In this episode Chris Leonard, Thrive’s Chief Learning Officer, recently spoke with Dr. Michael J. Hynes, Superintendent of the Port Washington School District in New York and an award-winning educator who advocates for a holistic approach to educating children. Dr. Hynes shared strategies for helping staff navigate the challenges ahead, along with his secret sauce for helping students get the most out of school.
Highlights include:
- The importance of building relationships and knocking down silos
- Ideas for self-care that help you become the best version of yourself
- What it takes to adjust attitudes and create a healthy school climate & culture
- Strategies for restoring the balance between the physical, emotional, academic, and social at school