Happily Ever Resilient -- Adventures in Learning with Dr. Stephanie Goloway

Once upon a time, we invited author, teacher, professor, and bright spirit Dr. Stephanie Goloway to the podcast. A lifelong educator and advocate for play, storytelling, and the imagination, she has taught preschool, elementary school, special education, and college, as well as been a children's librarian and professional storyteller. Her fascination with the thinking learning process and the way it is supported by make believe and creative exploration is the thread that weaves together her diverse experiences. She holds a doctorate in early childhood from Walden University, where her research focused on the protective factors of resilience for children living with trauma and family substance use disorders and how fairy tales and storytelling aligned with these protective factors. She's professor emeritus of education at the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And she's the author of Happily Ever Resilient: Using Fairy Tales to Nurture Children Through Adversity. Full show notes.*Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. [02:09} Why use fairy tales as a vehicle for resilience? Dr. Ann Masten's Ordinary Magic  shaped Dr. Stephanie's approach to building connections between resilience and multicultural fairy tales.  [04:25] Story Magic, Caring Magic, Making Magic, and Superhero Magic -- Connecting Fairy Tales and Learning Activities to Build Resilience  Dr. Stephanie outlines how each type of magic connects to resilience and early childhood learning.[14:15] Happily Ever Resilient: How do we use fairy tales to help foster resiliency? We focus on the research and the ways that fairy tales connect to early childhood learning.[19:49] What early books and experiences influenced Dr. Stephanie's once upon a time and ever after adventures? Early books included  Who Will Comfort Toffle? by Tove Jansson and Hans Christian Andersen. Stephanie's adult learning journey is rich and varied and shaped her book.[28:19] No Experience Is Wasted: Dr Stephanie's take aways include: trust your heart, build connections, and maintain a sense of humor.[31:32] Education Today: The Importance of Fairy Tales for Windows, Mirrors, Sliding Glass Doors, and Resilience We discuss ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, and ways fairy tales can lend themselves to intentional and connected instruction. [37:10] Glass Slipper, Anyone? Building on Cinderella Tales Around the World Dr. Stephanie guides us through strategies for comparing and contrasting different versions of a fairy tale. [38:43] Building Connections: We discuss strategies for connecting imagination and STEM thinking, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem solving to help children be happy and competent.[41:22] New Adventures in Learning: We learn about Dr. Stephanie's ideas for continuing to share the connections between fairy tales and resilience. We also learn more about what currently brings her joy.Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.