Anxiety and Learning: The Student's Voice
Next Friday, three Andrew High School students will present professional development for their teachers on the topic of "Anxiety & Learning: The Student's Voice." Students will share their experiences and how they have coped with anxiety during high school.
Andrew Guidance Director Drew Eder shares, "The students were invited because staff members have worked with them during their years at Andrew to develop coping skills and overcome difficult times during high school. Their experiences encompass a range of reasons that have led them to have these feelings, some have experienced personal and family trauma while others have dealt with cultural struggles that have brought on emotions that interfere with their learning. The hope is that the student's stories will provide a window into the lives of a few students to increase empathy and understanding of how connected our student's emotional state is with their ability to learn."
Allowing students an opportunity to share their stories gives voice to the experiences and helps us all learn how we can support them.