Mental health is a growing concern in education, but who checks on the principals? Our guest again this episode is Tracy Vanstone. She’s in a new role with Manitoba Teachers Society as a Staff Officer. With Tracy, we explore the unique challenges school leaders face, from loneliness to unspoken pressures. It’s a mental health crisis among school leaders which highlights the need for mentorship, acknowledgment, and vulnerability for principals.It’s important for principals to build networks, embrace vulnerability, and prioritize support systems that can transform their leadership and their own mental well-being. We discuss how to break the stigma around seeking help as the school leader.

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Supporting others while maintaining your own mental health is no small feat. Our guest again this episode is Dean MacInnis, Principal of Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Dean sheds light on the mental health struggles principals face, from staff confessions to student challenges. He talks about how he navigates these pressures, finds balance through self-care, and builds supportive systems to thrive in his role. Principal MacInnis shares candidly about the unique challenges principals face in balancing the emotional needs of their schools and their own well-being. From lessons in self-care to managing isolation, this episode dives deep into the realities of being a school principal..

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Decisions that impact lives aren't made lightly. Our guest this episode is Dean MacInnis, Principal of Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Dean opens up about his journey from vice principal to principal, tackling tough calls, navigating isolation, and building confidence through support and experience. He takes us behind the scenes of school administration, sharing the highs and lows of decision-making, the weight of responsibility, and the critical role of reflection. Dean’s stories of growth through reflection offer invaluable insights for anyone in a leadership role.

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