Why Happiness?  Happiness is an essential investment for leaders as a cornerstone of professional success and personal fulfillment, enhancing resilience, sharpening decision-making, strengthening ethical grounding and equipping you to face the challenges of leadership effectively.  Research shows that happiness directly impacts productivity, creativity and loyalty—all of which contribute to a positive and dynamic workplace culture that extends to your families and students as you build a more connected community.   Join us to discover the neuroscience behind the most effective leadership skills, along with immediately impactful resources and best practices to cultivate thriving schools, contented staff and successful students.

Presenters:

• Michelle Bartsch, Vice President of Education, Cook Center for Human Connection, leverages over 20 years of experience in education and edtech. With a Master of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Wesleyan University, Michelle collaborates with educational leaders and community partners to advance leadership, mental wellness, and suicide prevention initiatives. Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, her expertise spans education, corporate and non-profit sectors.
• Grace Brown, a fervent advocate for national mental health initiatives, is a valued member of the Cook Center for Human Connection. With a wealth of experience in effective student strategies, including coaching over 800 classrooms nationwide, she specializes in simplifying intricate concepts. Grace is celebrated for her creation of the widely embraced "My Life Is Worth Living" mental health web series curriculum. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and a Graduate Certificate in Early Educational Leadership from Harvard University.