Podcast Episodes

Episode 51: Kayla Sokoloff

by Rachel Caldwell

In honor of this being the last week of the school year where I work, today’s conversation is with my amazing friend and coworker Kayla Sokoloff! Kayla and I are just wrapping up our 2nd year teaching dance together at Dulles High School. She has a strong passion for dance and leadership, and I am so grateful to work alongside her! 

Working together as dance directors, we see each other more than we see our families during the school year. I count it an incredible blessing that our relationship has grown from collaborating as coworkers to being there for each other as friends. Through learning more about ourselves and one another, we’ve been able to intentionally build stronger communication and a true partnership in leading the dance department.

In this conversation, you are essentially getting a glimpse of the kinds of conversations Kayla and I are having all the time! We chat about what we’ve learned this past year teaching through the pandemic, both the challenging aspects and the gifts we’ve gained. We talk about what it looks like to lean into a “less is more” mindset, intentionally using our time, and celebrating along the way.

Kayla also shares how her lifestyle and perspective shifted after being diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2019. I am so inspired by Kayla’s journey of pursuing wellness and simplicity and not letting one doctor’s words determine her future. We dive into the topic of minimalism, which both Kayla and I have become passionate about. We are continuing to see the benefits of this shift, both in our personal lives and in the dance team world.

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About Kayla:

Kayla Sokoloff is a high school dance teacher and the Assistant Director of the Dulles Dolls Dance Team. Kayla received her BA in Government with a Business Certification from the University of Texas and has been in education for the past four years. Kayla has a strong passion for dance and leadership and cannot believe she is lucky enough to share these two things with her students every day alongside Rachel Caldwell. 

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Connect with Kayla:

On X (Twitter) @kaylasokoloff

kaylasok.wordpress.com