Educator Happy Hour
Educator Happy Hour features candid interviews with educators and school leaders to inspire you to level up in and out of the classroom.
In each episode, fellow educators Chase Mielke and Ming Shelby get real about the pain points affecting educators — then dig deep to uncover tools, tactics, and mindsets so we can be our best to give our best to those who need us.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 57
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Truth about Educator Burnout -- And How to Fix It (with Chase Mielke)
Clearing the Adult Problems that Get in the Way of Student Success (with Beth Napleton)
About Beth Napleton
NYC-based Beth Napleton is an executive leadership coach, consultant and the owner and founder of Beth Napleton Consulting. She offers senior leaders in education and at mission-dr…
A Workaholic Learns to Say "No" (with Andrew Hansen)
About Andrew Hansen
Andrew Hansen is a veteran Spanish, Math, and ELA teacher in Southwest Michigan. He has founded and led multiple school clubs, including student senate, Red Cross, Ultimate Frisbee…
How to Not Suck at Managing Your Time (and Life) with Dr. P.J. Caposey
About PJ Caposey
PJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year, a finalist for 2023 National Superintendent of the Year, and a best-selling author. His latest book, coauthored with Bryan Wills…
SEL: More Than Circle Time and Mindful Minutes (with Dr. Krista Leh)
Dr. Krista Leh is an educator, consultant, and advocate for transformative learning environments. As the founder of Resonance Educational Consulting, she supports educators in co-creating engaging an…
The Simple Shifts to Make Learning More Relevant (with Drew Hirshon)
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If you want to connect with your host, Chase Mielke, find me via:
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Choice: The Power Lift You Need This School Year (with Michelle Emerson)
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5 Tips for Building Mindfulness Communities in Schools
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How to Not Lose Your $#!^ - Mindfulness for Busy Educators - Special Episode 5
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Chase's Four Biggest Lessons from "Meditation Fails" - Mindfulness for Busy Educators - Special Episode 4
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Mindfulness as a Daily Journey of Social Emotional Learning (with Meena Srinivasan)
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Exploring Our Interconnectedness - Mindfulness for Busy Educators - Special Episode 2 (with Argos Gonzalez)
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Riding the Emotional Waves - Mindfulness for Busy Educators - Special Episode 1 (with Dr. Amy Saltzman)
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How to Pave Your Own Path in Education (with Meggin Verduzco)
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A Day in the Life of a School Resource Officer (with Bob Farris)
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Why Teaching is Unsustainable - and How to Fix That (with Meghan Raftery)
Episode Notes
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Spotlighting the Strengths of Student Disabilities (with Mickey Rowe)
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Breaking the Grade: How to Humanize Grading and Assessment (with Tyler Rablin)
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What Happens When a School Prioritizes Kindness (with Lisa Greene)
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A Retiree Reflects on 30 Years of Teaching (with Jane Kostanko)
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