Name: “I See You. I Hear You.” Honoring Educator Mental Wellness to Support Retention in Challenging School Communities
Start: 2026-07-27T13:00:00-0400
End: 2026-07-27T13:45:00-0400

“I See You. I Hear You.” Honoring Educator Mental Wellness to Support Retention in Challenging School Communities

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Educator burnout and attrition continue to rise, particularly in under-resourced and high-stress educational environments where emotional labor, secondary trauma, and systemic inequities are prevalent. This conference session explores **mental wellness as a critical strategy for supporting teacher retention and long-term professional sustainability**, reframing wellness as both an individual and institutional responsibility. Grounded in trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, the session examines how chronic stress impacts educator well-being, instructional effectiveness, and commitment to the profession. Participants will engage in reflective dialogue and practical application to gain actionable strategies that support emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and psychologically safe work environments, leaving with tools that can be implemented immediately to sustain educators working in challenging contexts.

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Dr. Charise Breeden-Balaam

Dr. Charise Breeden-Balaam, EdD, LSW, is a higher education leader, licensed social worker, and Founder & CEO of Balaam & Associates, LLC. With expertise in student success, mental health, and equity-centered program development, she advances transformative initiatives that support... Read More →

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

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