SXSW EDU 2024
A Purposeful Priority: Conversations on Teacher Well-Being
Description:
Teaching is one of the noblest professions, and the wellness of teachers is a critical component of student learning and overall community well-being. During this podcast, expert panelists from state government, higher education, and health care will continue the conversation on the importance of teacher wellness – what it looks like, and what are the steps to implement and sustain educator wellness in teacher preparation programs and in the K-12 classroom. This episode is part of a podcast series launching this year titled “Educator Well-Being: From Principles to Practice".
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Takeaways
- A better understanding of the definition of teacher wellness – what it looks like, and what resources are available
- Key strategies on the steps to implement, and the steps to sustain, educator wellness in the context of teacher prep programs and K-12 schools
- Knowledge of how elements out of a teacher’s control will not deter wellness or the ability to show up healthy in the education space
Speakers
- Stacey Ludwig Johnson, Senior Vice President of WGU and Executive Dean of the School of Education, Western Governors University
- Mark Milliron, President and CEO, National University
- Abby Cox, First Lady, Office of the Governor of Utah
- Domonique Hensler, Senior Director, Care Redesign Planning and Mental Health Integration, Rady Children's Hospital
Organizer
Jamie Mollo, Sr. Conferences & Events Planner, Western Governors University
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