In this webinar, you will gain valuable insights on creating a mentally healthy work environment for your teachers & staff.
What you will learn from this webinar:
– The key drivers of burnout in school staff
– Tier 1 strategies that improve mental health schoolwide
– How to use pulse surveys and other tools to identify early warning signs
– Real-life examples from districts using these strategies today
– How leaders can improve retention by focusing on team well-being
About the Presenter:
Brandy Samuell, M. Ed. is a dedicated educator with over 32 years of experience. She has been involved in all facets of public education from classroom teacher to assistant superintendent. Brandy’s knowledge base spans general education, special education, mental health support, and school turnaround. She has experience working in charter, rural, suburban, urban, and virtual school settings. Brandy currently serves as the Director of Mental Health and Related Services at eLuma.
Brandy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, degree from Texas Tech University in 1989, and a Master of Education, School Counseling, degree from Texas Christian University in 2002. She has completed Post-Master’s work in Educational Diagnostics and Educational Leadership from the University of the Southwest. In addition, Brandy is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management; she has managed multiple school-related crises as well as provided crisis management and crisis response training for school staff and community-based first responders.
While Brandy has a broad scope of knowledge and interests, the majority of her career has been dedicated to supporting the emotional and behavioral needs of students as well as managing, coaching, and developing staff.
In her spare time, Brandy enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her animals, and working in her yard.
