Carol Critcher of Blowing Rock School for the “Book Tasting Cafe: A Taste of Socio-Emotional Books to Promote Well-Being.” Funds will be used to purchase social and emotional skills themed picture books to develop skills around dealing with life’s big emotions and challenges. The resources will be made available to all the teachers and serve as a starting point for discussions when big emotions and challenges surface.
The Watauga Education Foundation is a local non-profit comprised of a hard-working volunteer board with passion for supporting educators who foster a love of learning and sponsor community-oriented events that sustain students’ wonder, enthusiasm, and perseverance. Those interested in supported the WEF mission are encouraged to contact President Erika Hudspeth at Watauga Education Foundation wef@wataugaschools.org.
