Resilient Roots: School Wellness Podcast

El Dorado County Charter SELPA
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Resilient Roots envisions a future where every school community thrives with holistic wellness. By amplifying the voices of educators, experts, and change-makers, our podcast sheds light on crucial topics such as teacher wellness and retention, combating chronic absenteeism, and fostering social-emotional learning. We aim to inspire and equip schools with the tools and insights needed to cultivate resilient, supportive, and thriving environments for both educators and students. Together, we will nurture the roots of wellness and grow a stronger, more vibrant educational landscape.

Episodes

  1. Jan 30

    Episode 006 -Building Site-Based Mental Health Programs with Sean Kerr and Alisha Miranda from CA School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley

    Sean and Austen interview Sean Kerr and Alisha Miranda from CSA San Gabriel Valley to discuss inclusion and the positive impacts of creating school wellness centers and therapeutic programs in the school site setting. CA School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley https://sgv.csarts.net/ CA School of the Arts Spotlight 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szkq2YmUVDo El Dorado Charter SELPA partners interested in touring the wellness program at CSASGV, contact El Dorado Charter SELPA Program Coordinator Sean Andrew at sandrew@edcoe.org For more information on El Dorado Charter SELPA school wellness resources and events, look under the student wellness section https://charterselpa.org/Partner-Services/Program-Support/Mental-Health--Behavior/index.html

    24 min

  2. 12/17/2025

    Episode 005 -The Science and Strategy Behind Healthier Tech Use with Dino Ambrosi

    Our hosts sit down with Dino Ambrosi from Project Reboot to discuss the neuroscience of technology use, current challenges students face and ways for teachers, parents, and administrators to help their students navigate technology while learning in a safe and intentional way. Visit https://www.projectreboot.school/ to learn more about our student-centered, digital wellness program.   Interested in making your school a Project Reboot Campus? Email Hailey Wright, Head of Educational Partnerships at hailey@projectreboot.school.  For additional resources, information, and to learn about future School Wellness Events, please visit the School Wellness section of our website at:  https://charterselpa.org/Partner-Services/Program-Support/Mental-Health--Behavior/index.html

    27 min

  3. 03/03/2025

    Episode 004 -Developing Peer Advocacy Programs with Tim Hooey and Hilary Roberts

    Show Notes:  In episode 004, El Dorado Charter SELPA program specialist Austen Coles and program coordinator Sean Andrew interview Tim Hooey from the El Dorado County Office of Education and Hilary Roberts from Peer Advocates. Hilary shares more about peer advocacy programs, why they work, and how they can improve outcomes for all students. Tim shares success stories from several different peer programs he has initiated in El Dorado County schools, as well as practical tips for establishing, funding, and growing peer programs in diverse school settings. Charter SELPA Peer Support resources landing page: https://charterselpa.org/Partner-Services/Program-Support/Mental-Health--Behavior/Peer-to-Peer-Support/ Tim Hooey https://www.edcoe.org/StudentsFamilies/Student-Support-Services/Student-Mental-Health-and-Wellness/ California School-Based Health Alliance- https://www.schoolhealthcenters.org/resources/student-impact/peer-support/resource-hub/ Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE)- https://tupeca.org/Pages/funding.aspx College and Career Access Pathways Grant (due at the end of March 31, 2025)- https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r17/ccap25rfa.asp Hilary Roberts www.peeradvocates.com Book: Peer Advocates in Action (Amazon.com)

    24 min

  4. 12/09/2024

    Episode 003 -Addressing the Dangers of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools with Riss Thompson

    In episode 003, El Dorado Charter SELPA program specialist Austen Coles and program coordinator Sean Andrew sit down with Riss Thompson from Lives in the balance. They discuss restraint and seclusion data and trends, talk about the negative consequences of restrictive treatment of children in the school setting, and discuss alternative approaches to supporting children with behavioral needs.    Take the Educators Tour of the CPS Model: https://livesinthebalance.org/educators-tour/ Dr. Ross Green's CPS Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-ross-greene/id391404394   The recording of September 2024 Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference: https://livesinthebalance.org/2024-childrens-mental-health-advocacy-conference/   LITB Advocacy Page: https://livesinthebalance.org/advocacy/   Take immediate action at https://livesinthebalance.org/take-action/ To view the documentary The Kids We Lose, visit https://www.thekidswelose.com/ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livesinthebalance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livesinthebalance/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lives-in-the-balance Twitter/X: https://x.com/LITB_ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/livesinthebalance.bsky.social

    17 min

  5. 12/09/2024

    Episode 002 -The Healing Centered Approach with Dr. Porscha

    In Episode 002, El Dorado Charter SELPA Program Coordinator Sean Andrew interviews Resilient Roots Summit keynote speaker Dr. Lee Porscha Moore from Flourish Agenda, and discusses the crucial part that healing and trauma awareness plays in developing school and individual wellness in our communities.  If you want to work with Dr. Lee Porscha Moore and Flourish again here is our booking requestSee What Flourish Has been up to, link to the websiteLink to Instagram, Facebook, podcastAdvertising to LMS HCE Certification

    15 min

  6. 09/26/2024

    Episode 001 - Developing Organizational Wellbeing with Anna Jesseman

    In Episode 001, Austen and Sean sit down with clinician & consultant Anna Jesseman of MEDstar Georgetown University Hospital to discuss her research, work as a licensed clinical social worker, the importance of educator wellbeing for our students, and where listeners can find high quality free resources to develop educator and student wellbeing in the school community. For more information and free school wellness resources, visit Medstar’s website at www.medstarwise.org To learn more about the El Dorado County office of Education and SELPAs, visit the following websites:  El Dorado County Office of Education: https://edcoe.org/ Geographical SELPA (El Dorado County): https://edcoe.org/educational-services/selpa-special-education-local-plan-area Charter SELPA (Statewide): www.charterselpa.org

    18 min
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Resilient Roots envisions a future where every school community thrives with holistic wellness. By amplifying the voices of educators, experts, and change-makers, our podcast sheds light on crucial topics such as teacher wellness and retention, combating chronic absenteeism, and fostering social-emotional learning. We aim to inspire and equip schools with the tools and insights needed to cultivate resilient, supportive, and thriving environments for both educators and students. Together, we will nurture the roots of wellness and grow a stronger, more vibrant educational landscape.

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  • Creator
    El Dorado County Charter SELPA
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Resilient Roots: School Wellness Podcast
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