Jacki Mjoen: A Journey of Resiliency and Growth

In this episode, middle school math teacher Jackie Mjoen shares how being a cancer survivor has shaped the way she teaches, leads, and encourages others to grow through resiliency and confronting hard things. She talks about transforming math anxiety into resilience through her “math pit” framework, creating a safe space for students to struggle, and using empathy, curiosity, and authenticity to build stronger classrooms and communities.Contact / Follow JackiInstagram Dr. Chris Jochum⁠⁠Book Chris for your next event⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Chris for training, coaching or speaking⁠⁠⁠Get Chris’ Newest Book—You Don’t Have to Leave to Lead: A Practical Guide to Teacher Leadership⁠⁠⁠Get the Book-The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠YouTubeTikTok