This workshop is designed to address a critical question: If we prioritize the social-emotional well-being of students and teachers, who ensures the well-being of school leaders?
Participants will learn how to establish a School Leaders Care Team—a collaborative effort between district leaders and school leaders focused on supporting principals and assistant principals. The session will explore practical strategies for creating systems and structures that foster a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for school leaders. The session will also share best practices on navigating the loss of a student or school crisis through building connections with community.
By modeling care and well-being practices, districts can empower school leaders to better care for their own communities, creating a ripple effect that benefits students, teachers, and staff alike.
Yashika Nicole Tippett-Eggleston, a native of St. Louis, MO, has been instrumental in founding two of the six public military academies within Chicago Public Schools (CPS). As the only African American female leader of CPS military academies, Yashika currently serves as the founding... Read More →
Director of School Leader Engagement, Chicago Public Schools
While principal of Sullivan High School, formerly one of the most violent high schools in Chicago, Chad H. Thomas’s nearly decade-long rehabilitation and renewal of the school was captured in the highly acclaimed book Refugee High: Coming of Age in America. Heralded for his work... Read More →
Wednesday April 9, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Redbird F
Discover how functional health principles can transform your approach to wellness by addressing the root causes of chronic health challenges rather than merely managing symptoms. This session will explore the foundational concepts of functional medicine, focusing on whole-body health, personalized care, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Attendees will learn how to identify key factors—such as nutrition, movement, stress, and sleep—that influence health and how to create a roadmap for achieving balance and vitality. By integrating functional health into your daily life, you can embrace a proactive, individualized approach to wellness that prioritizes prevention and sustainability. This session will equip you with practical strategies to improve personal well-being or enhance professional practice, empowering you to thrive and inspire others to do the same.
