Creating learning spaces, fostering a school atmosphere that encourages risk taking, and living with Balance, Boundary, and Breaks. These are just. a few of the topics that we dive into in this conversation.

Today I'm joined by Evan Whitehead. He is the executive director of the Forte Therapeutic Day School. He is an experienced school leader, consultant, and mental health advocate.

In this conversation we dive into:

• Taking time to be present and evaluate where you're at.
• Being open to feedback.
• Creating thriving learning spaces.
• Recognizing Mistakes are a part of learning.
• Vulnerability
• Taking Risks
• Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks.
• And so much more…

Connect with Evan:
X: @EvanWhitehead00

Bio:
Evan Whitehead M.Ed., Executive Director

Evan Whitehead brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Forte Academy.

Evan has been an educator for twenty five years spanning three decades in private, public, and state level education. Over the course of his career, Evan has held positions ranging from special education paraprofessional, crisis interventionist, teacher, community outreach coordinator, director and assistant superintendent of special services.

In his most recent role, prior to joining Forte Therapeutic Day School, Evan was the director of special services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. In his previous role, Evan oversaw special education, English learners, early childhood education; multi-tiered system of support (MTSS); Federal grant writer, Title I Services, Health Services, social emotional learning, and worked on equity, diversity, and cultural competency.

Evan is also National Consultant, Trainer, Presenter,International Keynote Speaker; Frequent Podcast Contributor; Mental Health Advocate; Mindfulness Practitioner; and proponent of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural competency.

His 3 Bs “Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks” a mantra and system for taking care of your own mental health and well being has been implemented and adopted by the mainstream media and celebrities such as multi-platinum artists Saweetie, and shared with Mary J. Blige and Kelly Rowland, and has been highlighted in mainstream media outlets such as People Magazine.