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Welcome to season 7 of the Education on Fire Podcast which is focusing on Wellbeing. Today I chat to Tina Owen-Moore about her experience of creating a new school and The Alliance Way: The Making of a Bully-Free School her book that unveils the story of it’s success. Tina Owen-Moore has been an educator for twenty years. She started in 1998, as a high school English teacher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2005, with a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Tina worked with a group of teachers and students to open The Alliance School, the first school in the nation started with the explicit mission of reducing bullying. She led the school from 2005-2016, and has consistently worked to share Alliance’s practices, so that all schools can be safe and inclusive places for all students.   Tina has received numerous awards and recognition for her work, including being named 2010 Educator of the Year by GSAFE Wisconsin, being recognized by the Wisconsin Charter School’s Association with the Innovator of the Year Award for her co-creation of the Teacher Led Network, and receiving an LGBT Progress Award from the Shepherd Express Magazine of Milwaukee. She was also honored with the Marquette University School of Education’s Young Alumna Award in 2008. The school was awarded the 2011 Wisconsin Charter School of the Year, Platinum Award, and in 2015 won recognition as one of the “41 Most Innovative Schools in America” by Noodle.com.               Tina earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University, her Master of Arts degree from Alverno College, and her doctorate in Education Leadership from Harvard University. She is the mother of two adult children, Felicia and Jeremy, and has been a foster and surrogate mother to many others. She currently lives in Chicago, Illinois with her wife, Velvet, and their two adorable cats, Tiger and Juani.   Website   www.bullyfreefirst.com   Social Media Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram: @Tina Owen-Moore   If you are new to the show here are the links to the beginning of each season so far so you to look back or visit for the first time.   The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. 009 : Season 2 Launch Show – Computing and technology 031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3 040: Season 4 launch show – Music and the Arts in schools 071: Physical Education – Season 5 Launch Show 087: LitFilmFest English & Literacy Season 6 Launch   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk    

Welcome to season 7 of the Education on Fire Podcast which is focusing on Wellbeing. Today I chat to Sam about how he is inspiring happiness, success and wellbeing in students across the world.             Hi, I’m Sam Moinet, founder of Student Breakthrough.           I believe there is a new type of student. A student that gains life skills that they don’t teach in the classroom. Students who are empowered with the tools, vision and beliefs to help them live their best life so they can change the world. From teaching for over half a decade I found that there was not enough time or the right type of support to help students succeed and this led to lots of problems. I found the solution and I started coaching students 1-1, and the results were incredible. I give my students the missing piece of the puzzle so they can stop getting lost on the back roads and instead take the fast track to success. We implement our signature 3B Formula of Boost, Believe and Breakthrough which has proven to improve grades, relationships and mental health. This is for you – the parent or relative who wants to offer a revolutionary type of provision for their child. As Frederick Douglas said “it is easier to build strong children that to repair broken men.” Website  www.studentbreakthrough.com Social Media Information  @studentbreakthrough   If you are new to the show here are the links to the beginning of each season so far for you to look back or visit for the first time.   The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. 000 : Mark Taylor your host and Education on Fire creator 009 : Season 2 Launch Show – Computing and technology 031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3 040: Season 4 launch show – Music and the Arts in schools 071: Physical Education – Season 5 Launch Show 087: LitFilmFest English & Literacy Season 6 Launch   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Season 7 – Wellbeing Peppy Pals is the leading company within playful and digital experiences for children’s lifelong social and emotional learning (EQ/SEL). The company’s award-winning language free apps, books, movies, toys and activities are intended for children ages 2-9 years old and has proven effective for both homes and schools world-wide. Through fun and visual stories relatable for children, Peppy Pals has developed a unique way to spark conversations between children and grown-ups regarding important social and emotional abilities such as empathy, feelings, self-esteem, and problem solving. In the world of Peppy Pals, children get to know five gender neutral animal characters. Just like in real life, each of the characters have their own unique personality, strengths and preferences that children can relate to depending on their own personality. Together, they learn to solve problems, cooperate and most importantly, learn how to see things from different perspectives.       About Amelie Askman: As an educated lawyer working at a huge law firm in Stockholm, Amelie not only changed job after being introduced to Peppy Pals, she gave up an entire career to join Peppy Pals team and adhere to the goal to bring SEL to every home and classroom. Her title is Head of Education and her mission is to reform the regulatory landscape and change the education system from having a sole focus on the brain, to include mind and heart.                 Website  www.peppypals.com Social Media Information  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppypals/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1UXgjG3f7mqlVRp4RM-i0Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppyPals/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeppyPals LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peppypals   Resources Mentioned www.6seconds.org Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk   

Welcome to the launch show of season 7 of the Education on Fire Podcast. Today Mark shares some personal experiences of how wellbeing support procedures have helped his children in school during a crisis, but also how the drive for results has had a negative effect.   If you are new to the show here are some good starting points for other seasons. The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. 009 : Season 2 Launch Show – Computing and technology 031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3 040: Season 4 launch show – Music and the Arts in schools 071: Physical Education – Season 5 Launch Show 087: LitFilmFest English & Literacy Season 6 Launch   Here are the 2 recommended episodes that Mark mentioned in todays show. 003 : How to nurture aspirational, ambitious and curious learners with Janice Mardell, Headteacher of Overstone Primary School. 088: Tagtiv8 with Bryn Llewellyn Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

I hope you enjoyed the Primary Music Specials over the last few weeks. We are now taking a holiday siesta before our season 7 launch which will focus on wellbeing. As I mentioned in the show here are the links to the beginning of each season so far for you to look back or visit for the first time.   The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. 009 : Season 2 Launch Show – Computing and technology 031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3 040: Season 4 launch show – Music and the Arts in schools 071: Physical Education – Season 5 Launch Show 087: LitFilmFest English & Literacy Season 6 Launch   Remember the 3 things to help you keep up to date with everything: Subscribe to the show Sign up to the email list at www.EducationOnFire.com Like our ‘Education on Fire’ Facebook page   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

The Primary Music Specials continue this week with Kelly Parish from Rhythmically Yours. We discuss how Kodály supports her teaching and what she sells on her Etsy store. Kelly Parrish is an elementary music educator in the DFW area of Texas who graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor’s of Music and a Piano Pedagogy certificate. She is also the mom of a teenager who keeps her on her toes! Kelly has been teaching for over 17 years and enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas with those around her. She received her Kodály certification in 2004 and loves seeing her students’ music literacy grow daily. Kelly opened her Rhythmically Yours Etsy store in late 2015 where she offers hands-on teaching aids for the elementary music classroom as well as music-themed novelty items.           Website  http://www.rhythmicallyyours.com   Social Media Information  http://www.facebook.com/RhythmicallyYours http://Rhythmicallyyours.etsy.com http://www.instagram.com/Rhythmicallyyours http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/Rhythmicallyyours   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Continuing our Primary Music on Fire specials I catch up with Ollie Tunmer about how the Beat Goes On is developing. This includes body percussion with literacy, samba drumming and collaborations with organisations such as Charanga.             You can get in touch with Ollie at www.beatgoeson.co.uk and follow on twitter @beatgoesonuk   You can listen to his previous episode here 043: Ollie Tunmer – Beat Goes On Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

  We continue our Primary Music on Fire specials this week by talking about how being authentic with your class can be inspiring for your pupils. This is especially true when you love rock music, have a YouTube Channel and created History Rocks.           Glenn Carter is a primary school history co-ordinator and year 5 teacher, who has a Masters Degree in History. Glenn has combined his passion of history, music and education to create History Rocks.                   History Rocks is all about making primary history creative! As well as fusing technology with history, producing worksheets, presentations and classroom activities, History Rocks also provides FREE, high-quality songs. Click below to find out more about Glenn or book him for CPD. Contact Details mrcarterrocks.wixsite.com/historyrocks Facebook.com/historyrocksuk Twitter – @historyrocksuk   Resources mentioned Songsmith   Want to see more?   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Mark Taylor and Carol Aveyard from Primary Music on Fire Membership Site attended the Music & Drama Education Expo in London 2019. In this episode we discuss what we learnt and why we had such a great time. We attended 3 workshops, recorded interviews with some exhibitors and caught up with friends – old and new – in the primary education music world.               Taking the fear out of teaching music, by giving you the step by step skills and ongoing support you need, to produce lifelong musical memories for you, your school and your pupils.             Find out more about the next events at https://musicanddramaeducationexpo.co.uk   Links to the people we interviewed at Music & Drama Education Expo Beat Goes On School Music Hub Music Buds  BJB Music Theory Books and Apps Future DJs Inspire Works   Previous episodes from these events 046: Music and Drama Education Expo Manchester 2017 081: Music & Drama Education Expo “I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning” Plato   Show Sponsor           The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Mark takes a breath and gives a personal account of this milestone for Education on Fire. He talks about how his life is changing and future plans to help more children live life on their terms.   This quote is the inspiration for what is to come.   “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi   This episode is a joint release with Learning on Fire as Mark thanks everyone supporting EducationOnFire.com