20 APR 2022 · Whether you are a new or an experienced administrator, you may be wondering, “How can I continue to build my capacity as a leader in leading mentally healthy schools?" or "How can I build a team and partner with others, so I don’t have to do it alone?” This podcast focuses on the journeys of two practising administrators from different communities in Ontario who share their perspectives and leadership moves on how they have built their capacity as leaders and worked collaboratively with others in leading a mentally healthy school. Hear how these school leaders continue their journey of creating mentally healthy schools and how they have intentionally used SMH-ON resources such as the Reflection Tool for School Leaders, the Aligned and Integrated Model (AIM), Start Well, and the MH Lit Online Courses for School Leaders and Educators so that all students benefit from good mental health promotion. Learn how they built a team by partnering with others such as their Mental Health Lead, school staff, or community partners to determine their leadership moves in developing their School Improvement Plan with a focus on student well-being and mental health. You will leave the podcast with a sense of “There are many SMH-ON resources to support me.” or “I don’t have to know it all.” and “The key to success is using a team approach in building a mentally healthy school.” Panelists Tracy Lindstrom, Vice-Principal, Keewatin Patricia District School Board Melissa Daddabbo, Principal, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board SMH-ON Resources Referenced Leading Mentally Healthy Schools Reflection Tool Reflection Tool for Educators Noticing Mental Health Concerns for your Child Tip Sheet for Staff to Support Positive Mental Health Practical Resources to Support Students Mental Health During a Pandemic Mental Health in Action Course for Educators Mental Health in Action Course for School Leaders

17 MAR 2022 · Whether you are a new or an experienced administrator, you may be wondering, “How can my Mental Health Leads support the goals I have for my school?" or "What are some next steps I can take with supporting mental health with my community?" This podcast focuses on the journeys of two practising principals sharing their perspectives on how they have worked closely with their mental health leads in creating a mentally healthy school. Hear how these school leaders are continuing their journey of creating mentally healthy schools and how they have intentionally used SMH-ON resources such as Classroom Conversation Starters and other practical classroom ready resources to build student mental health. As an administrator, learn about possible School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON) resources that might be best suited to meet your school’s needs or how to work with your mental health lead to support you in developing your school well-being goals. You will leave the podcast with a sense of “I can do this and I am not alone. We can do this together in a team approach. I have the support of my school mental health lead and many SMH-ON resources.” Podcast Panelists Gwenyth Le-Phuong, mental health lead, Waterloo Region District School Board Mac MacPherson, principal, Wellington Catholic District School Board Sharlene McHolm, principal, Waterloo Region District School Board SMH-ON Resources Referenced Supporting Mentally Healthy Conversations About Anti-Black Racism with Students Education Resource Guide The First 10 days (and Beyond) Student Mental Health Action Kit Mentally healthy Schools and Classrooms Virtual Field Trips

16 FEB 2022 · Whether you are a new or an experienced administrator, you may be wondering, “Where do I start?” or, “Who can I reach out to in supporting student mental health and well-being at my school?” This podcast focuses on the journeys of two practising principals sharing their perspectives in how they have worked closely with their mental health leads in creating a mentally healthy school. Learn how your mental health lead can support you in school well-being goals as part of your school improvement plan or which School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON) resources are best suited to your school’s needs. Learn about how these school leaders have intentionally used SMH-ON resources such as the Reflection Tool or practical classroom ready resources to build student mental health. You will leave the podcast with a sense of “I can do this and I am not alone. We can do this together in a team approach. I have the support of my school mental health lead and many SMH-ON resources.” Podcast Panelists Nazneen Dindar, Ontario Principals’ Council project lead and principal, Durham District School Board Jennifer Harvey, Catholic Principals' Council | Ontario project lead and principal, Durham Catholic District School Board Diane Mullane, mental health lead, Durham Catholic District School Board Steffanie Pelleboer, mental health lead, Durham District School Board