Upgrade My Classroom Podcast
1) Ep: 153 - Helping Teen Performing Artists Navigate Their Mental Health With Erin Pompa
Teenagers all share the same stress and anxiety but teen performing artists (musicians, dancers, singers, etc) have an extra layer on top. They often connect their self worth to their craft and when t...Show More
2) Ep: 152 - Why Teens Are So Afraid To Make A Mistake (And Ways We Can Help)
I've had so many conversations lately with both teens and adults where I've realized the fear of failure is alive and well no matter your age! People are so scared of making mistakes and it unfortunat...Show More
Ep: 152 - Why Teens Are So Afraid To Make A Mistake (And Ways We Can Help)
12:04 | Jul 17th, 2024
3) Ep: 151 - Freshman Year Of College: How To Redefine Yourself And Embrace A Fresh Start
Do you remember that time that everyone laughed at you because you had toilet paper stuck to your shoe? Or that nick name that stuck with you in 4th grade? You may remember but you know who doesn't......Show More
4) Ep: 150 - Acknowledging the Six Human Needs in Educational Settings
Today I'd like to reflect on a personal story from my childhood—a deep-seated obsession with Superman and the significance it held for me. I was a product of the Christopher Reeves Superman (ahhemm......Show More
5) Ep: 149 - Essential Tips for Students Moving from High School to College Life
Most of us can remember the first few months of our undergraduate experience. It was not easy! It's a big shift for many different reasons so when we talk about our student's mental health, this is a ...Show More
Ep: 149 - Essential Tips for Students Moving from High School to College Life
19:29 | Jun 12th, 2024
6) Ep: 148 - How To Break Down Social Cliques In High School
Do you remember the last few months of your senior year?! All of a sudden everyone started talking to each other, everyone became friendly, and all social cliques began to to break down! We realized t...Show More
7) Ep: 147 - A Mental Health Morning Routine...For Teens!
The saying goes "if you win the morning, you win the day". And morning routines are not just for adults! There are many great benefits from a teen implementing some personal development tactics before...Show More
8) Ep: 146 - Unpacking the CASEL Framework: Strategies for SEL and Mental Health From Communities To Classrooms
May is Mental Health Awareness Month so today we'll be unpacking the CASTLE SEL framework which is a key component of social and emotional learning. I'll provide an in-depth breakdown of the framework...Show More
9) Ep: 145 - Beyond the Surface: How To Invest Time in Students Who Appear Self-Reliant
I recently had a student come up to me after a talk and said "I want to be like you"... I assumed that he meant he wanted to be a speaker. I was wrong. He continued to say "I want to speak and I want ...Show More
Ep: 145 - Beyond the Surface: How To Invest Time in Students Who Appear Self-Reliant
13:51 | Apr 24th, 2024
10) Ep: 144 - Picking The Right Major To Avoid The Rat Race And Find Purpose
When I was in high school I KNEW that I was going to be a high school band director.... Clearly I was mistaken. When 16 and 17 year old children are asked what they want to do with the rest of their l...Show More