On episode 162, Alexis Avila speaks with Seth Perler, an educator and teen coach. Seth was a teacher for 12 years (several grades and subjects), has a B.A. in Education, an M.Ed. in Gifted Education, has worked with teens with substance issues for 15 years, and taught on a Navajo reservation. On today’s episode Seth talks about the one thing all struggling students share, and gives us ways to strengthen your executive function skills.
What turned Seth around in school? He started asking teachers for help. Now Seth works with students and teaches them accountability.
Some of Seth’s favorite executive function strategies? Teaching students systems ex) how to use a planner, and how to learn routines
Seth’s advice for parents? Reward and praise your child for small successes. Try to compliment three times for each criticism.
Seth’s purpose of education? To help a child launch a successful adulthood. Executive function issues seem to be something a lot of student struggle with which interferes with this launch.
Check out Seth’s youtube channel!
For another related conversation, check out my podcast #32 with executive function expert Sarah Ward
For more information, visit: Prepped and Polished.com.
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