Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Listen & Subscribe
As teens and teachers head back to school, anxiety levels are higher than usual- and with good reason.
Join us for practical ways to support school staff and students as the school year begins. Be sure to keep listening as Chris and Karlie discuss the importance of Simone Biles and Naomi Osaki and their recent refusals to put performance over mental health.
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Celebrate a Counselor: Thank you to everyone who made this project a success!
- USA Today: ‘It’s just been really hard’: Simone Biles’ most powerful statements about mental health
- Vox.com: America’s mental health moment is finally here
- NBC New York: Simone Biles Makes Mental Health Statement After Olympic Finals
- Luke Cabrera: luke.cabrera@thehills.org
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Chris Robey
Former CEO
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.