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What happens when we prioritize the well-being of those who care for our children?

In this episode, Lisa Dee Gonzalez, Senior Health Promotion Coordinator at the University of Colorado School of Public Health, shares how school wellness programs can support both student nutrition and teacher well-being.

Through initiatives like the School Wellness Program and Fostering Resilience in Early Education, Lisa illustrates how small, evidence-based changes—like healthy recipe cards in corner stores or walking pads for teachers—can ripple through school communities.

Sustainable change doesn’t require big budgets or complex plans. Simple actions like leadership recognition, brief movement breaks, and truly listening to educators can shift school culture. As Lisa says, “Teachers want to be heard.”

For school leaders, educators, and parents, this episode offers practical strategies to build healthier, more resilient schools—starting with the people at their center.

Connect with Lisa: [email protected] | LinkedIn

Learn more about the RMPRC School Wellness Programs and gain access to free resources. 

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Connect with host Amy Schamberg on LinkedIn

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• Learn more about the Total Worker Health® approach from NIOSH
• Discover Amy’s wellness workshops, coaching, and consulting at amyschamberg.com
• Check out the book that started it all! Taught: The Very Private Journal of One Bad Teacher by Melissa Lafort — Available on Amazon

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