80 – The Discipline of Wellness (w Jonathan Erickson)

Wellness is so much more than a pizza party or a coffee cart; it’s deep, personal excavation and ruthless time management. Jonathan Erickson is currently the principal of Parras Middle School in Redondo Beach, California, and he joins Natalie to share what he learned about the discipline of wellness when he studied it during his PhD, and how he’s bringing it to life in his school.

Show Notes:

·       Jonathan’s journey through innovative teaching contexts and a PhD in mindfulness and workplace outcomes. (5:50)

·       Wellness; the story being told and how we can rewrite the narrative. (11:30)

·       Rethinking teacher education and after-school care to build collective capacity in social-emotional learning. (16:00)

·       Th importance of designing for academic engagement as a facet of social-emotional learning for all. (25:35)

·       Determining a defensible position to inspire rethinking. (33:20)

·       How a principal can create the conditions for wellness on their campus. (37:25)

·       Managing your time so you can show up for people. (44:00)

·       The purpose of education (53:50)

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