LEAP Into Wellness
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<p>The Leap Into Wellness Podcast Network is a place of support for teachers and professionals who find that being busy, overwhelmed, and stressed interferes with their ability to prioritize self-care. This collaboration between La Grande School District and Eastern Oregon University provides content to inspire, teach, and support the ongoing professional and wellness journeys of school employees. </p><p>Programming includes:</p><p>Turning Point - A series of inspirational, humorous, and informative interviews with educational professionals</p><p>Fit 2 Teach - Weekly series that provides evidence based health information with sustainable and attainable action items to improve wellness</p><p>Classroom to Calm - This is your end of the week reminder to prioritize self-care and wellness as you transition from a busy work week into the weekend. </p><p></p>
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Recent Episodes
April 29, 2026
Matt Wolcott: Teaching, Coaching, and Family Life in La Grande
<p>Matt Wolcott on Teaching, Coaching, and Finishing the School Year Strong in La Grande Brett Smith and Scott Carpenter host the Turning Point Podcast with guest Matt Wolcott, a 26-year La Grande School District educator who currently teaches high school physical education and health. Wolcott discusses additional work including teaching an officiating course to recruit young officials and helping launch the district’s driver’s education program after the regional program ended, ensuring compliance with ODOT. He outlines his coaching history as a head coach in wrestling, football, and track (now in his sixth year), and talks about the challenges of balancing teaching, coaching, and family life with four children, including coaching his own kids. The conversation highlights the busy spring schedule of field trips, testing, graduation, and state events, the flexibility required to support heavily involved students, and how students’ growth and resilience keep Wolcott motivated. </p><p>00:00 Welcome and Introductions </p><p>00:25 End of Year School Rush </p><p>01:27 Meet Matt Wolcott </p><p>02:04 Teaching Roles and New Courses </p><p>02:58 Drivers Ed Program Story </p><p>04:03 Coaching Journey Across Sports </p><p>05:08 Balancing Coaching and Family </p><p>09:09 Coaching Your Own Kids </p><p>11:08 Springtime at the High School </p><p>16:13 Why Teaching Still Matters </p><p>18:36 Finish Strong Closing Thoughts</p>
April 9, 2026
Springtime in the Front Office: A School Secretary’s Role at Island City
<p>Springtime in the Front Office: A School Secretary’s Role at Island City</p><p>On a Friday morning Turning Point Podcast episode, the hosts talk with Island City head secretary Ms. Perry (with Mr. Carpenter) about her path from office administration work to stay-at-home parenting, then returning to school as a para and eventually becoming head secretary. They discuss the springtime rush in a school office, including field trips, awards, state testing, kindergarten roundup, year-end rollovers, Q files, and ordering supplies, while also planning the next school year. Mr. Carpenter describes how administrators and office staff manage overlapping school years, budgeting, staffing, negotiations, and district cuts. Ms. Perry explains the pressure of arranging substitutes, the learning curve of the role, confidentiality, supporting students and families in tough circumstances, and the importance of strong principal–secretary teamwork. They close by recognizing head secretaries across the district.</p><p>00:00 Podcast Welcome Banter</p><p>00:53 Diet Coke Ritual</p><p>01:37 Why Become Secretary</p><p>04:08 April Office Chaos</p><p>05:20 Two Years At Once</p><p>07:30 Sub Finder Pressure</p><p>09:04 Learning The Role</p><p>11:37 Confidential Heart Work</p><p>13:25 Admin Office Teamwork</p><p>16:54 Managing Stress Together</p><p>20:15 Shout Out Secretaries</p><p>21:24 Closing Thanks</p>
April 7, 2026
From Overwhelm to Alignment: Navigating RTI & PLCs for Effective Teaching
<p>Turning Point Podcast: Clarifying Essential Standards and Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction Through PLC and RTI Work Host Brett Smith and assistant superintendent Scott Carpenter of the La Grande School District are joined by fourth-grade teacher Justin and visiting Solution Tree facilitator Eric from Arizona to reflect on district training focused on RTI, PLCs, and strengthening Tier 1 instruction. Scott explains the district’s shift from feeling overwhelmed by intervening on everything to prioritizing essential standards and realigning Tier 2 supports after attending an Idaho Falls RTI conference and bringing Eric to train staff. Justin shares his transition from 12 years in kindergarten to fourth grade and highlights key takeaways on learning targets and instructional clarity. Eric emphasizes “clarity precedes competence/confidence,” prevention as best intervention, and teams as the fundamental structure of the work, noting positive cultural and academic impacts. The group discusses assessment design, reducing stress around testing and finals, and the importance of vertical alignment of essential standards across grades. </p><p>00:00 Welcome and Guests </p><p>00:37 How Training Began </p><p>01:37 Justin Teaching Journey </p><p>02:55 Eric Solution Tree Story </p><p>05:09 Key Takeaways Clarity </p><p>06:57 Buy In and Testing Stress </p><p>08:39 Prevention and Teams </p><p>10:16 Districtwide PLC Teamwork </p><p>13:23 Hope for Education </p><p>14:29 Next Steps Island City </p><p>16:06 Thanks and Wrap Up</p>
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- What is LEAP Into Wellness?
<p>The Leap Into Wellness Podcast Network is a place of support for teachers and professionals who find that being busy, overwhelmed, and stressed interferes with their ability to prioritize self-care. This collaboration between La Grande School District and Eastern Oregon University provides content to inspire, teach, and support the ongoing professional and wellness journeys of school employees. </p><p>Programming includes:</p><p>Turning Point - A series of inspirational, humorous, and informative interviews with educational professionals</p><p>Fit 2 Teach - Weekly series that provides evidence based health information with sustainable and attainable action items to improve wellness</p><p>Classroom to Calm - This is your end of the week reminder to prioritize self-care and wellness as you transition from a busy work week into the weekend. </p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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