Graduate Certificate in Building Healthy Habits for School Leaders
Published on June 18, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to the podcast! Today, we're discussing the Graduate Certificate in Building Healthy Habits for School Leaders. I'm thrilled to have Dr. Sarah Peterson, an expert in educational leadership and wellbeing, joining us. Sarah, can you share what inspired you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely! I've seen firsthand the impact of stress and burnout on school leaders, including myself. I wanted to develop a program that not only addresses stress management but also explores broader aspects of wellbeing and leadership effectiveness. HOST: That's insightful. How does this course differ from other leadership programs? GUEST: Our course uniquely combines evidence-based strategies for stress management, work-life balance, self-care, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence. It also emphasizes cultivating a culture of healthy habits within schools, enhancing both personal and professional growth. HOST: I've noticed a growing emphasis on wellbeing in education. What current trends are you seeing in this area? GUEST: Yes, it's a hot topic. We're seeing more focus on social-emotional learning, which highlights the need for school leaders to model and prioritize wellbeing. Additionally, there's a shift towards more comprehensive professional development, including wellbeing and leadership effectiveness. HOST: That's so important. What challenges do you think school leaders face in implementing healthy habits and wellbeing practices? GUEST: Time and resources are significant barriers. Leaders are often overwhelmed and may lack support structures to prioritize their wellbeing. Our course addresses this by providing practical tools and a community for learners to share experiences and strategies. HOST: As we look to the future, what do you envision for the role of wellbeing in educational leadership? GUEST: I believe wellbeing will become an integral part of leadership development, just like instructional leadership has been. As we understand the importance of healthy leaders for thriving schools, wellbeing will gain more attention and resources. HOST: Dr. Sarah Peterson, thank you so much for sharing your insights about the Graduate Certificate in Building Healthy Habits for School Leaders. It's been a pleasure and very informative! GUEST: Thank you for having me! It's been great discussing the importance of wellbeing in educational leadership and our course's role in empowering school leaders.
