Before the Bell Rings

About Before the Bell Rings

Join SEL coaches Amy Jones and Shayla Fountain as they bring social-emotional learning to life for educators everywhere. With over 30 years of combined experience working with learners from PreK through adulthood, Amy and Shayla share practical classroom strategies, thoughtful conversations, and real-world tools that support student growth. Each episode focuses on helping students build self-awareness, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills, while empowering educators with ideas they can actually use. Whether you’re new to SEL or looking to deepen your practice, this podcast offers encouragement, expertise, and actionable tips to support the whole child.

Publisher

Amy Jones

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jan 2026

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   What "I Don't Care" Is Really Trying To Say

   "I don't care." Few words can frustrate parents and educators faster. But what if those three words aren't defiance at all? What if they're covering up disappointment, embarrassment, fear, or a child who doesn't know how to put their feelings into words? In this episode of Before the Bell Rings, we uncover what may be happening beneath the surface and share practical ways to respond without pushing children further away.

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   I Don't Want to Go to School: What's Behind the Empty Seat

   “I’m tired.” “My stomach hurts.” “I missed the bus.” “I just don’t want to go.” When missed days start adding up, it’s time to look beyond the absence. In this episode of Before the Bell Rings, we explore what school avoidance may be communicating, what students miss when they’re not there, and how parents and educators can work together to build connection, belonging, and a stronger habit of showing up.

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   You Lost Your Cool.....Now What?

   We've all been there. The raised voice. The quick reaction. The immediate regret. In this episode, we explore what happens when adults become overwhelmed and, more importantly, how to repair the relationship afterward. Learn why apologizing doesn't weaken your authority, how repair builds trust, and the five simple steps that help children learn accountability by watching us model it first.

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