Be Evolved (Mary Miele)

Mary Miele talks with parents about a three step process for replacing a "last minute" work habit. She explains how the brain works to support students to work last minute and to procrastinate. Mary suggests coaching students to work over a period of time and to replace their beliefs and tasks so that ultimately they can develop healthier, more effective work habits.

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© 2021 Mary Miele

In this episode of Be Evolved, I sit down with Anna Toomey, director of the documentary Left Behind, to discuss the realities of dyslexia, the systemic challenges in education, and the urgent need for advocacy. We explore the stories behind the film, the impact on students and families, and what needs to change to support all learners. Stay tuned until the end, where I share my personal reflections after watching this powerful documentary.

Referenced Resources:

• Film "Left Behind" - https://www.leftbehindthefilm.com
• Decoding Dyslexia - https://www.decodingdyslexia.net/
• International Dyslexia Association - https://dyslexiaida.org/
• Understood.org - https://www.understood.org/
• Advocates for Children - https://advocatesforchildren.org/
• Literacy Academy Collective - https://www.literacyacademycollective.org/

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© 2021 - 2025 Mary Miele

Having so much going on in a support program is a detriment to their success. Cognitive load is the capacity of the brain available to learn something new. It can be affected by biology - one’s current cognitive capability based on development or DNA, but also by internal and external factors - motivation, self-regulation, and more.

When something is learned, it becomes a part of a schema - something that is so familiar or known. Schemas don’t need a lot of cognitive load to move through. The key is to reduce the cognitive load for students when you see them reaching frustration levels of learning. When we ask kids to do multiple levels of learning at one time, they can struggle or stall out.

Mary suggests making a list of the issues and pick ONE that you could make progress on. Communicate with the teachers what is being worked on and support the other requirements as you make progress with one area. Continue to build skills/mastery of concepts one at a time. In this way, you can “redo” the current math support program.

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Mary begins by diving into how the parent education classes came to be here at Evolved Education Company and why this arm of business was created to offer parents support. She then goes on to talk about each service available and how you receive one-on-one support and coaching from our team here at Evolved. She lists exactly what to expect from each service (educational planning, special education advocacy, video courses and DEi curriculum training) and how this can make parents feel more involved and collaborative in their students’ education.

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Disability: ABILITY is Mary's latest publication and is available on Amazon in various formats.

In this episode, Mary shares an introduction as to why she wrote the book and includes a narration of the first part of it called, "Existing Paradigms."

You can get a copy of Disability: ABILITY on Amazon here.

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© 2022 Mary Miele

Brooklyn Raney is an experienced teacher, coach, camp director, and administrator who has spent the last decade in Independent Schools. She is a workshop facilitator, speaker, and consultant for schools, camps, and other youth-serving organizations nationally and internationally.

The purpose of today's podcast is for our listeners, who are primarily parents of school-age children, to:

• Educate parents on why they should know more about One Trusted Adult
• Share two key tools that parents can use right now to open up important conversations with their children which allows for deeper mentorship within the parenting role.
• Introduce Evolve Education Company’s mentoring program using the Ripple Journal as a core piece of curriculum.
• Share how parents can learn more about Brooklyn's work and how they can bring One Trusted Adult to their schools and communities.

Evolved Education is here to help! You can email hello@evolveded.com for questions and support.

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© 2021 Mary Miele

Join us as we delve into the new roles at Evolved Education Company and explore essential summer strategies for supporting student learning with insights from Caitlin Hasson and Becky Reback. Discover how tailored consultations and intentional planning can enhance educational outcomes for children of all ages.

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© 2021 - 2024 Mary Miele

Join Becky Reback as she discusses the assessment suite at Evolved Education and what parents and students can learn by booking assessments with us. Becky discusses the QRI, ECAM, Mindprint Learning Assessment, Career Lift Off, 16 Personalities, and Mock Testing. This is a great episode for families wondering if assessment services are best for their families and what they will learn from the experience.

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© 2021 - 2023 Mary Miele

As we wrap up 2024, the Be Evolved Podcast reflects on the year’s highlights and takes an exciting look forward to 2025. Join host Mary Miele as she brings together Evolved Education’s experts to discuss how they’re making an impact in education. Amy Nathan dives into the latest in tutoring and test prep services, offering tips for maximizing student potential. Elian Siedel shares insights on education consulting and finding the best-fit schools for students. Becky Reback highlights the power of assessments in unlocking learning strategies and identifying student needs. Mary Miele shares what she is most proud of in 2024 and looks to Evolved's work's potential for students to learn and live well in 2025. Tune in for expert advice, inspiring stories, and actionable steps to start 2025 with a strong foundation for student success.

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© 2021 - 2024 Mary Miele

During this episode, Mary Miele talks with Becky Reback who has been instrumental in bringing Collaborative and Proactive Solutions to Evolved Education Company. "Kids do well if they can" and "Doing well is preferable" lead children and adults into a trusting and lasting healthy relationship.

Collaborative and Proactive Solutions teaches families how to identify concerning problems, speak about them in a way that honors the perspectives of all parties (children and adults), and solve problems collaboratively and proactively.

If you are interested in learning more about the approach, email Becky@evolveded.com.

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Join Mary, Becky, and Jamie Sall, LMSW, as we discuss ways to think about and support our students within their social-emotional development. We discuss specific frameworks and strategies you can implement immediately to uplevel your child's learning life starting today!

Jamie Sall, LMSW
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
https://www.drlessans.com/
Jamie.Sall.LMSW@gmail.com

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Mary digs into the common mistakes children make when trying to organize, and the ways it can be overwhelming and frustrating. She talks about how as parents we can lead by example and put our kids in the driver’s seat when they are working through the organization of their things. When we help them set up a system, our students gain the confidence of truly knowing what they use and love in their spaces.

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In this month's episode, Becky Reback takes charge of the interview mic and asks Mary Miele about the history of tutoring at Evolved Education Company as well as how the service has evolved over the past eight years. Mary shares insight into Evolved's four service areas: Test Preparation, Subject Area Tutoring, Executive Functioning and Remediation.

If you are thinking about tutoring your school-aged child this coming year, this episode is for you! And, if you wish to explore options for your child, email Becky@evolveded.com to set up your introductory consultation call.

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© 2022 Mary Miele

Join Mary as she invites educators to Evolved - Live. The July 17th event is for educators who want to experience instruction and methodologies to improve their personal, professional, and financial well-being. The waitlist is open for this event and can be found here. https://evolvededucationcompany.com/evolved-live/

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In this episode, Mary Miele talks about the kind of results Evolved Education Company works toward. Often the systems of education focus on the end product, for instance, the test score or the attainment of skills. Mary refers to Dr. Becky Good Inside’s notion of the learning space between not knowing and knowing. She suggests that we can define the results we want to achieve within that space. At Evolved, it is possible to move through that space with great results - specific to the individual. She provides examples of great results within the work of tutoring, parent education consulting and school placement advisement.

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© 2021 Mary Miele

Learn from trained educators, Becky Reback and Jane Moskowitz, as they break down these commonly used approaches to teach writing in K-12 settings Becky and Jane explain what the programs entail, what the research tells us about them, and how they might help your child to learn to write effectively!

Becky Reback has a Master's Degree in Childhood General and Special Education Grades 1-6 focus on Learning Disabilities) and Early Childhood Special Education Birth-Grade 2 (focus on Gifted and Talented), and she is trained in The Writing Revolution. Find out more about Becky's work at www.evolvededucationcompany.com.

Jane Moskowitz has a Master's Degree in Literacy and Childhood General Education and she is trained in SRSD. Find out more about Jane's work at: https://www.moskowitzed.com/.

Learn more about The Writing's Revolution at: https://www.thewritingrevolution.org/

Learn more about SRSD at: https://www.thinksrsd.com/

Becky and Jane are not formal representatives of either The Writing Revolution or ThinkSRSD. They share their training, knowledge, experience, and perspectives with our audience.

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In this episode Mary and Margaret focus on strategies for parents of middle school children, and how best to support our kids in their efforts to adjust back to school this fall of 2021.

Last year, kids were in school in lots of different ways because of the pandemic, so Mary and Margaret talk about how we can support our students through another confusing new time.

We need to be patient with our kids, setting them up with different routines to help them be successful. Margaret goes on to discuss the “wins” students gained from last year through COVID: adapting to a lot of change, learning to be more independent, etc. and how by focusing on our students’ strengths we set them up for success back at school.

Mary ends by emphasizing the importance of advocating for our kids and partnering with our teachers.

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Mary speaks with Joely about their work many years ago - the strategies and tools Joely learned still resonate with them both. Joely is currently working as a member of a media agency for the Loreal account. Joely met Mary Miele when she was in the 9th grade. She was struggling to find a tutor to connect with and was having difficulty with critical thinking - especially the questions of “why” or “how come.” It was hard for her to make sense of what she was being asked to write, even though she could understand the reading.

In their work together, Joely learned how to understand what the questions were asking by breaking down the questions and prioritizing what to attend to. Mary speaks about the curiosity she engaged in while working with Joely. She was noticing an emotional disconnection with the work and wanted to understand that more. Mary spent a lot of time asking questions.

Teachers could understand Joely’s challenge by naming it as a reading comprehension issue or not demonstrating effort. In contrast, Mary saw Joely as putting forth a great amount of effort. Mary asked, “What is going on here that is causing this challenge?” When they met, Mary would break up the question and prioritize what is relevant to the question to help us answer the question. They identified key words. Mary found that Joely loved colors and pens. She would use the pens to color code and have so much fun doing the breakdown. Mary also told Joely to use the colors in testing in class. This work with Joely caused Mary to ask, “What lights this kid up? What makes this more interesting?”

The colors allowed Joely to differentiate what to pay attention to. Joely used this strategy and tool to study in college. She jokes that her friends tried to copy her and steal her colored pens. Mary points out how at one point in their work together she said, “do you notice I did nothing here?” She pointed out how capable Joely was while they worked. Joely speaks about how she found that part to be really helpful because she was struggling in so many ways - but after each session she would feel so much more confident. Joely speaks about how valuable this work has been for her in the long term. She uses the strategy of breaking up and asking for help even now in the workplace. Joely learned in her work to ask for help and be patient for herself. Mary wanted this tutoring to be a transferable for the long term.

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© 2021 Mary Miele

Join Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan as she discusses approaches parents can take to navigate their child's mental health and well-being. This episode is helpful for parents of school-aged students from nursery school through high school.

LINKS

Website: https://www.drjacquelinecahalan.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjcahalan/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Jacqueline-Cahalan-107619440662900/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-cahalan-ph-d-910231108/

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© 2021 - 2023 Mary Miele

Back to school in Fall 2021 is an unprecedented time for high school students. Join Dr. Kronblum and Mary Miele to discover ways you can support your student during their transition from summer to school. Dr. Kornblum received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from The George Washington University, and completed her graduate degree at St. John’s University. Dr. Kornblum is the Clinical Director of Behavioral and Educational Services at MPG, as well as a child/adolescent psychologist and a former Assistant Director at Big Apple Day Program.

Mary and Dr. Kornblum go into greater detail about what parents anticipate for this fall and how we can best support our high school students. By acknowledging
that none of us have ever experienced what they are experiencing with the start of this 2021-2022 school year, we give our kids a lot of grace. Mary and Dr. Kornblum talk about validating those feelings they may have of nervousness and fatigue and anxiety and the patience it will require. As parents, Mary and Dr. Kornblum talk about managing expectations, keeping lines of communication very open with your kid, and staying vulnerable with them.

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© 2021 Mary Miele

Join Mary Miele as she interviews a panel of expert speech and language pathologists to learn ways to monitor and support a student's speech and language development. Information about assessments and practical tips are offered by this esteemed group of therapists.

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© 2021 - 2024 Mary Miele

During this interview, Mary Miele speaks with Dr. Rebekah Diamond from Parent Like a Pediatrician about everything from mask-wearing to screen time.

Dr. Rebekah Diamond is a pediatrician who shares practical scientific information in a way that parents can manage - keeping children in the value seat of our society.

This episode contains timely information for parents dealing with the pandemic in 2022, and its advice can be carried out for parents in a timeless fashion.

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© 2022 Mary Miele

The word “study” is a very broad and vague word that means many different things. It can mean learning or understanding something, mastering something, contextualizing, etc. When we ask our kids to study, they need to know what we want them to be doing.

Mary talks about how students can create their roadmap for studying, asking themselves questions like “How does my brain learn best?” and “What is my learning ability like?” We want to enjoy the process of studying and not create an experience around it that is one of frustration.

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Recommended tasks are outlined for each year of a student's high school journey. During the Freshman year, students can work on learning well as they take high rigor academic courses. They can explore areas of interest through extracurricular activities and plan the use of their free time to bolster skills and development. Freshmen can become efficient students and apply to pre-college programs for the summer between Freshman and Sophomore Year. Parents can begin to learn about the college landscape. This is part two of a four-part series on College Planning offered by EEC.

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© 2021 Mary Miele

It is worth unpacking the reasons why students are disengaged. Ask the question given an observation you have made. Be specific. “Hey I noticed you have not turned in your history work this week, what’s up?” In this way, we allow the kids to present their perspective to us. Mary cautions against being vague in this line of questioning. Be SPECIFIC!

Mary segues into talking about how adults can tend to make assumptions as to what is happening with a student and that by asking questions we can better understand and solve problems. She shares a personal experience with the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions program and discusses how it can help parents to unpack their own children’s disengagement or lack of motivation.

For more information about Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, email Becky Reback at becky@evolveded.com.

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Join Becky Reback as she talks with Mary Miele, Certified College Counselor and Agent with the British Council, as they discuss the changes in the college admissions process, ways to support students from 9th grade through 12th grade, and tips and strategies you can use right now at any point in your college admissions process.

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© 2021 - 2023 Mary Miele

During this month's episode, hear from Caitlin Hasson, Becky Reback, Randi Dumont, and Mary Miele about how they came to work at Evolved, what they love about their work, their favorite lessons, and best advice for prospective clients.

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In this episode, Mary Miele, our founder, talks about the constraints that our education system and society in the U.S. place on teachers, which hurts not only them but also the students they teach. She provides solutions, too, and an invitation to read UnAware by Mary Miele, Participate in Evolved Live (on recording), and Join the Evolved Education Teaching School.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Sign up for Evolved Education Teaching School
• UnAware: An Experience for Educators - by Mary Miele
• Evolved Live Recording for sale here

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Mary Miele has developed strategies that help students to build their ability to attend, have impulse control, use memory, and have flexible thinking. You can learn about this resource and the coaching available at Evolved Education Company. 

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During this Episode, Mary Miele explores questions from parents related to handling mistakes that either they have made or their children have made. She offers an idea on how to approach mistakes and that is to view mistakes as opportunities to learn. When we do not achieve the results we want, we can decide to move forward in a different manner. The EEC team is here to help and provide ideas on how to reach that optimal learning potential.

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© 2021 Mary Miele

“Write the essay, and get in!” are sentiments often emphasized during the college admissions process. Anabel and Avram challenge the conventional outcome-only approach, proposing that achieving best-fit college acceptance doesn't have to sacrifice a student's holistic development. Through their expertise, they explore impactful ways to teach personal narrative writing and to experience college counseling.

Contact info:

Anabel Graff: hello@creativeconnectionsessays.com
Avram Schlesinger: avram@evolveded.com

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© 2021 - 2024 Mary Miele

In this episode, we explore five actionable ways to make the most of your parent-teacher conference (at any age), from preparing with your child to tracking progress afterward. Learn how to turn these short meetings into powerful tools for your child's academic and personal growth!

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Amy shares some ways that student support has evolved this fall. Students need more skills, parents and schools collaborate, and Evolved tutors connect with students holistically to ensure they learn well. Parents, listen to this valuable episode to gain takeaways for how you can support your child during their learning journey.

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Mary Miele is joined by Samantha Chau, B.Ed., M.A., who is an early childhood educator and special education teacher. They share ideas for how parents of young students can support their children to enter school successfully, especially during the start of the school year of 2021.

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Evolved Education Integrated Executive Function Coaching Model: During this episode, Becky Reback and Mary Miele talk about the executive functioning model, how it was created, and ways parents can use it to improve their child's executive functioning at any age. The model includes four pillars: academic research, areas of inquiry and instruction, assessment and strategy creation and skill mastery.

Resources:

• Evolved Education Integrated Executive Function Coaching Model
• 30 Strategies: For Learning Well in College
• Evolved Education Application

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© 2022 Mary Miele

In this very special and important conversation, Mary Miele speaks with her NYU Professor, Dr. Mark Alter, and his wife, a Special Education Teacher & Student Teaching Supervisor, Amy Alter, about how parents can think about Special Education for their children. Packed with insight, advice, and real-deal experience, Mark, Amy, and Mary share their passions for helping students with special needs to reach their amazing potential! A must-listen episode for parents with children with special needs.

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Spencer Moravek, an Evolved Education tutor, talks about student anxiety.

He defines anxiety as an energy source. Anxiety burns “hot.” He is curious about the types of energy that students use. Boredom is another energy that students use. He asks, “why is it that it is often overlooked- unlike the energy of anxiety, which is often used and feared.”

When students display boredom, we can keep going until we find what is exciting and interesting.

PLEASE NOTE: Dorthea Fox is actually Nancy Hart.

By using boredom to investigate interest, our classes and learning can become enriched and much more valuable. Spencer has helped many students to use anxiety to become a better student and learner. He talks about how to use that energy to support students. In one instance, he partners with teachers to change up an assignment in order to meet the interests of the student. In another, he builds in a reward system to get through the work he does not wish to do. Spencer also speaks about a study he was involved in while at the Brain and Language Lab at DePaul University.

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A parent asks, “Mary, my kid is in third grade and already hates math. We are worried about how this will implode over time and make things difficult in the long run. What should we do?”

In part 2 of this episode, Mary talks about the process of addressing an academic or learning problem. To start, she makes an objective for what the program will address, which has been uncovered by using the Evolved Education Paradigm (outlined in Episode 1).

Mary outlines common mistakes that are made when supporting students within areas of challenge:

1. The first mistake is that we do too much when we work with a student - our objective is actually many objectives.
2. The second is that we emphasize direct attention to the area of challenge without delving into the creative opportunities for learning.
3. The third is when we do not align our support to what is happening in school.
4. The last would be that the student is not in the driver’s seat. We want students to be participants in their own learning.

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A parent asks, “Mary, my kid is in third grade and already hates math. We are worried about how this will implode over time and make things difficult in the long run. What should we do?”

Mary reminds parents that they are not alone in this question. She lets them in on a way that she thinks about student problems that come to her: this is the Evolved Education Paradigm. Is this child struggling because of math, or are there other factors that are making math challenging - such as learning, social, emotional, physical development at home and/or at school. She suggests that parents can learn about this paradigm to understand their child’s experience.

The paradigm history is explored as Mary discusses how she and Deanna Hyslop created the paradigm in 2016. There is a worksheet that parents can use to list their child’s
academic, learning, social, emotional and physical development at home and at school within the area of concern. We want to ask ourselves, “how is math going in each of these areas? Do I need to ask my student, the teacher, or learn more?”

Do you have a child who is understanding math and has mastery of skills? What learning abilities or skills does your child use when working in math? Is there anything going on socially or emotionally or physically that could be impacting learning? And finally, how does all of this - academic, learning, social, emotional and physical manifest at home and at school?

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Join Becky Reback and Mary Miele to learn about the current research that supports blending summative and formative assessments. Learn practical ways to apply this approach to understand your school-aged child from nursery through college age.

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In this episode, Mary Miele talks about the ways college admissions have changed to examine all of the high school transcript and experience, thus making it important for parents to learn about it earlier than the typical Junior year. In this four part series, Mary will talk about the college process as well as what parents of 8th and 9th graders can know NOW to have opportunities for later on.

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Learn ways to prepare for the Interview process for both student and parent interviews with our founder Mary Miele and her son Trent Miele.

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Mary Miele presents five steps to prepare for your child's Parent-Teacher Conference.

The first step is to gather information about your child's schedule and teacher names. Step two involves interviewing your child, which is a fun activity to do at any time! The third step is to read about child development and milestones. These can serve as reference points to understand what your child could be doing at their age. During step four parents will synthesize the information they've gathered and make a plan for the conference. Once the conference is held, the last step involves reflecting, reviewing and reacting to what you have learned.

Listeners can join Mary's Live workshop, geared toward Nursery and Elementary School Parents (N-5) on Thursday, October 28th at 8pm - 9pm. Sign up on our website https://evolveded.com/ or on Instagram @EvolvedEducationCompany.

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In this episode, Mary Miele talks about how asking questions opens up opportunities for learning. When we tell our kids and students what they are experiencing or feeling, then we limit their opportunities for growth and well-being. In comparison, when we ask children and students questions about their learning and experiences, they are enabled to identify and address the root causes of their challenges. They have permission to build skills. They become successful students.

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Highlighting strengths is always a great addition to any tutoring program. Mary suggests ways to approach doing this if it has not been done before.

First, let the student know that you are going to move forward differently. Then, interview the student to find out what is going well in each of their subject areas. They may need some probing questions to understand what you are wondering about. Suggest what could be going well - such as “Are you enjoying the content?” “Do you like the room the class is in?” “Do you enjoy the teacher?” “Is there a project you have liked?”

Mary segues into a short discussion about a time when she changed how she worked with students after learning SRSD Writing. She learned about SRSD from Pooja Patel who was working at a school in NYC called UNIS. That day, she wrote to a teacher friend and told her she would not teach writing the same way again. Mary told her students that she was changing the way she taught writing. Those students made tremendous gains.

Mary cautions to be careful about the cognitive load - and not to implement everything the tutor has learned at one time. The fun of teaching comes when you get to teach along with the student strengths. Strengths can be actions that are strong or talents, but also interests and areas that light someone up. They can change, evolve and grow.

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Mary opens up about her own personal experience with separation and the emotions that are coming up for her as her oldest son leaves for boarding school. She talks about how important it is to remember that when parents are well and taken care of, they are so much better at the job of parenting. We can choose to linger on the sadness, or choose to think of the opportunities our students might have on their own. By managing our feelings we create space for our children to feel emotional, and we demonstrate great leadership by doing that.

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Learn about the tests, when and how to prepare, and how you, as a parent, can support your child or teen.

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Mary Miele speaks from the heart with parents who may have just left their parent-teacher conference with overwhelming news and a long to-do list.

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In this episode, parents will learn essential tips and strategies to ensure a smooth and successful transition back to school for students of all ages. Amy Nathan and Mary Miele will cover topics such as establishing effective routines, fostering organizational skills, managing academic and extracurricular activities, and supporting social-emotional well-being. Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading to high school, this episode will provide valuable insights to help them thrive in the new school year.

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Mary and Tatum started working together when Tatum was in 2nd grade. Tatum was a driven learner and put a lot of pressure on herself. She was a perfectionist when it came to her education, and she set herself to such a high standard it was debilitating.

Mary talks about how you can master things without getting frustrated. She reflects that on working with Tatum she saw that when Tatum moved from one problem she knew to one she didn’t know, Tatum would have a meltdown. Mary thought “great you care so much about this work.” Her response was let’s just take a deep breath and dig into the difficult.

Everyone has some area of challenge, let’s get it to work for you. Tatum realizes how much she continues to use the techniques Mary taught her. She didn’t get any math questions wrong on the SAT because she refused to not understand every question on the PSAT.

If Tatum could go back and talk to that young girl that Mary worked with she’d say: the challenges that seem so overwhelming right now - that’s what’s going to drive you to be the most successful version of yourself. The people around you are there to help you grow and learn. And if you’re nervous, take that as a positive that you care.

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Dr. Camille Broussard Wise is a scholar-practitioner of leadership, management, and advancing diversity and equity. A passionate social justice advocate, Dr. Wise holds a safe space for inquiry and growth while also equipping leader-learners with tools to facilitate their own growth and accountability.

EEC just launched a course that she created called: DEI and CRT for Parents. In the course, we have four videos and a private 1-1 consultation with Dr. Wise to talk about the content and questions parents may have. Parents will learn about CRT and DEI, how to partner with schools in curriculum development, how to approach DEI within the school admissions process, and how to talk and support your student within this curriculum.

Evolved Education is here to help! You can email hello@evolveded.com for questions and support.

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This episode explores common challenges families face during their child’s educational journey, from academic struggles to school disciplinary actions. Discover practical strategies and key insights to handle stress points with confidence, curiosity, and resilience. Learn how to ask the right questions, build a strong support network, and turn challenges into growth opportunities for both you and your child.

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In this insightful episode, Mary Miele sits down with parent coach Jenn Wert to explore one of the most foundational, yet complex, aspects of parenting: truly knowing your child.

Jenn shares her wealth of experience, offering practical advice for parents of children ages 2 through 12. From understanding your child’s unique temperament to fostering meaningful connections, Jenn equips parents with actionable strategies to navigate the joys and challenges of parenting in today’s world.

Whether you’re raising a toddler or a preteen, this conversation is packed with wisdom and tips to help you better understand, support, and celebrate your child.

Tune in for a transformative discussion that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered!

Resources mentioned:

• Building Bridges: Nurturing Connection Before the Teen Years - Jenn's virtual parenting series
• Book a free consultation with Jenn
• Dr. Shefali Tsabary on Amazon

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Mary outlines a framework for supporting your child with a learning difference. Hear also from Mary's daughter, Alexis Miele, who shares how she talks about and handles her learning differences.

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Join Mary Miele as she celebrates ten years of Evolved Education Company supporting students from nursery school through college to learn well. Clients ask questions and Mary provides answers - a perfect gift to all who listen to Be Evolved!

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Join experts Mary Miele, Caitlin Hasson, and Becky Reback as they dive into the essential topic of parent-teacher relationships. In this insightful podcast, you'll gain practical tips, communication strategies, and actionable scripts to foster productive and supportive connections between parents and teachers. Whether you're navigating tough conversations or simply looking to enhance collaboration, this podcast provides the tools you need to ensure your child's success both inside and outside the classroom. Perfect for parents and educators alike!

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Join Mary Miele and Jenna Hermans to learn how to create more calm in your life. This podcast is a wonderful resource for parents and educators as we journey back to school. Calm is possible; let this podcast show you how!

Jenna Hermans is living proof that you can create a life of calm within chaos and overwhelm. She uses her bachelor’s degree in psychology, master’s degree in organizational management, and over fifteen years of Human Resources experience to build strong teams, both at work and at home. Jenna is the co-founder of Be Courageous, a busy mom of 4, coach and author. As seen in Forbes, The Sun, ELLE, Yahoo, and more, Jenna takes an intentional and inclusive approach to help people (especially parents) implement tools that put organization and systems around their busy lives that infuse calm and more joy, helping them go from 'Chaos to Calm,' which doubles as the title of her debut book that launched in May 2023.

LINKS

Website: https://jennahermans.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jennazhermans
Blog: https://jennahermans.com/chaos-to-calm-blog
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennahermans

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In this episode, Mary Miele provides a comprehensive overview of our "10-Step Guide to Private School Admissions," offering invaluable advice for families navigating the complex process for students of all ages. Whether you're applying for nursery school or preparing for post-graduate admissions, this guide will help streamline your journey and increase your chances of success.

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Learn from the experts how to prepare your child for this competitive process.

Our experts are Beck Goodman, an early childhood educator and founder of "Grow with Beck," an early childhood enrichment company, and Randi Dumont, Evolved Education Company's Middle and High School Admission Counselor.

Beck and Randi's contact information:

Beck Goodman: growwithbeck@gmail.com
Randi Dumont: randi@evolveded.com

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Mary Miele explains the document "Learning Toolbox." She dives deep into the learning tools they can attain in order to learn well in high school, which is a fundamental process to successfully navigate college admissions. Specifically, she discusses executive functioning and other learning skills students use to be successful students. This is the third part to a four-part series for Parents of 8th and 9th grade students.

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Join Mary Miele as she sits down with Jin Yun Chow, founder of Polygence, for an insightful conversation about the transformative impact of PhD mentorship for high school students. Discover how this personalized, high-level guidance strengthens college applications and fosters deep learning, critical thinking, and personal growth. This episode is a must-listen for upper middle school and high school students—and their families—looking to maximize their academic potential and prepare for the future. Tune in and be inspired!

Jin's contact info:

• Website: https://www.polygence.org/
• Email: students@polygence.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polygence/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polygence/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polygence/
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/polygence/

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Have a question or comment? I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at admin@evolveded.com. 

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During this episode, Mary Miele talks with Neill Seltzer who has been instrumental in bringing Mindprint Learning Assessment to Evolved Education Company. The Mindprint Learning Assessment tests students from ages 8 and up on ten cognitive areas most closely related to success in school and learning. It measures reasoning, memory, executive functioning, and processing speed.

Mary wants parents to know the value of this assessment and she invites them to take advantage of the offer that Evolved has for clients to book the Mindprint Learning Assessment on our website: www.evolvededucationcompany.com

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Becky Reback and Mary Miele speak with parents about the process from Nursery School to Kindergarten to Middle School to High School Admissions. Learn about timelines, 10 steps to private school admissions success, and advice from the Evolved team of school placement advisors.

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Mary Miele talks about the types of colleges that students visit and explore. Specifically, she explores universities, liberal arts colleges, technical or arts schools, and Ivy League Universities that she includes on college tour lists for students. This is the fourth part to a four-part series on college admissions specifically for parents of 8th and 9th grade students.

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Mary walks parents through what exercises are helpful in learning what might be a best-fit school for their child. She dives into how parents can observe and record anecdotes in various areas of their child's development (this includes language, motor, social-emotional and academic experience) and then comment on their child's strengths, talents, and challenges. By delving into the child's learning experience, parents can note the pace, rigor, and support their child needs to learn at their best. Mary ends by stressing the importance of realizing how this is all just part of the whole exploration process. Evolved Education is here to help! You can email hello@evolveded.com for questions and support.

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Mary Miele speaks with parents about a phenomenon called "False Positives" which occurs when a student only generally understands a new concept or skill set, but believes it to be mastered. Mary provides examples and strategies to improve learning outcomes.

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Mary delves into how parents can be exemplifiers of long-term planning for their students. By listing out everything that needs to be done and demonstrating the benefits of working over a longer period of time, parents help their students build a schema for long-term planning.

She uses an example of a teacher assigning a diorama to delve into the ways we can assist our students in creating a roadmap towards completion. By creating a routine around planning work, we can teach our students that by working over a longer period of time, we get to be more creative, ask more questions, and take pride in your work.

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What can be done when you have a child who is having maladaptive behaviors in the classroom or at home? We want to talk about it! Join Mary Miele and Becky Reback to hear ideas, learn strategies, and find solutions for any maladaptive behaviors for your child at any age!

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Join Mary Miele and Becky Reback to unpack what may be going on for your child if they do not perform well on tests. Learn key strategies and resources to support your child at any age!

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