EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 30 MIN
Leading with Vulnerability: Roger Bearup on Mental Health in Schools
from be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention · host Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan - be nice.
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, we sit down with Roger Bearup, superintendent of Grandville Public Schools, to discuss how his childhood experiences shaped his mental health journey and ultimately influenced his path into education and leadership. Roger shares how those early experiences continue to inform his approach to supporting students, staff, and families, and why prioritizing mental health education in schools is essential to helping young people feel seen, supported, and prepared to succeed.
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In this episode of the be nice. podcast, we sit down with Roger Bearup, superintendent of Grandville Public Schools, to discuss how his childhood experiences shaped his mental health journey and ultimately influenced his path into education and leadership. Roger shares how those early experiences continue to inform his approach to supporting students, staff, and families, and why prioritizing mental health education in schools is essential to helping young people feel seen, supported, and prepared to succeed.
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