TEACHING WITH HEART
Welcome, my fellow educators! I can tell you’re a kindred spirit already. You’re someone who cares deeply about inspiring and shaping the minds of today’s youth. You care about their academic, social, and spiritual development. You empathize with your students that growing up is hard. You carry the burdens of ever-increasing responsibilities and oft-dwindling energy supplies. And now, you’re ready for a new spark. New ideas. New ways to bring your personality to your classroom. New strategies to combat burnout and stay fresh.
Let’s do that! Several of my personal research and study areas focus directly on how teachers can restructure their classroom approaches to prevent fatigue, improve their verbal and nonverbal messaging to strengthen classroom communication, captivate students, and design lesson plans that increase learning and retention.
Perhaps you’d like your teaching style to feel closer to your true personality and better incorporate your gifts. If so, let’s talk about StrengthsQuest. Perhaps you need some fresh inspiration to shake up your classroom vibe and break out of a teaching rut. If so, let’s talk about student engagement techniques. Perhaps you’d like to improve faculty relationships and teamwork at your school. If so, let’s pull together for a half- or full-day experience to take a deep breath, reconnect, and have some fun.
My heart has a special place for teachers, and I care greatly about your wellbeing, your energy, and your passion for sharing what you know with today’s youth – my kids included. If you’re needing a boost, click below to discover more about how I might serve you!
Services
Each of my offerings below is designed to kick-start your journey toward more effective teaching - the type of teaching that uses the best of who you are to engage and impact your students every day. These services are customizable! Let's talk through your needs and I'll tailor my approach to your unique situation. If you'd like some topic suggestions, scroll below to view my specializations and past work.
Specialization Areas
Presentations and Publications
Here are samples of my past writing, research, and public speaking efforts. Let me know if these content areas could benefit you or your organization!
Hoehl, S. E. (2018). Creative play in the communication course: Warming up for the workout. Short
Course taught at the National Communication Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Hoehl, S. E. (2017). Convergence in the classroom: Speedstorming and group formation. In J. Seiter, M. Sanders, & J. Sauter (Eds.) (in press). Great Ideas for Teaching Students in Communication. Boston, MA: Bedford-St. Martin’s.
Hoehl, S. E. (2017). Poem, picture, prop: Enhancing student engagement with style. In Seiter, J. S., Peeples, J., & Sanders, M. L. Great Ideas for Teaching Students in Communication. Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Hoehl, S. E. (2017). Relevance, reflection, and retention: Harnessing the benefits of online class
application. Short course taught at the National Communication Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
Hoehl, S. E. (2016). The new faces of brainstorming: Advancing your students’ creative-thinking skills. Short course taught at the Central States Communication Association Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
Hoehl, S. E. (2015). Creativity in the leadership classroom: Developing the resilient, resourceful leaders of tomorrow. Presentation offered at the International Leadership Association Conference, Barcelona, Spain.
Hoehl, S. E. (2014). Poem, picture, prop: Student engagement with style. Great Ideas for Teaching Roundtable Discussions led at the National Communication Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Hoehl, S. E. (2014). The creativity imperative: Creativity in the communication classroom. Short Course taught at the National Communication Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Hoehl, S. E. (2014). Approaches to teaching through the Lutheran lens in communication courses. A panel presentation at the Lutheran College Conference, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI.
Hoehl, S. E. (2014). The impromptu revolution: Teaching strategies to develop impromptu speaking skills. Short Course taught at the Central States Communication Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Hoehl, S. E. (2008). The relationship between transformational leadership and student educational outcomes as moderated by verbal and nonverbal immediacy. Doctoral dissertation, Regent University, 2008. (UMI No. 3309288)
