The Brain and the Heart: How SEL + Neuroscience Are Shaping Schools – Renee Kolle

What if neuroscience could change how your school does social-emotional learning? In this episode, Renee Kolle, Superintendent of Old Mission Peninsula School in Michigan, shares how her team is using brain-based insights to meet the emotional needs of students and staff alike. From daily SEL lessons to staff-wide mindset shifts, Renee reveals what happens when schools lead with both heart and science. If you’re looking to embed SEL into your culture—not just your calendar—this conversation is your roadmap.

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