Podcast

From College Football to 4th Grade Teacher: How I Use Executive Function Skills in the Classroom


Episode Description

Joey Kawulok’s success as a student-athlete wasn’t just about talent; it was his executive function skills, like planning, routine, and self-advocacy, that helped him thrive at CSU.

Now a 4th-grade teacher in Estes Park, Joey applies those same executive function skills in the classroom, where he’s not just the tallest teacher, but one of the most effective!

Listen to hear how executive function powers success both on and off the field.

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This interview was hosted by Brandon Slade, Founder of Untapped Learning, and edited/produced by Nathan Weinberg.

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