Social-Emotional Learning Skills | SEL Mentoring Program - SPARK Initiative by spark curriculum https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative The Spark Initiative en-us 2021-07-14 05:21:15 UTC 2023-07-24 12:48:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Social-Emotional Learning Skills | SEL Mentoring Program - SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1738302779 Spark Curriculum is a curriculum based on social-emotional learning (SEL) Skills that helps turn schools into friendly, effective learning environments particularly suited to help students flourish.]]> 2021-09-14 04:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1738302779 Become a member of the global SPARK community!  sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1752957665 Join our diverse, global community, delivering transformative SEL (social-emotional learning) through fun activities and mentoring. It’s way more than just an SEL curriculum! ]]> 2021-09-20 04:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1752957665 Bring SPARK to your school or organization! | SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1756064904 We offer enhanced bundles, pricing, and support for your school or organization. Grant writing support is also available!]]> 2021-09-21 04:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1756064904 Welcome to Find Your Spark - The Podcast from Brooke & Ashley ~ The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1759065582 Brooke and Ashley talk about why they created this podcast, and what they hope you will get out of it.]]> 2021-09-22 05:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1759065582 Young Child Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum membership | SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1764940649 SPARK’s Young Child Mentoring Program helps children ages 5-8 build social skills, uncover their resiliency and unleash their potential.]]> 2021-09-24 05:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1764940649 When Your SPARK Seems Hard to Find - The Podcast from Brooke & Ashley ~ The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1770154426 Brooke and Ashley share how they came up with their podcast name. They share honestly about getting VERY caught up in their own thinking and not recognizing it while it was happening. ]]> 2021-09-27 05:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1770154426 Decisions One Step at a Time (Social And Emotional Learning) - The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1777055244 Brooke shares her real struggles with some personal decisions (Social And Emotional Learning) she must make in her life. She talks about how an insight she had recently about making decisions has become a game charger for her and brought her much needed peace.]]> 2021-09-29 06:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1777055244 Child Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum membership | SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1788598126 This program helps children ages 8-10 to build social skills, navigate their emotions, uncover their resiliency, and unleash their potential.]]> 2021-10-04 05:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1788598126 When Laundry Goes from Enemy to Frenemy - The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1795891653 Nicole Wilson is The SPARK Initiative’s Community Programs (Social And Emotional Learning) Coordinator and Youth Mentor. Nicole is responsible for organizing and planning with representatives and organizations in the community & mentoring the youth to further The SPARK Initiative’s mission.]]> 2021-10-06 09:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1795891653 Pre-teen Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum membership | SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1798928085 This program helps children ages 10-13 to build social skills, navigate their emotions, uncover their resiliency, and unleash their potential.
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/preteen-10-13-online-membership/]]> 2021-10-07 06:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1798928085 How Depression Transformed Our Relationship - The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1803704826 In this podcast The SPARK Initiative’s CEO, Brooke Wheeldon-Reece is joined by her husband Will Reece as they discuss how coming through his depression transformed their relationship.]]> 2021-10-09 05:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1803704826 Teen (13-22) Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum membership | SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1806746914 This program helps youth ages 13-22 (teen)Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum membership build social skills, navigate their emotions, uncover their resiliency, and unleash their potential.
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/teen-13-22-online-membership/]]> 2021-10-11 05:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1806746914 Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum all Inclusive membership | SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1809786633 SPARK’s All-Inclusive Membership involves full access to four evidenced-based mentoring programs designed for children and youth ages 5-22. 
clilck for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/spark-all-inclusive-online-membership/]]> 2021-10-12 05:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1809786633 How Depression Transformed Our Relationship Part 2 - The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1812976882 we invited back Brooke’s husband, Will Reece back to share more about his experience with depression and how finding his SPARK helped him experience life differently.
click for podcast: https://sparkcurriculum.org/how-depression-transformed-our-relationship-2/]]> 2021-10-13 05:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1812976882 The SPARK Difference : decision-making, problem-solving, conflict resolution, communication sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1816125920 Many other Social Emotional Learning (SEL) providers, we are heartened by the increasing recognition of the importance of SEL, not simply as an add-on elective class, but as a foundational pillar required for children and adults to reach their potential.
click read more: https://sparkcurriculum.org/the-spark-difference/]]> 2021-10-14 05:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1816125920 What has seeing your SPARK done for you - The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1823307846 In this episode, Jena Travise, The SPARK Initiative’s Research Coordinator and Youth Mentor, joins us! She shares how finding her SPARK has transformed her relationships with others and how she has seen her confidence uncovered in an amazing way!
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/what-has-seeing-your-spark-done-for-you/]]> 2021-10-18 05:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1823307846 Register for SPARK SEL Curriculum Training | Educators and Parents – The SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1826033288 We believe adult SEL is just as important as child SEL. Join our training to uncover your own resilience so you can give that gift to the kids in your life.
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product-category/spark-curriculum-training/]]> 2021-10-19 03:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1826033288 Seeing Innate Resilience with Your Children - The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1832633952 Karen DiMarco, RN BSN iRNPA. Nurse, mom, medical science-geek, business woman, refined butt-kicker, wellbeing-hacker, exploiter of unconventional ways of being deliriously happy, and founder of GetKare, LLC.
click for podcast:https://sparkcurriculum.org/seeing-innate-resilience-with-your-children/]]> 2021-10-21 06:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1832633952 Self Study Mentoring Online Parenting Program | SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1840661380 Join our parenting program to better understand and navigate emotions.  Uncover the well-being in yourself and your child!
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/spark-parenting-program-self-study/]]> 2021-10-25 05:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1840661380 Stop, Collaborate and Listen! - The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program  sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1840808656 In this episode, Brooke and Ashley talk about the power of collaboration when coming from a place of abundance instead of scarcity.
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/stop-collaborate-and-listen/]]> 2021-10-25 06:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1840808656 Become a certified SPARK facilitator! | The SPARK Initiative -do we need this? sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1847200724 Join our virtual facilitator training to equip yourself with everything you need to  implement SPARK's Mentoring Programs with fun and ease in your community!
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/implementation-training/]]> 2021-10-27 04:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1847200724 Whats the Answer when Social Media & Bullying Collide - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1857951512 In this episode, Brooke and Ashley share an excerpt from a staff meeting they recently had on bullying in a social media driven culture.
click for podcast: https://sparkcurriculum.org/whats-the-answer-when-social-media-bullying-collide/]]> 2021-11-01 05:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1857951512 Evidence-Based Education Curriculum & Programs - The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1863736276 spark initiative offers Evidence-based programs in education. Learn more about education policy programs and their successes.
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/spark-evidence-based-curriculum/]]> 2021-11-03 05:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1863736276 Why Less is More - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1877411490  In this episode, Brooke and Ashley discuss what they have seen recently about less is more. They talk about where they see this to be true in their lives.
click for podcast: https://sparkcurriculum.org/why-less-is-more/]]> 2021-11-09 06:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1877411490 Sex Education & Teen Pregnancy Prevention Module ~ The S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Program  sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1880462319 The SPARK Sex Education & Teen Pregnancy Prevention Module is an effective and thoughtfully design program that offers 6 lessons to empower & educate youth.
click for more info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/sex-edu-teen-pregnancy-prevention-infusion-module/]]> 2021-11-10 06:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1880462319 Young Child SEL Virtual Curriculum Training | SPARK Mentoring Program Dec 2021  sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1883336989 Join our next training to equip yourself with everything you need to deliver our young child Social Emotional Learning Activities (SEL) curriculum with confidence, clarity, and plenty of fun!
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/spark-december-2021-facilitator-virtual-training-with-young-child-curriculum/]]> 2021-11-11 05:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1883336989 Helping Your Kids Succeed in School with Ivana Culham - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1890910809 In this episode, Ivana Culham joins Ashley and Brooke. Ivana lives in the UK, is a wife and a parent to 3 children. She is a wellbeing coach who is very passionate about promoting wellbeing in young people through the work she does with youth and parents.
click for podcast: https://sparkcurriculum.org/helping-your-kids-succeed-in-school-with-ivana-culham/]]> 2021-11-15 10:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1890910809 Child SEL (social emotional learning activities) Virtual Training Program | SPARK Mentoring Program Sep 2021 sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1893202663 Join our next training to equip yourself with everything you need to deliver our child SEL curriculum with confidence, clarity, and plenty of fun!
click for  more info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/spark-december-2021-facilitator-virtual-training-with-child-curriculum/]]> 2021-11-16 05:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1893202663 Preteen SEL (social and emotional learning) Virtual Curriculum Training | SPARK Mentoring Program Sep 2021 sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1896436305 Join our next training to equip yourself with everything you need to deliver our preteen SEL  (social and emotional learning) curriculum with confidence, clarity, and plenty of fun!
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/spark-december-2021-facilitator-virtual-training-with-preteen-curriculum/]]> 2021-11-17 09:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1896436305 Teen Virtual SEL (social emotional learning) Curriculum Training | SPARK Mentoring Program Dec 2021 sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1907609275 Join our next training to equip yourself with everything you need to deliver our teen SEL (social emotional learning) program with confidence, clarity, and plenty of fun!
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/spark-december-2021-facilitator-virtual-training-with-teen-curriculum/]]> 2021-11-23 05:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1907609275 Virtual Facilitator Training | SPARK Mentoring Programs Dec 2021 - SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1909879984 Our virtual group training will give you everything you need to deliver all four of our SEL curricula with confidence, clarity, and plenty of fun!
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/spark-december-2021-facilitator-virtual-training-with-all-four-curricula/]]> 2021-11-24 05:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1909879984 WHAT OUR STUDENTS TAUGHT US IN 2018 - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1917430156 In this episode, Nicole and Jena, The SPARK Initiative’s mentors, shared what their students taught them this past year.
click for podcast: https://sparkcurriculum.org/what-our-students-taught-us-in-2018/]]> 2021-11-29 09:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1917430156 Our Hilarious Bloopers - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1939990790 You are sure to laugh as you listen We decided to put together all of the mess ups we had while starting our podcast and created this bloopers episode!
click for podcast: https://sparkcurriculum.org/our-hilarious-bloopers/]]> 2021-12-10 09:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1939990790 Expectations & Social Pressures - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1943764175 The SPARK Expectations & Social Pressures module is a stand-alone product that can be integrated into the Pre-Teen and Teen Curricula.
click for info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/product/expectations-social-pressures/]]> 2021-12-13 05:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1943764175 Importance of Connection and State of Mind from a Teacher's Perspective - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1946238559 In this episode, Tiffany Gleason joins Ashley to offer a teacher's point of view on how understanding connection and state of mind is key in the classroom.
click for podcast: https://sparkcurriculum.org/importance-of-connection-and-state-of-mind-from-a-teachers-perspective/]]> 2021-12-14 05:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1946238559 Does Time Really Heal All? - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1948997009 In this episode, Brooke is back from vacation and talks about her experience traveling with 5 kids on a road trip. She reflects on this time last year when her niece and nephews first joined her family.]]> 2021-12-15 09:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1948997009 Recovery from Within - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1956748080 In this episode, we invite Rebecca Perkins and Beatrice Arscott to join us in a conversation about their journey through anorexia.]]> 2021-12-20 11:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1956748080 Virtual training: Implementation SPARK existing members program | SPARK Initiative sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1960289318 For our SPARK members looking to go deeper with the curriculum and its transformative concepts, join us on our next virtual implementation training!]]> 2021-12-22 10:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1960289318 What a Homeless Man on a Park Bench in Central Park Taught Me - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1961988389 In this episode, we invite Rebecca Perkins and Beatrice Arscott to join us in a conversation about their journey through anorexia.]]> 2021-12-23 12:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1961988389 Trusting Your SPARK while Parenting with John El-Mokadem - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1967538949 In this episode, Brooke and Ashley invite John El-Mokadem. They share stories of parenting fails, as well as lessons they've learned.]]> 2021-12-29 09:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1967538949 Looking for the SPARK within Youth - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1973640327 In this episode we discuss the power of the mind and built in resilience within all of us. We are with Mara and Eirik, founders of One Solution.]]> 2022-01-04 07:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1973640327 Taking the Weight out of Weight Loss - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1983213772 In this episode, Ashley, Jena, and Nicole share what they have seen about weight loss and how an understanding of the mind helps them through their gains and losses.]]> 2022-01-10 06:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1983213772 Understanding Moods - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1988029878 In this episode, Ashley talks about moods and what she has found to be most helpful to know when in different moods.]]> 2022-01-12 11:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1988029878 Why There is Always a Place for Neutrality in Conflict - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1999647086 In this episode, Brooke and Ashley talk about conflict, and what they have seen recently about staying neutral during conflict.
click for podcast : https://sparkcurriculum.org/why-there-is-always-a-place-for-neutrality-in-conflict/ ]]> 2022-01-19 06:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/1999647086 Updates and Insights from our SPARK Classes - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2021058706 In this episode, Nicole Wilson joins Ashley as they discuss insights they have seen from kids in their SPARK Classes.
click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/insights-from-our-spark-classes/]]> 2022-01-31 11:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2021058706 When Anxiety and Testing Collide - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2021109932 In this episode, Brooke and Ashley talk about the dredged T word...TESTING! They share what what has made a difference for them as parents.
click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/when-anxiety-and-testing-collide/]]> 2022-01-31 12:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2021109932 The Power of Remaining Neutral - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2029363214 In this episode, we share a recording of a recent webinar about what it's like to remain neutral, listen without judgement and importance of connection.
click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/the-power-of-remaining-neutral/]]> 2022-02-04 12:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2029363214 What it Really Means to See the SPARK in Others - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2029410619 In this episode, Brooke and Ashley talk about what they have seen when they truly see the SPARK in others.
click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/what-it-really-means-to-see-the-spark-in-others/]]> 2022-02-04 13:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2029410619 What Twelve Weeks in Jail Taught Us - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2045852754 In this episode, Brooke and Ashley reflect on their time in jail, while running their SPARK program that is!
click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/what-twelve-weeks-in-jail-taught-us/]]> 2022-02-14 09:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2045852754 Finding the SPARK Beyond Trauma - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2058285808 In this episode, Brooke and Ashley talk about what it truly means to find the SPARK beyond trauma as Brooke shares from personal experience.

click for more info :  https://sparkcurriculum.org/finding-the-spark-beyond-trauma/]]> 2022-02-21 07:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2058285808 Finding the SPARK Beyond Trauma Part Two - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2062084684 In part two, Brooke shares about a recent experience that occurred directly after part one was released, which had her seeing even more around trauma.
click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/finding-the-spark-beyond-trauma-part-2/]]> 2022-02-23 07:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2062084684 Growing Up Knowing You Have a SPARK from a Teen's Perspective - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2067315252 In this episode, Ashley invites Brooke's 14 year old daughter Jayda to join the podcast and share what it is like to grow up knowing everyone has a spark inside.
click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/growing-up-knowing-you-have-a-spark-from-a-teens-perspective/]]> 2022-02-26 06:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2067315252 School's Out for Summer! Reflection & Research Findings - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2077329602 Now that SPARK classes have wrapped up, Jena and Ashley share real stories of impact from the kids this past year and their most recent research findings!
click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/schools-out-for-summer-reflection-research-findings/ ]]> 2022-03-04 05:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2077329602 The TRUE Value of a Dollar - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2080995815 In this episode, Nicole joins Ashley for a discussion on money!

click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/the-true-value-of-a-dollar/ ]]> 2022-03-07 06:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2080995815 When You Realize Who YOU Truly Are: A healing conversation between a mother & daughter - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2085421091 In this episode, Ashley invites her mom to talk about divorce and the changes Ashley saw in her mom once she truly realized who she is.

click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/when-you-realize-who-you-truly-are/ ]]> 2022-03-09 05:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2085421091 It's Not Broken so Stop Trying to Fix It - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2095218544 in this episode, Ashley and Brooke talk about the importance of holding space and what that really means for them.

click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/its-not-broken-so-stop-trying-to-fix-it/]]> 2022-03-15 04:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2095218544 Can it really be that simple? - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2099354072 In this episode, Ashley and Brooke talk about the simplicity of what they share. They often get people asking how something so simple can be helpful.

click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/can-it-really-be-that-simple/ ]]> 2022-03-17 04:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2099354072 Looking Past Guilt to Find the Answer - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2109054005 In this episode, Ashley and Brooke talk about the simplicity of what they share. They often get people asking how something so simple can be helpful.

click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/looking-past-guilt-to-find-the-answer/ ]]> 2022-03-23 05:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2109054005 The Angst of a New School Year - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2109098343 In this episode, Ashley and Brooke talk about the simplicity of what they share. They often get people asking how something so simple can be helpful.

click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/the-angst-of-a-new-school-year/ ]]> 2022-03-23 06:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2109098343 Parenting Through a New Lens: Part One with Jayda & Dicken Bettinger - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2113609700 In this episode, Ashley and Brooke talk about the simplicity of what they share. They often get people asking how something so simple can be helpful.

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    click for more info: https://sparkcurriculum.org/ ]]>     2022-06-06 12:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2212155838     Why Connection, Understanding & Love is Always the Answer - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2221803487 In this episode, Ashley and Nicole talk about their perspective of connection, human to human, and how so many solutions can be uncovered from that place.

    click for more info : https://sparkcurriculum.org/why-connection-understanding-love-is-always-the-answer/ ]]>     2022-06-15 09:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2221803487     Insights and Connection from Around the World - The SPARK Mentoring Program sparkinitiative https://padlet.com/sparkinitiative/sparkinintiative/wish/2225629144 In this episode, Nicole and Jena talk about insights they have had and things they have seen this past week after attending a recent Conference.

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