In September 2024, Oregon Well-being Trust hosted its first rejuvenation station at the Coalition of School Administrators (COSA) 2024 Oregon Equity Summit. The station helps education employees experience the benefits of gratitude, mindfulness, stress relief, laughter, and more. Conference attendees…
There is no one size fits all when it comes to educator well-being. Being curious and innovative comes with the territory when trying to shift culture, foster belonging, and develop accessible solutions. No one knows that better than educators working…
This value resonates with me because I have seen it play out repeatedly in my own communities and, previously, in my international development work. At Oregon Well-Being Trust we hold this value and create spaces where wise communities can meet…
At Oregon Well-Being Trust, one of our core values is “Relationships are at the heart of our work.” I love this because it recognizes our humanity in everything we do. The Trust staff model this in their everyday work, which…
Equity and well-being are inextricably interwoven. I saw this truth play out often during my career as a high school English teacher. Students whose identities were not acknowledged or celebrated did not feel comfortable voicing their thoughts in the classroom,…
As the Internal Culture HR Manager, I am in deep thought about historical approaches to systems, policies, and practices and their impact on the well-being of the collective. In reexamining the ways that systems are connected to the cultural health…
This week, two board members reflect on how Oregon Well-being Trust’s values impact their work on the Board of Trustees. Jordan Ng is a Physical Education teacher at West Powellhurst Elementary, which is part of David Douglas School District. Stephanie…
Our new logo is a visual representation of our work to shift organizational cultures towards well-being and belonging.The curved lines remind us that this work includes peaks and valleys, and is never a straight path. The space between the lines…
Stress and well-being are not solely an individual issue of self-care. They require involvement at every level of an organization. The following audio recordings from the Oregon Mind Body Institute (OMBI) can be used during meetings, professional development, or even…
These videos created by OMBI are meant to offer education employees evidence-based mindfulness practices to reduce stress and increase health and well-being. Window of Tolerance: A Key Concept for Mental Health – This video is a brief overview of The…
Rainier School District has a long history of prioritizing student well-being, and, over the years, have shown the same commitment to their staff. In 2015, their district School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) expanded to focus on employee well-being. Their commitment…
Due to impacts from the pandemic, Seaside School District staff were feeling disconnected, isolated, and struggling with their morale on the job. The Everyday Wellness team at Seaside used some of their Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) grant funds to offer…