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:

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Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

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PART OF THE SHOW

Hosts:

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

Production Team:

• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and Product Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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.