixth sense"?  While we're familiar with the five senses, there's another crucial sense that often gets overlooked: interoception.  This week, we sit down with licensed Occupational Therapist Kelly Mahler to explore the fascinating world of interoception – our body's ability to sense and interpret internal signals. Kelly explains what interoception is and...

Colin Seale wears many hats, but all of them support the embetterment of educational outcomes. At the heart of Colin’s work is his role as an educator, with this being the focus of his advocacy for change. During his time teaching, Colin graduated from law school. His experience teaching, expertise for law, and heart for advocacy led him to create thinkLaw that supports equitable educational oppor...

Join Katie and Justin as they welcome their teammate Josh Ward back into the conversation!  In this episode, they will do what is now becoming their traditional look at Edutopia’s 10 Most Significant Studies of the year.  So, join in as Katie, Justin, and Josh talk about everything from English language learners to Artificial Intelligence!  If you’ve liked what  you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they take a look back, and also dream forward, in this episode.  The two will look back on the year, as well as the podcast as a whole, after having crossed the 50 episode mark!  They will also talk about what the future holds for the podcast, and give fun insights into what you might be able to expect as the year goes!  If you’ve liked what  you’ve hea...

The gang is honored to have Dr. Lori with them, an international icon in the Trauma-Informed Community. Dr. Lori is a leader in applying neuroscience-aligned best practices in real-world contexts, and she's made a lasting impact on educators and students around the world. Known for her authenticity, kindness, and unwavering support, Dr. Lori is the real deal—practicing what she preaches by sp...

Join Katie and Justin as they welcome their partner, Josh Ward, back into the conversation!  In this episode, Katie, Justin, and Josh will be sharing various scenarios that they have encountered from educators on social media.  What seemed to work well in these scenarios?  What additional information would be helpful to know?  What myths are found?  Come play along as Katie, Justin, and Josh try t...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they welcome in John Norlin, co-founder of Character Strong!  This will be Katie and Justin’s first ever crossover episode, in partnership with The Character Strong Podcast!  Listen in to find out more about Character Strong, and Katie and Justin’s experiences with the organization.  If you’ve liked what  you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favo...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss behavior systems in schools and classrooms!  How are behavior systems and steadiness connected?  What’s the difference between healthy behavior systems and a behavior flowchart?  How do you measure the effectiveness of a system?  Come along with Katie and Justin as they discuss these questions and more in this episode!   If you’ve liked wha...

Join Katie and Justin as they welcome in guest Brianna Sarr- Kerman to the conversation!  Brianna is a School Psychologist who has spent significant time learning and adjusting Trauma-Informed Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA’s).  In this episode, Katie and Justin will spend time picking Brianna’s brain regarding the role of school psychologists, the differences between traditional and trauma-...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the heavy topic of the mental health crisis in schools.  Learn about facts and figures surrounding this topic, what has contributed to it, and what that means for educators and communities today.  If you’ve liked what  you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform!  It will help get the word out to other educators an...

Join Katie and Justin as they invite fellow educator James Moffett into the conversation!  James and Katie will talk through what it is like to be an administrator who is trauma-informed.  They will also give insight into their own journeys, as well as advice on what steps to take if you’re an administrator trying to make shifts in your own school.  This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!  ...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss reflection!  What is reflection?  Why does it matter?  In a world full of barriers, how do we identify what is keeping us from reflecting?  Come along as they discuss these questions, and talk about practical ways to build reflection practices into your life, in this episode!  If you’ve liked what  you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on you...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they welcome back their first two-time guest, Guy Stephens!  During this episode, they will be discussing the continually changing landscape of restraint and seclusion in the educational setting.  Hear how Guy has partnered with the Crisis Prevention Institute, and how their education is shifting.   If you’ve liked what  you’ve heard, leave a 5 star rev...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss habits!  With a new school year approaching, now is the time for educators to think about what healthy habits we want to create in and out of the classroom.  But, how do we form good habits?  What does science tell us about forming habits?  What happens when we face adversity, and want to give up?  Join Katie and Justin as they talk about t...

Join Katie and Justin as they chat with Joe Brummer and Margaret Thorsborne, authors of Building a Trauma-Informed Restorative School, and their upcoming book Becoming a Trauma-Informed Restorative Educator!  Listen in as Katie and Justin learn more about their story, chat about healthy relationships, and find out about how their upcoming book can help you implement so many of the things you’ve le...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the stress cycle!  Do you find that you seem chronically stressed out?  Are you completing your stress cycle?  Do you even know what that means?  Be a part as Katie and Justin figure out what the stress cycle is, and cover 7 easy, free ways to complete your stress cycle to ultimately reduce the stress in your life!  If you’ve liked what  yo...

Join Katie and Justin as they have the tables turned on them in this special episode!  Josh Ward will be interviewing Katie and Justin to find out a little bit more about who they are!  So, grab your popcorn and join in the conversation as Josh gets Katie and Justin talking about all the things! If you’ve liked what  you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform!  It will h...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the Three Postures of Relationships.  What are these “three-postures”?  How do we identify which posture we might be operating in?  Katie and Justin will explore these questions, and discuss what this means for our students, colleagues, and families during this episode!   If you’ve liked what  you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your fav...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the fascinating research of Prevalence-Induced Concept Change.  Student behavior just keeps getting worse and more wide spread…or does it?  What exactly is Prevalence-Induced Concept Change?  What does our ability to identify a blue dot have to do with our ability to recognize a student behavior that needs addressing?  What, if anything, ca...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023 as identified by edutopia.  And, they have their behind-the-scenes partner with them, Josh Ward!  Artificial Intelligence, using picture books to teach math concepts, the rise in adolescent depression, our ability to collectively learn as a group, and more will all be discussed during this 2...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they answer one of the most common questions they get asked:  what training should I get?  There is an overwhelming amount of training that revolves around social-emotional learning, trauma informed care, and student behavior in general.  In this episode, Katie and Justin will discuss some of the training they recommend, and sources they have used to im...