by DawnMcGrath | Mar 10, 2022 | Coach's Corner
Human beings are born curious-minded connection seekers. So, why has social-emotional learning become contentious? When did politics and the well-being of our children become so intertwined? We need to have informed, critical conversations about what is really at...
by DawnMcGrath | Apr 10, 2021 | Coach's Corner
This column was originally published in The Salem News on April 1, 2021. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” It’s a familiar phrase once offered as an unfortunate playground defense to resolve social conflict. This statement’s...
by DawnMcGrath | May 1, 2020 | Coach's Corner
My wife and I have 35 years of combined experience in education. Our daughter is in 6th grade. We are fully capable of running a rigorous academic homeschool. Instead, we ask, “Who cares?” This is not a flippant retort, but heartfelt consideration of...
by DawnMcGrath | Mar 27, 2020 | Coach's Corner
Dear WELLcommunity friends, Lately, I am both afraid and compelled to open my social media feeds. I want to stay connected, yet I know that even the smallest of doses can cause my anxiety to spike and also bring physical pain from the overwhelming stress response....
by DawnMcGrath | Dec 4, 2019 | Coach's Corner
I recently asked a group of students to solve a simple math problem in which they had to count a large group of manipulatives. Without suggestion on how to accomplish the task, they were solely instructed to report back to me when they had their final number....
by DawnMcGrath | Nov 22, 2019 | Coach's Corner
This WELLcommunity Spotlight highlights a deserving group of Marblehead students. Last Monday, twenty girls from the Glover and Village Schools made a notable contribution to the Marblehead Food Pantry as part of a community service project through Well Together Now....
