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Mental Health in the K-12 Workplace: Finding the Balance Between Quick Wins and Long-Term Planning
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by Tamiko Nettles, M.Ed., Organizational Development Consultant, Let Go—Be Great, LLC; and Jess Bell, M.Ed., Sr. Customer Success Manager, Alongside
Sponsored by Alongside
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The World Federation for Mental Health has declared “It’s time to prioritize mental health in the workplace” as the unifying theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day (October 10). And with nearly half of all teachers nationwide reporting frequent feelings of burnout and inadequate mental health support, there is no question that action is needed in the field of education.
In this hands-on edWebinar, attendees will hear from Tamiko Nettles, an organizational development consultant and former Manager of Educator Engagement for Chicago Public Schools, who will share how she helps education leaders address staff burnout through a mix of “quick wins” and long-term planning. Attendees will explore the cycle of emotional highs and lows that occur in predictable patterns throughout the school year and consider actions they can take within that cycle to better support staff. Attendees will be guided through:
- A case study example of how one district took action on the immediate need for adult social-emotional learning and workplace wellness
- Visioning exercises that help them imagine the kind of culture they would like to cultivate
- Mindfulness activities to identify immediate actions that are within their locus of control
Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of purpose and inspiration to better support the mental health needs of staff, students, and themselves! This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, school counselors, social workers, and student support services, SEL, and mental health leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenters
Tamiko Nettles is an organizational development consultant specializing in education. With over 20 years of experience as a former educator, PK-12 instructional coach, and Manager of Educator Engagement for Chicago Public Schools, she leverages her deep understanding of schools to create impactful programs that ensure all students and staff feel valued and heard. As founder and CEO of Let Go—Be Great, LLC, Tamiko provides customized coaching and consulting services to retain staff, drive change, build trust, and transform educational cultures through storytelling. She also leads a grassroots initiative that supplies hygiene products to homeless shelters and schools throughout Chicago. Tamiko holds degrees in psychology and sociology from Oxford College and Emory University, and a master’s in education, social policy, and school leadership from Northwestern University and American College of Education. She is passionate about uplifting communities and cherishes time spent journaling, salsa dancing, and creating events to give back to others.
Jess Bell, Senior Success Manager at Alongside, served as a classroom teacher for 19 years before transitioning to EdTech. A literacy advocate with expertise in English literature, English language development, and SIOP, she has presented and published on a variety of technology and literacy topics. Since moving into EdTech, Jess has specialized in communication, customer education, and support, helping school districts nationwide select and implement digital curricular resources. Currently, Jess provides essential support to districts and schools seeking to enhance mental health support for students by guiding them through the adoption and implementation of Alongside.
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Alongside is a web-based mental health app that provides tier 1 mental health prevention and early intervention support to K-12 students. Alongside is self-directed and available 24/7 in 36 languages, allowing students to get the help they need when they need it. Students can learn over 125 clinical strategies that are foundational for building mental health resilience across social, emotional, and behavioral domains. In addition, students receive immediate support through engaging with Alongside’s chatbot and in-app resources, created by a team of doctoral mental health experts and directly informed by evidenced-based clinical models. The founders of Alongside previously founded Actively Learn, a K-12 digital curriculum company which was acquired by McGraw Hill in 2021. Learn more by visiting www.alongside.care.
