RealTalkAboutSEL

A podcast hosted by LaVerne Coke, Kirsten Perry and Jas Thurmond

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We are former school leaders who have led meaningful, impactful social-emotional learning practices to drive real change in schools and communities. We created this podcast to share what we have learned from rolling up our sleeves and actually doing the work.
Our purpose is to explore effective practices through honest dialogue, practical insight, and the lived experiences of educators who are creating lasting change in schools. Our hope is to amplify voices across the field, surface real challenges and highlight strategies that move beyond theory and into action.
This is a space for REAL TALK about what actually works: the successes, the setbacks, and the lessons that shape stronger, more human-centered systems for young people and the adults who support them.
If you have interest in being a guest on our podcast, email us at RealTalkAboutSEL@gmail.com