Elizabeth Verstappen's guest appearances

Elizabeth Verstappen

Trauma Informed Education

Bonnie Badenoch

Tom Brunzell

Guy Macpherson

Betsy de Thierry

Kim Golding

James Moffett

James Redford

Amy Brewer

Bonnie Goldstein

Becky Bailey

Jessica Griffin

Sian Philips

Sandra Bloom

Maurice Elias

Judith Cohen

OwlTail

Despite trauma-informed education gaining credibility and popularity, educational leaders continue to battle systems to implement innovative and evidence-informed practices. The relentless advocacy for staff and students pushes principals to grow – both professionally and personally. So how do leaders sustain this work? In the third and final episode of this three-part series on trauma-informed leadership, we speak with Elizabeth Verstappen. Elizabeth was previously the principal of the Sadadeen State Primary School in Alice Springs, Australia. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how trauma-informed practices have influenced her beliefs and practice in education, and how leaders looking to embark on implementing trauma pedagogy can traverse the challenges they may face.

Bringing Your Whole Self to Leadership with Elizabeth Verstappen (Pt 3)

The implementation of trauma-informed practices in schools requires leaders to attend to the safety and wellbeing of their staff, just as much as they attend to these needs in their students. So how can trauma-informed practices help with caring for teachers, and maintaining group cohesion amongst staff? In the second episode of this three-part series on trauma-informed leadership, we speak with Elizabeth Verstappen. Elizabeth was previously the principal of the Sadadeen State Primary School in Alice Springs, Australia. In this episode, Elizabeth discusses practices that help teachers build skills in relational pedagogy, and support both the personal and professional growth of her staff.

Care and Compassion for Teachers with Elizabeth Verstappen (Pt 2)

Implementation of trauma-informed practices in schools requires a whole of school approach, endorsed and reinforced by leaders at the school.  In part one of this three-part series on trauma-informed education leadership, we speak with Elizabeth Verstappen - former principal of Sadadeen Primary School in Australia. The school has implemented the Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support program over a four-year period and has been the pilot site for the evaluation of the program.

Trauma Informed Leadership with Elizabeth Verstappen (Pt 1)