Beacon Outreach Team Emphasis on Mental Health resources

Beacon Outreach Team Emphasis on Mental Health resources for students, families & staff

Beacon Outreach Team Mission The Beacon Outreach Team is dedicated to providing confidential support, resources and follow up services to the entire Beacon community-students, families and staff members. Our hope is to provide a culture of care and support to those who may be experiencing various difficulties as we navigate through an international pandemic and a distance learning model. Difficulties may be related to social emotional learning, mental health, and wellbeing.

The following slides have pictures and quick introductions of the Beacon Outreach Team staff members

Norah Antil PE Teacher nantil@beaconacademy. com As one of the few staff members who get the opportunity to work with each and every kid, it is always my goal to make time and listen to them when they voice frustration, anxiety, or even just a joke. A goal I continue to strive for is to be one of those staff members all kids are comfortable being around and talking to. Within in being a part of this crucial team, I will continue to strive to be a presence for kids and their family members if they ever need someone to just sit and listen to them in this tricky world we find ourselves in.

Steph Cramer School Counselor scramer@beaconacademy. com As the School Counselor it is my mission to provide social, emotional and academic supports to our students, staff, families and community through a welcoming space. It is my goal being on the Mental Health Team to bring ideas and continue to learn how to support the Mental Health needs of our entire community.

Kris Gapinski 5 th Grade Teacher kgapinski@beaconacademy. c om As a 5 th grade teacher, it is my goal to provide a safe place to talk, and provide options as to help you be in the best space possible. To give ideas of ways to have selfcare and deal with any problems that may arise.

Myla Johnson Dean of Students mjohnson@beaconacadem y. com As Dean of Students, I strive to ensure the social, emotional, physical and educational well-being of the entire Beacon community- students, families and staff members. I believe that wellness is central to academic, personal, and professional success. Simply stated, in order for the community to do well, they must be well. As a member of the Beacon Outreach Team, my hope is to provide a person-focused, solutions-based approach to all.

Kasey Lehman Q-Comp Coordinator klehman@beaconacademy. co m As the Q-Comp Coordinator I am fortunate enough to be able to visit each classroom at least three times a year. This allows me to work closely with all staff and help them continue to grow as educators. My goal is to continue to support our staff in any capacity and supporting them with new and innovative ideas. Through these new trainings we can support our students, families, and our community. I look forward to working on the Mental Health Team to stay focused on how to best support Beacon Academy.

Steph Lewis School Nurse slewis@beaconacademy. co m As the School Nurse and COVID-19 Program Coordinator I look forward to supporting the health and wellness of our Beacon community. It is my goal to be able to support staff, students and families in a holistic manner as we persevere through these uncertain times.

Megan Nagel Special Education Behavior Specialist mnagel@beaconacademy. co m As the Special Education Behavior Specialist, I believe that every member of Beacon Academy deserves equitable and personalized support regardless of their level of need. My goal as part of the Beacon Outreach Team is to support students, families and staff with resources, education, and a listening ear. I’m so honored to be able to support our community.

Kim Reid HR/Business Office Coordinator kreid@beaconacademy. com As the HR Coordinator, I strive to have high moral throughout the staff and I am always looking for new ways to improve that. Looking through that lens, I am happy to be a member of the Beacon Outreach Team, in order to provide support and a listening ear to all staff. We are all in this together and we will get through this year a stronger Beacon Community than ever before!

Denise Tirimacco Kindergarten Teacher dtirimacco@beaconacademy. com Working with the littlest people in the school, I have picked up some very important rules to live by: always say hello, smile lots, listen carefully, if someone is crying, sit down beside them immediately and laugh as much as possible because there is joy everywhere. Being a part of the Beacon Community is very important to me and I would like to offer my support to anyone in need of a little pick me up or a sit down on the floor situation.