400+ Kentucky Educators, Support Staff Receive Access to Groundbreaking Digital Stress Management Platform

Key Takeaways:

• OVEC and Bounceback partner to support educator stress management.
• More than 400 educators gain access to digital wellness resources.
• Bounceback offers over 120 on-demand lessons on wellness topics.
• The initiative focuses on preventative care rather than crisis intervention.
• The program aims to foster resilience and improve professional sustainability.

Supporting Educators in Challenging Times

The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC), a consortium of 14 school districts in north central Kentucky, is taking significant steps to address the rising stress levels among educators. By partnering with Bounceback, a leading digital health platform, OVEC aims to provide over 400 teachers and support staff with access to comprehensive stress management resources.

The Growing Challenge of Educator Stress

Educators nationwide are grappling with unprecedented levels of stress, a reality that has not spared the teachers and staff within OVEC’s districts. Recognizing the toll this takes on both personal well-being and professional performance, OVEC is proactively seeking solutions to support its team.

“By Educators for Educators”

“The entire Bounceback team is thrilled to join with OVEC in helping promote educator wellness,” said Dorothy Morelli, M.Ed., Founder and CEO of Bounceback. “This partnership allows us the opportunity to encourage educators to take care of themselves so they can continue to take care of others. We need to retain our dedicated education professionals and look forward to working with OVEC towards this goal.”

Comprehensive Digital Wellness Resources

Bounceback’s digital platform offers over 120 on-demand lessons led by career educators and wellness instructors. The content covers a range of topics, including stress management, mindfulness, focused breathing, intentional movement, and adult social-emotional learning (SEL). The platform aligns with Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning, providing educators with completion certificates for professional development credits to support their license renewal needs.

Preventative Care Over Crisis Intervention

Unlike traditional employee assistance programs that often address crises after they occur, Bounceback focuses on preventative care. By empowering educators with the skills and strategies to navigate day-to-day challenges, the program aims to prevent stress from escalating into more severe issues.

A Commitment to Resilience and Sustainability

“OVEC is excited to partner with Bounceback to support the mental health of our 400+ team members,” said Jason Adkins, CEO of OVEC. “Our educators are resilient and strong not because they ignore stress, but because they identify it and proactively manage it. Bounceback will empower our team so that students thrive.”

Impacting the Broader Educational Community

Serving over 150,000 students and their families, OVEC’s commitment to educator well-being has the potential to create a ripple effect throughout the community. By fostering resilience among teachers, the initiative not only supports the educators themselves but also enhances the learning experience for students.

Moving Forward Together

As stress continues to challenge the education sector, OVEC’s partnership with Bounceback represents a forward-thinking approach to supporting those at the forefront of shaping young minds. With access to tailored wellness resources, Kentucky educators are poised to navigate the demands of their profession with renewed vigor and resilience.

This collaboration underscores the critical importance of prioritizing mental health and well-being in education. By embracing innovative solutions and focusing on preventative care, OVEC and Bounceback are setting a precedent for how educational institutions can support their staff in meaningful and sustainable ways.