Ep.94-Helping Kids Embrace Their True Selves: Captains & Poets-Co-Founders-Jennifer Johnson & Jan Frolic

Join me in this inspiring episode as I sit down with Jennifer Johnson and Jan Frolic, the dynamic co-founders of Captains & Poets, a revolutionary K-12 SEL program. Captains & Poets bridges Well-being, Inclusion, and Belonging programming to ignite a sense of self-awareness, connection, and agency in the world. Jennifer Johnson, with her extensive background in education and leadership, and Jan Frolic, an advocate for diversity and inclusion, share their journey of creating a program that helps young people discover their inner Captain and Poet. This program empowers students to embrace their authentic selves, fostering resilience, compassion, and a positive mindset. Discover how Captains & Poets equips students with the language and tools to understand their emotions, recognize their unique gifts, and navigate the complexities of being human. Learn about the transformative impact of this program on students' well-being, relationships, and their ability to contribute positively to the world. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or someone passionate about youth development, this episode will leave you inspired to champion the next generation of authentic leaders. Tune in to hear Jennifer and Jan's insights, experiences, and the profound message behind Captains & Poets. Understanding the Captain and Poet: The Captain: The Captain is the part of us that ventures out into the world, navigates challenges, sets goals, makes decisions, and takes us on new adventures. The Poet: The Poet embodies everything that stirs deep inside of us – our emotions, imagination, values, aspirations, dreams, and more. Unique in Each of Us: Everyone’s Captain and Poet are unique, with key traits that define us. For example, your Captain might be bold, and your Poet might be creative. They adapt and show up differently across various contexts like school, work, and home, evolving as we grow. Better Together: In partnership, the Captain and Poet help us to be our best, most authentic selves. The Captain encourages the Poet to be expressive and chase dreams, while the Poet reminds the Captain of what is most important, blending awareness with action and vision with strategy. Meet the Founders Join our Newsletter Bright Light Campaign Captains & Poets Videos CAPTAINS & POETS SOCIAL MEDIA _________________________________________________________________________________________ If you enjoy the content and wish to support the podcast's production, consider making a donation through the Buy Me a Coffee link below. Your support means the world!

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Ep.94-Helping Kids Embrace Their True Selves: Captains & Poets-Co-Founders-Jennifer Johnson & Jan Frolic is an episode from The Teacher Story by Jackie Scully.

This episode is 35:25 long.

This episode was published on Jun 2, 2024.

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