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Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education

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

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39:15

A Conversation With Christopher S. Mukiibi (Part I):...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2026/01/07

📘 Episodic Synopsis In this powerful conversation, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with educator, mentor, and creator Christopher S. Mukiibi to explore what real learning actually is—and why education must help students suffer less, not just perform better. Drawing from his own first year of teaching after the pandemic, his “Learning Compass” framework, and his experiences supporting students living through trauma, Chris speaks candidly about apathy, burnout, literacy, discipline, identity, and the deep

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12:43

Making Moments Matter: Weisler Alumni (Pt. IV) --...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/12/29

🧭 Episodic SynopsisIn this Weisler Alumni segment of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Tom —Army Reserve Staff Sergeant, communications specialist, husband, and returning college student—to explore what happens when education becomes a space for recovery rather than survival.Reflecting on his experience growing up in an underfunded rural school system, Tom shares how rigid, checkbox-driven classrooms pushed him away from higher education—and how the

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18:59

Making Moments Matter: Weisler Alumni (Pt. III)...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/12/22

🎧 Episodic Synopsis In this powerful alumni spotlight episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, Dr. Joey Weisler reconnects with a former student, Dieunise, for an unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to be a student in today’s education system. From K–12 classrooms to college lecture halls, Dieunise reflects on how education has shifted from learning to survival—and why that shift is failing so many students.As a film and video student navigating an underfunded arts

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22:22

Making Moments Matter: Weisler Alumni (Pt. II)...

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2025/12/17

🧠 Episodic Synopsis In this student-voice segment of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with former student Florence Shirman, a neuroscience and behavior major at Florida Atlantic University, to reflect on what learning feels like when education moves beyond grades and toward meaning.Florence speaks candidly about her journey through school—from early experiences shaped by internal pressure rather than external expectations, to a college classroom where choice,

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30:39

Where Art Holds the Weight: Restorative Classrooms,...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/12/10

🔗 Show Notes In this episode, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Dr. Lisa Kay—art therapist, professor, and national leader in art education—to unpack why classrooms can feel restorative but are not therapy rooms.Dr. Kay breaks down the essential differences between therapeutic spaces and clinical spaces, offers four pillars that make classrooms safer (predictability, flexibility, connection, empowerment), and explains how art-making helps students hold stress, regain control, and express what words

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35:58

What Literacy Really Looks Like—in Policy, in...

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2025/12/03

📘 Episodic SynopsisIn this powerful episode, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Dr. Susan B. Neuman—NYU Professor of Childhood Education, former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary & Secondary Education, and one of the most influential voices in early literacy. Together they trace the complex landscape of American reading practices, the politicization of literacy, and what it truly takes to build lifelong readers.Dr. Neuman challenges traditional narratives about literacy by reframing it as

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20:10

From Disillusionment to Fulfillment: Teaching with...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/11/19

In this deeply personal solo segment, Dr. Joey Weisler traces the journey from his childhood dream of teaching, to the profound disillusionment he faced entering the classroom months after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy, to the transformation that led him toward resilience, boundary-setting, and wholehearted teaching.Drawing on stories from his first year in the classroom, his doctoral research, and the wisdom of his kindergarten teacher Ms. Lynch, Dr. Weisler introduces The H.E.A.R.T

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27:40

Thrillers, Humanity, and the Classroom: Inside the...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/11/12

📘 Episode SynopsisIn this episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing and Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with author and educator Lincoln James, whose work spans decades, genres, and emotional terrain. Known for his haunting thrillers and his compassionate presence in the classroom, Lincoln shares how his novels—We Are Human, Written Just for You, The Vanishing Eight, and more—explore the unspoken corners of grief, love, and identity. Together, they unpack how storytelling can be both a

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28:32

Safe Enough: Redefining Healing, Safety, and Story...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/11/05

📘 Episode Synopsis In this deeply reflective episode, Dr. Joey Weisler welcomes Dr. Jamie Marich—trauma specialist, expressive artist, author of over a dozen books, and founder of the Institute for Creative Mindfulness. Together, they explore how trauma is not a life sentence but an unhealed wound that can mend through care, validation, and creative expression. From the limits of “safe space” language to the role of belonging, narrative, and authenticity in classrooms, this conversation bridges

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41:32

A Two-Part Conversation With Dr. Matthew Arau:...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/10/29

Episodic SynopsisIn Part Two, Dr. Matthew Arau shares practical ways to transform classrooms through circles, peer-to-peer leadership, and his Power of GET — a mindset of gratitude, enthusiasm, and treasure that helps teachers and students thrive🔗 Featured Links & ResourcesPower of GET Discover Dr. Arau’s signature mindset shift — moving from “have to” to “get to” — with resources, stories, and tools to help you bring gratitude, enthusiasm, and treasure into your daily practice.Power of GET –

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21:00

A Two-Part Conversation With Dr. Matthew Arau: Joy,...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/10/22

Episodic SynopsisIn Part One, Dr. Matthew Arau shares how educators can find joy and trust even in the midst of burnout. He unpacks the six human needs, the difference between joy and happiness, and why the inner work of mindset sets the tone for our classrooms.🔗 Featured Links & ResourcesPower of GET Discover Dr. Arau’s signature mindset shift — moving from “have to” to “get to” — with resources, stories, and tools to help you bring gratitude, enthusiasm, and treasure into your daily

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40:06

Beyond Bias: Building Inclusive Classrooms and...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/10/15

📖 Episodic SynopsisIn this episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, Dr. Joey Weisler speaks with Dr. Alexander Fields—Assistant Professor of counselor education at Florida Atlantic University, licensed professional counselor, and nationally certified counselor. Together, they explore Dr. Fields' groundbreaking work in suicide prevention among young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), his BEAM curriculum (Bias Exploration and Awareness in Mental health

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32:03

Rewriting the Stars – Music, Mental Health, and Youth...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/10/08

Episodic SynopsisIn this powerful episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with award-winning musician, author, and youth empowerment coach Emma G. From surviving ten brain surgeries to transforming classrooms through songwriting, Emma shares how music can help students process emotions, confront trauma, and reclaim their voice. Drawing from her Māori heritage, teaching background, and her Youth Empowerment Through Songwriting program, Emma offers educators

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26:19

From Teacher to Attorney: Frances Shefter on...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/10/01

📘 **Episode Synopsis (for podcast directories):In this powerful episode, Dr. Joey Weisler welcomes Frances Shefter—former special education teacher turned education attorney—for a heartfelt conversation on what it means to advocate for students within (and often against) the system. As the founder of Shefter Law PA and the visionary behind the “Stress-Free IEP” method, Frances opens up about her journey from the classroom to the courtroom, shares the hard truths about bureaucratic barriers, and

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22:56

A Reckoning with School Safety: Chad Chaney on...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/09/24

📘 Episodic Synopsis (for episode notes):What does school safety look like beyond metal detectors and fire drills? In this gripping and deeply personal episode, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Chad Chaney—Marine Corps veteran, retired law enforcement sergeant, and current school safety manager for Florida Virtual School—to explore what it truly means to keep students safe. After walking through the preserved crime scene at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Chad experienced a personal reckoning

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29:12

From Surviving to Teaching: Eleni Webster on Building...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/09/17

📖 Episodic Synopsis In this episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing and Education, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Eleni Webster—survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy, Master's student, and Graduate Teaching Assistant for Public Speaking courses at Florida Atlantic University. Together, they explore how trauma shapes pedagogy, why culturally and emotionally informed teaching matters, and how classrooms can become spaces for both safety and transformation. From socratic circles in the

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31:52

From Grief to Growth: The Power of Perspective with...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/09/10

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, suicidal ideation, and trauma, which may be distressing to some listeners.Disclaimer: The views expressed are not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Listener discretion is advised.📘 Episode SynopsisIn this powerful episode, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with Stephanie Kunkel—leadership development expert, trauma-informed coach, and author of Perspectives Through Broken Glass—to explore the deep intersections of

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46:22

“Lead with Love, Err on the Side of Kindness”: Art as...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/09/03

✏️ Episodic SynopsisBrooklyn-based artist and educator Traci Molloy has spent over two decades creating collaborative art projects with youth impacted by trauma—from 9/11 to poverty, gun violence, and systemic injustice. In this deeply moving conversation, Traci reflects on her years as artist-in-residence at America’s Camp, her school-based healing initiatives post-COVID, and why collective artmaking is a sacred act of both mourning and joy. Through her mantra—“If you’re complacent, you’re

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27:29

When Stories Are Sacred: Teaching With Story, Safety,...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/08/27

📘 Episodic SynopsisWhat does it mean to treat a story as sacred? In this powerful conversation, trauma-informed storyteller and strategist Maria Bryan joins Dr. Joey Weisler to reframe how educators, nonprofits, and changemakers gather and share stories—without causing harm. From concepts like story readiness and agency to classroom-based tools for nervous system regulation, this episode offers an honest, compassionate look at how to create storytelling spaces rooted in consent, care, and

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43:06

Beyond Behavior: Recognizing the Wounds We Can’t See...

Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education ·

2025/08/20

📘 Episodic Synopsis (for episode notes)When her son’s suicide attempt became the breaking point, Jheri South did what any mother would—she stepped in, learned everything she could about ADHD, and became the coach he needed to survive. In this gripping and compassionate conversation, Jheri opens up about raising seven neurodivergent children, confronting rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), and the powerful overlap between trauma and ADHD. If you've ever wondered whether your classroom reactions

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