CharacterPlus is the longest-running evidence-based character education initiative in the country. CharacterPlus programs, processes, and educators impact the lives of over 500,000 students and families each year. The CharacterPlus Podcast is designed to be both an educational resource and a community forum for teachers, parents, and leaders. Join us for rich conversations on stewarding the next generation. Truly. Together we can build good character values that unlock student potential.
Anchored Ambition: How Values Fuel Vision and Victory Brick by Brick
Host Alex Carter interviews Keith Poettker, Chairman and CEO of Poettker Construction Company, about how values drive vision and success in business.
31 Jan 2025
The Power of Kindness with Danielle Brown and Michelle Greene
Michelle Greene, EVP and CIO of Cardinal Health, and Danielle Brown, SVP and CIO of Whirlpool Corporation, discuss how kindness and empathy drive effective leadership in this interview.
12 Nov 2024
Moments That Matter: Dave Peacock and Lisa Nichols on Leading with Character and Kindness
Host Mike Park interviews Dave Peacock, CEO of Advantage Solutions, and Lisa Nichols, CEO of Technology Partners, about leading with character and kindness for organizational success.
5 Oct 2024
Protecting Culture & Climate with Roxanna Mechem and Rachel Wilcox
Host Mike Park interviews educators Roxanna Mechem and Rachel Wilcox about fostering positive school culture and climate for thriving students and staff.
30 Aug 2024
Building Equitable Futures: The Role of EJACE in Character Education - Part 2
Mike Park, CEO of Character Plus, interviews Dr. Grace Lee, Dr. Jeremy Mapp, and Michael Barrowley about EJACE's practical impact on school culture and equity.
30 Aug 2024
Building Equitable Futures: The Role of EJACE in Character Education - Part 1
Mike Park, CEO of Character Plus, interviews education leaders about how EJACE builds equitable futures by fostering respect and positive character in schools.
17 Feb 2024
Partners in Character: Dr. Tyler Archer and Nicole Diehl on Building a State School of Character
Dr. Tyler Archer and Nicole Diehl discuss building a State School of Character, revealing how empathy and shared values transform students and school communities.
1 Dec 2023
Teacher Academy in Character Education
Mike Park interviews Dr. Julie Sperry about the Teacher Academy in Character Education's transformative impact on educators and students.
21 Oct 2023
Beyond Grades: Fostering Grit and Growth Part II
Mike Park, CEO of Character Plus, interviews Dr. Rene Sommers and Alexia Georges about fostering grit and growth beyond grades at Green Trails Elementary.
5 Oct 2023
Beyond Grades: Fostering Grit and Growth Part I
Host Mike Park interviews educational consultant Dr. Rene Sommers and parent Alexia Georges about fostering grit and growth beyond academics in children's education.
5 Dec 2022
The Foundations of Character
Today we are truly humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to share insights from Dr. Marvin Berkowitz and Kristen Pelster as they discuss the “Why” behind character education and practical steps you can take within your character leadership journey personally and professionally!
In 1999 Dr. Marvin Berkowitz was the inaugural Ambassador H.H. Coors Professor of Character Development at the US Air Force Academy. He served as Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Ethics Studies at Marquette University. He was also founder and Associate Director of the Center for Addiction and Behavioral Health Research in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He earned his BA degree from the State University of NY at Buffalo in 1972. He earned his Ph.D. in Life-span Developmental Psychology at Wayne State University in 1977. He served as a Research Associate at the Center for Moral Development and Education at Harvard University 1977-79.
He has also served as a Visiting Professor at the Max-Planck-Institute for Human Development and Education in Berlin (1987-8), as a Visiting Scholar for the Gordon Cook Foundation in Scotland (1995), and as an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, England (2019-2021).
He is joined by Kristen Pelster. She’s spent over two decades as an educator then administrator. She’s a National School of Character recipient and a St. Louis Region Middle School Principal of the Year. For nearly a decade Kristen served as the district leader for character education. Not satisfied with her school becoming a National School of Character her work throughout Fox C-6 was recognized as a National District of Character. That incredible journey took Kristen before the Senate in Washington, D.C testifying on the positive impact “social, emotional and character development.” Kristin is currently studying for an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL). Her educational achievements at UMSL also include an Ed.S. in Education Administration; M.A. in Education Administration and she is a graduate of the Leadership Academy in Character Education. Kristen received a B.A. in Music Education from Missouri Baptist University.
This is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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Guests:
Dr. Marvin Berkowitz
Kristen Pelster
Host & CEO of Character Plus: Mike Park (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltpark/)
Credits:
Executive Producer & Content Strategist: William "Chip" Schafer
Producer / Audio Editor: David Alexander
Introduction Audio Voice Actress: Kristen Pelster
Introduction Audio Voice Actor: David Alexander
Audio Engineer: Jacob Bowling
4 Nov 2022
From Education to the Senate
Today you'll hear leadership lessons on listening, empathy, patience, and deep personal care. This episode of the CharacterPlus Podcast features Senator Karla Eslinger. She's a lifelong educator with more than 30 years of experience in a variety of educational settings. She most recently served as a senior analyst for education services with the AEM Corporation and provided technical assistance to the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Previously, she served as an assistant commissioner of education for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and went on to work as a building principal and a superintendent of schools in Ava and West Plains.
Sen. Eslinger holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from The College of the Ozarks. She also earned a master’s degree in education administration and a specialist degree in superintendency and educational system administration from Missouri State University. Senator Eslinger received her doctorate in educational leadership and policy analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Prior to her election to the Missouri Senate in 2020, Sen. Eslinger represented District 155 in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2019 through 2020.
Senator Eslinger is a long-time resident of Wasola, where she lives with her family on a farm. She and her husband have also owned and operated a small business for over 35 years. We are truly humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to share her story from education to the senate.
Whether you're an educator, business leader, or parent this conversation is guaranteed to inspire and equip you on the journey.
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(http://www.characterplus.org/)Guest: Senator Karla Eslinger (https://www.senate.mo.gov/mem33/)
Host & CEO of Character Plus: Mike Park (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltpark/)
Executive Producer & Content Strategist: William "Chip" Schafer
Producer / Audio Editor: David Alexander
Introduction Audio Voice Actress: Kristen Pelster
Introduction Audio Voice Actor: David Alexander
Audio Engineer: Jacob Bowling
8 Sept 2022
True Wealth Is Character
This week’s guest of the CharacterPlus Podcast is a marketplace leader, Marvin Anderson, Senior Vice President and Private Client Advisor with U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management, in St. Louis. Marvin leads the design and development of tailored financial strategies for individuals, families and institutions. He works closely with business owners, senior executives of public and private companies, and endowments and foundations to identify their long-term goals and pursue those objectives with forethought and care. Marvin believes in treating clients as he would like to be treated. Prior to joining Bank of America Private Bank, Marvin was a Banker with J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank. Previously, he spent most of his nearly 30-year career as an investment banker with A.G. Edwards and Wachovia. He holds both an M.B.A. and a Master’s degree in Public Policy (M.P.P.) from The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and a B.S.B.A. from Rockhurst University.
Marvin serves as a Board Member of the St. Louis Community Foundation, the Christian Church Foundation, The Interfaith Partnership, Missouri Historical Society, Oasis, Webster University, and we are delighted to have him on the board here at Character Plus.
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(http://www.characterplus.org/)Guest: Marvin Anderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-anderson-6861b1b)
Host & CEO of Character Plus: Mike Park
Executive Producer & Content Strategist: William "Chip" Schafer
Producer / Audio Editor: David Alexander
Introduction Audio Voice Actress: Kristen Pelster
Introduction Audio Voice Actor: David Alexander
Audio Engineer: Jacob Bowling
8 Aug 2022
The Principles of Character with Erika Niles
Welcome to the first episode of the Character Plus Podcast. Our first guest is Erika Niles, Principal at Green Trails Elementary. She holds a master’s in education administration from Southwest Baptist University, a master’s in education from Lindenwood University, and a bachelor’s in education from Maryville University. She is currently a doctoral student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she is working on her doctorate in character education and servant leadership.
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Credits:
Host & CEO of Character Plus: Mike Park
Executive Producer & Content Strategist: William "Chip" Schafer
Producer / Audio Editor: David Alexander
Introduction Audio Voice Actress: Kristen Pelster
Introduction Audio Voice Actor: David Alexaxnder
Audio Engineer: Jacob Bowling
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