Shaping Student Mental Health and Community Trust

Episode Summary

The foundation for student well-being is built long before the school day begins. In this episode of Human Resilience, hosts Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld sit down with author and longtime school board member Scott Levy to explore how local school boards directly influence student mental health, resilience, and the culture that drives learning and well-being.

Scott unpacks what effective boards actually do—set goals, adopt policy, and approve budgets—while empowering superintendents and educators to carry out the mission.

Listen and Learn

• How board-level decisions shape mental health and school climate
• Why emotional safety and academic performance are inseparable
• What data truly reflects student well-being—and what’s missing
• How behavioral health and prevention programs like GoMo Health’s digital engagement initiatives support schools, families, and staff

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community member, this conversation offers a clear roadmap for fostering student well-being through leadership, empathy, and policy that puts people first.

Dive deeper into this topic with Scott’s newly released book, Why School Boards Matter.

Hosts

• Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
• Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Strategist, GoMo Health

Featured Guests

• Scott Levy, Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education and Author Why School Boards Matter