School Wellness

Nate McKelvey, CEO of CampusWell, discusses the importance of promoting health and wellness in schools. CampusWell offers a turnkey solution for colleges and universities, providing original video and written content on various wellness topics. By targeting students through YouTube ads and other platforms, CampusWell aims to engage students and provide them with resources to improve their well-being. The platform also offers customization options for schools to make the content feel more personalized. With high engagement rates and positive feedback, CampusWell is making a significant impact on student wellness. You can find out more about Nate and CampusWell's work at https://www.campuswell.com/ Discover more resources from the Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention at https://linktr.ee/ohiosbcoe

Jo Simonsen, the OhioKAN Regional Director, joins Al Levin on the School Wellness podcast to discuss the OhioKAN program and its mission to support kinship and adoptive families. Jo explains that kinship families are those who step up to care for a child when they cannot live with their biological parents. These families can include relatives or even close friends who take on the responsibility of raising the child. Jo highlights the challenges that kinship families face, such as the sudden nature of the placement and the financial burden. He emphasizes the importance of schools in supporting these families and offers insights into how educators can create a kinship-friendly environment. Jo also introduces the OhioKAN toolkit, a comprehensive resource for schools to better understand and support kinship families. You can find out more about Jo and OhioKan's work at https://ohiokan.jfs.ohio.gov/ Discover more resources from the Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention at https://linktr.ee/ohiosbcoe

How do educators best promote wellness for students and staff? Join host Al Levin, a school administrator with 25 years of experience, and the Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence as we discuss supporting mental health in K-12 education. We will discuss innovative strategies and initiatives to create nurturing environments. Together we will gain insight and inspiration, and learn about evidence-based tools to positively impact student and teacher well-being. Tune in and join a community dedicated to building schools where children and the adults who support them are healthy and thriving.