Interview with Marnette Federis of KQED's Mindshift
Ms. Federis learned about my work by attending my session at the 2026 ASCD Conference, entitled “Why Asking ‘How Are You?’ Wastes a Reachable Moment.”
Please read the Mindshift article here: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/66569/tips-for-creating-reachable-moments-with-students
Image is used with permission of Marnette Federis.
I was interviewed by WSHU's Randye Kaye
I was a guest on the show *Good at Heart*, where we discussed my social-impact project, The Salubrious Schools Initiative, whose mission is to transform classroom downtime into moments that support student well-being. Please listen to or read the podcast here: https://www.wshu.org/podcast/good-at-heart/2026-08-18/improving-mental-health-schools-climate-signs
The following story aired on NBC 30 CT on August 14, 2025
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