Watch our panel of experts as they discuss how to identify students in crisis.
Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are on the rise. With instability caused by school closures, exponential increases in rates of domestic violence, and the civil unrest that’s led to ongoing social turmoil, students are facing a myriad of risk factors that have never been seen before. In these unprecedented times, students need mental health support more than ever.
Watch our panel of experts as they discuss how to identify students in crisis, plans for addressing students’ mental health during in-person and distance learning, tips for creating a supportive school environment, and how to fund mental health programming.
Annie Galvin Teich is an EdTech industry expert, freelance writer, copywriter, and content marketer. As a regular contributor to Tech & Learning, she focuses on the information needs of district decision-makers. In her work with EdTech companies, she writes compelling short- and long-form content that supports client business strategies.
Tenderly Logan is the Director of Pupil Personnel Services for Upper Lake Unified School District.
Dr. Aida Vazin has been instrumental in creating Gaggle Therapy by providing expert oversight to the development of the service. She’s leveraged over a decade of clinical experience to help tailor the teletherapy model to kids and teens, and has had a hand in ensuring that Gaggle Therapy is inclusive, equitable, and accessible for all.
Kim Bolz-Andolshek is currently serving in her 17th year as an elected school board member in the state of Minnesota. She has had a passion for public education and supporting students in her personal and professional life for almost two decades. Kim joined the Gaggle Team as a Regional Vice President in early 2020. She also volunteers at the national crisis text line 4–6 hours a week supporting students and adults in times of crisis.