Why Behavior is Biology: A New Lens for School Leaders - Your Morning Boost

In this episode of Your Morning Boost, we sit down with Dr. Lisa Riegel, CEO of the Educational Partnerships Institute and author of NeuroWell, to bridge the gap between complex neuroscience and daily school life. If you’ve ever felt like your school’s culture initiatives are failing despite your best efforts, this conversation is for you.We dive into why traditional discipline often fails with today’s students and how school leaders can shift from viewing misbehavior as a character flaw to understanding it as a biological stress response. Dr. Riegel shares practical strategies for "regulating the adults" first and creating a sense of belonging that serves as the foundation for all learning. Learn how to lead the human system, not just the policy manual.

Connect with Dr. Lisa Riegel:

• Websites: lisariegel.com | epinstitute.net
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisariegel
• Book: Look for NeuroWell and Aspirations to Operations on Amazon

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