Moments for Myself

McGraw Hill School

Hey parents and educators, in these unprecedented times, social and emotional learning skills are a high priority in education. But where to get started? And how do you make the most of those teachable “moments”? In each episode of this limited series podcast, we break down a different SEL competency—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—by interviewing teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and nonprofit leaders. Their tips and experiences are a must listen for anyone teaching or raising kids today. And check out the Moments for Myself workbook, filled with SEL activities that help students learn more about themselves and the world around them. Find it at momentsformyself.com.

Episodes

  1. 01/24/2022

    Responsible Decision Making

    Sometimes, kids have hours or days to make a decision. But other times they only have a few moments. And for some kids, those moments can be life changing. So, how can educators and parents help ensure that kids are well equipped to make responsible decisions whether they have lots of time or only seconds? We’re speaking with two people who work in Marietta City Schools in Georgia. Britney Wilson is the executive director of innovative practices and Farhat Ahmad is the Alternative education coordinator and director of a program called MAPs. In this MAPS program, they work every day with students who are in dire situations and need to make more responsible decisions to turn their lives around. What Farhat and Brittney have learned about how to help kids develop better decision-making skills is something any educator or parent can learn from.   More about Brittney Wilson Brittney is the Executive Director of Innovative Practices, Marietta City Schools, GA.  Throughout her educational leadership career, Brittney has served as an Executive Director, Assistant Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Career and Technical Education Director. She has worked closely with educational organizations to pilot innovative programs and practices that meet the needs of local school systems and better utilize resources to meet the needs of all students. Contact: brittneywilson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us More about Farhat Ahmad Farhat is the Alternative Education Program Coordinator, Marietta City Schools, GA. He was a sheriff’s deputy in Madison, Wisconsin until 2006, when he moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in education. He is currently the director of MAPs (Marietta Alternative Placement and Services) for the Marietta City Schools district in Georgia. In 2015, he won the Georgia Governor’s Award for Innovative Teaching, which includes a grant funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In 2017, he earned another grant from the governor’s office for his work in individualized and blended learning and was chosen as a Top Teacher by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Contact: fahmad@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

  2. 01/17/2022

    Relationship Skills

    Relationship skills have been put to the test during the pandemic. And technology has transformed how people communicate with each other. We speak with a former teacher and current SEL nonprofit leader Maya Dorsey about improving relationship skills with a combination of new technology and some good old fashioned storytelling. More about Maya Dorsey Maya is the Director of Equity and Collaborative Impact at Learn to Earn Dayton. She is the program manager for Equity Fellow...

  3. 01/10/2022

    Social Awareness

    We look at social awareness through the lens of kindness by speaking with Jill McManigal, co-founder of Kids for Peace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which is also the home of the Great Kindness Challenge. We talk about approaching kindness as a skill, like athletics, that needs to be practiced to reap its benefits. We also talk about red flags for parents to watch out for and how simple acts of kindness can lead to much greater results in the overall ability of kids to have high social awaren...

  4. 01/02/2022

    Self Awareness

    Self awareness involves identifying and understanding one’s emotions. But how do you really get kids to do that? Or even adults? In this episode, we speak with Colleen Perry, a guidance counselor at Mary O. Pottenger Elementary School in Springfield Massachusetts. She talks about using informal chats and the power of observation with students—and maybe some chocolate and caffeine with the staff-- to draw people out and help them see things within themselves. More about Colleen Perry Colleen...

  5. 12/01/2021

    Self Management

    How can educators and parents work together to help students develop self management? How can educators and parents work on their own self management skills and model them for kids? And how can teachers turn something like a rainy day into a lesson on self-management? Find answers to questions like these and more as we speak about self management with Wendy Turner. She teaches second grade at Mount Pleasant Elementary in Wilmington, Delaware and was Delaware Teacher of the Year in 2017.   More about Wendy Turner: Wendy is passionate about connecting learning in the classroom to the real world. Deeply committed to social-emotional learning, she guides her students to embody respect, empathy, resilience, citizenship, and growth mindset through dynamic classroom experiences. In 2017, Wendy was named the Delaware Teacher of the Year. Additional awards and leadership include being named a Delaware Compassion Champion Awardee, an NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow culminating with field work in South Africa, and a Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Teaching Science . Currently she is an SEL expert, advocate, and trainer and is serving on the Delaware State Board of Education. Find a collection of her work here: https://wakelet.com/wake/7cc3e89b-78eb-486a-84a3-5873d417e503    Connect with Wendy:  email wendymturner@gmail.com twitter @mrswendymturnerbFacebook @2017DETOYLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-turner-1200905/

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Hey parents and educators, in these unprecedented times, social and emotional learning skills are a high priority in education. But where to get started? And how do you make the most of those teachable “moments”? In each episode of this limited series podcast, we break down a different SEL competency—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—by interviewing teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and nonprofit leaders. Their tips and experiences are a must listen for anyone teaching or raising kids today. And check out the Moments for Myself workbook, filled with SEL activities that help students learn more about themselves and the world around them. Find it at momentsformyself.com.

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  • Creator
    McGraw Hill School
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Moments for Myself
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