LAYOUT:

• 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions
• 02:46 Exploring the Concept of Belonging
• 04:33 Building Community in the Classroom
• 08:45 Practical Strategies for Fostering Belonging
• 19:11 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
• 25:10 Conclusion and Podcast Information

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Alaina Marti - Social Studies Teacher, Salt Lake School District
• Brenda Straley - CTE Teacher, Jordan School District

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Brenda Straely
  • Instagram: @jatc_teachereducation
  • Instagram: @jatc.behavioralhealth

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

• 6 Min Introduction
• 17 Min The Heart of the Conversation
• 3 Min Conclusion - Reflection and Outro

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Michelle Smith - ELA Teacher, Davis School District, Executive Board Member of the Davis Education Association
• Fatai Tu'ifua, Ms. Fatai - Elementary Teacher, Canyons School District, 2024 Teacher of the Year for East Midvale Elementary

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Michelle Smith
  • Email: smdenmic@yahoo.com
• Connect with Ms. Fatai
  • Email: fatai88tuifua@gmail.com

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

LAYOUT:

• 5 Min Intro and Info Drop
• 20 Min The Heart of the Conversation
• 5 Min Conclusion - Banter, Outro

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Chad Warnick - CTE Teacher, Millard School District, and 2023 Utah Teacher of the Year.
• Cole Wilkes - Elementary/Middle School Teacher, Davis School District, 2023 Best of Davis Award

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Chad Warnick
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-warnick-337b0374/
• Connect with Cole Wilkes
  • YouTube: Behind the Bowtie - www.youtube.com/@ColeWilkes
  • Instagram: @coletrainwilkes

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)