The Innovative Schools Podcast features conversations with authors, consultants, thought leaders and practicing educators working to improve K-12 schools around the world. These conversations include discussions on student mental and behavioral health, classroom behavior, school climate & culture, innovative teaching methods, student safety and more. Each episode provides an opportunity for administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers and others to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students.
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The Innovative Schools Podcast features conversations with authors, consultants, thought leaders and practicing educators working to improve K-12 schools around the world. These conversations include discussions on student mental and behavioral health, classroom behavior, school climate & culture, innovative teaching methods, student safety and more. Each episode provides an opportunity for administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers and others to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students.
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Recent Episodes
June 8, 2026
S3:E11 - LIVE Season 3 Finale
<p>In this special live season finale of the Innovative Schools Podcast, Jordan brings together a panel of education experts—Katie Kinder, Kara Rigsby, Megan Diede, and Ernesto Mejia—to discuss how educators can make the most of their summer. Through stories, laughter, and practical advice, the panel explores the importance of rest, reflection, and renewal, while offering actionable ways to recharge both personally and professionally before the next school year begins.</p><p><b><strong>🔑 Key Takeaways</strong></b></p><p>✔️Summer should be viewed as a time of <strong>renewal</strong>, not just recovery.</p><p>✔️Rest is most effective when it is intentional and guilt-free.</p><p>✔️Reflection helps educators celebrate successes while identifying opportunities for growth.</p><p>✔️Creating memories often matters more than completing another to-do list.</p><p>✔️Small personal habits and mindset shifts can dramatically improve well-being.</p><p>✔️Educators should prioritize both physical and mental health during the summer months.</p><p>✔️The impact educators make often extends far beyond what they can see.</p><p><br></p><p><b><strong>💬 Memorable Quotes</strong></b></p><p>🗣️“Rest is a requirement, not a reward.”</p><p>🗣️“You're not going to remember the to-do list. You'll remember the memories you created.”</p><p>🗣️“What is your why for the summer?”</p><p>🗣️“The work that you do matters.”</p><p>🗣️“You are not thanked enough, appreciated enough, or respected enough.”</p><p>🗣️“Summer isn't about recovery—it's about renewal.”</p><p>🗣️“Create a memory list instead of a to-do list.”</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b><strong>🧠 Strategies You'll Learn</strong></b></p><ul><li>How to use the <strong>Three R's: Rest, Reflect, and Rejuvenate</strong> as a framework for summer growth.</li><li>How to intentionally schedule rest instead of waiting for it to happen.</li><li>How to reflect honestly on the previous school year without dwelling on negativity.</li><li>How to gather meaningful feedback from colleagues, administrators, and stakeholders.</li><li>How to replace a summer to-do list with a memory-focused experience list.</li><li>How to identify personal habits that bring energy and joy into your life.</li><li>How to conduct a personal "check-engine light" assessment for your physical and mental health.</li><li>How to carry positive summer habits into the next school year.<p></p></li></ul><p><b><strong>➕ Additional Practices</strong></b></p><ul><li>Create a "Summer Memory List" with experiences you'd like to have rather than tasks you'd like to complete.</li><li>Start a gratitude journal and identify three things you're thankful for each day.</li><li>Schedule important health appointments you've been postponing.</li><li>Ask trusted colleagues to identify two strengths and two growth areas for you as an educator.</li><li>Try something completely new or outside your comfort zone this summer.</li><li>Build intentional family experiences and traditions.</li><li>Take time to celebrate successes from the previous school year before planning the next one.</li><li>Identify one habit that fills your cup and commit to continuing it during the school year.<p></p></li></ul><p><strong>📚 Resources and Links<br></strong><br></p><p>🔗 Megan and Kara’s IntergatED Website: <a href="https://integratedk12.com/">https://integratedk12.com/</a></p><p>🔗 Link to the previous episode with Kara and Megan: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgiCOc68LRw&t=920s">Teaching Through Integrated Pathways w/ Megan Diede & Kara Rigsby</a></p><p>🔗 Katie Kinder’s Website: <a href="https://katie-kinder.com/">https://katie-kinder.com/</a></p><p>🔗 Link to previous episode with Katie: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntr8DKEiDwo&t=120s">Digital Heroin w/ Katie Kinder</a></p><p>🔗Cool Speak with Ernesto Mejia Website: <a href="https://coolspeak.com/youth-motivational-speakers/ernesto-mejia/">https://coolspeak.com/youth-motivational-speakers/ernesto-mejia/</a></p><p>🔗 Link to previous episode with Ernesto: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70J3cKFKX9w&t=215s">The Power of Family Engagement w/ Ernesto Mejia</a></p><p>🔗 Find them all at the Innovative Schools Summit: <a href="https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/">https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/</a></p>
May 19, 2026
S3:E10 - Students Need the Skill of Self-Regulation w/ Brad Chapin
<p>In this episode of the Innovative Schools Podcast, we sit down with Brad Chapin to explore the power of self-regulation—for both educators and students. Brad breaks down how stress impacts the brain and body, why many challenging behaviors are actually skill deficits, and how teachers can intentionally help students build healthier responses to emotions and adversity. From “lizard brain” moments to practical classroom strategies, this conversation is packed with insights educators can apply immediately.</p><p><strong>🔑 Key Takeaways<br></strong>✔️ Self-regulation is a skill set—not a personality trait</p><p>✔️ Every student and educator carries an invisible “backpack” of stress and experiences</p><p>✔️ Dysregulation is a normal human response to challenge</p><p>✔️ Awareness is the first step toward regulation</p><p>✔️ Students need explicit teaching and practice around emotional skills</p><p>✔️ Healthy regulation must be practiced intentionally, not assumed naturally</p><p><br></p><p><strong>💬 Memorable Quotes</strong></p><p>🗣️ “The problem is not the backpack—it’s how we carry it.”</p><p>🗣️ “You can’t regulate something if you don’t even know it’s happening.”</p><p>🗣️ “Self-regulation is either healthy or unhealthy, effective or ineffective.”</p><p>🗣️ “The first step in self-regulation is self-awareness.”</p><p>🗣️ “You’re fighting against biology when stress takes over.”</p><p>🗣️ “Hope plus skills equals growth.”</p><p><strong><br>🧠 Strategies You’ll Learn</strong></p><ul><li>Ways to identify physical warning signs of dysregulation</li><li>How to use calming techniques like box breathing intentionally</li><li>Steps to help students recognize emotions before they escalate</li><li>Techniques to teach self-regulation the same way you teach academic skills</li><li>How to create predictable classroom routines that increase emotional safety</li><li>Suggestions to shift from punishment to skill-building when addressing behavior</li><li>Tips to help students separate controllable and uncontrollable stressors<p></p></li></ul><p><strong><br>➕ Additional Practices</strong></p><ul><li>Create a “body map” activity where students identify where stress shows up physically</li><li>Practice calming routines as a class before stressful moments occur</li><li>Normalize conversations about emotions and stress in the classroom</li><li>Build opportunities for reflection after emotionally challenging moments</li><li>Use predictable structures and routines to support emotional safety</li><li>Encourage students to create personal regulation plans and calming strategies</li><li>Model healthy self-regulation openly as an educator<p></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Resources and Links<br></strong>🔗 Brad Chapin’s website: <a href="http://www.selfregulationstation.com/about-brad/">http://www.selfregulationstation.com/about-brad/</a></p><p>🔗 Brad Chapin’s Books: <a href="https://youthlight.com/Brad-Chapin">https://youthlight.com/Brad-Chapin</a></p><p>🔗 Innovative Schools Summit: <a href="https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/">https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>❤️ Love This Episode?</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>Share it</strong> with a fellow educator!<br>⭐ <strong>Rate & Review</strong> to help more teachers find this show</p><p>💬 <strong>Join the Conversation</strong> on social media or in your next staff meeting!</p><p>💡<a href="https://www.instagram.com/innovativeschoolspodcast/">Check out our Instagram!</a></p><p>💡<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovative-schools-podcast/id1502414943">Listen on Apple Podcasts!</a></p><p>💡<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Lbw553jnDXuG08IZ43Kb5">Listen on Spotify!</a></p><p>💡<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@innovativeschoolspodcast">Watch it on YouTube!</a></p>
May 5, 2026
S3:E9 - Mindset Shifts That Change Classroom Behavior w/ Joseph Cope
<p>In this episode of the Innovative Schools Podcast, we welcome back Joseph Cope to explore a powerful shift in how educators approach student behavior. Instead of reacting to what students do, Joseph challenges us to look deeper—asking what skills students may be missing and how we can intentionally help them grow. From real classroom stories to practical frameworks, this conversation provides a roadmap for turning challenging moments into opportunities for long-term impact.</p><p><strong>🔑 Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>✔️ Behavior is communication—every action tells a deeper story</p><p>✔️ The problem isn’t the behavior; it’s the missing skill underneath</p><p>✔️ Taking behavior personally prevents effective responses</p><p>✔️ Students need coaching in life skills, not just correction of actions</p><p>✔️ Relationships and “currency” are essential for influence</p><p>✔️ Big emotional moments are often rooted in safety and control</p><p><br><strong>💬 Memorable Quotes</strong></p><p>🗣️ “The problem is not the problem.”</p><p>🗣️ “Every behavior tells a story.”</p><p>🗣️ “When we make it about us, we lose the opportunity to teach the skill.”</p><p>🗣️ “You can’t withdraw from a relationship you haven’t invested in.”</p><p>🗣️ “How you speak your mind will determine your next state of mind.”</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🧠 Strategies You’ll Learn</strong></p><ul><li>How to <strong>reframe behavior as a missing skill instead of defiance</strong></li><li>How to <strong>remove yourself emotionally from challenging moments</strong></li><li>How to <strong>identify and teach foundational life skills in real time</strong></li><li>How to <strong>build “currency” with students to increase influence</strong></li><li>How to <strong>navigate high-emotion situations without escalating them</strong></li><li>How to <strong>use structured conversations to guide behavior</strong></li></ul><p><strong>➕ Additional Practices</strong></p><ul><li>List behaviors that frustrate you—and reframe them as missing skills</li><li>Create 4–5 <strong>foundational classroom skills</strong> (e.g., respect, perseverance, self-control)</li><li>Define those skills clearly so students understand expectations</li><li>Intentionally connect with students outside of academic conversations</li><li>Reflect after difficult moments: Was I focused on the student or my feelings?</li><li>Practice small mindset shifts—growth happens incrementally</li></ul><p><strong>📚 Resources and Links</strong></p><p>🔗 RCD Expert Joseph Cope: https://accutrain.com/joseph-cope-m-ed/</p><p>🔗 Joseph Cope Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.empathy.guy/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>❤️ Love This Episode?</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>Share it</strong> with a fellow educator!<br>⭐ <strong>Rate & Review</strong> to help more teachers find this show</p><p>💬 <strong>Join the Conversation</strong> on social media or in your next staff meeting!</p><p>💡<a href="https://www.instagram.com/innovativeschoolspodcast/">Check out our Instagram!</a></p><p>💡<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovative-schools-podcast/id1502414943">Listen on Apple Podcasts!</a></p><p>💡<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Lbw553jnDXuG08IZ43Kb5">Listen on Spotify!</a></p><p>💡<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@innovativeschoolspodcast">Watch it on YouTube!</a></p>
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