A Conversation With Jill Stansbury

Why do you believe SEL and EQ are important?

Our internal and external connectedness are vital to overall well being. The more social and emotional skills we have and the greater our emotional intelligence, the healthier individuals and society will be.

Do you have any personal anecdotes about how SEL/EQ has brought you success in your
personal life/career?

In working with young children and their families around social and emotional challenges, I have had a great deal of success when I partner with parents and together we wrap around the child to create a strong net to teach missing skills or acquire additional supports.

What do you believe to be one or two of the main challenges in education (K-8) today?

In the ongoing pandemic, I believe teacher mental health and well being is the most important thing. If teachers are well cared for at this time of chronic stress, students and their educations will also be.

Conversely, what do you believe to be one or two of the biggest opportunities in education (K-8) today?

Transforming the way all institutions prioritize school-wide wellness/social and emotional learning