Biography
Eleanor Harris earned a Master’s degree in Education from Texas State University and has taught Special Education students in Title-one schools for 10 years. Every year, students faced traumatic challenges requiring collaboration with agencies to support families through mental health crisis, food insecurity and medical concerns. Harris’ 25 years as a Health and Wellness Professional helps her to serve students and clients. She advocates for strategies, partners and protocols to empower students and their families. As a AFT national trainer, this Grief-Sensitive Educators presentation will provide you with tools to recognize and cope with effects of stress and trauma that are confronting our students today.