5: SEL w/ Thom Stecher (Part 2)

This is part two of Cody and Dave’s conversation with Thom Stecher. Thom is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and educational consultant who specializes in self-esteem, wellness, and student assistance programs. In this episode, we talk about specific strategies that embed social and emotional learning within our curriculum. Thom talks about sending letters home to parents, introducing yourself and sharing your passions as two specific ways to be authentic. He discusses low stakes activities like scavenger hunts and think-pair-shares that allow students to interact without all eyes on them. We also dive into the neuroscience behind empathy, the impact of public praise, and the lessons Thom has learned from his own children.Check out episode 4 to hear the first half of our conversation with Thom if you missed it and reach out at [email protected] if you have any questions or an idea you’d love to share!