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Educator Forever

Lily Jones, Teacher Advocate
Educator Forever
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    191. What Educators Need to Know About Childhood Trauma with Julianna Burmesch

    2026/07/01 | 29 mins.
    Julianna Burmesch is a former principal, speech pathologist, brain development trainer, and parent educator. She is also the author of Life with Less of Me, a memoir about the connection between trauma and long-term physical and mental health.
    Julianna and I discuss her education journey and her studies in communication disorders. We also go through her book, talking about the long terms effects of childhood trauma and her work pushing for educators to address it in schools. Get ready to dive deep into social emotional learning!
    For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode191.
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    190. Building Collaborative Schools with Kurtis Hewson of Jigsaw Learning

    2026/06/24 | 33 mins.
    Kurtis Hewson is an author and the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning, a consultancy that teaches educators its Collaborative Response frameworks. With over a decade of experience as an administrator, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students.
    In this episode, Kurtis and I discuss the creation of the Collaborative Response frameworks and how they’re used. We get deep into the four layers of team collaboration and the importance of letting teachers address the needs of their students.
    For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode190.
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    189. From Antiracism to Abolition with Abby Emerson

    2026/06/17 | 31 mins.
    Dr. Abby Emerson is a former fifth-grade teacher and now an assistant professor of childhood education at Hunter College at the City University of New York. She is the author of the book, From Anti-Racism to Abolition: Professional Learning for Liberating Schools, which is a book coming out this fall for educators who are curious about how to better use professional development to work towards racial justice in schools.
    Abby and I take this episode to discuss seeing structural racism in our education system, among many other deep topics. If you want to see racial justice in education, you’ll want to tune in.
    For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode189.
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    188. Implementing Science Research in K-12 Classrooms with Matt Wilkins of Galactic Polymath

    2026/06/10 | 33 mins.
    Matt Wilkins is a former middle school teacher, scientist, and founder of Galactic Polymath Education Studio. He has spent the last 10 years trying to translate cutting-edge research into engaging videos, and fun, standards-aligned lessons that a non-specialist can teach.
    In our discussion, Wilkins notes his work focuses on translating cutting-edge research into accessible lessons for K-12 classrooms. He highlights the disconnect between scientific knowledge and public understanding, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary education.
    For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode188.
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    187. From Regulation to Liberation with Dr. Niki Elliott

    2026/06/03 | 33 mins.
    Dr. Niki Elliott is a clinical professor and director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity at the University of San Diego. A leading voice in neurodiversity and trauma-informed education, she has trained thousands of teachers, school counselors, and helping professionals worldwide to better support children with learning differences, mental health diagnoses, trauma histories, and behavioral challenges.
    In this episode, Dr. Niki and I discuss the importance of embodied equity and the impact of the physical environment on neurodiverse children's nervous systems. We also get into her Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity and how she prepares teachers for working with neurodiverse children.
    For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode187.
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About Educator Forever
There’s a lot that needs to change in education. But there are inspiring movements going on too! At Educator Forever, we believe teachers need to be at the forefront of education reform and be empowered to create career pathways that work for them.  Do you ever think about leaving the classroom but have absolutely no idea what else you could do? You may not realize it yet, but you have acquired highly valuable skills throughout your teaching journey, and there is unlimited potential for you to use them. Tune in each week to hear about career opportunities that will help you achieve the income, impact, and freedom you’ve always dreamed of. The best part? You can do all of this without having to leave the world of education entirely.  In addition to showing you the many ways you can expand your impact beyond the classroom, we’ll introduce you to inspiring leaders in education. Want to learn about new research? Looking to get familiar with innovative approaches to teaching and learning? We’ve got you covered.  Your host, Lily Jones, is a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher who transitioned out of the classroom to work in curriculum design, writing content for ed tech companies and even launching her own educational product-based business. After quadrupling her teaching income, she realized she could help other teachers do the same. Now Lily runs Educator Forever, where she empowers teachers to expand their impact beyond the classroom, and Educator Forever Agency, where she works with a team of educators to create inspiring curricula.   For more helpful resources, head to www.educatorforever.com.
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