Kyler Akagi (BSE 2019) shares what he’s learned beginning a career in a school year featuring a global pandemic. He shares tricks, tips, and tech helping him provide the best instruction to his students. Mr. Akagi is a social studies teacher at Junction City Middle School in USD 475.

Dr. John Wade, Psychology Professor at Emporia State University, shares how to find happiness during the unprecedented times of the COVID pandemic. Learn the strategies you can use to improve your mental health without expensive programs. It is NOT just "think happy thoughts." These simple but effective tips can be implemented by anyone wanting to find more joy in their everyday life.

Dr. Jim Persinger, Psychology Professor at Emporia State University, gives low-cost suggestions for ways that administrations can identify and prevent burnout in their teachers. A prolific crisis interventionist and trainer, he is co-founder of the School Mental Health Awareness Day at the Kansas Capitol.

Dr. Jim Persinger, Psychology Professor at Emporia State University, shares how pampering yourself is NOT the same thing as self-care. It is essential to follow the science and give to yourself first, so you are better able to care for those you serve. When you take the time to improve your own energy, you are not being selfish.

Joshua & Jenica Stock are experienced teachers sharing their experience while teaching during the pandemic. They offer some advice and inspiring words of wisdom; including how to relax and connect with family and friends yet maintaining social distancing. They describe how the pandemic has pushed them to be better teachers and find ways to continue to teach with effective strategies.

Erica Huggard, a biology instructor at Emporia High School, shares how she uses modeling instruction as a format for teaching and learning with her students in a way that makes active learning visible in the classroom.

We talk with Shari Rooks, Principal of Cottonwood Elementary in the Andover School District, about creating a sense of family and the role of therapy dogs in schools.

Jordan Billings, Instructor for Olathe Public Schools teaches 7th grade Social Studies including Kansas History and Geography at Indian Trail Middle School, describes the difference between Game-Based Learning and Gamification. You will be inspired to incorporate some new ideas for your students starting as soon as you can.

Jennifer Moss, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Emporia State University shares the importance of understanding motivation and self-determination in teaching and learning. Is there more than sticker rewards to motivate students to do work they consider boring?