Todd Scholl
Todd spent 25 years in public education, retiring in 2020. He spent over fifteen years in the classroom and served as Coordinator of Communications and Program Development at South Carolina's Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA).
Todd has led over 100 sessions on mindfulness in education to schools and businesses across the state. He has also helped facilitate three teacher retreats. He is the founder of Teachers Aligned with the goal of connecting educators across the state who are interested in mindfulness, trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, social-emotional learning, yoga, neuroscience, psychology, and teacher wellness
Todd was born in Syracuse, NY. His father, Thomas, spent most of his career teaching special education. His mother, Nancy, was an elementary school teacher early in her career and later taught high school math. In 1986, Todd's family moved to Conway, SC and graduated from Conway High School in 1989. Four years later, he graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Journalism. Todd worked in the radio industry through college and thought that would be his career path. He eventually decided to follow his parents' footsteps into education. Todd lives in Myrtle Beach with his three children, Madison (20), Colin (16), and Sophia (11).
Todd has led over 100 sessions on mindfulness in education to schools and businesses across the state. He has also helped facilitate three teacher retreats. He is the founder of Teachers Aligned with the goal of connecting educators across the state who are interested in mindfulness, trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, social-emotional learning, yoga, neuroscience, psychology, and teacher wellness
Todd was born in Syracuse, NY. His father, Thomas, spent most of his career teaching special education. His mother, Nancy, was an elementary school teacher early in her career and later taught high school math. In 1986, Todd's family moved to Conway, SC and graduated from Conway High School in 1989. Four years later, he graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Journalism. Todd worked in the radio industry through college and thought that would be his career path. He eventually decided to follow his parents' footsteps into education. Todd lives in Myrtle Beach with his three children, Madison (20), Colin (16), and Sophia (11).
SEL Sessions Offered
Restorative Practices 101
According to Mindful Schools, "Restorative practices promote a positive, orderly school environment. Students and all members of the school community can learn and practice self-discipline, empathy, and accountability. Restorative justice is an effective alternative to punitive responses to wrongdoing."
Self-Care for Teachers
Educators pour themselves into their work, spending countless hours ensuring their students' needs are met. Too often, the demands of the profession result in educators neglecting their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is not selfish for educators to make time for self-care. Educators must make their own wellness a priority. Wellness includes good nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and developing healthier habits. Wellness programs should be a standard component of all districts and schools. Investing in our educators' well-being is essential to prevent burnout and foster good health.
Stress Management for Educators
Teaching is stressful. From the stresses of duty to the larger stresses of school violence, educators are under pressure. Many outstanding educators leave the profession within their first five years. Those that remain in the profession can easily become burned out. In this session, we will learn about free, easy, and secular approaches to managing stress that are scientifically validated.
Trauma-Informed Basics
Many students enter our classrooms dealing with trauma, toxic stress, and other issues that impact their ability to learn. Unfortunately, many educators have not been given the training needed to address these issues in accordance with our best understanding of neuroscience and psychology. As educators become trauma-informed, they become better positioned to provide the best responses, interventions, and resources to help all students achieve their greatest potential.
Technology Sessions Offered
Flipgrid
Flipgrid is a simple, free, and accessible video discussion experience for PreK to PhD educators, learners and families. Create a Topic and engage your community...together! I cover the basics so that teachers can start using this tool tomorrow!
Loom Screencasting
Loom is a video messaging tool that helps you get your message across through instantly shareable videos. With Loom, you can record your camera, microphone, and desktop simultaneously. Your video is then instantly available to share through Loom's patented technology. This is a "must-have" tool for all teachers, especially in a virtual learning environment.
Podcasting
Recording and publishing podcasts has never been easier. In this session, teachers will learn how to create podcasts with their students and share them with the world!
Weebly Website Editing
Learn to build a fully-featured website in sixty minutes. This free web-based site builder allows teachers and their students to build dynamic websites in a user-friendly way. These sites are perfect for setting up digital portfolios!
