Building Resilient Schools: Stanton Middle School's Journey in Trauma-Informed Education

In this episode, Jeff Sefcik, principal of Stanton Middle School in Fox Lake, Illinois, shares his transformative journey in implementing trauma-informed education. As he prepares for retirement after 33 years in education, Jeff reflects on the power of fostering connections, reshaping disciplinary approaches, and creating a culture of resilience for students and staff. He joins Kathy Hart, Senior Director of Learning Services and Solutions at Starr, and host Ben Reed to discuss the impact of the Circle of Courage model, the importance of relationships, and how his school community is evolving to better meet students’ needs.