Resilient: A Framework for Student Wellness Education in a PLC at Work®

by Laurie Feinzimer, Troy Gobble, Mark Onuscheck

If balancing academic demands with student wellness feels overwhelming, Resilient offers a path forward. Grounded in six key components, this guide provides a framework to help educators embed social-emotional growth into daily instruction. With practical tools and real-world strategies, it supports stronger teacher-student relationships, adult well-being, and a thriving school culture—without treating wellness as just one more thing to do.




K–12 school leaders, curriculum coordinators, and instructional coaches can use this book

Create responsive classrooms that encourage social, emotional, and academic growth
Reflect on student feedback as opportunities to inform and improve teaching practice
Integrate aspects of social-emotional growth and wellness into daily academic learning
Build stronger rapports with students through honest assessment and feedback
Encourage students’ continued growth through increasing levels of engaging challenge



Introduction

Chapter 1: Create a Culture of Wellness

Chapter 2: Examine Student Voice

Chapter 3: Build Educator Capacity

Chapter 4: Design an Integrated Wellness Curriculum

Chapter 5: Provide Feedback and Assessment

Chapter 6: Analyze and Reflect

Chapter 7: Amplify and Expand

Epilogue

References and Resources

Index

227 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 19, 2025