Chitty Chats with Stacy

Today, Stacy express heartfelt gratitude towards educators. She encourages listeners to take a moment to appreciate their favorite teachers by reaching out with a message of thanks instead of spending their time on the podcast. Highlighting the significant shifts and challenges in education, Stacy acknowledges the dedication and hard work of educators, including their own 'army bes

In this episode, Stacy reflects on the importance and value of friendship, sparked by a recent visit from a long-time friend. She recount the joy of reconnecting with friends from different phases of her life, including high school friends and a best friend of over two decades. Stacy speaker highlights the practices that have helped maintain these friendships, such as sharing daily

In this episode of Chitty Chats, Stacy shares a training she has held titled "How Does Your Past Impact Your Teaching?". Stacy introduces the concept of how one's physiological and emotional blueprint, developed during early childhood, affects their responses and interactions in educational settings. The session covers the development of the brain, stress response systems, sensory

Today, Stacy reflects on motherhood, inspired by a recent encounter with a group of mothers during a weekend at a hot springs. She emphasizes the unique challenges and joys of raising toddlers, stressing the significance of emotional development and the importance of supporting each other without judgment. Stacy also acknowledges the hard work of parenting, particularly during the

In this episode, Stacy is joined by Bri Miller, a behavior interventionist from Wichita, Kansas, to discuss the impact of whole brain teaching and behavior intervention strategies in the classroom. Bri shares her journey from teaching fourth and second grades to becoming a behavior interventionist, emphasizing the effectiveness of whole brain teaching in boosting student engagement

This reflection focuses on the significance of repair in maintaining healthy relationships. Stacy shares personal thoughts on her recent stress-related behavior that has negatively impacted her closest relationships. Acknowledging her own responsibility, she emphasizes the importance of not just apologizing, but also changing one's behavior to truly repair the bond. The episode hig

In this episode, Stacy chats with Jethro Jones. A multitasking educator, podcaster, and advocate for the transformative power of technology in learning, Jethro shares his journey from resisting the teaching profession to embracing various methods of education and podcasting. With experiences ranging from being a K-12 teacher and school principal to creating podcasts like Resilient

In this reflection, Stacy discusses the significance of basic needs such as food, water, sleep, social connection, exposure to sunlight, and movement for maintaining emotional regulation and mental well-being. Through a personal anecdote involving a miscommunication with their spouse being resolved post-meal, Stacy underscores how basic needs directly affect our interactions and em

This episode features an in-depth conversation with James Moffett, the principal of Ferris Elementary School in Hutchinson, Kansas. Moffett shares his journey from being unaware of trauma-informed education to fully embracing it and implementing its practices both professionally and personally. He emphasizes the importance of meeting basic needs, like sleep, for students to aid the

In this reflection, Stacy shares insights from her experiences attending a virtual psychotherapy network conference, which involves over 5,000 mental health professionals. She talks about the importance of continuing education for licensed clinicians, touching on various topics such as ethics, internal family systems, affairs and betrayal, and the impact of trauma. Stacy also highl