LEAP Into Wellness Podcast Network
by EOU LEAP Lab
Latest episode
Practical Nutrition Q&A for Teachers—Protein, Skipping Breakfast…
Practical Nutrition Q&A for Teachers—Protein, Skipping Breakfast…
About this podcast
The Leap Into Wellness Podcast Network is a place of support for teachers and professionals who find that being busy, overwhelmed, and stressed interferes with their ability to prioritize self-care. This collaboration between La Grande School District and Eastern Oregon University provides content to inspire, teach, and support the ongoing professional and wellness journeys of school employees.
Programming includes:
La Grande School District Podcast- A series of inspirational, humorous, and informative interviews with educational professionals
Fit 2 Teach - Weekly series that provides evidence based health information with sustainable and attainable action items to improve wellness
Episodes
The newest 20 of 77 episodes
- Practical Nutrition Q&A for Teachers—Protein, Skipping Breakfast, Diet Trends, and Snacking · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 5Fit2Teach: Practical Nutrition Q&A for Teachers—Protein, Skipping Breakfast, Diet Trends, and Snacking Kyle Pfaffenbach and LEAP intern Abby host a Fit2Teach episode focused on…
- Understanding Teacher Burnout and How to Respond · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 4Fit to Teach 2027 Episode 1: Understanding Teacher Burnout and How to Respond Kyle Pfaffenbach (EOU associate professor and LEAP director) and LEAP intern Abby Atkins introduce…
- LGSD Podcast-Guest: Dr. Jess Roberts · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 3From PhD to Principal Pathway: Social-Emotional Learning and the Real Work of Administration On the La Grande School District Podcast, Brett Smith and host Scott Carpenter talk…
- La Grande School District Podcast - Feat. Travis Moran · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 2Head Custodian Travis Moran on Early Mornings, Teamwork, and Caring for La Grande Middle School On the La Grande School District podcast, hosts Brett Smith and Scott Carpenter…
- La Grande School District Podcast: Interview with Margaret Spence · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 1Building Connections Through the Middle School Library: Clubs, Battle of the Books, and Student Support with Margaret Spence Brett Smith and Scott Carpenter welcome La Grande…
- Matt Wolcott: Teaching, Coaching, and Family Life in La Grande · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 22Matt Wolcott on Teaching, Coaching, and Finishing the School Year Strong in La Grande Brett Smith and Scott Carpenter host the Turning Point Podcast with guest Matt Wolcott, a…
- Springtime in the Front Office: A School Secretary’s Role at Island City · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 21Springtime in the Front Office: A School Secretary’s Role at Island City On a Friday morning Turning Point Podcast episode, the hosts talk with Island City head secretary Ms…
- From Overwhelm to Alignment: Navigating RTI & PLCs for Effective Teaching · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 20Turning Point Podcast: Clarifying Essential Standards and Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction Through PLC and RTI Work Host Brett Smith and assistant superintendent Scott Carpenter…
- Weightlifting Across the Lifespan: Form, Progression, and Practical Tips for Teachers · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 19In this episode of FIT to Teach, host Kyle Pfaffenbach (associate professor at Eastern Oregon University and director of the EOU Lab for Exercise Assessment and Performance) and…
- Turning Point Podcast: Valentine’s Day Special: Educator Families, Community, and Life Behind the Scenes · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 18On a Valentine’s Day special of the Turning Point Podcast, Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Smith are joined by their wives, Julie Carpenter and Kirsten Smith, to discuss what it’s like to…
- Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Detailed Discussion · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 17In this episode of FIT to Teach, Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach, an associate professor at Eastern Oregon University and the director of the EOU Lab for Exercise Assessment and Performance…
- Turning Point Podcast: Navigating School Finance with Melissa Reagan · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 16Navigating School Finance with Melissa Reagan - In this episode of the Turning Point Podcast, host Brett Smith sits down with Assistant Superintendent Scott Carpenter and Melissa…
- Introducing the Wearable Checkout Program for Teachers · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 15Introducing the Wearable Checkout Program for Teachers - In this episode of FIT to Teach, co-hosts Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach from Eastern Oregon University and intern Cole Jorgensen…
- Turning Point Podcast: A Journey into Kindergarten with Michelle Nett · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 14In this episode of the Turning Point Podcast, host Brett Smith and Assistant Superintendent Scott Carpenter welcome kindergarten teacher Michelle Net from Island City School. The…
- Promoting Healthy Eating Behaviors in Children · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 13Promoting Healthy Eating Behaviors in Children: Insights and Strategies In this episode of 'FIT to Teach,' hosted by Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach and intern Cole Jorgensen, the…
- Exploring HR in Education with Cody Eby: Turning Point Podcast · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 12In this episode of the Turning Point Podcast, hosts Brett Smith and Scott Carpenter are joined by Cody Eby, an HR extraordinaire, to discuss the intricate role of HR in…
- Thriving Through the Holidays: Tips for Teachers · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 11Thriving Through the Holidays: Tips for Teachers - In this episode of 'FIT to Teach', host Dr. Kyle, an associate professor at Eastern Oregon University, and LEAP intern Cole…
- "Sleep Hygiene and Chrono Nutrition: Enhancing Educator Health" · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 10"Sleep Hygiene and Chrono Nutrition: Enhancing Educator Health" In this episode of FIT to Teach, host Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach and LEAP intern Cole discuss the importance of sleep…
- Maximizing Wellness: From Exercise Variety to Supplements · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 9In this episode of FIT to Teach, host Dr. Kyle, an associate professor of Health and Human Performance, and intern Cole, delve into personalizing exercise and nutrition for…
- The Learning Curve: Lessons from New Assistant Principals · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 8In this edition of The Turning Point Podcast, host Brett Smith along with Mr. Carpenter welcomes two new assistant principals, Caleb Patterson and Steve Collins, to discuss their…
