Show overview
Before the Bell Rings has published 13 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 11 min and 14 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 13 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Amy Jones.
From the publisher
Join SEL coaches Amy Jones and Shayla Fountain as they bring social-emotional learning to life for educators everywhere. With over 30 years of combined experience working with learners from PreK through adulthood, Amy and Shayla share practical classroom strategies, thoughtful conversations, and real-world tools that support student growth. Each episode focuses on helping students build self-awareness, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills, while empowering educators with ideas they can actually use. Whether you’re new to SEL or looking to deepen your practice, this podcast offers encouragement, expertise, and actionable tips to support the whole child.
Latest Episodes
Who is Raising Our Kids Online?
From Meltdown to Mindful
How to Support SEL at home
Red Flags and Peer Pressure
S1 Ep 9SEL Activities
Have you hit a slump with your teaching and need some new ideas? This episode gives several easy ways to add SEL activities into your instruction. These activities take little to no prep time.
S1 Ep 8How to respond to students with trauma
Think of students in your classroom. Do you have the students that are eager to learn and doing all the right things? Do you have any students that tend to shut down, overreact to situations that are not a big deal? In this episode, we give you ways to work with students that may have experienced trauma.
S1 Ep 7Trauma
Students are entering our school buildings with stressors that effect how they handle conflict and emotions. We explain what trauma is and how students display this in the classroom. We discuss how to identify the trauma and what supports students need.
S1 Ep 6FAQ about SEL
Is SEL just a fad? What program do I need to teach SEL skills? These are just a few of the commonly asked questions about SEL. Listen to hear answers and more!
S1 Ep 5Mindfulness
What do you do when you are feeling out of sorts or anxious? How do students cope with that same feeling? This episode gives some ideas of how to ground yourself and model for others those skills.
S1 Ep 4Self-Care
Self care is not just important for taking care of yourself, but also showing your students and family what needs to be prioritize. If basic needs are not being met, then how can anyone be productive? This episode goes into some easy things to add into your daily routine to improve your mindset.
S1 Ep 3Emotional Regulation
What happens in the brain when students experience emotional dysregulation, and why do reasoning and self-control seem to disappear in the moment? In this episode, we break down the neuroscience behind stress responses and share simple, practical strategies educators can use to help students co-regulate, reset, and build lasting self-regulation skills.
S1 Ep 2Building a School Community
This episode focuses on practical ideas for how to build a school wide community as well as strengthen a classroom community.
S1 Ep 1Welcome!
Say hello to Shayla and Amy, 2 SEL coaches that want to help and support educators.