Best Justin Moorman And Katie Thornton Podcasts (2025)

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Talk Data to Me 40:11

4d ago40:11

40:11

Join Katie and Justin this week as they welcome in fellow educators Brianna Sarr-Kerman and Ali Masters to discuss data! What are some helpful ways to make data collection less daunting? What mistakes should we avoid? How can we make sure the data we’re collecting is helpful? Join us in the conversation as we discuss all of this and more. If you’ve…

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Can We Talk for a Minute?: Conversational Styles 30:55

18d ago30:55

30:55

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about…conversations? Yes! This episode is all about conversational personalities. What are the conversational personality types? How can you figure out yours? How can we grow and improve our conversational style? So, join the conversation about conversations this week, and share yours with us! …

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Waiting for the World to Change: Leadership Styles 30:40

1M ago30:40

30:40

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about leadership styles. Whether you think you are in a leadership role or not, the truth is that you are leading someone. What styles of leadership are there? What do they look like? How can we support the leaders who are around us, and ask for people to better support us? This conversation wi…

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This is Us: Our Origin Story 46:30

2M ago46:30

46:30

Join educators Justin Moorman and Katie Thornton as they share the stories behind their unique journeys in education. Justin opens up about his non-traditional path to becoming an educator, while Katie reflects on her diverse roles within the public education system. Together, they explore how their experiences have fueled their passion for support…

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Run-Around: Art of Listening 41:49

2M ago41:49

41:49

Join Katie and Justin as they have a conversation about listening. In life, and especially in education, we can get caught in the rhythm of simply talking. What are practices of a good listener though? How can listening improve our relationships with colleagues, parents, and students? What can we do to improve our listening skills? Listen in as Kat…

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Kelly Mahler: Interoception 40:52

2M ago40:52

40:52

Ever heard of a "sixth sense"? While we're familiar with the five senses, there's another crucial sense that often gets overlooked: interoception. This week, we sit down with licensed Occupational Therapist Kelly Mahler to explore the fascinating world of interoception – our body's ability to sense and interpret internal signals. Kelly explains wha…

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Colin Seale talks Equity, Critical Thinking and More! 50:17

3M ago50:17

50:17

Colin Seale wears many hats, but all of them support the embetterment of educational outcomes. At the heart of Colin’s work is his role as an educator, with this being the focus of his advocacy for change. During his time teaching, Colin graduated from law school. His experience teaching, expertise for law, and heart for advocacy led him to create …

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Top Educational Research of 2024 with Josh Ward 43:13

3M ago43:13

43:13

Join Katie and Justin as they welcome their teammate Josh Ward back into the conversation! In this episode, they will do what is now becoming their traditional look at Edutopia’s 10 Most Significant Studies of the year. So, join in as Katie, Justin, and Josh talk about everything from English language learners to Artificial Intelligence! If you’ve …

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State of the Podcast 34:55

4M ago34:55

34:55

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they take a look back, and also dream forward, in this episode. The two will look back on the year, as well as the podcast as a whole, after having crossed the 50 episode mark! They will also talk about what the future holds for the podcast, and give fun insights into what you might be able to expect as …

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Dr. Lori Desautels 52:03

5M ago52:03

52:03

The gang is honored to have Dr. Lori with them, an international icon in the Trauma-Informed Community. Dr. Lori is a leader in applying neuroscience-aligned best practices in real-world contexts, and she's made a lasting impact on educators and students around the world. Known for her authenticity, kindness, and unwavering support, Dr. Lori is the…

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What’s Going On: Let’s talk real behavior problems 37:54

6M ago37:54

37:54

Join Katie and Justin as they welcome their partner, Josh Ward, back into the conversation! In this episode, Katie, Justin, and Josh will be sharing various scenarios that they have encountered from educators on social media. What seemed to work well in these scenarios? What additional information would be helpful to know? What myths are found? Com…

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Character Strong with Co-Founder John Norlin 45:26

6M ago45:26

45:26

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they welcome in John Norlin, co-founder of Character Strong! This will be Katie and Justin’s first ever crossover episode, in partnership with The Character Strong Podcast! Listen in to find out more about Character Strong, and Katie and Justin’s experiences with the organization. If you’ve liked what yo…

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Time After Time: Building Systems that Establish Confidence 33:42

7M ago33:42

33:42

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss behavior systems in schools and classrooms! How are behavior systems and steadiness connected? What’s the difference between healthy behavior systems and a behavior flowchart? How do you measure the effectiveness of a system? Come along with Katie and Justin as they discuss these questions a…

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Beyond ABC Data with Brianna Sarr- Kerman 40:58

7M ago40:58

40:58

Join Katie and Justin as they welcome in guest Brianna Sarr- Kerman to the conversation! Brianna is a School Psychologist who has spent significant time learning and adjusting Trauma-Informed Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA’s). In this episode, Katie and Justin will spend time picking Brianna’s brain regarding the role of school psychologists,…

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End of the World As We Know It- Mental Health Crisis in our Schools 30:41

8M ago30:41

30:41

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the heavy topic of the mental health crisis in schools. Learn about facts and figures surrounding this topic, what has contributed to it, and what that means for educators and communities today. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform! It wi…

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Leading a Trauma Informed School with James Moffett 49:22

8M ago49:22

49:22

Join Katie and Justin as they invite fellow educator James Moffett into the conversation! James and Katie will talk through what it is like to be an administrator who is trauma-informed. They will also give insight into their own journeys, as well as advice on what steps to take if you’re an administrator trying to make shifts in your own school. T…

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Landslide- Importance of Self Reflection 30:53

9M ago30:53

30:53

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss reflection! What is reflection? Why does it matter? In a world full of barriers, how do we identify what is keeping us from reflecting? Come along as they discuss these questions, and talk about practical ways to build reflection practices into your life, in this episode! If you’ve liked wha…

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Reframing Behavior with Guy Stephens 53:31

9M ago53:31

53:31

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they welcome back their first two-time guest, Guy Stephens! During this episode, they will be discussing the continually changing landscape of restraint and seclusion in the educational setting. Hear how Guy has partnered with the Crisis Prevention Institute, and how their education is shifting. If you’v…

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Creatures of Habits: Starting the School Year Intentionally 39:41

9M ago39:41

39:41

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss habits! With a new school year approaching, now is the time for educators to think about what healthy habits we want to create in and out of the classroom. But, how do we form good habits? What does science tell us about forming habits? What happens when we face adversity, and want to give u…

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Becoming a Trauma-informed Restorative Educator with Joe Brummer and Margaret Thorsborne 54:07

10M ago54:07

54:07

Join Katie and Justin as they chat with Joe Brummer and Margaret Thorsborne, authors of Building a Trauma-Informed Restorative School, and their upcoming book Becoming a Trauma-Informed Restorative Educator! Listen in as Katie and Justin learn more about their story, chat about healthy relationships, and find out about how their upcoming book can h…

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Unwell: Unlocking Ourselves from the Cage of Stress 36:59

10M ago36:59

36:59

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the stress cycle! Do you find that you seem chronically stressed out? Are you completing your stress cycle? Do you even know what that means? Be a part as Katie and Justin figure out what the stress cycle is, and cover 7 easy, free ways to complete your stress cycle to ultimately reduce the …

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Word on the Street - Interview with Josh Ward 49:02

11M ago49:02

49:02

Join Katie and Justin as they have the tables turned on them in this special episode! Josh Ward will be interviewing Katie and Justin to find out a little bit more about who they are! So, grab your popcorn and join in the conversation as Josh gets Katie and Justin talking about all the things! If you’ve liked what you’ve heard, leave a 5 star revie…

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Don’t Kill My Vibe: 3 Postures of Relationships 39:33

11M ago39:33

39:33

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the Three Postures of Relationships. What are these “three-postures”? How do we identify which posture we might be operating in? Katie and Justin will explore these questions, and discuss what this means for our students, colleagues, and families during this episode! If you’ve liked what you…

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Love the Way You Lie: Prevalence-Induced Concept Change 36:42

12M ago36:42

36:42

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the fascinating research of Prevalence-Induced Concept Change. Student behavior just keeps getting worse and more wide spread…or does it? What exactly is Prevalence-Induced Concept Change? What does our ability to identify a blue dot have to do with our ability to recognize a student behavio…

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The Gang's Together Again: Current Research of 2023 with Josh Ward 35:42

1y ago35:42

35:42

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023 as identified by edutopia. And, they have their behind-the-scenes partner with them, Josh Ward! Artificial Intelligence, using picture books to teach math concepts, the rise in adolescent depression, our ability to collectively learn as a gro…

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Ep. 32 - The Message - Professional Development We Recommend 42:49

1y ago42:49

42:49

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they answer one of the most common questions they get asked: what training should I get? There is an overwhelming amount of training that revolves around social-emotional learning, trauma informed care, and student behavior in general. In this episode, Katie and Justin will discuss some of the training t…

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My Love is Your Love: Relational Currency 33:31

1y ago33:31

33:31

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss Relational Currency. What is Relational Currency? How do you build it with your students and colleagues? What happens when you’ve exhausted it? Katie and Justin will delve into these questions and more in this episode. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favorite…

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Making the Shift with Dr. Ross Greene 37:05

1y ago37:05

37:05

Join Katie and Justin as they invite Dr. Ross Greene into the conversation! Dr. Greene is a clinical psychologist, and author, who has been working with children and families for over 30 years. Join Katie and Justin as they discuss problem solving with students, the shortcomings of our society, and why taking the time to make some shifts is worth i…

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Takin’ Care of Business: This Work is for EVERYONE 40:05

1y ago40:05

40:05

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss how social emotional work is for ALL students. We can all fall into the trap of believing social emotional learning, or trauma informed care, is just for students with special needs, or for schools and districts that are particularly tough. Listen together as Katie and Justin discuss the dif…

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Discipline Reform with Guy Stephens 55:55

1y ago55:55

55:55

Join Katie and Justin as they invite Guy Stephens into the conversation! Guy is the founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint organization. During this episode, Katie and Justin will be talking to Guy about his life, organization, and all things school discipline reform. You won’t want to miss his insight, stori…

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99 Problems - Solving Problems WITH Kids 37:19

1y ago37:19

37:19

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about solving problems with students. If you feel like you have 99 problems right now, and a ton of them have to do with kids not doing what you ask, this episode is for you! Why do we need to start looking at behavior through a new lens? How do we solve problems with kids? Is this change worth…

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Crowded Table: Community Partnership with Ali Masters 44:22

1+ y ago44:22

44:22

Join Katie and Justin as they invite Ali Masters into the conversation! During this episode, they will be talking to Ali about her community partnerships, and how to begin weaving the work of trauma informed care beyond just the schools. You won’t want to miss Ali as she discusses her own experiences, and adds valuable insight into how we can all i…

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Ep. 25 - What About Your Friends? - Building a Team 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

42:07

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about building a team. In the teaching profession specifically, there are a lot of individuals operating on islands. And, there is not a lot of training on how to work together as a team. What are the components of a healthy team? What makes a team effective? What can we do when someone’s not o…

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Ep. 24 - Born that Way - Epigenetics 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

34:54

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation about the science of epigenetics. In this episode, they will talk about what epigenetics is, why it matters in the school setting, how it impacts the classroom, and what, if anything, we can do to help correct the negative impacts. Even though they might not be scientists, join Katie and Justin as they play…

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Ep. 23 Part 2 - If I Ruled The World: People Over Programs 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

Join Katie and Justin AGAIN as they continue the conversation about people being put before programs. It can be difficult to know how to implement trauma informed approaches within the classroom. And, we, as people, love to make systems! So, why can’t trauma informed care be a packaged program? How can we make it work within a classroom? During the…

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Ep. 23 Part 1:If I Ruled the World 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

26:18

Join Katie and Justin in this two part conversation about people being put before programs. It can be difficult to know how to implement trauma informed approaches within the classroom. And, we, as people, love to make systems! So, why can’t trauma informed care be a packaged program? How can we make it work within a classroom? During this episode,…

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Ep. 22 - Dear Mama: Trauma Informed Parenting 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

43:51

Join Katie and Justin as they break away from talking about the school aspect of trauma informed care, and have a conversation about parenting! What does trauma informed care look like in a home setting? What are some intentional practices families can put in place to support their children? How good of a job do Katie and Justin do at taking these …

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Ep. 21- Hard Times:Getting Through the Rough Patch 37:06

1+ y ago37:06

37:06

Join Katie and Justin for Episode 21: Hard Times: Getting Through the Rough Patches. We all know that not every day is our best, and that we will all have rough days. But, what do we do when the rough days stretch into a rough week, rough weeks, or even a rough month? In this episode, Katie and Justin will discuss how to recognize that we’re stuck …

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Ep. 20 - Dream On: Conversation with Katie, Justin, and Josh 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

41:37

Join Katie, Justin, and Josh in Episode 20 as they reflect back on the podcast, as well as look forward to what is to come. In this special episode, they will be talking about what doing the podcast has been like, what obstacles it has caused, and what opportunities it has presented them. They also spend time discussing future goals and dreams as t…

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Ep. 19: The Adults Are Talking: Parent Teacher Conferences 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

33:55

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about parent-teacher conferences in Episode 19. Why are these times with parents so important? How can we be intentional about creating partnerships during these times? What should we be avoiding during these meetings? These times with parents can be incredibly valuable…if we are intentional ab…

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Ep. 18 - Lose Yourself: Professional Development 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation this week as they discuss developing and presenting professional development. Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity to train everyone you wanted in one moment, would you capture it, or just let it slip? Why does PD matter in the world of trauma informed care? What are some components of PD? Misconcep…

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Ep. 17 - We the People: Staff Wellness 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

38:19

Join the conversation with Katie and Justin as they talk about staff wellness. Staff wellness: What is it? Why does it matter? Why does the mere mention of it evoke so many emotions amongst educators? Katie and Justin dive into these questions and more as they talk about how we can intentionally make sure we are taking care of the ones who are taki…

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Ep. 16 - The Importance of Play: Dr. Julie Biddle 46:45

1+ y ago46:45

46:45

Join Katie and Justin as they invite their first guest to the podcast, Dr. Julie Biddle! During this conversation, Katie and Justin get to know Julie better, and talk with her about the importance of play in learning. What are some of the misconceptions surrounding play in the school setting? What does play have to do with regulation? Hear what Kat…

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Ep. 15 - I'll Be There For You: Connecting With Kids 35:03

2y ago35:03

35:03

Join the conversation with Katie and Justin as they talk about connecting with kids. Whether it is the beginning of a new school year, or the school year is well under way, connecting with students is always going to be a crucial part of education. But, why do relationships matter so much? How are we being intentional about them? What steps can we …

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Ep. 14 - Hard Knock Life - Realities of PBIS 32:11

2y ago32:11

32:11

Join educators Justin Moorman and Katie Thornton as they have open, honest conversations about how PBIS and Trauma Informed approaches can work together. The duo answer questions like: How does Trauma Informed Care fit-in to your school's current PBIS. Please feel free to join the conversation and reach out to the team with the links below. Our Web…

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Ep. 13 - Beautiful Liar - Misconceptions of Trauma Informed Care 38:17

2y ago38:17

38:17

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the misconceptions of trauma informed care. Like so many things in education, trauma informed care is spoken of a lot, but not a lot of educators have spent the time getting to actually put it into practice. In this episode, Katie and Justin talk about what trauma informed care is, some of t…

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Ep. 12 - Summer Lovin' 36:48

2y ago36:48

36:48

Join the conversation with Katie and Justin as they discuss summer self-care of teachers in Episode 12. In this episode, they’ll discuss what teachers should do, shouldn’t do, and what true rest looks like! As teachers, we think we know how to live our best summer life, but are we really setting ourselves up for longevity with how we spend our time…

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Ep. 11 - Look at me Now - Restoring and Responding 37:33

2y ago37:33

37:33

Join Justin and Katie as they continue the conversation on restoring and repairing relationship. In Episode 11 they talk through why restoring and repairing relationships is important after a conflict or crisis, and why this is a crucial part of discipline. They walk through some steps and challenges to the process, as well as how to start prioriti…

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Ep. 10 - Lean Back - Questions From the People 40:23

2y ago40:23

40:23

In this episode, Justin and Katie step back from discussing specific topics to reflect on the start of the podcast as a whole, along with answering questions from listeners. Join them in the conversation as they talk about personal experiences and really tough, nation-wide problems that face school today. As always ,they would love to her your ques…

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Ep. 9 - Part 2 - Look at Me Now: Responding to Crisis 22:59

2y ago22:59

22:59

Justin and Katie really out did themselves for Episode 9. The 2nd part of this conversation continues with the topic of students in crisis. On this episode Justin and Katie discuss what to do during and after a crisis situation with a student. As always, they would love to hear your questions and comments! Please reach them at: justinmoorman@reeduc…

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