The Come Home Podcast
Welcome to the Come Home podcast, the place where we connect with experts, leaders, researchers, and advocates who are all on a mission to create an emotionally intelligent world. Here, we dive deep into the realm of human development, sharing insights, experiences, and the incredible work happening in this field.
I'm Griffin Gervais, the founder of Come Home, where we partner with Educational Institutions to develop their emotional intelligence and cultivate a more emotionally connected world. Through our conversations on this podcast, we seek to inspire, educate, and empower individuals like you to tap into the power of emotional intelligence for personal growth and collective impact.
The Come Home Podcast
50. Building A School Environment Off Of Emotions with Fran Amara
Step into the world of education and emotion in this thought-provoking podcast episode featuring Fran Amara, Principal of Northwestern Middle School.
Together, we embark on an enlightening journey, exploring the profound transformation that takes place when a school environment is built around emotions.
Our conversation delves into the intricacies of this process, the tangible impact it has on students and staff, and the powerful steps it takes to create a school where emotions are allowed to thrive and breathe.
Fran and I both share a deep connection with the RULER Approach from Yale's Center For Emotional Intelligence, an evidence-based approach we've been trained in and have passionately used to support the cultivation of emotionally intelligent cultures and communities.
Join us as we uncover the secrets to fostering a school environment that not only educates minds but nurtures hearts. This episode is a testament to the incredible influence of emotional intelligence in education and the incredible journey to create a space where every emotion finds its place.
Connect with Fran:
Email: famara@nwr7.org
Twitter: @PrincipalAmara
School: Northwestern Middle School