Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education

Mar 05 2025 21 ep. 22 mins 1
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The Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education podcast is a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of educators, students, and mental health professionals to explore the intersections of trauma, survival, resilience, and transformation in education.

Through compelling interviews and personal stories, the podcast serves as a bridge between academic leaders, pre-service teachers, students, and those passionate about educational reform. Our mission is to foster critical conversations that lead to actionable change, promote trauma-informed education, and support educators in their pursuit of meaningful, impactful careers.

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Preparing Future Educators with Dr. Michael Dieter: Beyond Discipline and Toward Meaningful Teaching

Mar 05 2025 27 mins  
Episodic Synopsis:In this episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing and Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Dr. Michael Dieter, an assistant professor of education at Trinity Christian College and a former high school social studies teacher in Chicago. Together, they explore the realities of modern teaching, from the long-standing impact of zero-tolerance policies to the myth

Christine Hunschofsky – Leading with Compassion in Times of Crisis

Feb 26 2025 16 mins  
Episodic SynopsisIn this powerful episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Florida State Representative and former Parkland Mayor Christine Hunschofsky. Christine led her community through the aftermath of the tragic 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, offering unwavering support, advocacy, and a commitment to mental hea

Preventing Tragedy: School Safety, Youth Suicide, and Mental Health with Dr. Scott Poland

Feb 19 2025 33 mins  
Episode Synopsis (for podcast platforms):In this powerful episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Dr. Scott Poland, an internationally recognized expert in school safety, crisis intervention, and youth suicide prevention. Dr. Poland shares firsthand insights from his work with school communities after tragedies like the Parkland school

Marjory’s Garden: Healing, Education, and Sustainability with Kyle Jeter

Feb 12 2025 26 mins  
In this episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with astronomy teacher and environmental advocate Mr. Kyle Jeter from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. As the visionary behind Marjory’s Garden, a thriving outdoor learning space dedicated to sustainability and healing, Mr. Jeter shares how a simple idea blossomed into a powerful symbol

Voices of Archived Legacies: Reflecting on Leadership and the State of Education in the Mid-20th Century With Francine Langer-Weisler

Feb 05 2025 25 mins  
In this special archived conversation, host Dr. Joey Weisler honors the remarkable legacy of his grandmother, Francine Langer-Weisler, an educator whose career spanned over 40 years in New York City schools.Recorded in March 2022, this episode takes us back in time to explore education in the 20th century, from classrooms during the Great Depression to progressive teaching methods

The Educulture Revolution: Lessons in Leadership from Mike Earnshaw

Jan 29 2025 33 mins  
Episodic SynopsisIn this episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, we sit down with Mike Earnshaw, a visionary school principal, author of The Educulture Cookbook, and co-host of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast. Mike shares his journey of intertwining the ethos of punk rock—authenticity, passion, and collaboration—with educational leadership. Discover actionable "

The i'Mpossible Journey: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Advocacy with Josh Rivedal

Jan 22 2025 19 mins  
Episodic SynopsisIn this compelling episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, we sit down with mental health advocate, author, and founder of the i'Mpossible Project, Josh Rivedal. Josh shares his personal journey through grief, resilience, and advocacy, discussing how storytelling and community-building can change the way we address mental health and suicide preventio

Leaning Into the Storm: Grief, Healing, and Resilience with Maria Belanic

Jan 15 2025 23 mins  
Episodic Synopsis:In this heart-opening episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Maria Belanic, a certified grief educator who has turned profound personal loss into a calling to help others navigate grief and emotional exhaustion. Maria shares her journey through loss, her transformation into a grief educator, and actionable insights o

Resilience and Reflection: Launching Season 2 with Stories That Heal (with composition thought leader Dr. Joey Weisler)

Jan 08 2025 7 mins  
In the Season 2 premiere of the Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education podcast, Dr. Joey Weisler, podcast host and thought-leader in the field of English and writing, reflects on the transformative journey of the past season of guests, while setting the stage for a powerful new season.This episode celebrates the impactful voices featured in previous episodes, such as educators,

From Silence to Strength: Breaking the Sound Barrier of Trauma Through Literature (a university student panel)

Dec 17 2024 17 mins  
In this season finale of The Classroom Narratives Podcast, we’re joined by students from St. John’s University’s Honors Global Literature class for a profound discussion on the intersection of trauma, storytelling, and resilience. These bright minds share their reflections on the literary works explored this semester—ranging from Speak to Maus—and discuss the critical rol