In this episode, Jennifer Vigne talks with Debra Giacolone, the Executive Director of Student Services for Sarasota County Schools, to explore student resiliency, mental health, and well-being. Deb talks about the power of relationships to change lives and how education and relationships are inextricably linked. She identifies the challenges students face in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure academic environment and offers insights, strategies, and advice to support their mental and emotional health and build resiliency. They both explore the Florida Depart of Education’s Resiliency Toolkit and ways to use it in the classroom.
Launching the first in our mini-series on college education and the economy, Jennifer talks with Kimberly Lent Morales, director of research and evaluation for...
Teachers play an important role in education—they are on the front lines in shaping the future through our students—and we are so appreciative of...
For over a century, United Way Suncoast has been there to help regional families when they are in dire need of support. Join Jennifer...