Growing up in a family of educators, Kaitlin Poock always felt at home in schools—but it wasn’t until her MSW practicum that she realized how her passion for social work could serve K–12 students. Now a full-time social worker at the Scanlan Center, she provides counseling, crisis support, and creative resources that help make mental health care more accessible to K-12 students and educators in Iowa.

Research shows active educators and students perform better. Learn about incorporating movement into your educator day to use the the mind-body connection to your classroom's advantage.

Check out 5 of our future blog contributors (and our leadership) and how they are changing the school mental health landscape in Iowa and beyond.