El Dorado County Charter SELPA

Resilient Roots: School Wellness Podcast

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

Resilient Roots envisions a future where every school community thrives with holistic wellness. By amplifying the voices of educators, experts, and change-makers, our podcast sheds light on crucial topics such as teacher wellness and retention, combating chronic absenteeism, and fostering social-emotional learning. We aim to inspire and equip schools with the tools and insights needed to cultivate resilient, supportive, and thriving environments for both educators and students. Together, we will nurture the roots of wellness and grow a stronger, more vibrant educational landscape.

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El Dorado County Charter SELPA

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Episode 006 -Building Site-Based Mental Health Programs with Sean Kerr and Alisha Miranda from CA School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley 30.01.2026 24:17

Sean and Austen interview Sean Kerr and Alisha Miranda from CSA San Gabriel Valley to discuss inclusion and the positive impacts of creating school wellness centers and therapeutic programs in the school site setting. CA School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley https://sgv.csarts.net/ CA School of the Arts Spotlight 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szkq2YmUVDo El Dorado Charter SELPA partners int...

Episode 005 -The Science and Strategy Behind Healthier Tech Use with Dino Ambrosi 17.12.2025 27:08

Our hosts sit down with Dino Ambrosi from Project Reboot to discuss the neuroscience of technology use, current challenges students face and ways for teachers, parents, and administrators to help their students navigate technology while learning in a safe and intentional way. Visit https://www.projectreboot.school/ to learn more about our student-centered, digital wellness program. Interested...

Episode 004 -Developing Peer Advocacy Programs with Tim Hooey and Hilary Roberts 03.03.2025 23:44

Show Notes: In episode 004, El Dorado Charter SELPA program specialist Austen Coles and program coordinator Sean Andrew interview Tim Hooey from the El Dorado County Office of Education and Hilary Roberts from Peer Advocates. Hilary shares more about peer advocacy programs, why they work, and how they can improve outcomes for all students. Tim shares success stories from several different peer pr...

Episode 003 -Addressing the Dangers of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools with Riss Thompson 09.12.2024 17:23

In episode 003, El Dorado Charter SELPA program specialist Austen Coles and program coordinator Sean Andrew sit down with Riss Thompson from Lives in the balance. They discuss restraint and seclusion data and trends, talk about the negative consequences of restrictive treatment of children in the school setting, and discuss alternative approaches to supporting children with behavioral needs. Ta...

Episode 002 -The Healing Centered Approach with Dr. Porscha 09.12.2024 15:19

In Episode 002, El Dorado Charter SELPA Program Coordinator Sean Andrew interviews Resilient Roots Summit keynote speaker Dr. Lee Porscha Moore from Flourish Agenda, and discusses the crucial part that healing and trauma awareness plays in developing school and individual wellness in our communities. If you want to work with Dr. Lee Porscha Moore and Flourish again here is our booking request See...

Episode 001 - Developing Organizational Wellbeing with Anna Jesseman 26.09.2024 17:36

In Episode 001, Austen and Sean sit down with clinician & consultant Anna Jesseman of MEDstar Georgetown University Hospital to discuss her research, work as a licensed clinical social worker, the importance of educator wellbeing for our students, and where listeners can find high quality free resources to develop educator and student wellbeing in the school community. For more information and...