Staff Resources
To give back to our community and come together as a school, check out Ridge Gives Back's information.
Looking for new ideas? Chiara and Vicki can help teachers create engaging lessons and incorporate wellness into your classroom lessons.
Need some time to decompress? Visit the Counselling Department's virtual relaxation room.
Need someone to talk to? The Student Assistance Counselors--Mr. Gilikin and Mrs. Fritzky--are here to help!
For additional support, Eddy and Rebecca are counselors that can help students who need more structured time with Effective School Solutions.
Resources from the Counseling Department can be found here to encourage Wellness for all stakeholders.
Useful Links and Resources
BTSD School Counseling Wellness Resource Page: Resources from the counseling department to encourage wellness for all stakeholders.
CASEL: Information and resources about incorporating social-emotional learning within the classroom, school, home, and community.
Learning for Justice: This is a great resource for lesson plans in ALL content areas that touch on SEL competencies, but also diversity, character development, and human rights to create inclusive classrooms that care for the whole child.
Self Care for School Staff: Handout from our September 2023 Carousel
Transforming Education: Downloadable SEL for Educators Toolkit for educators and school leaders focusing on the social-emotional development and well-being of the adults in school settings as well as mini modules.
American University School of Education: Addressing Teacher Burnout: Causes, Symptoms, and Strategies
Harvard Business Review: Beating Burnout
Mayo Clinic: Job burnout: How to spot it and take action
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility: 11 Tips to Help You Take Care of Yourself