Top of the Class Emily Pottinger and Dr. Meredith Critchfield

So, we are back with Part II of our financial literacy conversation with our expert, Monica Martinez! We are here to chat about what financial literacy is and why it is important for us as educators. Again, we want to remind all you listeners that we are not professional financial advisors and the information shared today is simply to help educate and share tips. We ask that any listeners seek advice from professional financial advisors before making any changes to their financial planning. Let's go hear more on this important topic and if you missed part I, be sure to go back for a listen!

This is part one of a 2-part special! Today we bring to you a conversation that is not always an easy one to dig into, but one that is so important to discuss as educators. We are bringing to you an expert to help us chat and learn a bit more about financial literacy as educators. Before we learn about our amazing guest, Meredith and I do want to remind our listeners that we are not professional financial advisors and the information shared today is simply to help educate and share tips. We ask that any listeners seek advice from professional financial advisors before making any changes to their financial planning. Let's dive right in with our expert!

Special 75th Recording: This is a very special launch for a very special profession and we couldn't think of a better episode than this one! We have officially released 75 recordings here on Top of the Class. And, in this brand new year, we want to dedicate it all to our amazing profession and all the educators out there! You are all an inspiration and why we do what we do. Happy New Year and happy 75th recording!

We are excited to wrap up our special 4-part series on Character Education today. If you missed the first 3 episodes in this series, be sure to go back to hear all of the wonderful wisdom. As we enter episode 4 in this series, we are going to be chatting specifically about shared leadership and the Practical Wisdom Framework.

Resource Links:
Our Framework for Purposeful Cultures of Character
The SSC for our Free Resources
Leading with Virtue Free PD courses
The Jubilee Center for Character and Virtues teacher resources,
The Jubilee Center for Character and Virtues – The Character Teaching Inventory (also attached)/ Teaching Character Education: What Works
What Works in Character Education by Berkowitz and Bier
Character.org
PRIMED by Berkowitz
Karen Bohlin’s Practical Wisdom Framework

Welcome back! We are so excited to dive into the 3rd of a special 4 part series all about Character Education. If you didn’t catch our first 2 episodes in the series, be sure to take a listen. Today we have a catchy model that we are going to dig into, the “Caught, Taught, and Sought Model”. I am really looking forward to this one! 

Resource Links: 

Our Framework for Purposeful Cultures of Character

The SSC for our Free Resources

Leading with Virtue Free PD courses

The Jubilee Center for Character and Virtues teacher resources,

The Jubilee Center for Character and Virtues – The Character Teaching Inventory (also attached)/ Teaching Character Education: What Works

What Works in Character Education by Berkowitz and Bier

Character.org

PRIMED by Berkowitz

Karen Bohlin’s Practical Wisdom Framework

We are here with the 2nd episode in our special 4-part series on Character Educaiton! If you missed the 1st episode in the series, be sure to take a peek! Today we are chatting about some actionable steps. We all love some marching orders as educators!

Resource Links: 

Our Framework for Purposeful Cultures of Character

The SSC for our Free Resources

Leading with Virtue Free PD courses

The Jubilee Center for Character and Virtues teacher resources,

The Jubilee Center for Character and Virtues – The Character Teaching Inventory (also attached)/ Teaching Character Education: What Works

What Works in Character Education by Berkowitz and Bier

Character.org

PRIMED by Berkowitz

Karen Bohlin’s Practical Wisdom Framework