This engaging keynote addresses the critical importance of mental health in schools, providing a dynamic and creative approach to fostering emotional well-being among students, educators, and communities. Through a blend of powerful storytelling, short edutainment films, and interactive conversations, participants will explore essential mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide awareness, body image struggles, and overcoming PTSD. The session focuses on breaking the silence surrounding mental health by dismantling stigma and empowering individuals to prioritize psychological safety in school environments. Participants will gain practical tools for creating open, supportive cultures, along with strategies for effective communication, building resilience, and encouraging peer and staff engagement.
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:00am MST
Auditorium
This session empowers afterschool professionals to understand the benefits of integrating art through music to enhance students' experiences and outcomes in the after-school setting. Participants will gain hands-on experience with simple strategies, including drumming that promote decision-making, impulse control, and memory retention. Join us for an engaging session that will have you moving and learning!
After-School Program Specialist, Salt Lake City School District Community Education Department
My after-school career began as an after-school student. I have worked with both The Northwest Rec. and with North Star Elementary as a group leader, with after-school. I then became the after-school coordinator at North Star Elementary and I now support after-school as a Support... Read More →
Nels Anderson is the owner of Drum Utah and the co-owner of Bowerbird Art Studio. In these companies he mixes the sciences and arts to create new experiences for himself and others. He sought to create an environment where people could learn new and unique things about themselves... Read More →
Administrative Assistant, Salt Lake City School District Community Education
Maxine Gilmore began her afterschool professional career as a Group Leader at the Emerson Elementary After-School Program. From there, she had the opportunity to advance to Coordinator positions at Emerson, Lincoln (now Liberty), M. Lynn Bennion, and North Star Elementary After-School... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Auditorium
