#SameHere Schools: Why Community is the Foundation of Learning with Ross Romano, Rola Tibshirani, Marisa Jackson, Tracy Mergler, and Elizabeth McDonald

In today's bonus episode, we're sharing a panel discussion I hosted for #SameHere Schools Month, focused on mental health awareness in education. All sessions from #SameHere Schools, originally recorded as Twitter Spaces, are being published by the Be Podcast Network. For more content like this, listen and subscribe here. This session looks at the multiple definitions of community and its importance in establishing the right conditions for learning. Especially in the digital age, professional learning communities can take place on social media and via podcasts like this one. Likewise, classroom learning is rooted in community. The discussion includes:The elements of a supportive communityThe upside of accountabilityBuilding a professional network that supports wellness and growthWhat it means to receive permission to teachThe relationship between community in professional learning and classroom learningHow engagement with diverse perspectives and experiences supports learning and mental wellnessSpeakers:Ross Romano (@RossBRomano)Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry and beyond clarify their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn. Rola Tibshirani (@rolat)Rola is Vice Principal of St. Benedict School in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Read her blog at https://learningprogression.blogspot.com/ Tracy Mergler (@TracyMergler)Tracy is a special education teacher and founder of Safe Space Organization, a non-clinical, community safe space that strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting and supporting others through a peer-to-peer network. Learn more: https://www.safespacecny.com/ Marisa Jackson (@MarisaLVJackson)Marisa is Principal of Woodbridge Elementary School in Rhode Island. She is passionate about all things SEL. Elizabeth McDonald (@MrsEM_McDonald)Elizabeth is a middle school principal who will soon transition to the role of Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. Make sure to subscribe to this series to hear more panel discussions focused on mental health awareness. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn about 20+ shows covering education and learning at all levels.