Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDon't Forget These Learners: Practical Adaptations That Work - Sara Nussman
Season 8 Episode 5
Today our guest is Sara Nussman a School Counselor at Stoner-Thomas School. We talk to Sarah about how she adapts CharacterStrong lessons for student…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Systems, Not Slogans: Building a Culture of Care & How Georgia is Prioritizing Student Mental Health - Erica Fener-Sitkoff
Season 8 Episode 4
Today our guest is Erica Fener-Sitkoff the Chief Clinical Officer at FullBloom. We talk to Erica talk about why student mental health belongs at the …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
From Data to Care: Coaching That Strengthens Counselor Connections - Abby Master & Tiffany Brown
Season 8 Episode 3
Today our guests are Abby Master, Co-Founder of EmpowerU & Tiffany Brown a Licensed School Counselor and Lead Coach with EmpowerU. We talk to Abby & …
11 months ago
Simple Systems, Lasting Impact: Character Through Daily Announcements - Meg Boyd
Season 8 Episode 2
Today our guest is Meg Boyd the Principal at Edgewood Elementary. Meg shares how her school uses morning announcements to keep a daily focus on chara…
11 months, 1 week ago
Season 8 Kickoff: Three Challenges in Education - Mental Health, Behavior, & Burnout
Season 8 Episode 1
Season 8 kicks off with CharacterStrong co-founders John Norlin and Houston Kraft unpacking three challenges schools face: student mental health, ris…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Relational Strategies That Strengthen Academics - Dr. Lori Lynass
Season 7 Episode 56
Today our guest is Dr. Lori Lynass, Sr. Director of MTSS at CharacterStrong. We talk to Lori about how connection isn't "extra" or "soft"—it's a stra…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Systems Over Goals: Building Belonging in Schools - Dr. Darian Jones
Season 7 Episode 55
Today our guest is Dr. Darian Jones, Program Implementation Specialist at CharacterStrong. We talk to Dr. Jones on why belonging must be built into t…
1 year ago
The Power of Presence in a Rushed World - John Norlin
Season 7 Episode 54
On today's episode CharacterStrong Co-Founder John Norlin explores a simple idea with big impact: the pace of our day influences the way we show up f…
1 year ago
2025 Tier 2 Summit: Problem-Solving Common Barriers to Tier 2 - Dr. Clay Cook
Season 7 Episode 53
Today we talk with Dr. Clay Cook, the Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong. He shares the biggest reasons Tier 2 systems stall—and what to do…
1 year ago
What Happens When Kids Know You Believe In Them - Dr. Andre Stout
Season 7 Episode 52
Today our guest is Dr. Andre Stout, principal at Gray Middle School, in Tacoma, WA. We talk to Dr. Stout about how intentional systems—not just goals…
1 year ago