Welcome back to an enlightening conversation that promises to redefine our perceptions of education and mental health. We have an extraordinary guest, Shannon Fisher from Wadsworth City Schools, known for advocating mental health over traditional academics. Together, we explore the questions: when it comes to our children's education, which is more important - achieving academic excellence or fostering mental well-being? How do we meet each child where they are when there are 30 plus kids in a class? and How can parents and teachers work together for kids to be their best?
We also talk about the role of today's pressures with our children'. We explore not just the impact of these forces on our children, but how it affects teachers as well. You'll hear from Kerri, a counselor with Springfield Local Schools, on her perspective after 30 years of experience. We talk about the evolution of the education system and how students are coping with these changes. We explore the omnipresent role of social media in our children's lives, the threats it poses like cyberbullying, and the struggle parents face in managing their digital presence. This discussion is sure to resonate with both educators and parents.
Finally, we spotlight the importance of collaboration between parents and teachers. We dive into the strategies implemented by the Wadsworth City School Administration to support students grappling with trauma. We examine the role of public school counselors and their Herculean task of meeting the needs of hundreds of students. Finally, we underline the power of effective communication and teamwork in helping our children thrive. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in the education and upbringing of young minds. So, tune in and join us on this enlightening journey.
Quotes from the show:
It’s 2 fold…helping kids co-regulate and we can’t do that if we are also not taking care of ourselves. Our own mental health needs, need to be met to show up as our best version of ourselves. Kid’s deserve that. They deserve to have adults that can model for them. Shannon Fisher
"When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it is our job to share our calm, not to join their chaos." ~L.R. Knost
There is a lot more pressures on kids, these days. And the skills are not being taught as times have changed. There is a melting pot that has added to the stressors of today. Between competitions, anxieties, the pressures of the test in the classroom, we need to give them the tools to make it.
Human development has not caught up to how kids are being taught in the classroom. Shannon Fisher
Give others grace. Everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have. Shannon Fisher
When we start making accusations, we get defensive and then nothing can be done to help the kid. Our focus needs to be on the kid and just know that everyone is doing the best they can. Shannon Fisher
I need to put my words to how I'm feeling and explain my problem solving through it...this help model to our children instead of just walk away. Shannon Fisher
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