21 episodes

The Social Emotional Us, hosted by Anna-Lisa Mackey, M.Ed. and CEO of PATHS Program LLC, is the podcast about the role that social emotional learning plays in the positive development of students, families, and communities.

This podcast is essential listening for educators, parents, and anyone interested in improving the lives of children through social emotional learning. The first season focuses on overcoming the effects of social isolation and distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic before going back to the classroom.

Social Emotional Us with Anna-Lisa Mackey, M.Ed‪.‬ Anna-Lisa Mackey

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The Social Emotional Us, hosted by Anna-Lisa Mackey, M.Ed. and CEO of PATHS Program LLC, is the podcast about the role that social emotional learning plays in the positive development of students, families, and communities.

This podcast is essential listening for educators, parents, and anyone interested in improving the lives of children through social emotional learning. The first season focuses on overcoming the effects of social isolation and distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic before going back to the classroom.

    Empowering Educators: Beating Burnout ft. Amy L. Eva

    Empowering Educators: Beating Burnout ft. Amy L. Eva

    Jump to these times to hear:

    5:29 -  Your book is divided into 12 primary chapters, How did you decide upon those chapter concepts? 18:20 - The impact for teachers utilizing this curriculum? 24:40 - The power of teachers believing in this!

    • 31 min
    Beyond 3rd Grade: Supporting Growth ft. Sarah Lagrotteria

    Beyond 3rd Grade: Supporting Growth ft. Sarah Lagrotteria

    Jump to these times to hear:

    1:20 - An overview 5:47 - Social and emotional benefits as a result of an improvement of creativity? 8:17 - What are good strategies when working with kids?12:50 - How did military take this introduction to said strategies?20:50 how can this can help teachers and educators?

    • 30 min
    Navigating Life: High School Edition ft. Diane Mondoro

    Navigating Life: High School Edition ft. Diane Mondoro

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    4:15 - Considerations of alternative pathways in education6:35 - As high school seniors approach graduation, how can we help them prepare for the challenges ahead? 12:22 - How can parents and educators collaborate to support high school students in developing long lasting social emotional skills? 17:40 - How can social emotional learning help high school students develop the resilience and adaptability they need to flourish?21:00 - Self reflection & growth25:30 - Final parting words

    • 28 min
    Championing SEL Together ft. Jim Vetter

    Championing SEL Together ft. Jim Vetter

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    1:10 - Misinformation regarding SEL
    4:04 - Helpful resources for SEL fact versus fiction
    10:30 How to find like minded individuals and community
    11:20 - The role of teachers and parents
    15:17 - How to effectively advocate for SEL

    • 27 min
    Season 3, Episode #1: Julian Reed, How Movement Improves Learning

    Season 3, Episode #1: Julian Reed, How Movement Improves Learning

    Jump to these times to hear:

    2:40 - Physical activity and cognition

    3:50 - Link between movement and development of social emotional skills

    5:50 - High levels of fitness impact with children

    8:28 - Recess and behavior

    14:50- Recommendation for teachers to get more physical activity into the classroom

    21:43 - Takeaway points for physical activity within the classroom

    • 27 min
    Adapting SEL for First Nations ft. Emily Case

    Adapting SEL for First Nations ft. Emily Case

    Teacher and SEL coordinator, Emily Case works at an Indigenous school in Miramichi, New Brunswick. In this episode, Emily and Anna-Lisa discuss adapting curriculum and SEL strategies into Indigenous classrooms. Fast forward to these points to hear:


    2:01 Anna-Lisa's experiences teaching in First Nations schools
    6:06 Lessons to share with other school leaders
    11:10 Emily's tips to add more Indigenous resources to your classroom

    • 19 min

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