The Resilient Educator
Episodes
Supporting Youth Mental Health with Practical, Engaging Tools
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Across schools, counseling offices, and community programs, professionals are facing an urgent challenge: how do we effectively engage and motivate yo...
Taking a Human-Centered Approach to Learning — Building School Climate Through Belonging and Resilience
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired to succeed. But how do we build schools where belonging and resilience aren’t just buzz...
Reaching the Unreachable — Empowering Incarcerated and At-Risk Youth with the WhyTry Program
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a free webinar that explores how the WhyTry Program is being used across the country to transform the lives of justice-involved and high-r...
Engage, Motivate, and Build Resilience in Even the Most Difficult-to-Reach Students
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join WhyTry founders Christian Moore and Hans Magleby for this powerful and practical webinar designed specifically for educators looking to reach the...
Creative Restorative Practices in Action with WhyTry
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a powerful learning experience designed for educators who want to transform school culture and build stronger student relationships.
Bringing Learning to Life — Project-Based Learning and CTE in Action
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by WhyTry and the National Alternative Education Association (NAEA), this webinar takes you inside the innovative work of the Catalyst Cente...
Breaking the Cycle: Teaching Resilience Where It's Needed Most
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a powerful conversation on how to transform the lives of justice-involved youth using proven tools that teach resilience, emotional regula...
Building on the Brain Based Approach: More Strategies for Regulation, Resilience, and Relationships
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for part two of our conversation with experts from the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) team. In this follow-up session, we’ll dig d...
The Power of Connection: Strengthening School Mental Health Through Relationships and Partnerships
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2024–25 school year winds down, this is the perfect time to reflect on the mental health lessons we’ve learned—and to prepare for a stron...
Understanding the Role of Stress and Trauma in Education Today
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every educator has faced moments when a student’s behavior leaves them feeling confused, frustrated, or at a loss. Whether it’s a student shutting...
From Awareness to Action: Advancing Trauma Responsive Practices in Schools
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by The WhyTry Organization and NAEA Build on What Works—Take the Next Step Toward a Trauma-Responsive School Culture Following the powerfu...
From Trauma to Triumph: Resilience Based Strategies for Improved Student Behavior
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover a Better Way to Support Students—Starting with Resilience Student behavior is communication. When students act out, shut down, or seem dise...
Restorative Practices in Action: Strategies to Build Stronger Relationships and Resilient Classrooms
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join educational experts Gerald Robinson and Scott McMullen in this insightful WhyTry webinar, “Restorative Practices in Action: Strategies to Build...
Strengthening Schools Through Community Partnerships
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful discussion on building strong school-family partnerships with leading experts in education and resilience. This episode feat...
Lessons From Rural Educators On Building Resilience
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we gain insights from Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Superintendent of Stanfield Elementary School District in Arizona, and Mike Hogg, Vice Pres...
Stories of Resilience in 2024 – What Educators Can Learn
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2024 has been a year filled with challenges—and incredible stories of resilience. Join us for a dynamic episode featuring a panel of passionate educ...
Leading with Purpose: Fostering Resilience and Transforming School Culture
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Freeman Smalls and Lamar Thomas, two seasoned experts in alternative education, explore the transformative role of leader...
Rethinking Education: What All Educators Can Learn from Alternative Education
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As issues like student behavior challenges, disengagement, and disconnection become increasingly common in mainstream schools, alternative education o...
Building Student Resilience: Proven Strategies for Addressing School Challenges
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike Yantes, a seasoned social worker with 28 years of experience, shares how he’s used the WhyTry program to help students overcom...
Showcasing the New WhyTry Pre-K and K Curriculum
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, WhyTry co-founder Hans Magleby and early childhood development expert Morgan Thomas discuss the newly released pre-K/kindergarten cur...
Highlighting Best Resilience Practices from an Exceptional County Office of Education
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, educational leaders dive into the transformative role of resilience in helping students overcome challenges and thrive academically a...
Supporting and Working with School Counselors to Reach all our Students During COVID 19
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the rise of COVID-19 cases and increasing reports of anxiety and depression among students, the need to focus on resilience in education has neve...
How to help ALL Students to Make Education a Life Long Process
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Black History Month episode, Rev. Dr. Owen C. Cardwell Jr. reflects on being one of the first students to desegregate in Lynchburg, VA public ...
Using Music to Engage and Motivate Students
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the power of music to evoke emotions, enhance learning, and boost student engagement. Our expert panel, including Hip Hop ...
About the Resilient Educator
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Resilient Educator Podcast! In this podcast, learn how we explore resilience in education and mental health, featuring insights from ex...