It was such a joy to sit down with host Gene Tavernetti and my brilliant co-author Dr. Sarah Oberle to explore the critical role of executive functions in early learning — and why they matter so much for young students. We discuss how skills like self-regulation, organization, and cognitive flexibility lay the foundation for long-term […]
I had the honor of sitting down with host Joshua Stamper to explore the key to unlocking student success isn’t more motivation—but better systems? Josh and I unpack how structure, routine, and executive functioning skills don’t just boost achievement, they build safety, predictability, and less cognitive load. I get the opportunity to share real stories […]
I had the incredible honor of sitting down with Angela Watson, host of the Truth for Teachers Podcast, for this insightful and timely conversation on how we can better equip students for success, both in the classroom and beyond, by supporting the development of executive functioning skills. You can read her blog post and listen […]
I had the honor of sitting down with Emily Kircher-Morris, host of the Neurodiversity Podcast, to discuss the critical role of executive functioning in education. We explore how these skills are essential for student success, and discuss incorporating them into teaching practices, rather than treating them as an afterthought. Our conversation also covers the importance […]
I had the honor of joining host Tanya Sheckley on the Rebel Educator Podcast! Tune in by clicking here. Tanya and I explore:👉🏽 Why some students naturally "get" school while others struggle despite their intelligence and effort👉🏽 The "hidden curriculum" present every classroom that is rarely taught but essential for academic success👉🏽 A practical approach […]
I had the absolute honor of joining host Dr. Cynthia Nebel on The Learning Scientists Podcast! Tune in here 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/42uuvF0 Cindy and I explore what exactly is meant by executive functioning as well as my own learning struggles as a student. We also chat about my book, Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe […]
A big thanks to host, Larissa Napolitan from Branching Minds, for having me on the Schoolin' Around podcast. We dug into teaching executive functioning at the secondary level and how to best equip students at the middle school and high school level with these skills and habits. You can catch the entire episode here 👉🏽 https://hubs.la/Q02wsjsy0 🔗You […]
It was such an honor to join the Make It Mindful podcast with host Seth Fleischauer. Here is what Seth had to say about our conversation: “Executive Functioning skills aren’t just for struggling students. They’re the foundation for every student’s success—and historically, we’ve left them up to chance.” - Mitch Weathers Too often, we view […]
I had the privilege of joining the Maia Learning Podcast to chat with host Dr. TJ Vari. One of the most important things that teachers can do to set students up for success is to ensure a predictable routine from classroom-to-classroom and day-to-day. TJ and I chat about why this is as important for teachers […]
Imagine What School Could Be and what life could be with the right blend of creativity and executive functioning skills! I had the privilege of sitting down with Josh Reppun to explore the incredible possibilities. Join our conversation for inspiration and practical strategies to help students develop executive function skills that will empower them for success in and beyond the […]
