About this episode

Marti Smith and Amie Huggins discuss the importance of connection in education and their new book, offering insights for teachers and caregivers.

What if connection is one of the most powerful tools in the classroom? In this episode, Marti Smith and Amie Huggins join us to share about their new book The Connected Classroom and what they’ve learned working with educators inside real school systems. They talk about why building trust with students matters so much—and how connection creates the safety kids need to engage, learn, and grow. If you’re a teacher, caregiver, or anyone who cares about helping kids thrive at school, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hope for creating classrooms where students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. To learn more about Empowered to Connect, check out our website, follow us on social media and YouTube! Suppoort Amie and Marti by ordering their book. https://a.co/d/098ZnA1F To reach Amie, check out the information below. Website: www.amiehugginsconsulting.com Email: Amie.arhllc@gmail.com Instagram: teacher_amie49 To reach out to Marti, check out the information below. Website: www.creativetherapies.com

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