EP 146: Navigating the New Emotional Landscape of the Classroom

Introducing our first Guest Host on Taking the Helm, Kathryn Collins! She has dedicated over 30 years to supporting and educating students from grade school through high school. Her distinguished career has focused on enhancing emotional and social well-being. Kathryn's first guest is Jackie-Savi-Cannon, who has specialized in stress management education for over 30 years, providing services to corporations such as CIBC, TD, RBC, BASF, Windsor Regional Hospital, and the City of Windsor. Her diverse background includes a Bachelor of Communication Studies/Visual Arts (Hon.) and a Bachelor of Education. She is also a Medical Reiki Practitioner and Yoga Teacher. Her amazing fitness career evolved as a group fitness instructor/trainer, competitor, and eventually owner of a seven-figure wellness center.  Key points of the rich conversation include: 💥 What stressors have changed and increased every year for students and educators? What's the common denominator and the generational lens? 💥 What's the impact of emotional literacy on school culture? What are universal tools and activities that empower us to manage things coming at us day to day? 💥 What are the wellness techniques for classrooms that are adapted from the corporate world, contributing to a calmer classroom environment? 💥 How do we develop emotional vocabulary and self-awareness so children can navigate them rather than getting "stuck"? 💥 Emotional states affect learning readiness including function, focus, and learning. 💥 The importance of proactive support for teachers so they have the tools for students, allowing them to focus on academics while creating a healthier classroom dynamic. Connect with Jackie: http://www.jsclifestyle.com/ The Primary Purpose Of This Podcast Is To Educate, Which Does Not Constitute Professional Advice Or Services. The Views And Opinions Expressed Are Those Of The Guests. Their Appearance On The Podcast Does Not Imply Any Endorsement Of Them, Their Products, Or Their Services. Connect with Lynn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnmcla/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnmclaughl... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkye... BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lynnmclaughlin.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-mcla...Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/