Supporting Staff Wellbeing
In this episode of the School Safety Today podcast, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Shannon Jenkins, Mental Health Coordinator at Thompson School District in Loveland, Colorado, about supporting staff wellbeing in K-12 schools. Jenkins draws a distinction between self-care and genuine wellbeing, and explains how leadership behaviors and school culture directly affect educator mental health. The conversation highlights why investing in staff wellness is foundational to both school safety and reducing teacher burnout.
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Key takeaways
Self-care and wellbeing are distinct concepts — wellbeing requires systemic and leadership support, not just individual practices.
School leaders play a critical role in fostering a culture where staff mental health is prioritized and normalized.
Supporting educator wellness directly contributes to safer school environments and reduces staff burnout and turnover.
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.
In today's episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, join host Dr. Amy Grosso as she sits down with Shannon Jenkins, M.Ed., Coordinator of Mental Health at Thompson School District in Loveland, Colorado. Together, they delve into the crucial topic of supporting staff wellbeing within educational settings.
KEY POINTS:
- Distinction between self-care and wellbeing
- Importance of leadership fostering a culture of staff wellbeing
- The connection of staff wellbeing and school safety
Shannon Jenkins, M.Ed. is the Coordinator of Mental Health at Thompson School District in Loveland, Colorado. Previously she worked at Keller ISD in Keller, TX, where she served as the Coordinator of Elementary Counseling for five years and an elementary school counselor for twenty years. She is a fierce advocate for school counseling and mental health support for students. In her current position, she assists with crisis intervention and working with community resources. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Family Studies at Louisiana Tech University and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) focused in School Counseling from Dallas Baptist University.
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