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#50 Executive Functioning (Part 2) with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan

In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer welcomes Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a speech pathologist and educational consultant, to delve into supporting executive functioning in students who require Tier 2 and 3 interventions. Building on the previous conversation with Mitch Weathers in episode #49, this episode explores how executive functioning challenges impact social, academic, and functional life skills and discusses practical strategies for supporting students beyond the classroom. Key Topics Discussed: Understanding executive functioning as a set of cognitive processes like time perception, self-talk, and future pacing.How Tier 1 interventions can support students across all tiers by creating a collaborative, scaffolded environment.The importance of visual supports, episodic memory, and modeling self-talk for building executive functioning skills.Balancing standardized assessments with dynamic, portfolio-based approaches to better diagnose and support students.Strategies for addressing common challenges, like resistance to new tasks, and teaching students to develop self-motivation and planning skills.Guest Bio:Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan is a speech pathologist with over 14 years of experience in schools. She specializes in supporting related service providers, special education teams, and educators in fostering executive functioning, language, and literacy skills. She is the host of the De Facto Leaders podcast and the creator of resources at Dr. Karen Speech and Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan. Episode Links: Explore resources on executive functioning at Dr. Karen Speech.Listen to Dr. Karen’s podcast, De Facto Leaders, at drkarendudekbrannan.com/de-facto-leaders-podcast/Sign up for the Executive Functioning training at drkarendudekbrannan.com/efleadershipDownload Dr. Karen's Executive Functioning Implementation Guide for School Teams at drkarendudekbrannan.com/efguideHost Bio:Seth Fleischauer is a former classroom teacher and founder of Banyan Global Learning, specializing in teaching digital, linguistic, and cultural competencies through live, interactive learning experiences. See banyangloballearning.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating or review and share it with a friend. As always, thank you to our editor, Lucas Salazar.

43 min

2 DEC

#49 Executive Functioning (Part 1) with Mitch Weathers of Organized Binder

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer kicks off the first in a two-part series on executive functioning by welcoming Mitch Weathers, founder of Organized Binder and author of Executive Functions for Every Classroom. They explore how routines, modeling, and accountability can help students develop critical executive functioning skills in a way that integrates seamlessly into daily classroom life. Mitch also shares practical strategies and insights that teachers can implement immediately, alongside a deeper dive into his program, Organized Binder. Key Topics Discussed: The six key executive functioning skills that empower students: goal setting, work flexing, planning, organizational skills, self-regulation, and accountability.How Organized Binder provides a structured routine to model and practice executive functioning daily.The role of predictability and repetition in fostering motivation and reducing cognitive load.Strategies for integrating time management and goal setting into classroom practices.Insights into student accountability and its dual role in teacher-student relationships.How routines and clarity can transform classroom culture, supporting all students in developing "student-ness."Guest Bio: Mitch Weathers is a former high school science teacher and founder of Organized Binder, a program designed to help students develop executive functioning skills through structured classroom routines. He is the author of Executive Functions for Every Classroom and a sought-after trainer and speaker, working with K-12 schools and colleges globally to enhance teaching and learning. Host Bio: Seth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning, with live virtual programs that teach digital and cultural competencies. Through Make It Mindful, Seth explores transformative solutions that align teaching with the challenges of the modern world. Episode Links: Learn more about Organized Binder: OrganizedBinder.comMitch’s book: Executive Functions for Every ClassroomStay tuned for Part Two of this executive functioning series, featuring Karen Dudek-Brannan, who delves into Tier 2 interventions and individualized strategies for student support.

51 min

18 NOV

#48 Building Resilience with Dr. Jordan B. Smith Jr.

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes Dr. Jordan Smith, a retired Marine Corps Major, secondary math teacher, and author. They explore fostering resilience, addressing the belief gap in education, and creating personal connections to empower students. Dr. Smith shares strategies for engaging students through culturally responsive teaching and motivating them with growth mindset practices. Key Topics Discussed: Building resilience and addressing systemic barriers in education.The belief gap: fostering optimism and confidence in students.Culturally responsive teaching and personalizing lessons.Strategies for teaching growth mindset and fostering intrinsic motivation.Guest Bio: Dr. Jordan Smith is a retired Marine Corps Major turned secondary math teacher and author of Against the Odds: Chronicles of Resilience. He advocates for empowering educators to foster resilience and confidence in students through innovative, culturally responsive teaching strategies. Episode Links: Get Dr. Smith’s book 11 Effective Strategies for Teaching Math at teachleadandinspire.com. Host Info: Seth Fleischauer’s Banyan Global Learning uses technology to enhance digital and cultural competence in teachers and students.

45 min

4 NOV

#47 The AI Social Worker: Marina Badillo-Diaz

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer sits down with Marina Badillo-Diaz, known as the "AI Social Worker," to discuss how artificial intelligence can support social work within schools. They explore the ethical concerns and transformative potential of AI tools in enhancing efficiency for social workers and educators alike, especially when faced with the post-pandemic mental health crisis. Marina shares practical examples, from using AI to streamline IEP goals to supporting administrative tasks, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining ethical standards while integrating technology into social work. Key Topics Discussed: The intersection of social work and AI: ethics, efficiency, and innovation.AI applications for school social workers, including IEP refinement and event planning.The significance of relationship-building and mindfulness in student mental health.Emerging tech solutions like VR role-playing to prepare new social work practitioners.Strategies to support overburdened social workers and teachers in post-pandemic schools.Guest Bio: Marina Badillo-Diaz, also known as the AI Social Worker, is a school social worker and consultant focused on leveraging technology responsibly to support social work practices. She advocates for ethical AI use in education and provides resources for social workers to integrate tech effectively. Host Bio: Seth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning and a dedicated advocate for teaching digital and cultural competencies through a global lens to foster meaningful educational change. Episode Links: Marina’s Guidebook on AI Prompting for Social Work Practice: mabdconsulting.com

35 min

21 OCT

#46 How the Pandemic Changed Students' Brains with Nancy Weinstein

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes Nancy Weinstein, founder of MindPrint Learning, to explore how cognitive science can transform education. They discuss how MindPrint’s unique cognitive assessments help schools understand students' learning profiles and adapt instruction to fit each student's strengths and weaknesses. Nancy shares insights into the impact of the pandemic on students’ memory skills and practical strategies for teachers to address these challenges. The episode highlights how using data-driven approaches can lead to greater student success. Key Topics Discussed: Nancy Weinstein's journey from bioengineering to founding MindPrint Learning.How cognitive assessments create personalized learning strategies.The role of memory in post-pandemic learning challenges.Practical tips for integrating MindPrint data into busy classrooms.How cognitive tools can increase student retention and engagement.Guest Bio:Nancy Weinstein is the founder and CEO of MindPrint Learning. With a background in bioengineering, she’s dedicated to helping educators better understand how their students learn using cognitive assessments. Host Bio:Seth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning and a passionate advocate for teaching digital and cultural competencies through a global lens to create meaningful educational change. Episode Links: MindPrint Learning: www.mindprintlearning.com

33 min

7 OCT

#45 Metacognition: the First Step to Lifelong Learning with Kayla Morehead and Emily Murphy

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes two experts in metacognition: Kayla Morehead, a researcher at Denver Public Schools, and Emily Murphy, the Senior Professional Development Lead at Nord Anglia Education. Together, they discuss the role of metacognition in education and how it can empower both students and educators to take control of their learning process. Key Topics Discussed: Understanding Metacognition: Kayla explains metacognition as thinking about one’s thinking, reflecting on cognitive processes, and taking actionable steps based on that reflection. She emphasizes how this skill allows students to evaluate their learning accurately and adjust their strategies.Cultural Perspectives on Metacognition: Emily shares insights from her work with international schools, noting that students in different cultures, such as in the East versus the West, often exhibit varied levels of confidence in their learning abilities. She highlights how these cultural differences impact their use of metacognitive skills.Metacognition and Lifelong Learning: Both guests explore how metacognition supports students in becoming lifelong learners by fostering curiosity, creativity, and self-awareness. Emily explains Nord Anglia’s learner portfolio tool, which encourages students to document their reflective thinking and growth over time.Call to Action: Metacognition is a powerful, high-impact approach that equips students with the tools to assess their own learning and become independent, motivated learners. Explore how you can integrate metacognitive practices into your teaching, and visit the Nord Anglia and Learning Design Principles resources to dive deeper into the science behind learning. Guest Bios: Kayla Morehead: A researcher specializing in metacognition and self-regulated learning, Kayla works for Denver Public Schools and contributes to learning science through publications and collaborations.Emily Murphy: As the Senior Professional Development Lead at Nord Anglia Education, Emily focuses on metacognitive projects to enhance 21st-century skills and learner autonomy across international schools.Episode Links: Nord Anglia Education: For more information about the work Emily Murphy and Nord Anglia are doing with metacognition and the learner portfolio tool.https://www.nordangliaeducation.comLearning Explorations Podcast: Emily Murphy's podcast discussing innovations in education and metacognition.Available on major podcast platforms.The Learning Design Principles: A free resource that includes chapters on metacognition and self-regulated learning, co-authored by Kayla Morehead.https://www.pearson.com/content/dam/global-store/global/resources/efficacy/evidence-about-learning/Pearson-Learning-Design-Principles-Authentic-Learning-summary.pdf Harvard Project Zero's Thinking Routines Toolbox: https://pz.harvard.edu/thinking-routinesHost Bio: Seth Fleischauer, founder of Banyan Global Learning, brings decades of experience in educational innovation to the Make It Mindful podcast. His work focuses on providing educational solutions for digital and cultural competencies through a global lens.

40 min

23 SEPT

#44 Leveraging Literature to Teach Cultural Competence with Sheetal Sheth

In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer sits down with author, actress, and producer Sheetal Sheth. They explore the impact of Sheth's children's books, including her Anjali series and Raashi's Rakhis, and discuss how her stories highlight cultural competence and representation for young readers. Key Topics Discussed: Sheth’s journey from acting to writing children's literature.The importance of diverse representation in children's books.How storytelling can foster empathy and understanding in classrooms.Approaching sensitive topics in children's literature without shying away from tough conversations.Tips for teachers on incorporating diverse stories into classroom settings.Call to Action:Listen to this episode to learn how to use diverse stories to enrich classroom experiences and teach cultural competence. Episode Links: Sheetal Sheth's Website – www.sheetalsheth.comSheetal Sheth's Instagram – @beneaththesheetzReading is Fundamental (RIF) – www.rif.orgBe Podcast Network – www.BePodcast.networkGuest Bio:Sheetal Sheth is an actress, producer, and the author of the Anjali series, the first children's book series featuring a South Asian hero. Her latest book, Raashi's Rakhis, continues her mission of creating engaging, inclusive stories for children. Host Bio:Seth Fleischauer: Learn more about Seth’s work at Banyan Global Learning, where he helps educators bring cultural and digital competence and transformative learning into classrooms worldwide.

37 min

9 SEPT

#43 Leveraging Family and Cultural Insights to Enhance Literacy with Judy Paulick

In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer dives into the intersection of literacy, family engagement, and cultural responsiveness with Judy Paulick, Associate Professor of Teacher Education at the University of Virginia. As part of the 2024 National Literacy Month and in partnership with Reading Is Fundamental, Judy shares how to create transformative educational experiences by understanding and leveraging the cultural and literacy assets of students' families. She explores how home visits, family engagement, and asset-based approaches can reshape literacy instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Key Topics Discussed: The importance of asset-based home visits and how they can deepen teacher-student-family connections.How family engagement enriches literacy practices by incorporating storytelling, cultural values, and everyday literacy activities from home.Strategies for teachers who may not have access to home visits but still want to leverage family assets in the classroom.Using culturally responsive teaching techniques to create a classroom environment where every student sees themselves in the curriculum.The challenges and opportunities AI presents in education, particularly around culturally relevant pedagogy and differentiation.Call to Action: For more practical, transformative solutions to teaching that emphasize mindfulness and cultural competence, be sure to listen to the full episode! Learn about the tools and strategies Judy Paulick shares that can help educators build stronger connections with their students and communities. Guest Bio: Judy Paulick is an Associate Professor of Teacher Education at the University of Virginia. She specializes in language arts instruction and family engagement, with a focus on equity and culturally responsive teaching. Judy's work emphasizes the importance of recognizing and leveraging family and community assets to enrich classroom learning. Episode Links: Reading Is Fundamental (RIF): www.rif.orgParent Teacher Home Visits: pthvp.orgChimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk on the Single Story: Watch hereHost Links: Seth Fleischauer: Learn more about Seth’s work at Banyan Global Learning, where he helps educators bring cultural and digital competence and transformative learning into classrooms worldwide.

43 min

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#50 Executive Functioning (Part 2) with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan

#49 Executive Functioning (Part 1) with Mitch Weathers of Organized Binder

#48 Building Resilience with Dr. Jordan B. Smith Jr.

#47 The AI Social Worker: Marina Badillo-Diaz

#46 How the Pandemic Changed Students' Brains with Nancy Weinstein

#45 Metacognition: the First Step to Lifelong Learning with Kayla Morehead and Emily Murphy

#44 Leveraging Literature to Teach Cultural Competence with Sheetal Sheth

#43 Leveraging Family and Cultural Insights to Enhance Literacy with Judy Paulick

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#50 Executive Functioning (Part 2) with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan

#49 Executive Functioning (Part 1) with Mitch Weathers of Organized Binder

#48 Building Resilience with Dr. Jordan B. Smith Jr.

#47 The AI Social Worker: Marina Badillo-Diaz

#46 How the Pandemic Changed Students' Brains with Nancy Weinstein

#45 Metacognition: the First Step to Lifelong Learning with Kayla Morehead and Emily Murphy

#44 Leveraging Literature to Teach Cultural Competence with Sheetal Sheth

#43 Leveraging Family and Cultural Insights to Enhance Literacy with Judy Paulick

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