66 | Spotlight: Fall Hamilton Elementary

Adverse childhood experiences - including child abuse and neglect - is a national issue. So how do we combat the impact of these events on students? We speak with Mathew Portell from Fall-Hamilton Elementary. Mathew is an educator and principal of Fall-Hamilton Elementary - whose leadership has focused on meeting the complex needs of all students. While building the structure of supports around developing a trauma-sensitive approach, the school has seen great successes with academics, social and emotional outcomes for their students. To access the resources and websites discussed in the interview, check out the show notes by visiting www.tipbs.com.