This series is a follow-up to Dr. Jennifer Wheat Townsend’s free workshop in May, Looking Forward to a Year of Renewal and Rejuvenation: Emerging from the Pandemic to Focus on Educator Well Being.

Session 1: We Are In This Together

In this overview, we’ll focus on four aspects of our personal well being—nutrition, fitness, sleep, and meditation—and why this is important to bring our whole selves to all that we do. You’ll begin thinking about your needs and what we can build together to address those needs. Then you’ll start creating a self-care plan and goals.

Dr. Jennifer Wheat Townsend is the Director of Learning in Noblesville Schools and the Learning Officer of the Noblesville Diversity Coalition Board. Jennifer has also served as a Literacy Specialist, worked at Butler and Indiana University, and taught a multi-age K-1 classroom. Jennifer’s focus is on literacy, instructional coaching, and equity. She graduated from Butler University with her Bachelor and Master’s degree and completed her doctoral work at Indiana University. She believes that the heart of our work in education centers around humanity—creating spaces for children and adults to learn, be heard, be seen and valued. Jennifer has a passion for education, reading, writing, and fitness.