The Resilient Educator

S1 E8: Leading with Purpose: Fostering Resilience and Transforming School Culture Listen to the Episode Here: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Youtube Listen on Spotify In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Freeman Smalls and Lamar Thomas, two seasoned experts in alternative education, explore the transformative role of leadership in fostering resilience and shaping school culture. […]

S1 E7: Rethinking Education: What All Educators Can Learn from Alternative Education Listen to the Episode Here: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Youtube Listen on Spotify As issues like student behavior challenges, disengagement, and disconnection become increasingly common in mainstream schools, alternative education offers valuable insights for all educators. In this episode, moderated by

S1 E6: Building Student Resilience: Proven Strategies for Addressing School Challenges Listen to the Episode Here: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Youtube Listen on Spotify In this episode, Mike Yantes, a seasoned social worker with 28 years of experience, shares how he’s used the WhyTry program to help students overcome challenges and build resilience.

S1 E5: Showcasing the New WhyTry Pre-K and K Curriculum Listen to the Episode Here: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify In this episode, WhyTry co-founder Hans Magleby and early childhood development expert Morgan Thomas discuss the newly released pre-K/kindergarten curriculum in the WhyTry toolkit. They’ll cover the specific tools included and offer insights

S1 E4: Highlighting Best Resilience Practices from an Exceptional County Office of Education Listen to the Episode Here: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Youtube Listen on Spotify In this episode, we sit down with influential educators in alternative education, including Dr. Latoya Brown, Dr. Mark Brown, and Dr. Coby Davis, to explore innovative teaching