The future of student health is alarming: 40% of today’s youth are predicted to develop chronic conditions like diabetes. For the first time, a generation is expected to have shorter lifespans and poorer quality of life than those before. This is the result of seeds of inaction sown today. However, educators have a powerful opportunity to reverse this trajectory by fostering health agency within their classrooms.
This presentation highlights the role of small, deliberate actions in transforming student health outcomes. While we can’t control home environments, the school environment is entirely within our reach. By acting now, educators can shape lifelong health behaviors and support well-being in profound ways.
Through the Healthy Habits Start Here® initiative, we:
1. Build active health agency into students’ lives through self-initiated, self-directed activities, improving both physical and mental well-being. 2. Fully support educators with curriculum-linked, ready-to-use resources that seamlessly integrate into classrooms. 3. Extend education into the home, enabling families to participate in activities that reinforce wellness habits and create meaningful change where it matters most.
Join us to explore the science, hear testimonials from educators, and discover how small actions today can create lasting health and well-being for generations to come.
Join us for an engaging and transformative session designed for all school staff, where we explore the power of restorative practices in fostering a positive and inclusive school environment. Together, we will uncover how these practices can help build stronger relationships, nurture empathy, and promote accountability within educational settings. This session is ideal for all educators and staff members who are committed to creating a classroom and school culture rooted in respect, understanding, and collaboration. You’ll leave with foundational strategies and practical tools to begin implementing restorative practices in your school community.
Kimberly Darling is a vice principal at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. She has worked at both the middle and high school levels and is passionate about working with students whose behaviour could be considered challenging. Kim was introduced to restorative practices in... Read More →
