Sabre Cherkowski, PhD, is a Professor of Education and UBCO Tier 1 Principal’s Research Chair in Leadership, Learning, and Wellbeing at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. She teaches and researches in the areas of leadership, professional learning and development, educator well-being, learning communities, and school organizing. Her research highlights the importance of creating a culture of flourishing in schools, where educators can grow their professional and personal potential. She has conducted extensive studies on teacher wellbeing, professional development, and the organizational dynamics that support sustainable school improvement. Prof. Cherkowski is currently leading research on sustainable approaches to whole-school wellbeing by examining community-responsive learning cultures in Canada, USA, and internationally.
Listen to "What Does It Mean To Flourish in Schools? ft. Dr. Sabre Cherkowski" on Spreaker.What are the earliest signs of burnout? What are the daily practices of educators who have positive mental health and are able to handle stress well? How would you support a teacher’s happiness at school, and how important do you think happiness is to a teacher’s overall well-being? In this episode, Dr. Sabre Cherkowski discusses what it means to “flourish” at work, and answers some common questions about K-12 workplace well-being.
