RISE for Educators

Episode 53: How to Live an Expansive Life R.I.S.E. Style, Lessons Learned

In this final episode of the season, we discuss what we have learned from a year of researching, learning, and podcasting. We reflect on our RISE system in action in our lives and in our creative endeavor of a year of podcasting. We are currently developing our RISEforeducators website on WordPress, which will be live soon. We are available to lead virtual or live PD or workshops for staff on our self-care, self-management, and empowerment system RISE. Contact us on Twitter @RISEforeducator or Instagram @riseforeducators or send us an email at riseforeducators@gmail.com We are grateful to everyone who has honored us by listening to our podcast and who has been a guest on our show. We appreciate you. Love, Julie and Holly Lannert (Sisters in Law)

Episode 52: A Conversation with Barbara Gruener on Life, Loss and her new book Mr. Quigley's Keys!

In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Barbara Gruener. Barbara is an amazing human being who embodies kindness and compassion. Barbara is a master people connector and her passion for uplifting others is truly special. Be sure to order a copy of her latest book, Mr. Quigley's Keys which will be available June 1st! Connect with Barbara and learn more about her work on her website barbaragruenerauthor.com. She can also be found on The Corner On Character and on Twitter @BarbaraGruener. Thank you Barbara for your support of RISE for Educators and of us as humans! We are truly grateful for you. Love, Julie and Holly

Episode 51: A Conversation with Dr. Michele Borba about THRIVERS: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine

Today we have a conversation with the wonderful Dr. Michele Borba. Michele is an educational psychologist, former teacher, and mom recognized for offering research-driven advice culled from a career of working with over one million parents and educators. A frequent TODAY show contributor and recipient of the National Educator Award, she is the author of 25 books including UnSelfie, and her latest, THRIVERS: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Listen in as Michele offers research-based tips and strategies to build up kids' mental strength, resilience, happiness, and success. Connect with Michele at micheleborba.com, on Instagram @drmicheleborba, and on Twitter @micheleborba Follow us and find our tool for this episode and more on Twitter @RISEforeducator and on Instagram @riseforeducators Email us at riseforeducators@gmail, we would love to hear from you! Thank you for much for listening! Julie and Holly

Episode 50: A Conversation with Roman Nowak on Spreading HOPE and Builiding Communities

This week we had an uplifting conversation with teacher leader and master online social connector Roman Nowak. Roman is a high school English teacher from Rockland, Ontario. He conducts the weekly Twitter chat #BuildHOPEedu on Sundays at 9 pm EST. In this episode, we talk to Roman about his upcoming book on spreading HOPE, how he builds communities online and uplifts other people's voices, and his own reflections on renovations he hopes to see in the world of education. We hope you are uplifted by this conversation as much as we were! You can connect with Roman on Twitter: @NowakRo Thanks for listening! Julie and Holly Connect with us on Twitter @RISEforeducator Find our tools on our Instagram page @riseforeducators

Episode 49: RISE in Action: A Toolkit for When Life Gets Tough

In this episode, we discuss how we use the RISE system in our lives when we are experiencing intense emotions. We break down the specific tools that we personally use when we are feeling anxious, sad, overwhelmed, and everything in between. Join us as we share our body, inner voice, social and environmental tools that help us through tough times. Message us on Twitter or Instagram @RISEforeducator(s) or send us an email at riseforeducators@gmail.com- we would love to hear from you! Thank you so much for listening! Julie and Holly