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Ep. 45: Becoming the Person Who Takes Action: Identity, Goals, and Student Well-Being with Dr. Brian Smith

If you've ever struggled to put your knowledge into action, this episode is for you! Dr. Brian Smith, co-author of The Recipe for Student Well-Being, shares how choosing an identity that aligns with our goals can be the key to real, lasting change. With a decade of experience in mental health couns…

Defining What "It" Is: Managing our Mental Models with guest Clay Cook

In this episode of the Middle School Walk and Talk Podcast, hosts Jessica McGuire and Phyllis Fagell are joined by Clay Cook, the Chief Development Officer of Character Strong. Clay shares his extensive background in education and his work with Character Strong, an organization focused on providing…

97. Jane's Guest List: Clay Cook of Zac Brown Band Joins the Show

In the first installment of "Jane's Guest List," The Pod sits down with grammy-award winning Clay Cook—guitarist, back-up singer, and longtime member of the Zac Brown Band—for a wide-ranging conversation about him and his band's deep connection to Dave Matthews Band. From ZBB’s early days opening f…

Sustainability: A Key to Lasting Impact in Education - Dr. Clay Cook

Today our guest is Dr. Clay Cook the Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong. We talk to Clay about one the most important parts of implementation: sustainability. From onboarding and monitoring fidelity to embedding new practices into the fabric of school culture, Clay shares the essential sy…

334: Inside Maker's Mark: Legacy, Innovation, and the Creation of Star Hill Farm Whisky

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott take the podcast on the road to Loretto, Kentucky, home of the iconic Maker's Mark Distillery. Recorded on-site, we sit down with Dr. Blake Layfield, Master Distiller, and Beth Buckner, Lead Blender, to dive deep into the storied past and exciting fut…

2025 Tier 2 Summit: Problem-Solving Common Barriers to Tier 2 - Dr. Clay Cook

Today we talk with Dr. Clay Cook, the Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong. He shares the biggest reasons Tier 2 systems stall—and what to do about it. Dr. Cook unpacks common barriers like unclear roles, limited capacity, and lack of team clarity, offering practical, hopeful solutions ever…

Episode #385: Clay Cook

Dr. Clay Cook is the Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong and is an implementation scientist, psychologist, and former paraprofessional and middle school math teacher. He has spent the past 15 years working in partnership with school systems across the country to support the implementation …

Matt Mangano '00

The last episode of the year is here! In this episode we conducted our 2nd live recording in Nashville, Tennessee with alum and bassist for the Zac Brown Band, Matt Mangano '00, at Southern Ground Studios. Colleen also joins in and reminisces on her time as an R.A. and letting the Lo-Fi Masters rec…

Stop Blaming the People. Start Fixing the System with Dr. Clay Cook

Send us Fan Mail Most conversations about student behavior stay at the surface—focusing on what students are doing without fully understanding why it’s happening or how to change it in a meaningful way. That approach leads to frustration, inconsistency, and outcomes that don’t hold up over time. In…

#127 Adult Behaviors, Student Outcomes

Dr. Clay Cook discusses the importance of implementation science, adult behavior change, and the challenges faced in school communities. He emphasizes the need for readiness, shared ownership, and collaboration in the implementation process. Additionally, he highlights the role of leadership and th…