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10:45am CDT

Stressed to Death

Tuesday April 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

On February 1st, 2018, Heather died on the floor at school after suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest at the age of 28. Working long hours each day trying to make a name for herself in the world of education, Heather never knew that you could literally become stressed to death. Since her near-death experience, one that less than 9% of people survive, Heather has learned about the negative impact of stress on the brain, heart,
and body, and the importance of keeping your stress levels in check.

Using humor, her personal experience, and data, Heather passionately educates others about heart health and how important it isto learn to manage stress before you too, are stressed to death.

Speakers

Dr. Heather Baker

Principal, Winnebago CUSD 323

On February 1st, 2018, Heather died on the floor at work after suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest at the age of 28.Working long hours each day trying to make a name for herself in the world of education, Heather never knew that you could literally become stressed to death.Since... Read More →

Tuesday April 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Redbird B

1:15pm CDT

The Role of Physical Health in Mental Wellness

Tuesday April 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT

Redbird B

Present the link between physical activity and mental health, with actionable ideas for school wellness programs.
Discuss ways to incorporate physical education and movement into the school day to support holistic wellness.

Speakers

Roger Seitzinger

Principal Consultant ISBE Wellness and Student Care, Illinois State Board of Education Wellness' & Student Care.

Tuesday April 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Redbird B

2:30pm CDT

Reimagining Sport, Movement, and Play as Tool for Mental Health and Well-Being

Tuesday April 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Redbird B

For too many young people, their daily lives are impacted by overwhelmingly stressful circumstances, like grief, loss, significant poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, and community violence. Mixing theory and practice, the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport provides youth development professionals with a general understanding of brain development, the impact of adversity on the brain, body, and behavior, and how sport, movement, and play can support healing and positive youth development. This session includes actionable strategies for using evidence-based regulatory activities, building relationships, creating trust and psychological safety, managing challenging behaviors resulting from trauma, and knowing when to seek additional help. Attendees will hear from experts on innovative neurobiology research, its symbiotic connection to sport and mental health, and how both can create healing-centered and inclusive experiences while protecting, nurturing, and embracing young people for every bit of who they are.

Speakers

Ivan Ortega

Chicago Manager, Center for Healing and Justice through Sport (CHJS)

Ivan is a father to two beautiful girls, born & raised in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. As the youngest son of two Mexican immigrants, he is a proud first-generation college graduate. He has over a decade of experience working with Chicago’s youth, families, and communities... Read More →

Tuesday April 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Redbird B

ISBE School Wellness Conference

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