The CharacterStrong Podcast
1) From Data to Care: Coaching That Strengthens Counselor Connections - Abby Master & Tiffany Brown
Today our guests are Abby Master, Co-Founder of EmpowerU & Tiffany Brown a Licensed School Counselor and Lead Coach with EmpowerU. We talk to Abby & Tiffany about The Power of 1:1 Coaching to Transfor...Show More
2) Simple Systems, Lasting Impact: Character Through Daily Announcements - Meg Boyd
Today our guest is Meg Boyd the Principal at Edgewood Elementary. Meg shares how her school uses morning announcements to keep a daily focus on character in every classroom. From “Motivation Monday” t...Show More
3) Season 8 Kickoff: Three Challenges in Education - Mental Health, Behavior, & Burnout
Season 8 kicks off with CharacterStrong co-founders John Norlin and Houston Kraft unpacking three challenges schools face: student mental health, rising behavior, and educator burnout. They explain wh...Show More
4) Relational Strategies That Strengthen Academics - Dr. Lori Lynass
Today our guest is Dr. Lori Lynass, Sr. Director of MTSS at CharacterStrong. We talk to Lori about how connection isn’t “extra” or “soft”—it’s a strategic, academic practice at the heart of effective ...Show More
5) Systems Over Goals: Building Belonging in Schools - Dr. Darian Jones
Today our guest is Dr. Darian Jones, Program Implementation Specialist at CharacterStrong. We talk to Dr. Jones on why belonging must be built into the systems of a school, not left to chance. He high...Show More
6) The Power of Presence in a Rushed World - John Norlin
On today's episode CharacterStrong Co-Founder John Norlin explores a simple idea with big impact: the pace of our day influences the way we show up for others. When we’re constantly rushing, even our ...Show More
7) 2025 Tier 2 Summit: Problem-Solving Common Barriers to Tier 2Â - Dr. Clay Cook
Today we talk with Dr. Clay Cook, the Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong. He shares the biggest reasons Tier 2 systems stall—and what to do about it. Dr. Cook unpacks common barriers like un...Show More
8) What Happens When Kids Know You Believe In Them - Dr. Andre Stout
Today our guest is Dr. Andre Stout, principal at Gray Middle School, in Tacoma, WA. We talk to Dr. Stout about how intentional systems—not just goals—drive lasting change. From daily character lessons...Show More
9) Every Student, Every Need: Rethinking School Support - Jeff Cohen
Today our guest is Jeff Cohen, CEO of FullBloom. We talk to Jeff about what it really means to support students. He challenges us to rethink the one-size-fits-all models and instead embrace a personal...Show More
10) Tools, Trust, and Teaching What Matters - Kelli Brabson
Today our guest is Kelli Brabson the MTSS Coordinator at Mossville Grade School. We talk to Kelli about what it means to invest in students intentionally, proactively, and with heart. Drawing from ove...Show More