The mindful math podcast

To Do List Too Long? When To “Just Get It Done” - with Megan Alvarez

Chrissy Allison

Published on: 09/28/2020

Teachers race the clock when tackling their ‘to do’ lists every day. And while some tasks are important enough to spend hours on, there are others that feel like a mere distraction from what matters most. In this episode, hear how one experienced math teacher approaches these tasks with more joy and less resistance. Listen in to gain insight into how you can get things done in less time so you can spend your energy where YOU want to - including your own self care.

Focus & Prioritization

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Creating A Math Community In A Remote Setting

Chrissy Allison

Published on: 09/21/2020

It is possible to create a strong community of learners even if you are teaching in a remote setting, but it DOES take intentionality. The good news is that a little effort can go a long way, so you don’t need to turn yourself inside out or spend hours coming up with virtual ice breakers to form trusting relationships with and between students. With over five years of experience working in a remote setting, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to connect with others, even if you can’t be face to fact. Based on my experiences, in this episode I’m sharing three simple, effective practices you can integrate into your lessons to create a strong math community that will support deep learning of mathematics.

Leadership & Community

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Making Learning Sticky - with Dr. Teresa Patitucci

Chrissy Allison

Published on: 09/14/2020

How many times have you taught a math lesson and thought your students ‘got it’ only to find out weeks later that something didn’t stick? It’s beyond frustrating and leaves teachers with a tough choice - move on knowing there’s unfinished learning OR spend more time on the topic and risk pacing challenges later on in the year. While we shouldn’t expect every student to master every skill or concept the very first time, there ARE strategies we can use to increase our chance of students retaining their learning. Listen in to gain insights about how our brain learns and stores information, along with four concrete ways to make learning stickier for your students.

Effective Instruction

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Leaning Into Self Compassion - with Dr. Angela Brooks

Chrissy Allison

Published on: 09/07/2020

There is much research suggesting that our emotional competencies predict future career success, and we already know the key role it plays in personal relationships. As a result, social emotional learning (SEL) has become an important area for students to develop in school as well as at home. As schools take on more and more of this responsibility, it’s imperative that educators themselves have the opportunity to grow in self awareness and self compassion to be ready to support students in their personal development. Listen in to this episode to hear how Dr. Angela Brooks supported her staff around adult SEL, including the actions she took as a school leader to help staff communicate and navigate conflict with compassion. She also shares the key role that compassion, achievement, and hope play in school transformation, staff culture, and student success. You’ll also hear two things teachers can do to grow in self awareness and self compassion, even if they don’t have a school leader who has prioritized adult SEL yet.

Mindfulness & Self-Care

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