TeacherGoal #34: Cultivate a Culture of Kindness in Elementary with Jeff Kubiak

How can educators create a culture of kindness in elementary schools? In this episode, our guest is Jeff Kubiak, the author of Authors Have Manners. Drawing on his experience as an educator, he provides you with specific strategies to teach kindness in manners in elementary. Don’t miss this valuable conversation!Jeff is an educator, author and speaker from Northern California. He taught for ten years in grades 4, 5, and 6, and now serves youth as an Elementary School VP.Monsters Have Manners is Jeff’s 3rd book, but his first project that he’s worked on with his son Braden. Braden drew all of the monsters between the ages of 8-12.Jeff lives near Sacramento with his wife Piper; daughter Keeley, and son Braden. They love to travel as much as possible, especially to areas with beaches, water, and hiking trails.Jeff focuses his book topics on kindness, compassion, inclusion, equity, and ways to help other people. He loves to travel to schools and talk about writing, literature, improving mental health, and other areas.Let’s Connect!Want to connect with Jeff? Follow him on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or head over to his website at https://www.jeffkubiak.com/You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.comYou can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.