
The CharacterStrong Podcast: Weekly conversations for anyone in education. CharacterStrong provides an evidence-based, multi-tiered solution to support whole child success. Curricula and trainings that improve behavior, increase safety, and support mental health. For more information visit our website: characterstrong.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 505 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CoursesEducation | |||

Today, host John Norlin shares a simple strategy for connecting with students, even thought who may have been hard to reach: The Student Becomes the Teacher. By asking students what they could teach you, educators can gain personal insight that opens... more
Today our guest is Brandon Bakke, assistant principal at Gig Harbor High School and author of Lessons from the Bench. Brandon shares the core ideas behind his new book, a nine-lesson framework for bench players and role players in any organization wh... more
Today our guest is Derrick Lawson, co-executive director of CATLL and CASCD and a former principal at all three school levels. Derrick shares practical strategies for building relational capacity with staff and students at the start of the school yea... more
Today, John Norlin, Houston Kraft, and Lindsay Norlin mark a milestone: the 500th episode of the CharacterStrong Podcast. More than a celebration of numbers, this episode is a reflection on what 500 voices from educators across the country have taugh... more
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I absolutely loved the Empowering Women in Leadership episode. I have been trying to take on additional leadership roles within my district and this was incredibly helpful in offering me some suggestions as to how to balance between work and home while also maintaining a strong and confident voice.
Definitely worth the listen. Relatable and honest.
Incredible listen! Love getting to hear and learn from so many wonderful educators and leaders!
I enjoy listening to the CharacterStrong podcast because it highlights the importance of equity and access in schools. When this is in place, it can lead to transformational change!
I keep referring people to the 12/6 episode. So epic Pottstown high school with such great ideas. Thank you for keeping the focus where it should be!
focused - practical and so relevant for all desiring to positively impact students !
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Audience gets concise, practical strategies for school improvement with a strong focus on social-emotional learning, MTSS, classroom management, and district-wide implementation. Episodes skew toward bite-sized, action-oriented ideas teachers and administrators can apply immediately, often featuring district leaders, educators, and SEL specialists who share real-world experiences, frameworks, and tools to build safer, more inclusive school cultures. The show stands out for its consistently actionable takeaways, evidence-based frameworks, and emphasis on relationships as the core driver of student and teacher outcomes.
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The CharacterStrong Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 505 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The CharacterStrong Podcast include:
1. Derrick Lawson
2. Steve Smith
3. Dr. Suzanne Thompson
4. Devon Wible
5. Rebekah de Peo-Christner
6. Amy Lawrence
7. Michelle Marcellin
8. Nancy Buyle
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