I am so grateful to Jackie and the JackEd Up! podcast for inviting me to talk about The Heartbeat Educator — why I wrote it, what educators are carrying right now, and why I believe safe, regulated, and connected classrooms begin with the adults inside them.
This book was never intended to be simply another book for teachers.
It is a reminder.
A framework.
And, I hope, the beginning of a movement that helps educators feel seen, supported, and equipped to lead with heart — even in the moments when the work feels hardest.
During our conversation, we talk about the power of presence, regulation, connection, and the everyday interactions that shape how students experience school.
Because educators may never fully know which moments students will carry with them.
But those moments matter.
💙 You are the heartbeat of your school.
I would love for you to listen and share the episode with an educator, leader, coach, or school community who might need this message.
🎧 Listen to the JackEd Up! conversation here:
And if you heard me on the podcast, I created a special listener gift for you:
The 3-Minute Heartbeat Reset™
Thank you, Jackie and Ed, for giving this message a place to be heard. ❤️
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