The Compassionate Educators Show
For educators and parents who desire to model joy and compassion for their students without sacrificing themselves in the process! Explore simple, yet effective, strategies to create your ideal environment whether in the classroom, at home, online or in nature! Join Marie Kueny, Licensed School counselor and Founder/CEO of Compassionate Educators, as she brings real-life experiences from the classroom and community while interviewing educational thought leaders from around the world to bring you the toolset, skillset, and most importantly the mindset to help you and your students thrive in the modern world of education. Dive deep into topics including: Growth mindset, preventing and reducing burnout and compassion fatigue, trauma-informed education, mindfulness, social emotional learning, equity, project-based learning, radical compassion... and so much more! Enjoy the show!
Episodes
52 episodes
Episode 48: The Great Resignation with Lisa Moore
The Great Resignation is sweeping industries nationwide, and the field of education has seen the devastating impacts first-hand. Teachers are leaving the classroom every day to seek other opportunities. Why is this happening and what can ...
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Episode 47: Social Emotional Learning with Slumberkins, Featuring Kelly Oriard and Callie Christiansen
There is one company who is making waves in bringing together social emotional learning in children's homes and schools in a fun and unique way. Join me as I sit down with Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard, the creators and CEOs of Sl...
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Episode 46: Standing Up to Bullying with Bullseye The Clown
"We aren't meant to blend in. We are meant to stand out." - BullseyeBullseye The Clown may seem like an unlikely bullying expert, but with over 25 years experience navigating around and developing innovative tactics to dealing with bull...
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34:51
Episode 45: Building Self-Esteem with Dr. Simone Alicia
As an experienced classroom teacher & former fashion model, Dr. Simone is blazing a trail as a results-driven self-esteem coach. Often coined "The Tony Robbins of Kids," Dr. Simone founded The Self Esteem Doctor Academy to ensure all childr...
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Episode 44: Enjoy Your Money More with Joseph Okaly
Want to feel more empowered with your income and investments?In today's episode, Joseph Okaly, certified financial planner, speaks directly to teachers and answers some of the money questions that I have heard circulating around the tea...
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Episode 44
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Episode 43: Emotional Regulation with Andrea Hanson
Do you wonder what can be done to support your students with emotional regulation? There are so many ways to support our students' emotional regulation needs through a trauma-informed lens and I discovered an amazing expert who knows exactly wh...
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Episode 43
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48:34
Episode 42: Welcome to Season 3!
We did it!I am thrilled to bring you a brand new season of The Compassionate Educators Show, full of the inspiration as well as practical ideas for in and outside of the classroom that you have come to love!So... sit back, pop i...
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Episode 42
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Episode 41: Creating Safety and Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Students & Staff with Lee Wind
"History should be like chocolate." - Lee WindIn this episode, Lee Wind brings his love for history and his mission to empower LGBTQ+ youth and community to the forefront in this powerful episode of The Compassionate Educators Show.&nbs...
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Episode 41
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37:42
Episode 40: Racial Trauma and the School as a Microcosm with Thea Hunter-Spiekermann
It's time we've had a conversation on The Compassionate Educators Show about Racial Trauma and how it impacts our students.Join Thea Hunter-Spiekermann and I as we shed light on the difference between racism and discrimination, the multifac...
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42:31
Episode 39: The Intersection of Inclusive Education and Immigration with Tahmina Watson
Immigration is a hot topic issue in today's political climate, making it more critical than ever to be aware of how the current key immigration issues can impact our students and their families. In today's episode I speak with Tahmina Watson, a...
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41:46
Episode 38: How Service Dogs Provide Unparalleled Support for Coping with PTSD, Social Anxiety and Trauma, with Brenda Lauer
If I ask you to think about what veterans and children have in common, you may initially draw a blank. Looking deeper under the surface, we discover that both veterans and many children are at a high risk for anxiety, sleep disorders, hyp...
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37:19
Episode 37: Empowering Women and Girls to Create a Life of Intention and Vision with Tessa Thompson
Can creating a life of intention, setting boundaries, and living your authentic vision not only bring more joy to your life, but also empower your students? Join Tessa Thompson and I as we explore what life looks like when we working towards ou...
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30:19
Episode 36: Leveraging Leadership & Growth Mindset with Ava Sharma
How do we help students take responsibility in doing the "hard things"? Growth mindset has been a buzz word in education and in parenting for years now, but what does it look like in practical application to learning environments and even at ho...
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Episode 36
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24:40
Episode 35: Creative Assessment with Batsheva Frankel
Does the idea of "going gradeless" give you butterflies? Batsheva Frankel, the host of the popular "Overthrowing Education" podcast, longtime educator, speaker and author, and I explore how creative and gradeless assessments are ac...
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Episode 35
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38:17
Episode 34: Understanding the Micro-Traumas of Teen Girls with Nicole McDonald
Join Nicole McDonald, veteran school social worker, educator and parenting coach, and I as we explore the realities facing teen (and pre-teen) girls that can lead to school difficulties, anxiety, depression, declines in academic achievement and...
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Episode 34
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36:47
Episode 33: Mindfulness in School, Online and at Home with Andrew Jordan Nance
How can we improve our children's ability to focus, develop empathy, and increase self-understanding & emotional intelligence... without spending a dime? Join Andrew Jordan Nance, the founder of Mindf...
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Episode 33
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41:52
Episode 32: Lesson Impossible on Letting Go of the Perfectionist Mindset with Aviva Levin
In this episode, I bring you a conversation between Aviva Levin, host of Lesson Impossible, where the tables are turned as Aviva interviews me as the guest on the hot-seat! In this powerful episode we discuss letting go of the perf...
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Episode 32
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30:09
Episode 31: Welcome to Season 2 (Behind-the-Scenes)
Welcome to Season 2 of The Compassionate Educators Show! I am thrilled to share new conversations with you as we weave in ways to increase resiliency, reduce the impacts of trauma, discover new ways to be mindful and empower ourselves and our s...
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Episode 31
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Summer Enrichment 3: How Gardening Can Nurture At-Risk Students with Dr. Julie Leto
There are ways we can teach students emotional regulation, growth mindset, and empathy while helping them to connect with themselves, and the environment. Join Dr. Julie Leto and I as we have a dynamic conversation about using gardening to help...
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Episode 33
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29:30
Summer Enrichment 2: Using Creativity to Unmask Potential with Dr. De Vida Gill
We continue our summer enrichment series with Dr. De Vida Gill who shares wonderful insights on how to unmask your students creativity as well as your own. Our conversation can help you to engage students in a new way and gain powerful tips for...
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Episode 33
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28:04
Summer Enrichment 1: Improv to Increase Engagement, Retention and Fun with Aviva Levin
Our first summer enrichment episode is full of fun and improv... in more ways than one! Learn how to engage and motivate your students, regardless of academic or language abilities, in an incredibly fun way! Take notes as Aviva shares invaluabl...
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Episode 32
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28:00
Summer Episode 1: Bonus! Intro to the Summer Enrichment Series
Summer is here which means it's time for The Compassionate Educators Show 1st Summer Enrichment Series! The next 2 months will be filled with bonus guest sessions to explore creative pursuits and fun ideas to bring into your classroom... or per...
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Episode 30: Supporting Gifted Students and Recognizing Individuality with Sarah Buie
Have you ever wondered what students in the gifted & talented programs are really thinking about their experiences? Today's guest offers a unique perspective that can enrich and deepen your perspective of the gifted programs in the United S...
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Episode 30
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30:46
Episode 29: Holding Space for Students to Reflect and Process Events That Can Feel Overwhelming
In light of recent events, specifically events that relate to the global outcries of racial injustice, the Black Lives Matter movement, acknowledgement of white privilege, and more exposure to witnessing violence founded in racism, I have chose...
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Episode 28: Teachers, You Don't Have To Go It Alone
Many first year teachers get the added value of mentorship, then poof, you're supposed to go it alone with the exception of occasional professional development or team collaboration which may or may not be helpful. Discover how veteran ...
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Episode 28
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