Evan Whitehead M.Ed., Executive Director
Evan Whitehead brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Forte Academy. Evan has been an educator for 25 years spanning three decades in private, public, and state-level education. Over the course of his career, Evan has held positions ranging from special education paraprofessional, crisis interventionist, teacher, community outreach coordinator, director, and assistant superintendent of special services. In his most recent role, prior to joining Forte Therapeutic Day School, Evan was the director of special services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. In his previous role, Evan oversaw special education, English learners, and early childhood education; multi-tiered system of support (MTSS); Federal grant writer, Title I Services, Health Services, social-emotional learning, and worked on equity, diversity, and cultural competency. Evan is also National Consultant, Trainer, Presenter, International Keynote Speaker; Frequent Podcast Contributor; Mental Health Advocate; Mindfulness Practitioner; and proponent of Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural competency. His 3 Bs “Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks” a mantra and system for taking care of your own mental health and well-being has been implemented and adopted by the mainstream media and celebrities such as multi-platinum artists Saweetie, and shared with Mary J. Blige and Kelly Rowland, and has been highlighted in mainstream media outlets such as People Magazine.
Some links from Evan
psychologytoday.com
Can mindfulness exercises help me?
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www.Georgecouros.com
www.same here global.com
Twitter pages: @gcourous, @SameHere_Global, @MindTendencies2
