KindSight 101

In this episode, I take you though the four ways we make memories and how trauma can impact your ability to make, keep, and retrieve memories. Also, I talk about the practice of building a robust positive memory bank upon which you can draw gratitude when you are in reflective practice. There are some easy, proven ways that you can do this in order to build on your own well-being. 

Raphael (Didier) Vincent from Port-Au Prince Haiti, grew up as the middle child in a family of five brothers. The family left Haiti when he was at the age of 10, arriving in Victoria in the spring of 2008. Growing up, Raphael was inspired by his father, Alain Vincent, a hard working pharmacist and business owner who would paint during his downtime. From the many perspectives of unspoken stories through his father’s artwork, Raphael developed a unique way of expression through various art mediums. In Haiti, the words “ L'union fait la Force” is seen on the flag. This means “Strength Through Unity” and it is the energetic seed he wishes to share with every student he comes in contact with. Raphael was born and raised in a large close family concept, where the idea of unity has always been present, and he wanted to bring this understanding to all students, no matter where they are in the world.​Inspired by his work for the family’s non-profit organization “The Daily Dose Society”, Raphael wants to use his art to

Why you should listenDr. Nadia Lopez is pioneering a path of inspired leadership. The founding principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a New York City Public School, Lopez became a viral sensation after one of her students was featured on the popular blog, Humans of New York. Millions of people around the world discovered the positive learning environment, high expectations and growing success rate at her school, which is located right in the middle of one of the most under-served communities in America. In 2015 a Humans of New York fundraiser raised $1.4 million to take Lopez's students on college trips that include Harvard University, Summer STEAM programs and college scholarships.Lopez's story was shared across numerous media outlets and resulted in her guest appearing on the Ellen Show, visiting President Barack Obama at the White House and receiving the Medal of Distinction from Barnard College. In addition, Lopez was honored alongside First Lady Michelle Obama with the Change Agent Award at the Black Gi

Monique believes that Love is Medicine.  Monique Gray Smith is a proud mom of twins, an award-winning, best-selling author and sought after consultant. Monique’s first published novel, Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience won the 2014 Burt Award for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Literature.Since then, Monique has had 5 books come out, including Speaking our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation. Speaking our Truth has won numerous awards, is a a Canadian Best Seller and a finalist for the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award.It continues to be used across the country as a tool to educate the hearts and minds of both young and not so young readers. Monique’s latest release, Tilly and the Crazy Eights is an adult novel about an epic road trip that reminds the reader of the power of the human spirit and that love is medicine.Monique is Cree, Lakota and Scottish and has been sober and involved in her healing journey for over 29 years. She is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resi

Linda Cliatt-Wayman is a renowned education leader with an unwavering belief in the potential of all children. She uses her decades of experience to move educational leaders from knowledge to practice in ways that are transformative for children through on-site leadership development series, convenings, and keynote addresses.Wayman grew up in poverty in North Philadelphia, where she experienced firsthand the injustice perpetuated against poor students in their education. She vowed to dedicate her life to helping as many children escape poverty through education as she could.Wayman’s powerful leadership and the success of her students caused people to take notice. Her acclaimed 2015 TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. She’s been featured by Diane Sawyer on ABC World News Tonight and Nightline. Her book, Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard, is beloved by educators. And in 2016, she was named a Top 50 Finalist for the Global Teacher Prize out of over 8,000 nominees from around the world. Above all, Linda Cliat

School Leadership Expert One of the most sought-after school leadership experts and education presenters in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America’s schools! He has delivered over two thousand conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 34 years of public speaking. His strategies for inspiring school and classroom excellence are vastly impacting America’s school leaders and teachers! Contact Principal Kafele today to present at your next conference, inservice, event or program at PrincipalKafele@gmail.com or (201) 424-0201. 

Adam has been a teacher, Principal, Director of Innovation for a district with 35,000 students and enjoys pushing the envelope to always do what's best for kids! Adam is passionate about technology integration with all educators and a huge advocate of social media and connecting with other educators from across the country. Adam makes it clear that kids come first and has preached the message of Team Kid for many years. He is also the co-founder of Kids Deserve It, the author of Run Like a Pirate and Empower Our Girls. Check out his work on www.mradamwelcome.com

A letter to my children...that I actually read to myself, once in a while to remind myself of what's up. Also...how to hold two paradoxical thoughts simultaneously...and how it's more common than you might think.

In this host-on-mic (that's me) episode, I explore some of the science of trauma, co-regulation, and how our brain launches us into fight, flight or freeze. I also explore my recently released 21-Days of (Covid-Friendly) Kindness for any teacher, parent, or student to use for an online program or even in class to build a sense of well-being within the classroom. (Don't worry...we will have some interviews again, but I wanted to address some of the very big changes as they come up).

A special, Mother's Day Episode dedicated to resilience, moving forward and what can we do to overcome a problem? You can find me on instagram @smallactbigimpact

Featured on Access Hollywood | Instagram @thedopeeducator | I inspire | Educator | Speaker |This teacher has found a way to get his fifth graders pumped up for learning: He challenges them to create their own handshakes.David Jamison, a language arts teacher at Hickory Ridge Elementary School in Memphis, Tennessee, memorized the individual greetings from each of the 75 students he teaches. Classes are separated into groups of three and Jamison greets every student with their unique handshakes"It increases that bond with the students," he told "Good Morning America." "When you have that kind of relationship with a kid, they don't want to let you down because they know you love and care for them."Shelby County Schools shared a video of the handshakes on Twitter, where its been viewed 20,000 times."I was overwhelmed," Jamison said of the viral attention. "That was the key to spread more positivity."Jamison, a father of one, said it's his third year teaching and he's done the handshakes each year.It takes Jamison

Live the life you want to be living by stepping into the 4 Cs: Chill and Recharge, Connect, Compass, and Create.I take you through the step-by-step exercises and journalling prompts that will help you lead a more balanced life as an educator, service provider, and leader. Book me for your next education professional development! smallctbigimpact.com

Practice some of the KindSight 101 strategies, meditations, and tactics to help you be more self-compassionate, more altruistic and generous in your assumptions about others, and to truly step into the life you hope to have by bouncing back from adversity and challenges using these bi-weekly strategies. #smallactbigimpact #kindsight101

Dr. Jody Carrington (child psychologist and author of Kids These Days) talks to me about the Corona Virus pandemic and what we can do to get a grip during this uncertain rollercoaster ride.Check her out at http://www.drjodycarrington.comListen as she outlines how we can: -navigate the topsy turvy disruption in routine and the world as we know it-create the illusion of proximity through remote connection (since we're all wired and hungry for it)-overcome the overwhelm and bring ourselves back to joy-rise above the "chippiness" in our relationships... "now is not the time for a divorce!"-engage in self-compassion practices that help us to avoid comparison and self-judgement As long as we're ok, the kids will be ok. Keep your eyes open for the educator follow up to Kids These Days this fall, as Dr. Jody Carrington teams up with the amazing Laurie McIntosh when they release their new book!

Child psychologist, Dr. Shimi Kang (author of The Tech Solution and The Dolphin Parent) explains how to navigate this uncertain times during the Covid-19 pandemic. We cover a lot of ground and here are a few ideas she shares with us: -the three mindsets to avoid in order to ward off post-traumatic-stress disorder- learning how to bring out contribution in those around you and how kindness is a psychological superfood- the three things to keep in mind as you talk to kids about this pandemic- how you can navigate the difficult feelings associated with grief- how tech isn't all bad: the three c's of healthy tech that will alleviate the guilt you might feel as you rely on tech to work from home 

In this unprecedented time of distance learning due to Covid-19, Trevor Mackenzie takes us through how to plan for your students remotely. He shares:-the most important things to keep in mind before planning even begins-his favourite platforms that really work for asynchronous and real-time instruction-the one trick you need to keep in mind as you're planning in order to keep things simple for yourself, the parents, and the students you serve-how to keep inquiry at the forefront of your planning in order to create a truly differentiated experience

What you believe about yourself dictates everything about your life; your success level, your perceived failures, and your quality of life.Are you struggling with perfectionism, people pleasing, and believing you’re not enough? Do you feel like a failure despite your successes? Do you have a video playing over and over in your head of something that broke your heart? Are you living in shame of your shortcomings? Are you stuck in unhealthy relationships? Do any of these sound familiar?WHAT IF YOU COULD...Let go of the past, so that you can heal and move forward?Accept your uniqueness, so that you feel more confident?Learn to make decisions based on your core values, so that you trust yourself?Set healthy boundaries, so that you have relationships that feel good?Forgive yourself for your past mistakes, so that you can love yourself?HOW WE'LL WORK TOGETHER & COURSE DETAILS In this 8 week course I’ll personally walk you through each step. This is a live, private coaching program.Week 1 - We identify what's go

Tables are turned when I (Morgane Michael) get interviewed by Teresa Quinlan and Rhys Thomas on the TNT ESQ Leadership Podcast. Here, I talk about:-The origin of the Small Act Big Impact Kindness challenge-The small ways we can take steps to making a big impact, overcoming perfectionism and stepping into our potential-How we connect with others by starting with a generous assumption-How to create a sensory picture so that we can become more grateful in our own lives I'd love to connect with you about how this episode shifted your thinking, practice, and self-compassion. Check out the TNT podcast by checking them out anywhere you get your podcasts. https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lODM4OWJjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz