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.
Abbey Stewart, Leadership Florida’s vice president of programs and planning, talks with Jennifer about her experiences working at the Department of Education, the importance...
In this episode, Jennifer speaks with special guest Terrence (Terry) Connor, the new superintendent of Sarasota County Schools, about his background and how he...
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...
