Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student Growth
Do you need innovative strategies for better classroom management and boosting student engagement? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and effective learning environments.
In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom management challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive.
With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl brings insights from more than 100 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.
Tune in every Monday for actionable coaching and teaching strategies, along with inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on the students and teachers you support.
Start with one of our fan-favorite episodes today (S2 E1: We (still) Got This: What It Takes to Be Radically Pro-Kid with Cornelius Minor) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 198
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
How Teachers Can Create Identity-Affirming Classrooms with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
You will learn practical strategies and frameworks to create inclusive, identity-affirming spaces throughout this S4E24 conversation with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah. This episode highlights Kwame’s book, Le…
BONUS: How Trauma-Responsive Teaching Transforms Classrooms
In this S4E23 bonus episode, I break down key insights from Arlène Elizabeth Casimir's book Trauma-Responsive Pedagogy: Teaching for Healing and Transformation (co-authored with Courtney Baker). The …
9 Hidden Trauma Responses in Students: Creating Brave Spaces for Healing with Arlène Elizabeth Casimir
In this transformative episode, Olivia welcomes Arlène Elizabeth Casimir —author, healer, The Awakened Teacher, and CEO/founder of Reveye—to share essential insights on co-creating classrooms that su…
BONUS: College Prep That Actually Works: AVID & STEP's Proven Success Formula
In this bonus episode, I explore two transformative educational programs - AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and STEP (Student Expedition Program). Building on my S4E22 conversation wit…
96% College Success Rate: Inside the Program Transforming Low-Income Students' Lives with Tracy Baynes
Why do 96% of STEP students graduate college when the national average is far lower? In this eye-opening conversation with Tracy Baynes, founder of the Student Expedition Program (STEP), discover how…
BONUS: Cheers to States That Make Child Care Accessible!
Cheers to states that make child care accessible! In this S4E21 bonus episode, I explore groundbreaking research and state-level solutions transforming early childhood education in America.
Thanks to…
The TRUTH About Daycare (Myths & Misconceptions) with Dr. Dan Wuori
In this episode (S4E21), I welcome Dr. Dan Wuori, founder of Early Childhood Policy Solutions and strategic advisor at The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation™, to discuss his book, The Daycare Myth: W…
BONUS: Why Nature is the FUTURE of Education
A bonus episode where I read selected entries from Gwyneth Hagan's Substack microblog Starting Small. The episode explores how natural patterns like bubbles, chaos, and flow can serve as metaphors f…
Discover How Natural Patterns Can Transform Teaching & Student Growth with Gwyneth Hagan
In this episode, I speak with educator, designer, and facilitator Gwyneth Hagan about transforming education from a traditional factory model to what she beautifully describes as a forest model. Draw…
BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Leah Mermelstein & Dr. Jen Gioia (❤️Olivia Wahl)
In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I follow up on my conversation with Leah Mermelstein and Dr. Jennifer Gioia (S4E19) to explore critical aspects of educational…
Educational Teams Bridging School and Family Communication with Leah Mermelstein and Dr. Jennifer Gioia
In this episode, I sit down with literacy expert Leah Mermelstein and school neuropsychologist Dr. Jennifer Gioia to explore how educators can better support students who are "stuck" in their learnin…
BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Kalyn Belsha (❤️Olivia Wahl)
In this bonus episode I reflect on my S4E18 interview with Kalyn Belsha, a senior national reporter for Chalkbeat, focusing on Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Education and it…
Trump Education Department Dismantling: Special Education Impact with Kalyn Belsha
In this timely and crucial episode, I sit down with Kalyn Belsha, senior national reporter for Chalkbeat, to unpack the potential impacts of Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Ed…
Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Kass Minor (❤️Olivia Wahl)
In this bonus episode, I reflect on my S4E17 conversation with educator Kass Minor and explore the urgent need for transformative education in 2025. I discuss The Minor Collective's community-based a…
Teaching Fiercely: Justice, Joy, & Transformation with Kass Minor
Join me in conversation with educator and author Kass Minor as we explore the intersection of justice, joy, and transformative teaching practices. Kass, the author of Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy…
BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed.D.(❤️Olivia Wahl)
In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I expand on my conversation with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed. D. about book access and classroom libraries. Drawing from expe…
Mackin Educational Resources: Digital Learning Platforms & Library Services with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed.D.
Discover how Mackin Educational Resources partners with educators to provide comprehensive support for classroom and library resources. In this episode, Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed.D., Director of L…
BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Stephanie Leavell (❤️Olivia Wahl)
In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I explore the fascinating science and power of repetition in learning. Following my conversation with Stephanie Leavell, creat…
Music Therapy in Schools: Strategies for Teachers and Child Development with Stephanie Leavell, Creator of Music for Kiddos
In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative power of music education with my guest Stephanie Leavell, creator of Music for Kiddos and board-certified music therapist. You’ll discover how mus…
BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Denise Goldin-Dubois (❤️Olivia Wahl)
In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I reflect on my recent conversation with Denise Goldin-Dubois about her Three Student Protocol.
I explore essential aspects of …