LAYOUT:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions

01:28 Podcast Format and Today's Topic

02:34 Building Relationships of Trust

05:53 Building a Community in Schools

07:25 Transitioning from Classroom to Leadership

13:56 Vision and Mission in Schools

18:45 Distributive Leadership and Teacher Empowerment

21:57 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

26:06 Closing Remarks and Podcast Information

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Sean Thorpe - Instructional Coach, Granite School District
• Emily Wilson - Assistant Administrator, Canyons School District

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Sean Thorpe
  • Twitter/X: @thethorpians
• Connect with Emily Wilson
  • Email: emewillson@gmail.comant Administrator, Navigator Pointe Academy

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

• 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions
• 02:46 Exploring the Concept of Belonging
• 04:33 Building Community in the Classroom
• 08:45 Practical Strategies for Fostering Belonging
• 19:11 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
• 25:10 Conclusion and Podcast Information

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Alaina Marti - Social Studies Teacher, Salt Lake School District
• Brenda Straley - CTE Teacher, Jordan School District

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Brenda Straely
  • Instagram: @jatc_teachereducation
  • Instagram: @jatc.behavioralhealth

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

• 6 Min Introduction
• 17 Min The Heart of the Conversation
• 3 Min Conclusion - Reflection and Outro

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Michelle Smith - ELA Teacher, Davis School District, Executive Board Member of the Davis Education Association
• Fatai Tu'ifua, Ms. Fatai - Elementary Teacher, Canyons School District, 2024 Teacher of the Year for East Midvale Elementary

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Michelle Smith
  • Email: smdenmic@yahoo.com
• Connect with Ms. Fatai
  • Email: fatai88tuifua@gmail.com

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)