Bernii Godwin: Misconceptions about behaviour, inner work and taking collective responsibility for school culture.

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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

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Today, we’re joined by Bernii Godwin, a dedicated educator and behaviour specialist with over two decades of experience in transforming school and family cultures. With a master’s in Social Work, a Graduate Certificate in Neuropsychotherapy, and a background in criminology and youth justice, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. Bernii helps schools, children, and families create internally responsible behaviour cultures that foster healthy boundaries, respect, and love. Her expertise has led to powerful cultural shifts, moving communities away from fear and control toward trust, honour, and joyful responsibility. As a Loving on Purpose Trainer, a John Maxwell Team Member, and a Maxwell Method DISC Consultant, Bernii empowers educators and families with tools to cultivate lasting change. In this episode, she shares insights on behaviour, leadership, and the transformative power of connection. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that will inspire positive change in education and beyond!

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Bernii Godwin: Misconceptions about behaviour, inner work and taking collective responsibility for school culture.

The Art of Teaching

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Alice Vigors: The Learning Classroom. 52:30

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Melinda Phillips: Honest conversations about burnout, boundaries, and emotional literacy 48:26

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Professor David Gurr: Educational leadership, serving others and global perspectives. 46:22

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Shane Hatton: Let's Talk Culture and how to develop remarkable people leaders. 49:39

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