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The CharacterStrong Podcast

CharacterStrong
Education
Mental Health
Characterstrong
Social-Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
Character Strong
Character Education
School Counseling
Relationships In Education
Student Engagement
Covid-19
Empathy
Relationships
Relational Strategies
School Culture
Student Relationships
Student Behavior
Restorative Practices
Chronic Absenteeism
Professional Development

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

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Today our guest is Steve Smith, CEO and co-founder of IntelliSpark. Steve shares how IntelliSpark helps educators get to know students as people — not just learners — by making it easier to capture, share, and act on student information across an ent... more

Today, host John Norlin shares a practical relationship-building strategy called the secondhand compliment — an intentional approach to recognizing students through another trusted adult, especially before a strong connection has been established.

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Today our guest is Dr. Susanne Thompson, Vice President of Business Development at SESI (Specialized Education Services, Inc.). Dr. Thompson shares five practical strategies for superintendents and building leaders who want to build stronger, more re... more

Today our guest is Devon Wible, Vice President of Teaching and Learning at Catapult Learning. Devon works directly with schools and districts to design high-impact tutoring programs that fit inside existing MTSS systems — helping the students most li... more

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Dr. Suzanne Thompson
Vice President, Business Development at SESI
SESI / Full Bloom family
Episode: Five Strategies to Strengthen Tiered Support Across Your District - Dr. Susanne Thompson
Devon Wible
Vice President Teaching and Learning at Catapult Learning
Catapult Learning
Episode: How High-Impact Tutoring Reaches the Students Schools Can Miss - Devon Wible
Rebekah de Peo-Christner
Assistant Director of Counseling, Denton ISD
Denton Independent School District
Episode: How Schools Can Build Systems That Address the Root Causes of Behavior - Rebekah de Peo-Christner & Amy Lawrence
Amy Lawrence
Director of Counseling and Social Work
Denton Independent School District
Episode: How Schools Can Build Systems That Address the Root Causes of Behavior - Rebekah de Peo-Christner & Amy Lawrence
Michelle Marcellin
Staff and Student Support Consultant
Macomb Intermediate School District
Episode: Why Every Student Needs at Least One Caring Adult - Michelle Marcellin, Nancy Buyle, Sara Orris
Nancy Buyle
School Safety Student Assistance Consultant
Macomb Intermediate School District
Episode: Why Every Student Needs at Least One Caring Adult - Michelle Marcellin, Nancy Buyle, Sara Orris
Sara Orris
School Health Education and Homeless Education Consultant
Macomb Intermediate School District
Episode: Why Every Student Needs at Least One Caring Adult - Michelle Marcellin, Nancy Buyle, Sara Orris
Brenda Ortiz McGrath
District administrator, school committee member, author, SEL consultant, founder of CoreKind360
CoreKind360
Episode: Building School Systems That Strengthen Connection, Culture, and Student Success - Brenda Ortiz McGrath
Brooke Martin
Executive Director of Career and Technical Education in Aldine ISD
Aldine Independent School District
Episode: Why Career and Technical Education Matters for Today's Students - Brooke Martin

Host

John Norlin
Host of The Character Strong Podcast (a practitioner-focused show on SEL, MTSS, and classroom leadership).

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 445 ratings
  • Empowering Women

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliverio12
    United Statesa year ago
  • AMAZING!

    Incredible listen! Love getting to hear and learn from so many wonderful educators and leaders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlwaysLearningAB
    United Statesa year ago
  • CharacterStrong Podcast

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GodlyReviewer123
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Best in SEL

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel Kutney
    United Statesa year ago
  • incredible content

    focused - practical and so relevant for all desiring to positively impact students !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christmas Fun 2
    United States3 years ago

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Audience finds episodes helpful for improving school culture and student outcomes, often mentioning bite-sized formats and actionable takeaways.
Guests are described as knowledgeable, with strong emphasis on SEL and district-level impact.

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Why Career and Technical Education Matters for Today's Students - Brooke Martin
Q: How do you build effective industry partnerships to support students?
We co-create experiences with partners, start from a mutual 'what's in it for them' perspective, and keep industry at the table throughout, ensuring programs stay relevant and pipelines into jobs stay strong.
Why Career and Technical Education Matters for Today's Students - Brooke Martin
Q: What makes CTE particularly important for today's students?
CTE provides tangible, industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experiences that connect schoolwork to real careers, helping students see purposeful paths beyond traditional college routes.
From Intention to Impact: The Science of Implementation
Q: How can I use implementation science to make it easier?
Include people doing the work, acknowledge barriers, adopt a change theory, and create an action plan.
Repurposing Time: A Practical AI Strategy for Educators - Sean Beaverson
Q: What are some of the ways that you have been helping educators or finding yourself ways to get back time?
He emphasized offloading administrative tasks to AI as a way to save time and focus on teaching and relationships with students.
Repurposing Time: A Practical AI Strategy for Educators - Sean Beaverson
Q: Can you share a relational strategy in your time working in education that you found to be effective?
Beaverson talked about walking the hallways and picking up lost pencils to initiate conversations with students, enhancing connections before they needed anything from each other.

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Recent guests on The CharacterStrong Podcast include:

1. Dr. Suzanne Thompson
2. Devon Wible
3. Rebekah de Peo-Christner
4. Amy Lawrence
5. Michelle Marcellin
6. Nancy Buyle
7. Sara Orris
8. Brenda Ortiz McGrath

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