The Well-being Classroom
The Well-being Classroom
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Welcome to The Well-being Classroom, where we explore practical solutions for fostering well-being in schools, featuring insights from educators and experts in the field, designed to empower you with actionable strategies
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The show covers a range of topics related to educational well-being, including mental health, student-teacher connections, child protection, and staff well-being, with episodes featuring insights from experts like Dr. Helen Street on the 'contextual well-being' model and Sian Jorgensen discussing child protection in international contexts.

Strategic Strategy, Real-World Action: Setting Up Staff for the Year Ahead
As we launch into a new academic year, prioritizing staff well-being is essential for building a thriving school environment. In this compilation episode of The Well-being Classroom, we bring together insights from two exceptional leaders to explore both the theory and practice of supporting educator health:
- Dr. Helen Kelly — Author, researcher, former international school principal, and former workplace health and safety lawyer, who breaks down the research-backed “why” behind strategic, data-driven leadership well-being.
- Dr. Mary Pilant — Director of an international school, former UAE Vice Principal, U.S. Navy veteran, and experienced educational leader, who shares the practical “how” of using servant leadership, transparency, and recognition to build trust and boost staff morale on the ground.
Tune in to discover how bridging high-level strategy with real-world practices can transform your school’s culture from day one.

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