#34: The Dolphin Way: How Teaching Resiliency, Mindfulness, Kindness, and Innovation Prepares our Students for the Future (with Elyse Cochrane)

I love being able to host this podcast because of the wonderful people I get to speak to. Today, I am here with Elyse Cochrane who will be talking about the actionable ways that educators can foster a sense of innovation, critical thinking, purposeful contribution, and social connection through her specialized proven methods. You’ll learn how to implement Contribution Fridays within your classroom practice, an easy weekly activity that encourages students to gain agency over their learning and impact on their communities. With a passion and firm conviction in the power of social, emotional and cognitive learning, Elyse Cochrane is the Program Director for Dolphin Kids Achievement Programs headed up by Dr. Shimi Kang. She has a background in Educational Technology and Learning Design. Under her leadership, Dolphin Kids expanded into 12 schools in BC providing innovative and customized SEC services including: parenting seminars, in-class “field trips”, professional development workshops, after school programs, and summer camps. She is also curriculum lead for DolphinPod India -- Asia’s first life skills center. Through online training and travelling to India, Elyse successfully bridged professional and cultural gap‘s to spread the message of social, emotional and cognitive learning across the world. She is excited about launching upcoming online SEC resources in the coming year. For more information visit www.dophinpod.com , drshimikang.com www.dolphinkids.ca or my website smallactbigimpact.com and search for episode #34.