KimBennettSoPoAP

High School Assistant Principal, Kayaker, Author, and Amateur Photographer

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

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[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

Part of our SoPoUnite (ripple effect on policy) crew on oir way to the Capitol yesterday to meet with staffers from the offices of King, Pingree, and Collins... @CADCA #cadcaforum

[CADCA @CADCA]

There’s a full house for the Positive Ripple Effect of Restorative School Policy session! Lee Anne Dodge, Kara Tierney-Trevor (SoPo Unite-All Ages, All In) and Liz Blackwell-Moore (Birchlane Strategies) are explaining how to make impactful changes. @SopoUnite #CADCAForum

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

At the CADCA Leadership Forum. Come to our session at 1:45, POSITIVE RIPPLE EFFECT OF RESTORATIVE SCHOOL POLICY... Come learn about our approach to substance use and our new school board policy! #substanceimmunity #clinical #restorative #sopounite

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

How can you help our youth become and stay immune to substance use? Share your strategy with #substanceimmunity

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

We must help our youth build immunity to substance use. We touch upon this in our presentation today at #CADCA Positive Ripple Effect of Restorative School Policy. #substanceimmunity #interventions #relationshipsarekey #beinvolved #sopounite #allagesallin #southportland #maine

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

listen to @OnPointRadio to learn more about Vaping! an amazing Social Worker from my School, Kara Tierney Trevor , was able to be part of this conversation.

[On Point @OnPointRadio]

Live: Vaping deaths and injuries are getting the attention of vapers — young and old.

What works when you're trying to quit?

Luka Kinard, Dr. Sharon Levy and Kara Tierney-Trevor join to discuss.

Listen here: https://t.co/v3Xb5vtaIa

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

@jcwastler Thanks for hosting and sharing my questions!

[Jared C. Wastler, Ed.D. @jcwastler]

Q5: How do you help students, specifically high school students, with multiple ACES understand how it impacts them and the changes in their brain because of trauma? (Articles, books, resources, etc.) #APChat

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

@jcwastler This is the question I want answered most of all! Resources PLEASE for raising self awareness for our kids with multiple ACES! Thanks!

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

@jcwastler Most often done with staff working with specific students... but as the number of kids with anxiety/trauma increases we need to do more... hoping for resources from other leaders. #APChat

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

@jcwastler As issues arise we talk informally at our staff meetings to let people know what issues we are seeing. Often our social workers share information about what specific students experience, but want more regular ways to help us understand #APChat #mentalhealth #awareness

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

@jcwastler We are just starting this conversation at the district level using the book Trauma Stewardship by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky. Anyone else read this?

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

@jcwastler Looking forward to what other leaders are providing for their staff and themselves. I am considering creating a space in our school for staff specifically for mindfulness/meditation/yoga etc. Also looking for ways to remind staff to take care of themselves. #selfcare4educators

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

To join the #APChat visit @jcwastler 's page!

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

@jcwastler Hi All! I am Kim Bennett, Maine. AP at a high school.

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

Cohosting the #APChat tonight at 8:00! Hope to connect with my fellow educators! #Maine #APOY19

[KimBennettSoPoAP @bennett_so]

District admin retreat today... heard this question: Is it an achievement gap or an opportunity gap? #perspective #foodforthought #knowourkids #opportunitygap

[Matt Hodge @mehodge]

Powerful! Dr. Canada closing out a terrific National Principals Conference here in Boston, Mass. “So you and I we must suc­ceed
In this cru­sade, this holy deed,
To say to the chil­dren in this land:
Have hope. We’re here. We take a stand!” #NPC19