Reduce Homework Stress + Overwhelm

Dr. Erik Youngman, Assistant Superintendent

 

Dr. Erik Youngman is an education leader who is passionate about topics such as homework, growth mindset, grading, and leadership. Published books he has written include, "The Magic of Growth Mindset," and "12 Characteristics of Deliberate Homework," as well as a chapter for, "100 No-Nonsense Things That All Teachers Should Stop Doing." Erik has also written numerous blogs about growth mindset and grading.

 

This is his twenty-second year in educational leadership. Erik is the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning for Libertyville District 70 in Libertyville, Illinois. Previous education experiences include being a principal in Libertyville as well as an assistant principal and teacher in Gurnee, Illinois.

 

Erik earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Education Specialist Degree, and Master of Science in Education from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts from Augustana College

 

Episode discussion:

1. 1. What is the most challenging mental health issue in your school or district right now?: 

• Stress, high expectations, and comparisons to other people.

What are the barriers to overcoming that issue, and what do you believe is the best approach? 

• Barriers include high expectations from educators, coaches, and parents; time; comparisons on social media; short attention spans seeking immediate gratification and comparisons.
• Approaches: explicit teaching about growth mindset, mindfulness, individual and tram progress, being teachable, and embracing and learning from mistakes, challenges, and ambiguity.

• Tell us about your book + blog.

• Where can people find you?

• What is the one thing you want people to remember?

 

Please follow and contact Erik via Twitter: @Erik_Youngman or his website: ErikYoungman.com.

 

Dr. Youngman is willing to send guests of the Thriving School Community podcast a FREE copy of his book! Just connect with him on Twitter Erik Youngman

 

PURCHASE his book “The Magic of Growth Mindset” on Amazon here: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1778290272

 

Blog:

http://rb.gy/6m8lr

 

Twitter: @erik_youngman

Website: erikyoungman.com

 

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BIO: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma. Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into solving youth mental health problems stemming from our schools. She is the co-author of Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution and a global keynote speaker delivering powerful messages of hope to educators. Connect with Charle at: charle@thrivingschool.org and on Twitter at: @CharlePeck

 

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