In this episode, Jennifer Vigne talks with Dr. Nate von der Embse about mental health and its connection to academic achievement. They explore the idea of resiliency, what it really means, and why it is so important that students today develop skills such as self-management, relationship-building, and persistence. Nate explains his work with the School Mental Health Collaborative and the materials they provide to educators to help them meet their students’ unique needs. He also discusses his collaboration with the Florida Department of Education to identify and develop skills and how they can be applied in instruction.
This special edition explores the Sarasota County Schools Referendum. Superintendent Terry Connor, now in his second year and known for his strategic planning and...
In this episode, we explore the power of relationships to change the lives of students. Two volunteer mentors for the Education Foundation of Sarasota...
Listen as Jennifer Vigne talks with Jessiah Straw, a 2013 graduate of Sarasota Military Academy whose remarkable journey to becoming the vice president of...
