How Regulate, Connect, Reflect is Transforming McLane Elementary

After attending the Generation Wellness Training in December 2023, Principal Dannie Clark took immediate action to bring wellness to life at McLane Elementary. Here's what she did and how it’s making a difference:

• Taught the Brain + Body Connection 

Dannie visited every classroom to teach students how their brains and bodies respond to stress, giving them language and tools to better understand and manage their emotions. 

• Launched a Wellness Room

Within just a few weeks, she transformed her office into a Wellness Room—an inviting space where students can reset, reflect, and return to class ready to learn.

• Made Regulation Part of the Culture

Staff began using simple, brain-based tools from the training to support daily regulation, making wellness a shared practice rather than an extra task.

• Prioritized Connection + Reflection

Through morning check-ins, circles, and regular reflection, McLane built stronger relationships and deeper self-awareness among both students and staff.

Dannie’s story is a reminder:

Creating a Wellness Room doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools and a few intentional steps, you can turn ideas into action and create lasting impact.

Ready to bring this to your school? Explore the Generation Wellness Training or get started with the Wellness Room Resource Bundle.

Thank you, Dannie, for leading with heart and showing what’s possible when wellness becomes a priority.