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Middle School Mary Poppins
www.msmarypoppins.com
Host: Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW
Imagine Mary Poppins 2.0 or Mr. Rogers for the 2025 middle school set, with a splash of retro flair and a dash of divergent thinking for kids struggling with adolescence. What if our host, Suzanne is the Real Deal with degrees and the creds to bring receipts? I live near rural & upcoming Cookeville, Tennessee.
Middle School is the best emotionally-creative place to be! . "Middle School Mary Poppins" is an educational podcast that's here to shake up the way we approach tween and teen development. Divergence focuses equally on creativity, mental health, and broad thinking. Grab your quarters and hit the pizza place for a multiverse ride through gamifying Middle School.
Led by the enthusiastic veteran teacher, child therapist, & Mary Poppins 2.0, Suzanne M. Swain EDS LMSW, this show dives into the exciting world of divergent teens and tweens, celebrating their unique perspectives and untapped potential. Through a vibrant mix of pop culture references, boundless imagination, and a healthy dose of 80s and 90s nostalgia, we're on a mission to supercharge creativity and pave the way for success. Howard Gardner, Carol Dweck, Jean Piaget, and Erik Erikson are a few influences that give us clues on how to fix school violence once and for all. It ALL starts in the Middle. Let's rev up K12 again and fuel middle schools to be arts-based for mental health coping skills. We CAN do this; we're Goonies after all!
Key Features:
"Middle School Mary Poppins" is your guide to flipping the script on traditional approaches to neurodiversity. We're here to show that what some see as challenges are actually superpowers in disguise. Join us as we embark on a fun-filled journey, transforming the middle school experience one episode at a time.
It's time for a retro remix of middle school. Let's rock y'all Ready Player One!
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S2 EP 13 - Holiday Eustress: Run Run Rudolph
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Special: Twas the Night Before Middle School Break
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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S2 EP 11 - Ridiculous Joy - It's a Beautiful Life
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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S2 EP 10 - Thanksgiving Dinner Topics for Kids: Special Episode
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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S2 EP 9 Learning Empathy: Right Here Waiting
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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S2 EP 8 - Tweens & Money: The Secret of My Success
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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S2 EP 7 - Masculinity: Let’s Hear It for the Boys
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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S2 Ep 6: Educational Epic Fails - Insane in the Brain
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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S2 Ep. 5: ADHD Goes Back to School: Take on Me
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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S2 Ep. 4: Technology VR/ AI Killed the Radio Star
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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S2 EP 3: Trauma - When Bad Things Happen: The Labyrinth
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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S2 EP 2: Grandparents: A Coat of Many Colors
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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S2 EP 1: Test Anxiety: This One's For the Children
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May 28, 2025 |
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EP: 8 - Simply the Best Around: Blow Pops, Business, & The 8th Grade Hustle
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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EP: 7 - Perception: The Hidden Emotional Struggles of Teachers
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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EP: 6 - Spirituality: The Wind Beneath My Wings
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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EP: 5 - Word Play: Nice Nice Baby
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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EP: 4: Teacher Education: You (Head)spin Me Like a Record - Dr. Akenson’s Class
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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EP: 3 - The Right Stuff: New Kids On The Block
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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EP: 2 - Teachers: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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EP: 1 - Mary Poppins 2.0: A Spoonful of Therapist Sugar
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Aug 05, 2024 |